University of Wisconsin–Madison
Paula Vidal-Tama

Paula Vidal-Tama

Paula Vidal-Tama

Education & Background:

Entomology and Environmental Science
Expected graduation: May 2027

Awards:

2025 Sophomore Research Fellowship

Photo of Paula Vidal-Tama (awardee) receiving the Sophomore Fellowship, pictured with her advisors Roberto Carrera-Martinez and Sean Schoville

Research Interests:

An intense sense of curiosity drives me, and I am eager to learn as much as possible. While my research interests are broad, I am most interested in species conservation, biodiversity, and ecology. I aim to deepen my understanding in these areas and to contribute meaningful ideas and insights to the scientific community, with the hope of making a positive and lasting impact on research and conservation efforts.

Personal Interests:

In my free time, I enjoy going on nature walks, drawing digitally, and collecting random objects like rocks, cards, books, and candles. I love listening to music and have a growing collection of records spanning several genres. My primary interest is storytelling through art; one of my favorite hobbies is playing Dungeons and Dragons, digitally bringing my characters to life through my sketches. More related to Entomology, I love identifying insects that my friends send me pictures of or insects I find on my adventures outside.