Erica (Rickie) Ewton

Research

I utilize the NES LTER to study phytoplankton growth and grazing by microzooplankton via incubation experiments. Marine plankton provide half the oxygen we breathe, so going on cruises to study them in situ is important as well as exciting!

Education

B.S. Honors, Microbiology w/ Chemistry Minor, Oregon State University

M.S., Microbiology w/ aquatic focus, Oregon State University