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Lucy McGinnis '23: Fishing for answers Lucy McGinnis ‘23 is a graduate student and researcher motivated by a love of the ocean and a desire to make a difference.

Patrick Pasteris '16, '24: Daring to be a disruptor Patrick Pasteris is disrupting the ocean tech market while creating meaningful learning opportunities for younger students.

Neeharika Verma '22: Studying at SMAST Neeharika talks about the value of her research and leadership experiences as a marine science graduate student.

Ersen'S Joseph '22: Intertwining mechanical engineering & oceanography Ersen'S discusses working on research at SMAST, interning with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, & coiling his mechanical engineering background with marine science as part of his career trajectory.

Mike Coute: A pathway to career success Mike Coute talks about how earning an undergraduate degree at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a master’s degree at the School for Marine Science & Technology has prepared him to succeed in New England's burgeoning field of offshore wind development.

Aubrey Church ’22: Choosing the PSM program Aubrey talks about SMAST’s cooperative research opportunities & how the Professional Science Master’s program prepares students for career advancement.

Cassie Canastra '20: Why she chose the PSM degree Cassie talks about how SMAST's professional science master’s degree program helped her gain the knowledge and experience necessary to assist regulators in the management of fisheries.

Brooke Lowman '21: The value of studying at SMAST Brooke talks about the value of her experiences & the return on her investment as a PhD student at SMAST.

Micheline Labrie '21: Protecting the ocean Micheline Labrie talks about her love for the ocean, protecting the ecosystem, & her rich academic experience as a PhD student and research assistant at the School for Marine Science & Technology.

Robert Wildermuth '21: Nurturing the ecosystem PhD candidate Robert Wildermuth, talks about his interests in conservation, experiences as a student at UMassD's School for Marine Science & Technology, & his plans for the future.

Bailey Avila ’23: DoD scholarship recipient Bailey, who is pursuing her PhD in marine science and technology, has been awarded a multi-year Department of Defense SMART Scholarship.

Alanna Mnich: Marine science scholar Alanna, a PhD student at SMAST, will pursue research studies at the University of Haifa in Israel next summer.

UMassD professor receives distinguished service award Steven Cadrin, professor of fisheries oceanography, is the 2019 recipient of the American Fisheries Society’s Southern New England Chapter Award of Excellence.

Nathalie Staiger '19: Marine conservation Growing up in San Diego, Nathalie's frequent visits to the ocean inspired her to pursue a career in marine conservation.

Doug Zemeckis '16: Assistant Professor Dr. Zemeckis focuses on applied research related to fisheries, aquaculture, & coastal resource management.

Nishchitha Silva '19: Passion for ocean sciences Listening to wonderful stories about rivers and reservoirs as a child in Sri Lanka influenced Nishchitha's career path.

Chang Liu '19: PhD in marine science Developing geolocation methods to benefit fisheries stock assessment and management.

National Science Foundation awards professor $461K Dr. Jefferson Turner's collaborative project involves conducting research on plankton dynamics at the continental shelfbreak

Excellence in research Dr. Gavin Fay, who is the recipient of multiple awards, focuses on fisheries management strategies, statistical modeling, and population and ecosystem assessment.

Marine science graduate student awarded $1K Kathryn Tremblay is the inaugural recipient of the regional scholarship given by the New England Chapter of The Hydrographic Society of America.

PhD candidate recognized for research Owen Nichols, who is pursuing his PhD in marine science at SMAST, received the "Best Student Oral Presentation" Award presented during the Cephalopod International Advisory Council 2018 Conference.

PhD candidate receives BARS scholarship Elizabeth Ells, who is pursuing her PhD in marine science at SMAST, received the award for her work on Thorpe sorting using MATLAB.