Katharine Stirber is a freshman from Mastic, NY, on the south shore of Long Island. She’s an environmental studies major with a concentration in sustainable systems. She plans on attending graduate school to complete a master’s degree in Public Administration, and she may continue on to study environmental law. Katharine developed writing techniques based on eco-friendly laws and policies while involved in Students 4 Climate Action in high school, a student-based organization that teaches about lobbying. Katharine plays in Binghamton’s Wind Symphony and is involved in spirit squads and the outdoors club. Katharine hopes to educate others on enduring political issues and create change through her writing.