Cassie graduated from Oregon State University in 2023 with a B.S. in Marine Biology. Outside of her coursework, Cassie worked in microbiology and phylogenetic research labs and honed her skills in genetic techniques such as DNA extraction and PCR. As an undergraduate student, she also studied abroad at Bangor University in Wales, UK where she focused on larval ecology, sharks, and extreme marine habitats. At OSU, Cassie participated in two offshore research cruises collecting plankton off the coast of Oregon and Washington. These experiences established her passion for at-sea research. After graduating, she volunteered at a Hawaiian expedition youth camp leading a group of 10- 12 year-olds around the Big Island of Hawaii and through marine laboratory experiments. In May 2023, Cassie moved to Massachusetts and joined the Coonamessett Farm Foundation as a Research Assistant and At-Sea Technician.

EDUCATION:

B.S. in Marine Biology - Oregon State University, 2023

INTERESTS & EXPERTISE:

Genetics, Marine conservation, Tidepooling, Traveling