Colby Samide '26

CRP Research Project

Evaluating the Current and Future Carbon Sequestration Value of Forested and Agricultural Lands in the Bull Run Mountain Region, Virginia

Biography

Colby Samide '26 is a current sophomore with a passion for giving back and innovating new ideas. He can be found outdoors at any moment, whether it be hiking, skiing, or simply putting his hammock up in the Matoaka Woods. He is studying Business Analytics with a minor is Psychology and plans to use this degree to explore and expand markets within the field of environmental conservation and sustainability.

Colby aplies his business mindset paired and passion for conservation to a research through the IIC Conservation Research Program.