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

Sharing Science Stories: Tips to communicate better and draw a larger audience
My colleagues at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) do important work and it is my job to make sure that others know about it. When I started my Knauss fellowship in NOAA’s Technology Partnerships Office, I was excited to be the first person in my office to focus on outreach and communications. Read more...
OsHV-1: What is it and why do we care?
Lately, we’ve all been thinking a lot about viruses because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we’re not the only species grappling with viral diseases.
Read more...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?
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