Erim Gomez
Coquille, OR / Environmental Studies / Class of 2007
Co-director of ECOS; volunteer on the board of directors for Oregon Stewardship; member of the Latino Student Union, Environmental Studies Club, Newman Center, Jefferson Fish Society, and the National Hispanic Environmental Council
I have gained paid research experience and management skills while working as an undergraduate research assistant and co-director of the Ecology Center. This has helped me identify my career path as an environmental educator, blending my interests in science, policy, management, and research.
![]()
About SOU
Small College Feel, University Amenities
With smaller classes and individual attention from faculty, you won’t be a number at Southern Oregon University. Our four-year university specializes in a strong liberal arts and sciences curriculum balanced with career-focused preparation. At SOU, you will have 34 majors and more than 100 areas of study to choose from. We are committed to making the educational experience unique and enriching for all of our students.
Discover:
- Ashland and the Rogue Valley
- The Ashland Campus
- The Medford Campus
- Academic Programs
- Student Activities
For a close up view of our campus you can
View the Slide Show

I have gained paid research experience and management skills while working as an undergraduate research assistant and co-director of the Ecology Center. This has helped me identify my career path as an environmental educator, blending my interests in science, policy, management, and research.