MEDS 2025
Pronouns: he/him
Bio
Stephen Carroll is pursuing a Master's in Environmental Data Science at the Bren School of Environmental Management.
Stephen became passionate about environmental studies as an undergraduate at UC Santa Cruz, where he interned with the UC Natural Reserve System, working to restore coastal prairie habitat. After graduating with an Anthropology degree in 2014, Stephen worked in the wine industry in different capacities, learning about the science behind growing crops and making wine. Following his work in wine, he gained experience in other parts of the agricultural sector. First, at an agri-tech startup with a mission to transform local food systems through vertical hydroponic farms, and later, at an organic farm, where he served in a leadership position and developed efficient approaches to workflow and logistics with the goal of reducing waste and costly inputs. In the midst of these professional experiences, Stephen also earned a certificate in microscopy and soil science.
He is excited to use his skills in data analysis, statistics, and programming to deepen his knowledge of conservation, waste management, and agroecology. After graduate school, he intends to use data science to find practical solutions to universal problems.