Fellowship Experiences
A blog by and about students supported by Maryland Sea Grant

The Coastal Farming Challenges Workshops: Gaining an understanding of landowner perceptions through notetaking
When I was asked to join the team of notetakers during the Coastal Farming Challenges workshops hosted by Maryland Sea Grant, I definitely knew my time to learn through interaction with landowners, agricultural extension specialists, and climate change experts had come. It was a big “yes!” from me.
Read more...Building Understanding: Using digital storytelling to connect people to their environment
One of my firmest beliefs is that everyone deserves access to green spaces and the opportunity to learn more about their environments, and I want to help as much as I can in making that a reality in the places where it isn’t.
Read more...Salty Streams: How clearing snow can hurt the Chesapeake
In the winter, we can see salt on the roads after a light snow. But where does that salt go when spring has come and the roads are clear?
Read more...Creativity: The unexpected science skill
Scientist may not be the first profession that comes to mind when thinking of a "creative" career. Vocations like artist, cinematographer, photographer, or novelist may fall much higher on the list. But creativity is a highly underrated research skill, which has become more clear to me as I transition back into academia.
Read more...Graduate School, a Puppy, and a Pandemic: How I managed time when everything seemed to stand still
Like many others, I found this window of being home pretty much constantly would be a great time to raise a puppy. My boyfriend was also excited and on board with the prospect that we could have a well-trained and loving puppy hanging out with us. He was also working from home, so it was a no brainer that the timing was right. We were both talking about her before she was born. Read more...