When the pandemic hit, I was living and working in New York City, but after a year of quarantines and new variants, I decided to leave the close quarters of the city behind. Armed with the latest vaccine, I traded… Full story
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From childhood dreams to scientific reality: Exploring the gap between science and society
September 16, 2024
My journey to becoming a marine biologist began as a child. I was fascinated by the ocean and dreamed of becoming a marine biologist so that I could learn and understand as much as possible about the underwater world. However,… Full story
Conversations about conservation
April 19, 2024
Ever since I became interested in marine biology, I wanted other people to recognize the importance of conservation and be just as fascinated by ocean life as I was. Upon being awarded a UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant… Full story
From clothes to contamination: Lessons learned communicating the implications of plastic waste with academia and the public
April 5, 2023
Although I always enjoyed teaching others about science, I never really saw myself pursuing a career in education outside of becoming a professor in academia. However, participating in the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant Research Traineeship demonstrated that… Full story