Bio
Mr. Travis Pluck is an assistant scientist with experience in environmental data analysis, science communication, and fieldwork experience, including potable well sampling. His research interests include climate change adaptation and mitigation, and he aims to expand scientific data dissemination and understanding for broader audiences.
Relevant Experience
Climate Change
Delaware’s Climate ArcGIS StoryMap, Delaware — Developed an ArcGIS StoryMap that provides an interactive and streamlined introduction to the State of Delaware’s normal conditions, including geography, temperatures, precipitation; climate normals; and data from Delaware Environmental Observing System stations.
Snow in Delaware ArcGIS StoryMap, Delaware — Created an ArcGIS StoryMap that discusses the significance of snow data, how it is collected, and related snow data records in the State of Delaware to determine patterns and significant information in the data and inform future decision-making regarding snow events and impacts on human systems.
Developing Best Practices for Community Engagement in Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) Research, Newark, Delaware — Contributed to developing a prototype database to guide mCDR project managers and users through best practices for community engagement to foster inclusive, equitable, and informed relationships between communities and mCDR practitioners to develop mutually beneficial mCDR projects.
Education & Credentials
M.S., Environmental Science and Management, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, 2025
B.S., Environmental Science, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, 2023
Continuing Education
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified