Nina Santos is a Ph.D. student at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. For her dissertation, she is focused on small shrimp-like crustaceans called mysids – an understudied yet important part of many estuarine and coastal food webs.
Fellowship Experiences
A blog by and about students supported by Maryland Sea Grant
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Reconnecting with Urban Rivers
Sabine Malik •
Despite the harsh environmental conditions, the mummichog is not the only creature we find in the Anacostia. Read more...
Why Language Matters in the Environmental Field
Julissa Murrieta •
Julissa Murrieta discusses the importance of language accessibility and how it's critical to break down language barriers, particularly in the environmental field. Read more...
A Simplified Look at the Knauss Fellowship Application Timeline
Aliya Mejias •
Federal fellowships are a great way to transition into your career after graduate school, but the applications can feel intimidating. If you’re considering the Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship, this blog post will help break down the application timeline. Read more...
My Year Working with NOAA Fisheries Public Affairs
Paulina Huanca •
Paulina Huanca is a Knauss Fellow at NOAA Fisheries. Her role involves communicating with reporters and developing responses to support stories about agency topics. Read more...
A Brief History of Poplar Island
Erika Koontz •
Would you believe that the foundations of this vibrant Chesapeake Bay scene are dredge materials at Poplar Island? Read more...
