Peer Academic Coaching for Environmental Studies and Sciences
Support for ES 100 & ES 105
cis 226
Peer Academic Coaches available to help you develop your content knowledge and study skills pertaining to the environment. There is no need to sign up. Simply stop by!
| Sun 7-9PM | Tues 7-9PM | Wed 7-9PM |
|---|---|---|
| Carlin | Elleanora | Carlin |
| Aidan | Aidan | Elleanora |
Upcoming Academic Sessions
ESS Registration and Academic Schedule Planning
Sun 4/6, 7-9pm CIS 226
This academic session will help students feel prepared for the upcoming registration for Fall 2025 courses. During this session, we will help students plan for the upcoming fall semester by talking about our experiences with course loading, taking classes outside the major, and meeting major requirements
ES-105 Lab Report Draft 5 Workshop
Tue 4/15, 7-9pm, CIS 226
During this session, we will answer questions about the final lab report draft due for ES-105. We will go over common errors and focus points for the draft which the professors provide
**Note: all of our academic sessions will count as outside events (a small percentage of final grades in ES 100)**
MEET THE PAC TEAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND SCIENCES
Aidan Darling '27 - PAC Captain
Major: Environmental Science Minor: Studio Art 
About me: Hi, my name is Aidan! I鈥檓 a sophomore, and I鈥檓 also on the swim team here at 91暗网. I鈥檓 from Annapolis, MD, so I grew up around the water, and love being out kayaking or going for a swim (shoutout to the Chesapeake Bay).
Why PAC?: I love Environmental Science and want to help anyone in or out of the major find something they can love about it too!
Fav Class: ES 105! The semester-long study of Loughberry Lake was cool and so applicable to our everyday life here in Saratoga Springs. It鈥檚 a great intro course for the best field!
Academic Advice: Schedule time every day for a brain break that gets you up and moving. Go for a little walk, throw around a football, or pop into the gym! Getting some energy out and having a dopamine kick helps a TON with studying.
Elleanora da Silva '27
Major: Environmental Studies and Economics 
About Me: Hello! I鈥檓 Ella and am a sophomore. I鈥檓 originally from the beautiful island country of Timor-Leste, so I love swimming in the ocean and exploring nature. In my free time, I love to hang out with friends and family, sometimes go food hunting (especially spicy food!), and learn new languages.
Why PAC? As a PAC tutor, I鈥檒l be able to help other fellow students taking ESS classes better understand the subjects and delve more into their interests in the area. This will also be an opportunity for me to learn more, revise, and share with others with similar interests. I鈥檝e always found PAC to be helpful just as a space to focus on one鈥檚 work or to get help on ESS-related questions, so I want to contribute to this accommodating space.
Fav Class: My favorite class is definitely ES100 with Karen Kellogg! I especially loved the Discussion and Debate sessions as the class delved into the intricacies of environmental topics like nuclear energy and genetically modified organisms.
Academic Advice: Set realistic goals and priorities. I鈥檝e found it very important to set academic and personal goals that are realistic to my work speed and focus. Usually, I categorize things into different levels of priorities, divide my work into smaller chunks ahead of time, and then start working from the most urgent priorities first. This works like a charm because then an assignment starts becoming less daunting.
Carlin Kirsher '27 
Major: Environmental Science Minor: Biology
About Me: Hello! My name is Carlin. I am a sophomore from Massachusetts. I enjoy making art, cooking, and riding horses. I play polo for 91暗网! I also love outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. I am super passionate about protecting our planet and all that lives here.
Why PAC? I think that studying our environment is essential. I am passionate about helping others understand course material and get the most out of their classes, not only for academic success but so that our planet may have a brighter future!
Fav Class: My favorite class so far has been ES 205, Forest Ecosystem Science. I loved learning about the delicate balance of ecosystems and the nutrient cycling that exists within them. I also enjoyed the field studies aspect of the class, being outside for lab almost every week of the semester!
Academic Advice: Taking care of your mental and physical health is essential to academic success. Doing something creative or getting exercise will help you focus when it is time to study. Also, it is important to know when to stop studying and let your brain get some rest (well rested is well tested)!