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Biography

Tiffany Carey is a 19 year old Detroit native, both mother and father were born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Carey is the oldest of three and she is the only girl. Both of Carey's parents educators with the city. At an early age Carey developed her spark for Science. Once discovering the large impact is has on people. Nevertheless, something that could be used for as a catalyst for a positive change. Environmental issues has always been important for Carey. While growing up Carey was able to see a lot of abandon houses, community center and vacant lots while on her way to and from school. At this moment it Carey knew she wanted to do something that would prevent future crime from occurring in these vacant areas.

Education

Environmental studies major at the University of Michigan, Carey had the chance to conduct her own research, she chose a project that involved students from Detroit’s Western International High School.

Career and Work

Carey took a liking to learning more about pollen and ragweed. Ragweed grows outdoors where there is good source of lighting, soil and water. She focused her research on pollen as a cause of high rates of asthma and allergies in urban areas.