The Catalyst · Writer
Aidan Brown
Writer, The Catalyst Magazine
- 4 stories
- Writing since July 2025
- Meet the team
Aidan recently completed his B.S. in Biology at George Washington University and is now pursuing his M.S., with a concentration in Ecology, Evolution, and Environment and a minor in Geographic Information Systems. His academic interests lie at the intersection of environmental science and data analysis, with experience researching coastal ecology and tree mortality using machine learning and remote sensing. Aidan is passionate about using data to ask and answer meaningful questions about the natural world.
Stories by Aidan Brown
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The AI Defense: Savoring the Future of Food Security
As shifting federal laws place a new financial burden on states to cover SNAP payment errors, the stability of America’s largest food safety net is facing an unprecedented test. Savor SNAP…
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A Model for the Future: AI in Higher Education
By early 2026, the data is undeniable: 92% of students are using AI, yet only 1.5% of U.S. universities offer the degrees necessary to master it. As institutions scramble to draft academic…
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How Community-Led Science is Revolutionizing Research
For communities plagued by pollution, science feels like something done to them, not for them. Environmental health scientist Sacoby Wilson is leading a movement to put the tools and…
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How Coastal Trees Adapt Amid Rising Seas
With rising seas and worsening droughts, coastal forests face an uncertain future. Scientist Riley Leff dives deep into the hidden strategies trees use to survive extreme stress, from…