About

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Particle export from the surface ocean, phytoplankton physiology, molecular mechanisms of biomineralization, evolution of phytoplankton physiological responses, environmental genetics, particle and cell imaging methods.

EDUCATION

PhD     Oceanography, 2012, University of Washington; Advisor: E. Virginia Armbrust

Dissertation Title: Environmentally induced changes to the diatom cell wall and the implications of these changes on biogeochemical cycles

M.S.    Oceanography, 2008, University of Washington; Advisor: E.Virginia Armbrust

Presentation and Paper Title: Chitin in diatoms and its association with the cell wall

B.S.     Biology and Oceanography, 2004, University of Washington; Magna cum laudae

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Faculty                    Moss Landing Marine Laboratories               2015-present

Postdoctoral Scholar               Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution         2012-2015

Citizen Science Coordinator   Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution         2014-2015      

Science Filmmaker                 COSEE, Woods Hole, MA                             2013

Graduate Research Assistant  University of Washington                              2005-2012                 

Research Intern                       EAWAG, Switzerland                                                2004

Undergraduate Researcher     NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center 2003-2004

Research Apprentice               Friday Harbor Laboratories                            2003

Undergraduate Researcher     University of Washington, Botany                 2002-2003