Kendall has been all over the United States conducting research! Starting in Boston where she completed her Bachelor's in Marine Science from Boston University and her Master's in Geology and Geophysics from Boston College. She then completed her Ph.D. in Oceanography and Coastal Sciences from Louisiana State University before conducting postdoctoral research at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science in the Department of Physical Sciences. Now she is on the west coast working in the Oceanography department at the University of Washington.

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Kendall discovered her love of the coastal environment when she was 5 years old on a family trip to Cape Cod, MA. She recalls that she loved the stinky mud of the salt marsh and has been interested in these unique coastal environments ever since!

Clara graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz in 2021 with a degree in Environmental Science. She then worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in geophysics and seismology for two years before starting her MS/PhD at the University of Washington with the Sediment Dynamics/Coastal Ecogeomorphology Lab. She hopes to channel her love for science communication, wading in mud, and research into her career. Beyond the classrooms and laboratories, Clara loves hiking, climbing, biking, and cooking (especially the sweet stuff).

Kendall recently joined the lab as a first-year graduate student. She obtained a Bachelor's in Coastal Environmental Science and a Master's in Physical Geography & Geology from Louisiana State University in 2020 and 2022, respectively. After working for two years as a consulting geoscientist at a corporate engineering firm, she is now pursuing her PhD in Oceanography at UW.

Kendall's research interests include biogeochemical dynamics in coastal environments, modeling coastal change, and understanding impacts to such systems under current and impending climate change. She is passionate about science communication, community engagement, and research accessibility. She's an avid bookworm, dog mom, and loves Spanish wine.

Calvin is a third-year Marine Biology student with a strong interest in intertidal ecosystems and how factors such as sediment shape coastal communities. A Bellingham native, he grew up exploring the rocky beaches and tide pools of the Chuckanut Formation, which fostered his love for the ocean. Outside of school, Calvin enjoys climbing, kayaking, reading, and baking scones.

Olivia is a junior studying Oceanography and Biology, with the goal of understanding how Pacific Northwest coasts are affected by changes in local marine and terrestrial systems. She grew up in Seattle and spent her time exploring beaches and islands throughout the Puget Sound and the Oregon coast. During summers, she teaches at local science camps.

Olivia also enjoys drawing, dancing, playing in band, and making silly powerpoint presentations.