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Jessica M. Dutton
Jessica M. Dutton
Jessica M. Dutton
Goleta, California

Ms. Dutton is currently pursuing her doctorate in marine biology from the University of California. Ms. Dutton is eager to continue her research on the changing environmental conditions in the physiology and ecology of marine organisms. She is especially interested in how environmental disturbances can open the door to biological invasions by physiologically advantaging or disadvantaging native and non-native organisms. Ms. Dutton is dedicated to pursuing a scientific career studying the resistance and resilience of organisms to environmental perturbations.




Rebecca R. Holyoke
rebecca holyoke
Rebecca R. Holyoke, Cambridge, Maryland

Ms. Holyoke is currently pursuing her doctorate in marine-estuarine environmental science (sediment biogeochemistry) at the University of Maryland, College Park. Ms. Holyoke’s interests include coastal zone management and the interpretation and implementation of environmental/marine policy; and eutrophication in marine and estuarine environments. While performing research involving sediment nutrients, she developed an interest in sediment biogeochemistry and plans to extend her current research to include the effects of microphytobenthos on nutrient regeneration in diverse marine environments. Upon completion of her doctorate, she wishes to pursue a career in environmental policy where she can offer insights into anthropogenic nutrient inputs and environmental degradation.



Abigail J. Knee
Abigail J. Knee

Abigail J. Knee
Fremont, New Hampshire

Ms. Knee is currently pursuing her doctorate in biological oceanography from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology/ Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program. Her research focuses on host-symbiont specificity, co-evolution, and population connectivity between the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the Central Indian Ridge. Using her research, Ms. Knee wants to forge international relations with the mid-ocean ridge scientific community at integrated study sites and use her training in ecology and evolutionary biology to direct research endeavors across marine disciplines.

Sarah E. Lester
Sarah E. Lester

Sarah E. Lester
Santa Barbara, California

Ms. Lester is currently pursuing her doctorate in marine ecology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Ms. Lester’s research involves examining biogeographic patterns of reproduction in intertidal invertebrates and studying a sea urchin disease that infects a commercially harvested species. Serving on the leadership board of her campus organization Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), she is dedicated to enhancing the role of women in science. Upon graduation, she would like to pursue teaching undergraduates and working in coastal resource management and conservation.

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