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Dr. Corday Selden is Co-Chief Scientist for this expedition and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University. Her research group, the Rutgers University Marine Biogeochemistry Lab (RUMBL), works at the intersection of ocean chemistry, microbial ecology, and climate change science. Nitrogen is the growth-limiting nutrient across most of … Continued

Bhavyaa is a researcher at Rutgers University, where she specializes in the intersection of marine biology and engineering. Her current work focuses on developing specialized instrumentation to bridge critical gaps in the study of marine microbial chemotaxis, exploring how microscopic organisms navigate their environments. She earned her B.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Delhi … Continued

Becca Horwitz is a PhD candidate at Rutgers University studying oceanography. She is interested in the connections between physical and biological processes in coastal systems. Her work integrates a range of observational tools—including satellite products, ocean gliders, meteorological station data, and high-frequency radar—to examine both historical trends and real-time dynamics. Becca is committed to communicating … Continued

Ashley Hann is a PhD student at Rutgers University studying oceanography. She is broadly interested in using varied in situ and autonomous techniques to understand dynamic marine ecosystems while facilitating sustainable and meaningful interactions with these systems. More specifically, her research centers around the impacts of changing ocean conditions on zooplankton and the implications of … Continued

Dr. Aleksandra Mazur is Technical Operations Manager at Voice of the Ocean, where she leads the technical planning, coordination, and execution of autonomous marine observation missions. She specializes in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, deployment, recovery, piloting, and field support of SeaExplorer underwater gliders. Her work ensures reliable performance during scientific campaigns and long-term monitoring programs, … Continued

I am 23 years old and from Connecticut. In May of 2026, I achieved my Bachelor of Science in marine biology from Rutgers University. During my time at Rutgers, I met many amazing people in the field of marine sciences. It was there that I got exposed to all of the disciplines of marine science. … Continued