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What do Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Reds shortshop Elly De La Cruz and Biological Sciences graduate Jaeydah Edwards all have in common? They were just named to the

Jaeydah Edwards spent Summer 2019 as part of a research team based at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio supported by a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates grant project. Jaeydah was one of 12 undergraduates selected for the prestigious NSF program's "Ecology in Human Dominated Landscapes" project.

"Jaeydah exemplifies a transdisciplinary scholar. Her passion for research, dedication to understanding and protecting the environment and nuanced understanding of complex socio-ecological processes make her an excellent candidate for an REU experience,” wrote Dr. Kirsten Schwarz in a letter supporting Jaeydah's application.

Since graduating in 2021, Jaeydah has been a highly active environmental educator in Greater Cincinnati. Forbes cited her excellence as Senior Program Director for Groundwork Ohio River Valley where she has done extensive environmental outreach with community groups on issues related to air pollution, water quality and green infrastructure.

Jaeydah was previously named one of for the North American Environmental Education Association.