Rock-licking teen to two-time All American track athlete to albedo expert. Today's guest, Cheyenne Lei, Great Lakes Bioenergy Researcher, shares how her path as an international student-athlete combined with her passion for field research and mentorship led her to a Ph.D. in geography. Her work with albedo in the GLBRC has inspired her current research studying the global warming effects of different agricultural practices as a research fellow at the University of Michigan. Her community-minded approach to science helps her speak the languages of high schoolers, farmers, and researchers while breaking the glass ceiling in field-based research and inspiring other international students like her to pursue their passion in science and academia.