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; MES, Evergreen State College, pending Becker Lab project: Geoduck settlement in Quartermaster Harbor; Invertebrates of Commencement Bay Reference Notebook Where are they now? Customer Service Specialist, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Licensing Division |
![]() | Jessica Berman B.S. in Environmental Science, 2013 Becker Lab project: Distribution of Olympia Oyster Larvae in Fidalgo Bay Where are they now? Oral surgery technician |
![]() | Jolene Brokenshire B.S. in Environmental Science, 2011 Becker Lab project: Geoduck larval distribution in Quartermaster Harbor Where are they now? Environmental Engineer, Boeing |
![]() | Axton Bullock B.S. in Environmental Science, 2017 |
![]() | Hannah M. Carroll B.S. in Environmental Science, 2008; PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Iowa State University, pending Becker Lab project: Development and testing of in situ larval culturing techniques; in situ larval mortality |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | Jennifer Chrysemys B.S. in Environmental Science, 2014; M.Ed. in Secondary Science, UW Tacoma, pending 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 |
![]() | Stevie Collins B.A. in Environmental Studies, Minor in Sustainability, 2018 |
![]() | Dayanitha Damodaran B.S. in Marine Biology, Ecology & Biodiversity, Minor in Statistics, 2018; M.S. in Marine Biology 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 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | Atatlie Grant (Moore) B.S. in Environmental Science, 2012 Becker Lab project: Size frequency of geoduck larvae in Quartermaster Harbor Where are they now? Administrative Assistant at Employment Security Department |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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) |
![]() | Annika Johnson B.S. in Environmental Science, 2022 |
![]() | Suji Kim B.S in Environmental Studies, 2018 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | Brenda 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 |
![]() | Brianna Loucks B.S. in Environmental Science, 2022 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 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? Marketing Director for Camp Fire Central Oregon |
![]() | Jared Moser 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 |
![]() | Chloe Nelson B.S. in Environmental Science, 2022 |
![]() | Dana Olsen B.A. in Environmental Studies, 2012 Becker Lab project: Development of a Commencement Bay Museum database Where are they now? Content Team Supervisor at Point Inside Connect with me on LinkedIn |
![]() | Prasis Pandey B.S. in Environmental Science, 2022 |
![]() | 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? Raising the next generation of Huskies; former technician in the Becker Lab |
![]() | 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? Environmental Specialist, Versar |
![]() | Yvonne Shevalier M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, 2011 Becker Lab project: Geoduck larval distribution in Quartermaster Harbor Where are they now? Adjunct Faculty Native Environmental Science Department, Northwest Indian, College |
![]() | 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? Ecologist, The Watershed Company Connect with me on LinkedIn |
![]() | Brenda Smithhisler B.S. in Environmental Science, 2016 Becker Lab project: Larval response to a refuge in Ocean Acidification, qPCR development Where are they now? Biologist at UltraBio Technologies |
![]() | 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 Science, UW Tacoma, pending Becker Lab project: Distribution of Olympia Oyster Larvae in Fidalgo Bay Where are they now? Completed Washington state teacher's certification; teaching 9th grade Biology at Steilacoom High School in the Steilacoom Historical School District 2015-2016 Connect with me on LinkedIn |
![]() | Emily Thomsen Wilson High School Graduate, 2017 |
![]() | Laura Thornill B.S. in Environmental Science, 2017 |
![]() | 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? Oncology Financial Coordinator, Valley Medical Center Certificate in project management, pending Connect with me on LinkedIn; Twitter: simitumber |
![]() | Sarah White B.S. in Environmental Science, 2017 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | Brittany B.A. in Communications, 2014 Becker Lab project: Internship with Citizens for a Healthy Bay Where are they now? Currently in the restaurant industry, and finishing up HR management certificate. |
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