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Prof. Stokesbury demonstrates the new SMAST East digitizing lab to students.
Stokesbury awarded $302,091 NOAA grant
For sea scallop research using his underwater, high-resolution drop-camera array
Map of Atlantic offshore wind energy leases - Nicolas Rapp
Information for a new industry
The Public Policy Center is responding to the need for analysis of the emerging offshore wind industry.
Sheel Prajapati '18
Sheel Prajapati '18: Coastal systems science
Sheel, who pursued her master's degree in coastal systems science at UMassD's School for Marine Science and Technology, outlines the keys to career success.
Amanda Hart, Gavin Fay, Atlantic herring, SMAST
Amanda Hart: Protecting Atlantic herring
Sustaining Atlantic herring populations through examining alternative fishery methods
The campus quad at sunset - campus quad renovations
Year in Review: 2017
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Greg DeCelles
Greg DeCelles '14: Living Marine Resource Science and Management
Alum Greg DeCelles talks about SMAST's collaborative environment and the added value of working with faculty, peers, and local fishermen
Marcos Sastre-Cordova on a boat on the water
Marcos Sastre-Cordova '14: PhD, Marine Observation Technologies
Alum Marcos Sastre-Cordova talks about his work as a systems engineer and explains how pursuing his doctorate degree at SMAST helped advance his career path.
Valerie Hall
Valerie Hall '14: PhD Marine Science: Living Marine Resources Science/Management
Alumna Valerie Hall talks about her studies at UMassD's School for Marine Science & Technology and the Intercampus Marine Science Program, which allows students to take courses anywhere in the UMass system.
Dahlia Medieros '12
Dahlia Medeiros ’12: Environmental scientist and engineer
UMassD alum joins Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Waterway Protection Program to help address Commonwealth's statewide concerns
Doug Zemeckis
Doug Zemeckis: '16 PhD in Marine Science & Technology
Doug Zemeckis researched the spawning dynamics of the Atlantic cod during his doctoral studies at SMAST.
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Katherine Thompson '13: The Department of Marine Resources' newest scientist
2013 SMAST alum Katherine Thompson talks about her experiences as a marine science student and her new career.
Dr. Craig P. O'Connell
Dr. Craig P. O’Connell "14: Focus on shark conservation
When he’s not conducting research on shark conservation or diving with great white sharks, O’Connell focuses on youth education
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