Grad Student Christiansen’s Preemptive Research Enhances Galveston Bay Spill Response
David Christiansen is dedicated to investigating water movement and using those findings to improve local water systems.
Grad Student Vozzo Assesses Oil Impacts on Louisiana Oysters
Maria Vozzo’s strong interest in Deepwater Horizon research led her from North Carolina to Louisiana to study the oil’s effects on local oysters.
Grad Student Saha Makes Strides towards an Eco-friendly Dispersant Alternative
Amitesh Saha is on a mission to find safer alternatives to dispersants currently being used in oil spill cleanup.
Grad Student Worthen Improves Oil Production and Cleanup Using Nanoparticles
Andrew Worthen’s research is “all about discovering how we can steward the planet more responsibly,” something he gets closer to every day. While Andrew’s initial nanoparticle research focused on creating more efficient and eco-friendly oil extraction methods, he is now applying his findings to oil spill treatment and mitigation.
Grad Student Harper Seeks to Improve Marine and Human Health with Science-Informed Policy
Alexandra Harper, a passionate environmental advocate, is using her oceanography expertise to help “society better balance human need with ecological health.”
Grad Student Frasier is Learning What Dolphins Can Tell Us
Kait Frasier listens to Gulf marine mammals to estimate how many there are and find out if their numbers are changing after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Kait sees dolphins as a good species to study because “everyone can see and understand them, not just scientists.”
Grad Student Snyder Cites Integrated Sciences as Key to Success
Susan Snyder’s experiences researching fish bile have shown her an overwhelming truth: to solve complex problems, one simply cannot work alone.