Aditi Sengupta is a soil microbial ecologist with research interests spanning soil microbial ecology, hydrobiogeochemical shifts in oligotrophic soils, carbon biogeochemistry, and science communication. In her research as an experimental microbial ecologist, she seeks to quantify functional responses and community assembly processes of surface and sub-surface microorganisms. As a woman soil scientist of color, she is particularly aware of the need for adequate visual representation of women scientists in STEM fields. Her passion for science communication is aimed at making science more approachable, giving voice to her love for science to the broader community, and encouraging female K-12 and undergraduates students to pursue science as a career.