D’amy Steward is a Junior at Duke University double majoring in Biology with an Ecology concentration and Environmental Science with a Marine Science and Conservation concentration. D’amy is a Rachel Carson Scholar and will begin her research Fall 2018 at the Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort, NC, studying the ecological impacts of derelict fishing gear – resulting from … Continued
Chris Teufel is a rising Junior at Duke University majoring in biology and computer science with a concentration in marine biology and minors in documentary studies and Italian. He is a Rachel Carson Scholar pursuing research in computational biology and it’s applications to marine science including population genetics, linkage disequilibrium network analysis, and coastal mapping. … Continued
Rebecca Welti studied art at the University of Washington from 1977-1981, with a focus in metals. In addition, her study of NW Coast Native art exposed her to its complex designs and techniques, which informed her early carving style. The following 30 years in remote SE Alaska, in an area rich with carving wood, gave … Continued
Although creative her whole life, Lauren’s first real introduction to the study of art was at age 18 after enrolling in a classical realism (drawing and painting) atelier programme in Hawaii. At this time, however, Lauren was intent on pursuing a career in the international environmental/humanitarian field, and so completed her degree at the American … Continued
Jessica Orfe is an artist passionate about nature. Initially using drawing to process information without interference, she has since used art increasingly as an inquisitive and interactive device. Her art includes illustration, drawings, large murals, and performance. Applying a curious mind, Jessica studied geology at Columbia University’s Biosphere II, earned a BA in Studio Arts … Continued
Lance is a senior in Northwestern Michigan College’s(NMC) Bachelors of Science in Marine Technology. Focus areas of our degree include: Hands-on access to remotely operated vehicles, multiple SONAR platforms, marine instrumentation and marine data processing software. He has been trained trained to be quality technicians able to assist in the calibration, deployment, operation, maintenance and … Continued
Natalya Evans is a chemical oceanographer interested in the cycling of trace, redox-active compounds. On this cruise, she will assist in quantifying iodine and iodate collaboration with the NIRVANA lab group’s measurement of iodate reduction rates and the Bablab’s iodine incubation. Natalya received her BS in Chemistry with emphasis in Materials as well as Environmental … Continued
Tyler is a first year PhD student in the MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography. His research in the Babbin Lab focuses on the biogeochemistry of nitrogen cycling in anoxic marine environments, from the tiny tissues of coral polyps to expansive open ocean Oxygen Minimum Zones. During his undergraduate work, Tyler studied chemistry at Princeton University … Continued
Dr. Ryan Woosley is a marine physical chemist that specializes in the marine inorganic carbon cycle and ocean acidification. Most of his research focuses on quantifying where and how much anthropogenic CO2 the oceans have taken up over the last several decades. He also works to improve the precision and accuracy of carbon and pH … Continued
Susan Mullen is a biologist who is new the field of oceanography and environmental sciences. Her previous research focuses on cellular biology and cancer metastasis. Her interest in oceanography stemmed from taking a course in field oceanography with Professor Andrew Babbin at MIT. Susan’s interests on the cruise are to study the microorganisms that are … Continued
