Nash Keyes
About Nash Keyes
Nash Keyes is a Postgraduate Associate in Earth & Planetary Sciences at Yale University, where they focus on noise analysis and stochastic modeling of paleoclimate ice core records. They hold a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics from Yale and have extensive experience in research and advocacy related to climate justice and the queer community.
Work at Yale University
Nash Keyes currently serves as a Postgraduate Associate in Earth & Planetary Sciences at Yale University, a position held since 2021. Prior to this role, Keyes worked in various capacities at Yale, including as an Undergraduate Researcher in Applied Mathematics from 2020 to 2021 and as a Student Researcher in the Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics in 2016. Additionally, Keyes was an LGBTQ Student Leader from 2018 to 2019, engaging in advocacy and community organizing during their tenure.
Education and Expertise
Nash Keyes obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics from Yale University, completing the program from 2017 to 2021. Keyes also attended Columbus School for Girls, where they achieved a high school diploma with an unweighted GPA of 4.0 from 2013 to 2017. Keyes plans to apply to graduate school in applied mathematics and/or climate science, focusing on noise analysis and stochastic modeling of paleoclimate ice core records in their current research.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Yale University, Nash Keyes gained diverse experience through various internships and roles. Keyes worked as a Student Intern in Experimental Physics at The Ohio State University from 2015 to 2016 and as a Summer Research Intern in Earth Sciences Division at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in 2018. Other roles included a Summer Research Internship in Physical Oceanography at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in 2021 and a Food Service Worker position at Zoup! Fresh Soup Company in 2017.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
During their college years, Nash Keyes engaged in climate justice advocacy and queer and trans community organizing. This involvement reflects a commitment to social issues and community support, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. Keyes' leadership as an LGBTQ Student Leader at Yale University further exemplifies this dedication to advocacy.
Interests and Future Plans
Nash Keyes pursues a journey in music composition, production, and performance, showcasing skills in various instruments including cello, guitar, piano, voice, and synths. Keyes also maintains a bucket list that includes activities such as hiking across a glacier, flying a helicopter, working at a queer cafe, and playing in a band, indicating a diverse range of interests beyond academia.