Polsky Research Fellow, 2026
Bella Garrido is a third year undergraduate pursuing a double major in Psychology and Anthropology. She is passionate about understanding human behavior through the lens of cultural and environmental context. As a Polsky Research Fellow, she worked with Professor Emily Talen in collaboration with the Chicago Climate Action Museum to conduct research around how communication strategies can influence climate-related behaviors She also worked on outreach, grant application, and event planning.
“I think that this internship helped open up the world in regards to what a career in climate could look like. We hosted several events at the Climate Action Museum where people came from several different professions, united by their shared devotion to climate action. From weather reporting, to fashion, to architecture, the careers were greatly varied, successful and fulfilling in their own way.”