SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS Diana Jimenez’s ’25 (Earth-Space Science) Environmental Research in Mexico & Guatemala When Diana Jimenez ’25 (Earth-Space Science) first enrolled at the University of Indianapolis, she imagined a future in social work. But a single Earth-space science course changed everything. What began as a desire to support communities in need through access to food, shelter, and essential resources evolved into a mission to protect them from hidden environmental threats—like contaminated groundwater or landslides. Through field research in Mexico and Guatemala, Jimenez has put that mission into action, sharpening her skills as a scientist and deepening her commitment to environmental justice. Strong relationships with faculty including Dr. Nick Soltis, assistant professor of physics and Earth-space science, encouraged Jimenez to seek research opportunities outside of the classroom. When Soltis learned about the National
Diana Jimenez ’25 at Chichén Itzá in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula
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