This is Heidi’s 1st summer working with BIMI. Heidi graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a BFA in Visual Media Photography. She is a creative strategist, working to combine science with art and ensuring the preservation of the natural world. After working with the Paleontological Research Institute at the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca, NY, Heidi’s strives to capture the beauty and wonder of the planet. Moving forward from a creative perspective has led Heidi to BIMI, where hands-on experience will help her reach her goal of educating the public about the ecosystems on and around Block Island.