Kayla (Kale) Wernsing

Recent ISU grad with degrees in Environmental Science and Geology. Interested in sedimentary geology, limnology, and public science education. she/her

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

So, part of my job now is to create a star talk on something interesting in astronomy to give to visitors at a nightly program. Considering making mine on the various types of stars, and calling it “One Star, Two Star, Red Star, Blue Star.” What do we think is it punny enough?

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

Very excited to announce that I’ll be in Utah for the next 4 months, serving as a park guide intern in Natural Bridges National Monument! Time to brush up on my astronomy and geologic knowledge of canyon country

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

Famous last words, coding edition: “Yeah, I should be able to get that done in an hour.”

[Dr. Robert Rohde @RARohde]

Animated diagram of the Earth's Carbon Cycle and how it has changed over time.

Carbon, in various forms including CO2 and organic materials, is continually exchanged between the atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere.

However, human activities have perturbed the carbon cycle.

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

*Doing field work on a frozen lake* we are standing on 8 inches of ice we are standing on 8 inches of ice *ice cracks loudly* WE ARE STANDING ON 8 INCHES OF ICE WE ARE STANDING ON 8 INCHES OF ICE

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

@hmcarro @betsyswanner @las_iastate Thank you! I’ve had good mentors to help me along (;

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

Loved listening to the #GPLC2019 plenary speaker @EStanLimnology talk about how we sample rivers and lakes, and how that shapes the questions we ask in our research

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

Spent the weekend mapping multi-billion year old outcrops in Johnson’s Shut Ins State Park, Missouri! It’s incredibly satisfying to the classroom concepts to the field, especially when the field is this beautiful

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

Reason no. 17536 to be a geologist: the field trips are AWESOME #geology #fieldwork #colorado

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

How do I survive 20 credits, a TA gig, a job, club president responsibilities, and preparing for presenting at an upcoming research conference? End (and therefore start) each day with a clean room and a plan. It does wonders for your attitude and mindset #collegeadvice

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

What I said: first day of classes
What my professors heard: geology Christmas!!
#geologicalmapping #sedimentarygeology

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

Daphnia farming for phosphorus trials round 2 is in progress! #limnology #prouddaphniamomma

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

Had a great time learning how to electroshock fish last night- I’ll take catching 11 species over sleep anytime. Thanks @marysolokas and @DannySzydlowski for teaching us! #fishscapes #electrofishing

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

We’re not the most patient bunch... @CALgalBloom @PaceLabUVA @H2Ortiz #limnology #hardworkingscientists

[Kayla (Kale) Wernsing @RocksandRivers]

Petition to replace the saying “watching paint dry” with “watching hypolimnion water filter” #soslow #watchedwaterdoesntdrain