Monica Ridlon

Monica Ridlon is a Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Environmental Toxicology. Prior experience includes an internship with Citizens' Climate Lobby, where lobbying efforts took place during the 2019 International Conference in Washington D.C. and a role as a Teaching Assistant at The College of St. Scholastica, where Monica supported undergraduate chemistry and microbiology labs while promoting positive student engagement. Additional experience includes academic tutoring focused on math and science, managing summer student housekeeping staff, and serving as a Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow in the NSF Engineering Research Center for Cell Manufacturing Technologies, where an algorithm was developed for mitochondrial image analysis. Monica holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Chemistry from The College of St. Scholastica and an Associate of Arts in General Studies from Mesabi Range Community and Technical College.