Graduate Student

Gabrielle's research focuses on microplastics in estuarine sediments, specifically how microplastic abundance and type vary between multiple estuarine habitats.

Kelsey's research focuses on integrating social aspects from the NH oyster industry to identify challenges farmers face in relation to green crabs, and how to mitigate and better understand these challenges.

Michaela's research focuses on the gaping behavior of Eastern oysters and how external factors influence this behavior.

Madison's research focuses on a geographically extensive and dense, weeks-long bloom of the dinoflagellate, Tripos muelleri that occurred throughout the GoME in summer 2023.

Sierra's research aims to identify a unique, effective and equitable method of early diagnostics for neurodegenerative conditions.

Nathan uses federal databases on the stomach contents of major fish predators throughout the eastern U.S. and meta-analyses on prey quality and growth patterns to identify changes in trophic interactions and potential consequences of change.

Marley's research aims to determine the variability of the phytoplankton community in Great Bay and to understand how this variation can impact the food web. 

Marjorie Mednikova is a wetland ecologist researching salt marsh restoration throughout New England.

Grace Tomann ’23, ’24G earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and her master’s degree in nutrition from UNH. She is currently working as a clinical information manager and plans to apply medical school during the 2025-26 cycle. 

Aizhe Qian is a graduate student earning her degree in the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program. She is from Beijing, China and loves UNH's master program for a number of reasons, from location to the quality of the program. 

Keirra Bartley graduated in 2021 from COLSA’s nutrition and dietetics master’s degree program with dietetic internship is currently working for the Montana Dietetic Internship at Montana State University.

Abigail Sarna graduated in 2022 from UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture with a master of science in nutrition and dietetics with a dietetic internship (MSDI).