Women in STEM moderated panel discussion

Recorded on Monday, August 24th, 2020, 6:30-8 pm
(View recording - with Spanish subtitles and English captions)

 

This webinar was designed with high school students in mind and was a collaboration between Woods Hole Sea Grant, Earthwatch Institute, and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.  Each speaker shared the journey they took to reach their current career as well as challenges and highlights along the way. The panel consisted of:

Laela Sayigh, Marine Mammal Acoustic Research Specialist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI).  Laela's research focusses on the social behavior and communication of cetaceans (whales and dolphins).

 

Kerry Strom, Marine Operations Coordinator at WHOI.  Kerry is the schedule planner for R/V Atlantis, Armstrong, HOV Alvin, ROV Jason & AUV Sentry and soon to be R/V Resolution.  Kerry is also WHOI’s US State Dept. liaison for marine scientific research applications.

 

Sarai Zelada, Urban and Regional Planning Master's Student at the University of Michigan and former Earthwatch Program Coordinator for the Girls in Science Program.  As an urban planner, Sarai focusses on how to use city planning as a tool for social change.

 

Jennie Rheuban, Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Research Specialist at WHOI.  Jennie focuses on the effects of climate change on coastal environments.  She is also the Research Coordinator at Woods Hole Sea Grant.

 

Amanda Dwyer, Knauss Fellow - NOAA Marine Debris Program. Amanda's graduate research focused on coral physiology in response to bleaching events. After graduating in December, she started a marine science policy fellowship to learn more about the interface between science and policy.