Since 2006, the Becker Lab has quite an impressive group of alumni. From graduate school to teaching to environmental management to health care to raising the next generation of huskies, we are so proud of all that you contribute to the world.
 | Kendra Baird B.S. in Environmental Science, minor in Marine Biology, 2012; Master of Environmental Studies, Evergreen State College, 2016 Becker Lab project: Geoduck settlement in Quartermaster Harbor; Invertebrates of Commencement Bay Reference Notebook Where are they now? Environmental Planner 3 at Anchor QEA |
 | Jolene (Brokenshire) Baker B.S. in Environmental Science, 2011 Becker Lab project: Geoduck larval distribution in Quartermaster Harbor Where are they now? Environmental Engineer, Boeing |
 | Ingrid Barrentine B.A. in General Studies, 2010 Becker Lab project: Internship at King County Solid Waste Division (Planning and Communication Section) Where are they now? Visual Marketing Manager at Alaska Airlines |
 | Ashley Benson B.S. in Biomedical Sciences, minor in Criminal Justice, 2020 Becker Lab project: PCRG and former Lab Tech Where are they now? Senior Research Associate at ShapeTX Connect with me on LinkedIn |
 | Jessica (Berman) Brewer B.S. in Environmental Science, 2013 Becker Lab project: Distribution of Olympia Oyster Larvae in Fidalgo Bay Where are they now? Oral surgery technician |
| Jon Britt II B.S. in Environmental Science, 2012; M.Ba. in Orgizational Leadership, 2020 Becker Lab project: Ostracods of Puget Sound Where are they now? Product Specialist at Bulwark Capital Mangement |
 | Axton Bullock B.S. in Environmental Science, 2017 Becker Lab project: Larval connectivity of Olympia oysters. Where are they now? Engineering Tech at Bristol Myer Squibb |
 | Hannah M. Carroll B.S. in Environmental Science, 2008; PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Iowa State University, 2020 Becker Lab project: Development and testing of in situ larval culturing techniques; in situ larval mortality Where are they now? Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Ecology, Western Colorado University, Gunnison |
| Romina Centurion B.S. in Biological Sciences, University of Buenos Aires; PhD, Marine Ecology at the University of Buenos Aires, 2011 Becker Lab project: Larval response to seagrass Where are they now? Research Aid 3, UW |
 | William Hou Chan B.S. in Environmental Science, 2013 Becker Lab project: Mussels for nitrogen remediation in Commencement Bay Where are they now? Assistant Consultant in Allied Environmental Consultants Limited |
 | Joy Chang B.S. in Environmental Science, 2010; M.S. in Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 2013 Becker Lab project: Geoduck larval distribution in Quartermaster Harbor Where are they now? Emergency Department Registered Nurse |
 | Jennifer Chrysemys B.S. in Environmental Science, 2014; M.Ed. in Secondary Science, UW Tacoma, 2018 Becker Lab project: Distribution of Olympia Oyster Larvae in Fidalgo Bay; Environmental Education for Foss Waterway Seaport (Intern) |
 | Ashley Clements B.S. in Environmental Science, 2014 Becker Lab project: Mussels for nitrogen remediation in Commencement Bay Where are they now? WA State Emergency Management Division |
| Nina Cole B.S. in Environmental Science, 2007 Where are they now? Health Physicist at the United States Department of Defense |
 | Stevie Collins B.A. in Environmental Studies, Minor in Sustainability, 2018 Becker Lab project: Larval response to seagrass |
 | Dayanitha Damodaran B.S. in Marine Biology, Ecology & Biodiversity, minor in Statistics, 2018; M.S. in Marine Biology, 2020; PhD in Natural Sciences, 2024 Becker Lab project: Olympia oyster restoration Where are they now? Ph.D. student at Cawthron Institute and Macquarie University Connect with me on LinkedIn |
 | Luan Dang Washington State University College of Pharmacy, PharmD candidate 2020 Becker Lab project: Larval connectivity of Olympia oysters Where are they now? Bartell Drugs Intern |
 | Ly Dang Washington State University College of Pharmacy, PharmD candidate 2020 Becker Lab project: Size frequency of Olympia oysters at Fidalgo Bay and Dyes Inlet Where are they now? Bartell Drugs Intern |
 | Brittany Eisel B.S. in Environmental Science, 2017 Becker Lab project: Larval shell development of Olympia oysters, Larval connectivity of Olympia oysters Where are they now? Water System Operator |
 | Lindsay France B.S. in Environmental Science, 2008; M.S. in Environmental Management, University of Maryland University College, 2013; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, UW Tacoma, 2015; M.B.A., University of Maryland University College, pending Becker Lab project: Oyster larval feeding; GIS mapping of restoration sites in Commencement Bay (Intern with Citizens for a Healthy Bay) Where are they now? Pollution Source Control Program Administrator |
 | Alex Gipe B.S. in Environmental Science, 2013 Becker Lab project: Axinopsida serricata as an indicator of organic loading Where are they now? Lab Manager / Research Assistant, UWT Center for Urban Waters |
| Jennifer Gonzaga B.S. in Environmental Science, Minor in Marine Biology, 2017 Where are they now? Insurance Agent at Allstate |
 | Atatlie (Moore) Grant B.S. in Environmental Science, 2012 Becker Lab project: Size frequency of geoduck larvae in Quartermaster Harbor Where are they now? Administrative Assistant 3 at Washington State Department of Ecology |
 | Tyler Hall B.S. in Environmental Science, 2024 Becker Lab project: Analyzing the contents of squid guts and PCRG Where are they now? UWT Lab Tech |
 | Megan Hintz B.S. in Environmental Science, 2013; M.S. in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, 2018 Becker Lab project: General Becker Lab and Olympia Oyster Connectivity Project Where are they now? Coastal marine fisheries whale entanglement coordinator for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife |
 | Michael Hoover B.A. in Environmental Studies, 2012 Becker Lab project: Geoduck settlement in Quartermaster Harbor; Marine Sediment Monitoring, WA Department of Ecology (Intern); Vashon Island Environmental Non-Profit Development |
 | Sharon Hunter B.S. in Environmental Science, 2014; M.Ed. in Secondary Science, UW Tacoma, pending Becker Lab project: Marine Sediment Monitoring, WA Department of Ecology (Intern) Where are they now? Graduate student, Master's of Education at UW Tacoma |
 | Annika Johnson B.S. in Environmental Science, 2022 Becker Lab project: PCRG Where are they now? GIS Data Technician at Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission |
 | Suji Kim B.S in Environmental Studies, 2018 Becker Lab project: Fidalgo Bay larval distribution Where are they now? Environmental Health Specialist II at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department |
| Caroline Klevemann B.S. in Environmental Science, 2020 Becker Lab project: Penrose Where are they now? Learning Facilitator at Amazon |
 | Michelle Knowlen B.S. in Environmental Science, 2013 Becker Lab project: Marine Sediment Monitoring, WA Department of Ecology (Intern); Distribution of Olympia Oyster Larvae in Fidalgo Bay Where are they now? Senior Aquatic Toxicologist and Benthic Ecologist at EcoAnalysts, Inc Connect with me on LinkedIn |
 | BK LeMay B.S. in Environmental Science, 2012 Becker Lab project: Geoduck larval distribution in Quartermaster Harbor Where are they now? Program Associate for the Puyallup Watershed Initiative, Bonneville Environmental Foundation |
 | Jessica Linkemyer B.S. in Environmental Science, 2024 Becker Lab project: Crab DNA barcoding and PCRG Where are they now? Barista at Starbucks |
 | Brianna Loucks B.S. in Environmental Science, 2022 Becker Lab project: DNR OA Project Where are they now? Wilderland Restoration Team Crew Lead at Montana Conservation Corps |
| Gary Marston B.S. in Environmental Science; MD in Aquatic and Fisheries Science, 2017 Becker Lab project: Internship at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration (Manchester NWFSC) Where are they now? Science Advisor at Trout Unlimited |
 | Fawn Espiritu Martinsen B.A. in Environmental Studies, 2012 Becker Lab project: Marine Sediment Monitoring, WA Department of Ecology (Intern) Where are they now? Paraeducator, Essential Oil Enthusiast, Foot Zoner |
 | Francesca Marvin B.A. in Environmental Sustainability, 2019 Becker Lab project: PCRG and former Lab Tech Where are they now? UWT Lab Tech |
 | Hozoji Matheson-Margullis B.S. in Environmental Science, pending Where are they now? Diver with the Puyallup Tribe Shellfish Department Read more about Hozoji in an article by Motherboard, The Geoduck Diver. |
 | Chloe Mau Bellarmine Preparatory School Becker Lab project: PCRG Where are they now? Jackson School Journal Editorial Board at UW |
 | Jessica Maves B.A. in Environmental Studies, 2012 Becker Lab project: Curation of South Puget Sound benthic invertebrate samples Where are they now? Raising the next generation of Huskies |
 | Michelle McCartha B.S. in Environmental Science, 2014 Becker Lab project: General Becker Lab and Ocean Acidification Project Where are they now? Supervisor, Cytology and Molecular Department at Avero Dx |
 | Lindsay McCormick B.S. in Environmental Science, 2009 Becker Lab project: Feeding of larval echinoderms with DOM Where are they now? Veterinary Assistant at Jones Animal Hospital |
 | Grace McKenney B.S. in Environmental Science, Minor in Global Engagement, 2019; M.S. Cultural and Environmental Resource Management, 2024 Becker Lab project: DNR OA Project Where are they now? AmeriCorps/Washington Conservation Corps Intern at the WA Department of Ecology's Environmental Assessment Program Connect with me on LinkedIn |
 | CJ McNeal B.S. in Environmental Science, 2013 Becker Lab project: Invertebrate voucher sheet creation, WA Department of Ecology (Intern) Where are they now? Administrative Assistant at The University of Wisconsin - Madison |
| Angela Morrill B.A. in Environmental Studies, 2012 Becker Lab project: Citizens for a Healthy Bay/Tacoma Maritime Fest (Intern) Where are they now? Grants Manager at Capital IDEA |
 | Jared Mosier B.S. in Environmental Science, 2015 Becker Lab project: Larval shell development of Olympia oysters Where are they now? Water Quality Specialist with Pierce County Surface Water Management |
 | David Mullins B.S. in Environmental Science, 2019; M.S. in Wildlife Ecology, Oregon State University, pending Becker Lab project: Restoration efforts of the Olympia Oyster population Where are they now? Scientific Technician 2, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Working toward a Masters in Wildlife Ecology at Oregon State University |
 | Chloe Nelson B.S. in Environmental Science, 2022 Becker Lab project: PCRG |
| Lindsay Overstreet B.S. in Environmental Science, 2024 Becker Lab project: PCRG Where are they now? Undergrad Researcher and Tutor at UWT |
 | Prasis Pandey B.S. in Environmental Science, 2022 Becker Lab project: PCRG Where are they now? Geographic Information Systems Researcher at UWT |
 | Hannah Parker B.S. in Environmental Science, 2013 Becker Lab project: Olympia oyster larval distribution in Fidalgo Bay as determined by passive larval tube traps and qPCR Where are they now? Former technician in the Becker Lab |
| Talia Patel Bellarmine Preparatory School Becker Lab project: PCRG |
 | Archie Patterson B.A. in Environmental Studies, 2011 Becker Lab project: Geoduck larval distribution in Quartermaster Harbor; Commencement Bay Biodiversity Studies Where are they now? Driver Recruiter, GTS Transportation Connect with me on LinkedIn |
 | Samantha Petrie B.S. in Environmental Science, 2012 Becker Lab project: Marine Sediment Monitoring, WA Department of Ecology (Intern) Where are they now? Aquatic Biology Technician, Weyerhauser Connect with me on LinkedIn |
 | Jorge Quinteros B.S. in Environmental Science, 2009 Becker Lab project: Survey of potential rocky intertidal monitoring sites |
 | Elisa (EJ) Rauschl B.S. in Environmental Science, 2012 Becker Lab project: Marine Sediment Monitoring, WA Department of Ecology (Intern); Development of a reference station for Commencement Bay Biodiversity Studies Where are they now? Marine Water Quality Field Scientist, Marine Monitoring Unit, WA Dept of Ecology |
 | Ian Reeber B.S. in Environmental Science, 2012 Becker Lab project: Marine Sediment Monitoring, WA Department of Ecology (Intern) Where are they now? Water Quality Coordinator at Shoshone-Paiute Tribes |
 | Janet Roach B.S. in Environmental Science, 2007 Becker Lab project: Feeding of larval bivalves with DOM Where are they now? Retired and doing community outreach as a Master Gardener |
 | Amanda Ruby B.S. in Environmental Science, 2008 Becker Lab project: Microevolution of oyster shell in response to an invasive predator Where are they now? Operator in Training, Lab Technician at City of Buffalo, DPW |
 | Dana (Olsen) Scott B.S. in Environmental Science, 2012; MS in Geospatial Technologies, 2016 Becker Lab project: Development of a Commencement Bay Museum database Where are they now? GIS Developed & Design Lead at Soundview Consultants LLC Connect with me on LinkedIn |
 | Jamie Sloan B.S. in Environmental Science, 2009; M.A.S. in Environmental Policy and Management, University of Denver, 2013 Becker Lab project: Development and testing of passive larval traps Where are they now? Senior Environmental Project Manager at Exeltech Consulting Connect with me on LinkedIn |
 | Yvonne Shevalier M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, 2011 Becker Lab project: Geoduck larval distribution in Quartermaster Harbor Where are they now? Lecturer at NW Indian College |
 | Shayla Staggers B.S. in Environmental Science, 2011 Becker Lab project: Geoduck larval distribution in Quartermaster Harbor Where are they now? Legal Assistant, Robinson Tait P.S. |
 | Elishia Stefanowski B.S. in Environmental Science, 2009 Becker Lab project: Behavior and swimming of larval bivalves |
| Keegan Stromberg B.S. in Environmental Science, 2010 Becker Lab project: Bivalve diversity in Commencement Bay |
 | Miguel Stutz B.S. in Environmental Science, minor in Marine Biology, 2014; M.Ed. in Secondary Education and Teaching, UWT, 2016 Becker Lab project: Distribution of Olympia Oyster Larvae in Fidalgo Bay Where are they now? 9th grade Biology Teacher at Steilacoom High School Connect with me on LinkedIn |
| Kristine Teets B.S. in Environmental Science, 2012 Becker Lab project: Internship at Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group |
| Emily Thomsen Wilson High School Graduate, 2017 Becker Lab project: Larval connectivity of Olympia oysters Where are they now? College student at UW |
| Laura Thornill B.S. in Environmental Science, 2017 Becker Lab project: Museum of Glass Into the Deep Where are they now? Certified Nursing Assistant at Life Care Center of South Hill |
 | Brenda (Smithhisler) Tran B.S. in Environmental Science, 2016; MS in Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs, 2020 Becker Lab project: DNR larval response to OA and seagrass Where are they now? Regulatory Associate at Fred Hutch |
| Stena Troyer B.S. in Biology (PLU), 2012 Becker Lab project: Geoduck larval distribution in Quartermaster Harbor Where are they now? Science Specialist at Harbor WildWatch |
 | Simi K Tumber B.S. in Environmental Science, 2013; MHA, National University, 2016 Becker Lab project: Distribution of Olympia Oyster Larvae in Fidalgo Bay Where are they now? Medical Office Administrator at Kaiser Permanente Connect with me on LinkedIn; Twitter: simitumber |
| Natasha Walker B.S. in Environmental Science, 2023 Becker Lab project: PCRG Where are they now? Research Aid at UWT |
| Arthur Weisberg B.S. in Environmental Science, 2024 Becker Lab project: Microplastics in Squid |
 | Sarah White B.S. in Environmental Science, 2017 Becker Lab project: Olympia oyster larval tracking, qPCR of bivalve larvae Where are they now? Metrology and Calibration Specialist at Boeing |
| Mario Williams B.S. in Environmental Science, 2010 Becker Lab project: Educational materials on PCBs in Puget Sound (in partnership with Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium) Where are they now? Office Manager at Kusic and Kusic Ltd. |
 | Elanor Wolff B.S. in Environmental Science, 2013 Becker Lab project: Internship with Wild Fish Conservancy, Grays Harbor Juvenile Salmonid Habitat Assessment Where are they now? Field Biologist, Alaskan Observers Inc |
 | Hannah Yang B.S. in Environmental Science, 2016 Becker Lab project: Size frequency of Olympia oysters at Fidalgo Bay and Dyes Inlet |
 | Katie Zentner B.S. in Environmental Science, 2017 Becker Lab project: qPCR development |
| Brittany Zimmerman B.A. in Communications, 2014 Becker Lab project: Internship with Citizens for a Healthy Bay Where are they now? Employee Resource Associate at Multicare Health System |
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