Bethany Straw
About Bethany Straw
Bethany Straw is a biologist currently employed at the U.S. Geological Survey in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in environmental studies and has held various research and administrative roles in organizations focused on renewable energy and environmental management.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Bethany Straw has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Biologist since 2020. Her role is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she contributes to various projects related to environmental science. Straw's work aligns with her strong interest in environmental ethics and sustainability, which is a key focus of the USGS. Her position involves research and analysis that support the agency's mission to provide reliable scientific information about the natural resources and natural hazards of the United States.
Previous Experience at National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Prior to her current role at USGS, Bethany Straw worked at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in various capacities. She served as Researcher I from 2018 to 2019 and as Researcher II from 2019 to 2020, both positions located at the National Wind Technology Center in Boulder, Colorado. Additionally, she worked as a Business Support Specialist at NREL from 2015 to 2018. These roles provided her with extensive experience in renewable energy research and project management.
Educational Background
Bethany Straw holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Redlands, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. In 2009, she completed an A-Z Grant Writing Course, which lasted for 11 months. Additionally, she studied Marine Resource Management at The School for Field Studies in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2005. This educational background supports her expertise in environmental science and sustainability.
Early Career and Administrative Experience
Before her roles in environmental research, Bethany Straw worked as an Administrative Services Coordinator for the American Lung Association from 2007 to 2008 in the Santa Barbara, California area. She also served as an Environmental Agent Stormwater Technician at Phoinix Corporation in 2007. These early career experiences provided her with foundational skills in administration and environmental management.