As a young marine scientist and doctoral student at the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS), Alexa Sterling is already making big waves in the field of ocean science. Her steadfast determination combined with invaluable mentorship throughout her academic studies has earned Sterling impressive achievements early on in her career. But if you ask her, the most rewarding accomplishment is the inspiration she gives to the next generation of female scientists.

Pursuing a dual degree with a Masters of Arts in Marine Affairs and a PhD in Biological and Environmental Science (BES), Sterling has received two honorable mentions by the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program and has been awarded several federally funded research grants through Rhode Island’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)…[Read more]