Lynn Drescher

Lynn Drescher

Microtechnology and Engeneering

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Coastal Conservation | Research Diver | Environmental Education

  • Education

    • Global Citizen Year

      2018 - 2019
      2019 Brazil Fellow, Full Scholarship Recipient Environmental Education
    • Yale University

      2022 - 2022
      Yale Visiting International Student Program, Environmental Science

      Courses at the Yale Graduate School of the Environment: Wetlands Ecology Conservation & Management, Hydrologic Science for Environmental Managers, Economics of Natural Resources, Writing the World

    • Yale-NUS College

      2019 - 2023
      BSc in Environmental Sciences with Honours, Magna cum Laude

      Yale-NUS College is Asia's leading Liberal Arts and Sciences College established between Yale University and the National University of Singapore, with a 3% acceptance rate.Student Organisations: YNSEA Marine Conservation (VP) | Yale-NUS Farming Collective (Operations) | InBetweener's Collective | Latin and Ballroom Dance Director (2 years) | Swimming TeamRelevant Coursework: Coral Reef Ecology, Data Science for the Environment, Nature Based Climate Solutions for Coastal… Show more Yale-NUS College is Asia's leading Liberal Arts and Sciences College established between Yale University and the National University of Singapore, with a 3% acceptance rate.Student Organisations: YNSEA Marine Conservation (VP) | Yale-NUS Farming Collective (Operations) | InBetweener's Collective | Latin and Ballroom Dance Director (2 years) | Swimming TeamRelevant Coursework: Coral Reef Ecology, Data Science for the Environment, Nature Based Climate Solutions for Coastal Protection, Marine Biology, Wildlife Forensics & the Shark Fin Trade, Conservation Ecology, Microbiomes, Climate Change Visualisation, Water & Waste in Urban Environments, Ecological Economics, Urban Agriculture, Food & Sustainability, ENROADS SDG Workshop Show less

    • UWC Robert Bosch College

      2016 - 2018
      International Baccalaureate Diploma, UWC Diploma
  • Experience

    • Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik

      May 2015 - Jun 2015
      Microtechnology and Engeneering
    • Berliner Wasserbetriebe

      May 2017 - Jun 2017
      Sustainable Urban Water Management

      • Maintained constructed wetlands, soil retention filters conserving urban habitats and water quality • Submitted paper on water purifying hydrophytes (IB), 180h of experimental design and lab sampling

    • Fundação Projeto TAMAR

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
      Non-profit Environmental Scientist and Teaching Staff

      • Conducted 150+ tours in three languages, and collaborated with local fishermen for conservation• Studied local marine biology, seaweed surveys (snorkeling), sea turtle treatment and open water releases

    • Yale-NUS Scuba Environments Association

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2023
      Vice President & Member in Marine Conservation
    • Yale-NUS College

      Jan 2020 - now

      • Composition Analysis (R) of 10k+ mangroves regenerating on abandoned aquaculture ponds• Comparing diversity and composition on ponds and more natural topographic/edaphic conditions • Lead-role in hosting 50+ College events in-person, hybrid, and online (up to 1k+ attendees) • Collecting 150+ Mangrove Soil Cores to characterize Blue Carbon Potential, Sediments, Microbiome, and Water Quality (Prof Benjamin Wainwright)• Cultured and Sequenced 650+ Mangrove samples to determine Fungal Endophyte Diversity, Function, and Environmental Change Resilience (Prof Ying Chang)• DNA Identification of ~500 Shark Fins from Singapore Markets (Prof Benjamin Wainwright)

      • Student Researcher, New Forests and Trees Lab

        Jun 2022 - now
      • Alumni Affairs & Strategic Events Ambassador

        Jan 2019 - Jan 2023
      • Marine Ecology Research Assistant (500+ lab hours)

        Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
      • CIPE Leadership & Global Citizenship Programme Assistant, Event Emcee

        Jan 2020 - May 2020
    • Bettr Group

      May 2020 - Jul 2020
      Community Building and Communications Intern
    • Ecofieldtrips Pte Ltd

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
      Field Biologist and Outdoor Instructor
    • WWF-Singapore

      Jan 2023 - now
      Coral Reef Restoration, Tropical Marine Science Institute

      • Lab-based coral fragging and attachment, photo ID, ImageJ growth analysis• Diving to transplant and monitor coral colonies for urban reef restoration on Kusu Island• Curating content for ocean conservation outreach and school talks

    • Conservation International

      Aug 2023 - now

      • Covering the EarthShot Prize 2023 and the OceanXplorer Singapore visit 2024

      • Studio Zero Climate Communicator

        Oct 2023 - now
      • Environmental Education Volunteer

        Aug 2023 - Sept 2023
    • Blue Corner Marine Research

      Sept 2023 - Oct 2023
      Research and Restoration Diver (CMAS)

      • Coral Reef Restoration (PADI), site mapping, frame and rope nursery installation, CMAS cert.• Manta, Sunfish, Turtle, and Shark ecology and conservation (AWARE), ID database creation

    • National University of Singapore

      Nov 2023 - now
      Marine Microbiology Research and Conservation Diver

      • Sea surface microlayer characterization of Singapore’s coastal waters and local fish farms• Scientific diving under TMSI, monitoring coral restoration, and sampling tissue for microbial analysis• Cyanobacteria culturing to characterize pollution and climate change resistance, Extremophiles 2024• Laboratory Management, Safety Lead, Student Supervision

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • APCRS 2023 - Attendee and Panel Supervision Volunteer

      APCRS Secretariat
      Jun 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Natural Capital Project Approach

      Stanford University
      Jul 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Scientific Diver

      CMAS - World Underwater Federation
      Oct 2023
    • Advanced Open Water Diver

      PADI
      May 2022
    • Rescue Diver: Stress and Rescue, React Right

      SSI Scuba Schools International
      Feb 2023
    • Social Impact Consulting Trained

      Conjunct Consulting
      Nov 2020
    • Outdoor Awareness Certificate

      Leave No Trace
      Nov 2021
    • Sustainable Urban Development (TU Delft)

      Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS Institute)
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Coral Restoration Diver

      PADI
      Sept 2023
    • Desktop GIS

      Pace University
      Apr 2022
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lynn Drescher
      Seed Grant Winning Team 2025 - Blue Pioneers Accelerator Program 2025 University of California, Santa Cruz Jul 2025 Collaborative Challenge Team working on community-driven coastal resilience was awarded USD 25,000 in seed funding, with the highest score among pitches.
    • Awarded to Lynn Drescher
      Future Sustainability Leader Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) Apr 2023
    • Awarded to Lynn Drescher
      UNLEASH SDG Innovation Finalist UNLEASH Oct 2020
    • Awarded to Lynn Drescher
      International Environmental Laureates Convention Student Representative (2017 and 2018) European Environment Foundation • Attended 6th & 7th International Convention of Environmental Laureates. Green politics event featuring 100 international environmental award winners to connect experts and students in Freiburg, Germany.• Organised the Young Talents Day 2018 in a team of students and faculty
    • Awarded to Lynn Drescher
      Shelby Davis Merit Scholar -
    • Awarded to Lynn Drescher
      UWC Scholar -
    • Awarded to Lynn Drescher
      Yale-NUS College Scholar -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Ambassador, Marine Science and Education

      Issued by Coastal Natives on Oct 2021
      Coastal NativesAssociated with Lynn Drescher
    • Singapore National Committee Member

      Issued by UWC International on Oct 2023
      UWC InternationalAssociated with Lynn Drescher
    • Survey Diver

      Issued by Marine Stewards on Nov 2023
      Marine StewardsAssociated with Lynn Drescher
    • 5th Asia-Pacific Coral Reef Symposium (APCRS), Session Coordinator and Nature Guide

      Issued by National University of Singapore on Jun 2023
      National University of SingaporeAssociated with Lynn Drescher
    • Global Talent

      Issued by UNLEASH - Innovation lab for SDGs on Sept 2020
      UNLEASH - Innovation lab for SDGsAssociated with Lynn Drescher
    • Teacher

      Issued by Yale Environmental Education Collaborate (EECO) on Aug 2022
      Yale Environmental Education Collaborate (EECO)Associated with Lynn Drescher
    • Member of the Official Youth Constituency (YOUNGO)

      Issued by UNFCCC on Jul 2020
      UNFCCCAssociated with Lynn Drescher
    • Listener

      Issued by 7 Cups on May 2020
      7 CupsAssociated with Lynn Drescher
    • Outreach Volunteer

      Issued by UWC International on May 2016
      UWC InternationalAssociated with Lynn Drescher
    • Youth Leader & Project Host

      Issued by mehr als lernen on Dec 2014
      mehr als lernenAssociated with Lynn Drescher