- M.S. Student
- Advisor: Hongjie Wang
- Email: jacqueline.rosa@uri.edu
- Office Location: Ocean Carbon Lab
- Website
Biography
Jacque graduated with a B.S. in Marine Science from the University of Maine, where her capstone research focused on the thermal limits of the American lobster (Homarus americanus). She previously worked in the marine and environmental education field, and for several non-profits organizations including The Nature Conservancy. As a Master’s student at GSO, Jacque’s research will investigate water quality in Narragansett Bay and respiration rates of the Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica).
Research
– Coastal oceanography
– Impacts of changing seawater chemistry on shellfish
– Sustainable aquaculture practices
– Communicating science to environmental stakeholders to foster informed decision-making, cooperative efforts, and inclusion in the ocean sciences
Education
M.S Marine Science, University of Maine (Orono, Maine)