As an undergraduate scholar, Elizaveta Plis contributes to research projects, media initiatives, and outreach activities at the Boniuk Institute and Religion and Public Life Center. Her appointment includes dedicated research alongside Dr. Judith Brunton, focusing on the afterlives of extractive technologies. Prior to joining the Institute, she conducted entomological research, examining insects’ capacities as agricultural pests and biological indicators for conservation efforts. She is currently pursuing dual Bachelor’s degrees in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Global Affairs at Rice University.