{"id":99272,"date":"2024-12-09T18:31:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=99272"},"modified":"2024-12-09T18:59:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:59:28","slug":"uri-coastal-institute-announces-2024-emerging-coastal-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2024\/12\/uri-coastal-institute-announces-2024-emerging-coastal-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站 Coastal Institute announces 2024 Emerging Coastal Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Dec. 9, 2024 \u2013 The 溏心vlog免费B站 Coastal Institute<\/a> is pleased to announce its 2024 Emerging Coastal Leader awardees. Awardees were selected based on academic achievement and demonstrated potential as future leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The graduate students represent a wide range of disciplines, including marine affairs, biological oceanography, and ocean engineering. The Emerging Coastal Leaders Program acknowledges graduate students who are committed to pursuing impactful careers in coastal, marine, and estuarine science and management. The program provides each awardee with a small stipend to support research, access to professional mentorship through the Coastal Institute Senior Fellows network, and opportunities to present their work in the Coastal Institute community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the second year for the new awards program, offered by the Coastal Institute for 溏心vlog免费B站 graduate students from interdisciplinary backgrounds aspiring to careers in coastal, marine, and estuarine science and management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to this year\u2019s awardees:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Rickie (Erica) Ewton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Rickie (Erica) Ewton, Graduate School of Oceanography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rickie (Erica) Ewton<\/a> is a Ph.D. candidate in Biological Oceanography. Her research investigates the interactions between marine microbes, such as plankton and coral symbionts, and their environments. Passionate about science communication, Ewton actively participates in public outreach, teaching, and mentoring. Her work fosters collaboration and makes marine science accessible to diverse audiences, advancing understanding and stewardship of ocean ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shannon Howley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Shannon Howley, College of the Environment and Life Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shannon Howley<\/a> is a Ph.D. candidate in Marine Affairs. Her research focuses on the intersection of science communication, community engagement, and public policy, with a particular emphasis on offshore wind energy development. Howley\u2019s dissertation examines strategies to address misinformation and improve stakeholder communication. She aims to integrate inclusive communication strategies into marine energy policy to create equitable solutions for coastal communities.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bryan Plankenhorn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Bryan Plankenhorn, Graduate School of Oceanography \/ College of the Environment and Life Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bryan Plankenhorn<\/a> is a Ph.D. candidate in Biological Oceanography and a master\u2019s student in Marine Affairs through 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s dual degree program at the Graduate School of Oceanography and the College of the Environment and Life Sciences. Their doctoral research focuses on the harmful algal bloom species Pseudo-nitzschia<\/em> and its production of domoic acid, a neurotoxin. Plankenhorn also explores how Indigenous values can be incorporated into contemporary marine resource management, emphasizing the importance of advancing Indigenous sovereignty in sustainable marine governance.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Amara Pouv<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Amara Pouv, College of the Environment and Life Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amara Pouv<\/a> is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Fisheries, Animal, and Veterinary Sciences. Her research examines the ecotoxicology of microplastics and persistent organic pollutants in Eastern Oysters in Narragansett Bay, with a focus on contaminant spikes during storm events. Pouv\u2019s work seeks to bridge the gap between scientific research and actionable solutions, aiming to inform public policies that safeguard human and ecosystem health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ariel Alexander Quintanilla Maga\u00f1a, College of the Environment and Life Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Ariel Alexander Quintanilla Maga\u00f1a<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Ariel Alexander Quintanilla Maga\u00f1a<\/a> is a Ph.D. student in Biological and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on socio-ecological systems, particularly marine resource dependence and food security in small-scale fisheries in Latin America. Maga\u00f1a employs community-based approaches alongside innovative governance strategies to promote sustainable fisheries management, with an emphasis on empowering marginalized communities in the Global South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xiaoyi Zhao, College of Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Xiaoyi Zhao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Xiaoyi Zhao<\/a> is a master\u2019s student in Ocean Engineering at 溏心vlog免费B站. Her research addresses coastal erosion and sediment dynamics on Block Island, using nature-based solutions and numerical modeling to explore the impacts of extreme weather events. Zhao integrates multidisciplinary approaches, including statistical modeling and machine learning, to tackle pressing coastal challenges. She envisions a future where scientific innovation and community collaboration drive the development of resilient coastal environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s awardees will be celebrated at the Coastal Institute Mid-Year Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Narragansett Bay Campus\u2019 Mosby Center. The event will include presentations from last year\u2019s cohort <\/a>of Emerging Coastal Leaders, who will provide updates on their research progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese Emerging Coastal Leaders exemplify the innovative thinking, leadership potential, and interdisciplinary collaboration required to address the critical challenges facing our coastal communities,\u201d said Elin Torell, director of the Coastal Institute. \u201cWe are proud to support them as they grow as leaders and look forward to their continued contributions to the field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 溏心vlog免费B站 Coastal Institute is committed to advancing coastal sustainability through research, education, and collaboration. By fostering interdisciplinary approaches and building partnerships, the Institute seeks to address complex coastal challenges and promote resilient ecosystems and communities. For more information about the Emerging Coastal Leaders Program and other Coastal Institute initiatives, please contact Amber Neville at 401-874-6513, amneville@uri.edu, or visit <\/em>https:\/\/ci.uri.edu\/<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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