Perhaps counterintuitively, I became captivated by the natural world while growing up in New York City. As an undergraduate, I worked with incredible scientists and mentors at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. I got my first taste of marine research there, studying gulls at the Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island, Maine.
My interests in marine biology evolved while completing a Ph.D. in the Graduate Group in Ecology at UC Davis. For my doctoral research, I used a sensory biology approach to help explain why marine animals confuse plastic debris for prey items. Currently I am a National Science Foundation postdoctoral research fellow and a National Geographic Explorer in the Goldbogen Lab at the Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University. If you want to know more about me professionally, here is a recent copy of my CV.
My enthusiasm for science translation and communication is a driving force in my professional life. In 2016, I was a finalist in the UC Grad Slam competition and in 2017 I gave a TEDx-talk on marine plastic pollution. Over the years, I have spoken about marine science at state parks, museums, aquariums, and elementary schools. In addition, I feel strongly that quality science journalism is critical to galvanize the public and mobilize conservation efforts. To this end, I welcome interfacing with professional science writers; several of my recent interviews can be seen in outlets including: The Washington Post, Hakai Magazine, BBC Earth, NPR, Gizmodo, and National Geographic. In addition, I maintain an active science blog. I aspire to a career where I can continue bridging the gap between science and the public.
When I'm not working (and sometimes when I am) I enjoy photography, hiking, birding, and traveling.
I hope you enjoy my website! Please feel free to contact me with questions, scientific or otherwise.
My interests in marine biology evolved while completing a Ph.D. in the Graduate Group in Ecology at UC Davis. For my doctoral research, I used a sensory biology approach to help explain why marine animals confuse plastic debris for prey items. Currently I am a National Science Foundation postdoctoral research fellow and a National Geographic Explorer in the Goldbogen Lab at the Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University. If you want to know more about me professionally, here is a recent copy of my CV.
My enthusiasm for science translation and communication is a driving force in my professional life. In 2016, I was a finalist in the UC Grad Slam competition and in 2017 I gave a TEDx-talk on marine plastic pollution. Over the years, I have spoken about marine science at state parks, museums, aquariums, and elementary schools. In addition, I feel strongly that quality science journalism is critical to galvanize the public and mobilize conservation efforts. To this end, I welcome interfacing with professional science writers; several of my recent interviews can be seen in outlets including: The Washington Post, Hakai Magazine, BBC Earth, NPR, Gizmodo, and National Geographic. In addition, I maintain an active science blog. I aspire to a career where I can continue bridging the gap between science and the public.
When I'm not working (and sometimes when I am) I enjoy photography, hiking, birding, and traveling.
I hope you enjoy my website! Please feel free to contact me with questions, scientific or otherwise.
