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I am an oceanographer with the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve
in Homer, Alaska. I received my Ph.D. in Oceanography from the
College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) at Oregon State
University. After completing my degree in 1996 I remained at OSU
to continue working in optical oceanography, and became part of
the faculty in 1998. I began working for KBRR as an oceanographer
in August 2002, and began building a research program to address
circulation and production issues in Kachemak Bay, Lower Cook
Inlet and surrounding Gulf of Alaska waters. In 2004 I became
the Research Coordinator at the Reserve.
My research interests are interdisciplinary. I am particularly
interested in the linkages between ocean circulation and primary
production. My background is in the application of optical sensors
(satellites and in-water sensors) to studies of the materials
within the water. These sensors can be used to map the distributions
of materials in the surface waters and identify the types of particles
and dissolved materials in the water. I enjoy technical challenges
and have been involved with an autonomous underwater vehicle and
several other cutting edge systems. I love working in the Arctic
and look for opportunities to go back to the ice. I also enjoy
teaching oceanography and have been involved with the Homer High
School National Ocean Science Bowl (NOSB) team.
When out of the office I am normally found with my family and
dogs. I like to fish, hunt, and garden.
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