{"id":130876,"date":"2018-09-18T15:12:06","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T19:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso-draft\/?page_id=130876"},"modified":"2026-05-08T14:16:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T18:16:39","slug":"alumni","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/people\/alumni\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"People\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-people-bar\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-123908\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-123908\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/people\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-123920\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-123920\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/people\/marine-research-scientists\/\">Marine Scientists<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-123911\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-123911\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/people\/postdoctoral-fellows\/\">Postdoctoral Fellows<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-189168\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-189168\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/ph-d\/\">Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-142309\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-142309\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/people\/staff\/\">Staff<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-130891\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-130891\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/people\/alumni\/\">Alumni<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-166636\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-166636\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nbc.gso.uri.edu\/directory\/\">Search<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero  \"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/GSO-Alums-9-18-2021-IMG_6481-scaled.jpg);background-position:49% 84%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay connected to GSO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As an alum, you will find that your connection to GSO continues well beyond graduation. Here, you\u2019ll find your window into GSO\u2014stay engaged with the latest news and events on the Bay Campus, connect with Alumni Relations and see what&#8217;s happening with fellow alums around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alum Spotlight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/publications\/aboard-gso\/luck-favors-the-prepared-scientist\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Katz-Entering-Alvin.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Sam Katz waving and smiling as he climbs down into the submarine Alvin.\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Sam Katz, M.S. \u201921, Ph.D.\u201924<\/h2><p>Growing up on the coast of Maine, being an avid sailor, and interested in science, it\u2019s not surprising that Katz grav\u00aditated to a career in ocean\u00adography. But how that eventually resulted in deep sea research is a story that might not have happened without the influence of GSO.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Meet SAM <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/uncategorized\/alum-spotlight-anupa-asokan\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/3-28-e1745590504769.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Anupa Asokan,  Blue MBA \u201912<\/h2><p>Anupa Asokan is the Founder and Executive Director of\u00a0Fish On, a fishing interest organization advocating for meaningful ocean conservation policy on behalf of U.S. recreational and subsistence fishing communities.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Meet ANUPA<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/alum-profile-2\/alum-spotlight-matt-horn-ph-d-11\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/2-24-e1743182674820.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Matt Horn, Ph.D. &#8217;11<\/h2><p>Matt Horn manages a team of expert scientists, engineers, and technical specialists who address questions about the potential environmental effects of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Meet Matt<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/G9aXEbCh97gnvxax6\" title=\"\">Want to be in the spotlight?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/uncategorized\/gso-alum-spotlight\/\" title=\"\">More GSO alums<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alum Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/publications\/aboard-gso\/issues\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/aboard-gso-card-e1682971077963.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Aboard GSO Magazine<\/h2><p>Stay updated on our community\u2019s achievements! Visit the archive of our official alumni magazine, Aboard GSO.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Read Aboard GSO<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/public-engagement\/anchor-lines\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/ANN2019_GSO-Reception-at-CERF-e1682971173925.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Anchor Lines Newsletter<\/h2><p><em>Anchor<\/em>\u00a0<em>Lines<\/em>\u00a0is our monthly alumni newsletter. Stay connected to the GSO Alumni community and drop us a line with your updates or news!<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Recent Issues<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/gso-alumni-information-form\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Bay-Campus-Scenics-2014-Alex-Deciccio-3-scaled-e1707506436249.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Update Your Info<\/h2><p>Fill out this form with any changes of address, or email Veronica Berounsky at the address listed below.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Update us<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/uri-graduate-school-of-oceanography\/\" title=\"\">Connect with GSO on Linkedin<\/a>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GSO Alumni Association Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GSO Alumni Association<\/strong><br><strong>c\/o Veronica Berounsky<\/strong><br>URI Graduate School of Oceanography<br>South Ferry Road<br>Narragansett, RI 02882-1197<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:gsoalumni@etal.uri.edu\">gsoalumni@etal.uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/2023-12-16-URI-graduation-GSO-grads-and-professors-1-IMG_3283.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GSO Alum Funds<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>GSO Alum Fund Student Awards are given out twice a year to GSO students for research supplies, educational experiences, and conference travel. Funds are available through the generosity of GSO alums and others who contribute to the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/giving\/\">RhodyNow fund for GSO<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/research\/alum-fund-awardees\/\" title=\"\">See the list of recent awardees<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Support GSO<\/h1><p>Our oceans hold the key to understanding the world\u2018s most critical problems.<\/p><a class=\"cl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/giving\/\" title=\"\">You Can Help<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/bubbles.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reach out to our alumni association and send us your latest news.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1726,"featured_media":0,"parent":114857,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-130876","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/130876","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1726"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=130876"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/130876\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192694,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/130876\/revisions\/192694"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/114857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=130876"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}