Eadie is currently in her third year of an Earth Science degree and is thrilled at the opportunity to undertake research on such a unique and iconic volcano. She considers it a great privilege to participate in research on the Gregory Rift that was named after Glasgow University’s first ever geology professor.

 

Eadie first travelled when she was in High School when she went to South Africa to work on community projects with a partner school in a township surrounding Durban. Working with the other students was a highlight of the trip so she is particularly excited by the partnership with the Dodoma students. Before starting University, she spent a year abroad in Chile teaching English in a primary school and living with a local family. She was responsible for fundraising the cost of the year, so can bring experience in organising events and applying to trusts to raise funds. Since then Eadie has joined the Glasgow University Canoe Club and embarked on a kayaking expedition to the Alps. She has also been elected onto the GUCC committee for her second year as Secretary and is really benefiting from the responsibility and organisational skills associated with the job.

 

Eadie’s main role within the team is Health and Safety Officer and this will improve her communication skills as it is essential that the team fully understand all the health and safety regulations and plans. She will also be expected to present to a large group of Dodoma students, and liaise with the resident chefs, guides and drivers about the expected level of health and safety. This will no doubt push her out of her comfort zone, but it is a challenge she looks forward to, and it will certainly improve her confidence for future presentations and projects. The expedition will also greatly benefit Eadie academically as it falls just before her 3 week independent mapping project for fourth year. Not only will this vastly improve her mapping skills, but being a member of the logistics team will also allow her to experience first-hand the planning involved in this type of expedition. This will help her to successfully organise and execute her independent fieldwork. Eadie is delighted to embark on her first scientific expedition and is particularly interested in how the research the team will help mitigate future hazards to locals.