Dr. Savannah
Marshall Moscon

I founded the Sustainability Committee based on the lack of sustainability education/awareness/information given to researchers. This committee serves to promote sustainable practices among graduate students, both in their labs and at home. The teams' initiatives include distributing monthly infographics on eco-friendly habits, coordinating a campus-wide ice pack recycling program, organizing clothing swaps, and introducing lab sustainability training into New Student Orientation.

I founded this team to united students, staff, and facilities employees in sustainability conversations to streamline communication and maximize participation in campus-wide sustainability projects and education.

I edited and refined student-submitted articles for Lions Talk Science, a student-run blog, while also offering my expertise to students working on grants, manuscripts, and course assignments. My work contributed to the platform’s mission of making science accessible and engaging.

I spearheaded efforts to guide my lab through Penn State’s Sustainable Lab Pilot Program, a project designed to inspire change in research practices through completion of the My Green Lab Certification. By assessing lab behaviors and creating tailored recommendations, I helped implement sustainable strategies that aligned with the program’s vision for eco-conscious research environments.

After completing rigorous training on sustainable lab practices, I became a My Green Lab Ambassador, advocating for eco-friendly research practices and helping others adopt sustainable habits in their labs.

As a council member, I helped streamline communication between sustainability-focused groups and organized events to promote eco-conscious initiatives across the College of Medicine campus.

In response to the challenges of quarantine, I established and led the Covid Cares Committee. This team of student volunteers assisted peers by running essential errands, such as grocery shopping and prescription pickups, to support those isolating due to COVID-19.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I organized a series of virtual events aimed at improving graduate students' mental and social well-being. These events provided much-needed opportunities for connection during an isolating time.

I worked to inspire a love for science by organizing career development sessions, delivering hands-on experiments to underfunded schools, and planning activities to educate children about chemistry.

dedicated countless hours to Penn State’s THON, the world’s largest student-run philanthropy supporting pediatric cancer. My roles included working on the OPPerations and Rules & Regulations Committees, alongside volunteering over 40 hours during the 46-hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon.

I was selected for NSLS based on my academic achievements and leadership potential. After completing comprehensive leadership training, I became an active member of this esteemed organization.

As a founding member of the Delta Pi Chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, I took on leadership roles such as Community Service Chair and Standards Board Member. I organized service events and played a key role in upholding the sorority's values and standards.