Cole is a biology major with a chemistry minor (Class of 2027). He has extensive veterinary care experience with large animals, as well as multiple years in research and tagging of sharks.

In the Amazon with Dr. Rickman, Cole assisted in measuring light levels. In the lab, he is the lead of an iNaturalist-supported lighting project and assists with preference testing and coding. Through the lab, he is looking forward to assisting veterinarians and reptile owners with proper lighting information.