Biography

Dr. Colleen Mouw is a Professor at the Graduate School of Oceanography, the Acting Dean of the Graduate School, and a mentoring, professional development, and personal growth enthusiast. Her academic research focuses on utilizing optical tools to investigate phytoplankton community structure, carbon cycling, and the physical drivers of these in marine and freshwater systems. Her personal and professional interests lie in mentoring, coaching, and inspiring others to discover and achieve inner excellence to thrive professionally. She has taught graduate courses on ocean color remote sensing, optics, and scholarly writing, and has co-led a national program to retain women in science.