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 BS in Environmental Science (Minor in Marine Biology), 2012 Becker Lab project: Geoduck settlement in Quartermaster Harbor; Invertebrates of Commencement Bay Reference Notebook Where are they now? Masters of Environmental Studies, Evergreen State College, pending Customer Service Specialist, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Licensing Division |
![]() | Jessica Berman BS in Environmental Science, 2013 Becker Lab project: Distribution of Olympia Oyster Larvae in Fidalgo Bay Where are they now? Oral surgery technician |
![]() | Jolene Brokenshire BS in Environmental Science, 2011 Becker Lab project: Geoduck larval distribution in Quartermaster Harbor Where are they now? Environmental Engineer, Boeing |
![]() | Hannah M Carroll BS in Environmental Science, 2008 Becker Lab project: Development and testing of in situ larval culturing techniques; in situ larval mortality Where are they now? PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Iowa State University, pending ResearchGate |
![]() | William Hou Chan BS 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 BS in Environmental Science, 2010 Becker Lab project: Geoduck larval distribution in Quartermaster Harbor Where are they now? MS in Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 2013 |
![]() | Ashley Clements BS in Environmental Science, 2014 Becker Lab project: Mussels for nitrogen remediation in Commencement Bay |
![]() | Jennifer Chrysemys BS in Environmental Science, 2014 Becker Lab project: Distribution of Olympia Oyster Larvae in Fidalgo Bay; Environmental Education for Foss Waterway Seaport (Intern) Where are they now? Master of Education in Secondary Science, UW Tacoma, Pending |
![]() | Luan Dang Becker Lab project: Larval connectivity of Olympia oysters Where are they now? Washington State University College of Pharmacy, PharmD candidate 2020. Bartell Drugs Intern. |
![]() | Ly Dang Becker Lab project: Size frequency of Olympia oysters at Fidalgo Bay and Dyes Inlet Where are they now? Washington State University College of Pharmacy, PharmD candidate 2020. Bartell Drugs Intern. |
![]() | Brittany Eisel BS in Environmental Science, 2017 Becker Lab project: Larval shell development of Olympia oysters, Larval connectivity of Olympia oysters |
![]() | Lindsay France BS in Environmental Science, 2008 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? MS in Environmental Management, University of Maryland University College, 2013; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, UW Tacoma, 2015; MBA, University of Maryland University College, pending Pollution Source Control Program Administrator |
![]() | Alex Gipe BS 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 |
![]() | Michael Hoover BA 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 BS in Environmental Science, 2014 Becker Lab project: Marine Sediment Monitoring, WA Department of Ecology (Intern) Where are they now? Master of Education in Secondary Science, UW Tacoma, Pending |
![]() | Michelle Knowlen BS 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? Aquatic Toxicologist and Benthic Ecologist at EcoAnalysts Inc, Port Gamble Environmental Lab |
![]() | Brenda LeMay BS 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 |
![]() | Fawn Espiritu Martinsen BA 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 Twitter: fawn_serene |
![]() | Jessica Maves BA 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 |
![]() | Lindsay Mccormick BS in Environmental Science, 2009 Becker Lab project: Feeding of larval echinoderms with DOM Where are they now? Veterinary Assistant at Jones Animal Hospital |
![]() | CJ McNeal BS 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 |
![]() | Atatlie Moore BS in Environmental Science, 2012 Becker Lab project: Size frequency of geoduck larvae in Quartermaster Harbor Where are they now? Youth Programs at Tacoma Rescue Mission, looking into Master of Social Work with Recreation Therapy emphasis |
![]() | Angela Morrill BA 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 BS 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 |
![]() | Dana Olsen BA in Environmental Studies, 2012 Becker Lab project: Development of a Commencement Bay Museum database Where are they now? Content Team Supervisor at Point Inside |
![]() | Hannah Parker BS 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 |
![]() | A Jay Patterson BA in Environmental Studies, 2011 Becker Lab project: Geoduck larval distribution in Quartermaster Harbor; Commencement Bay Biodiversity Studies Where are they now? Long Hual Truck Driver |
![]() | Samantha Petrie BS in Environmental Science, 2012 Becker Lab project: Marine Sediment Monitoring, WA Department of Ecology (Intern) Where are they now? Aquatic Biology Technician, Weyerhauser |
![]() | Jorge Quinteros BS in Environmental Science, 2009 Becker Lab project: Survey of potential rocky intertidal monitoring sites |
![]() | Elisa (EJ) Rauschl BS 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? Compliance Officer - Diver, Washington State Department of Natural Resources |
![]() | Ian Reeber BS 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 BS in Environmental Science, 2007 Becker Lab project: Feeding of larval bivalves with DOM Where are they now? Technical Specialist at MultiCare Health System |
![]() | Amanda Ruby BS 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 Masters of Art 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 BS in Environmental Science, 2009 Becker Lab project: Development and testing of passive larval traps Where are they now? Master of Applied Science, Environmental Policy and Management, University of Denver, 2013 Environmental Staff Scientist, Landau Associates |
![]() | Brenda Smithhisler BS 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 BS 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 BS in Environmental Science, 2009 Becker Lab project: Behavior and swimming of larval bivalves |
![]() | Keegan Stromberg BS in Environmental Science, 2010 Becker Lab project: Bivalve diversity in Commencement Bay |
![]() | Miguel Stutz BS in Environmental Science (Minor in Marine Biology), 2014 Becker Lab project: Distribution of Olympia Oyster Larvae in Fidalgo Bay Where are they now? Master of Education in Secondary Science, UW Tacoma, Pending Completed Washington state teacher's certification; teaching 9th grade Biology at Steilacoom High School in the Steilacoom Historical School District 2015-2016 |
![]() | Simi K Tumber BS 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 LinkedIn; Twitter: simitumber |
![]() | Elanor Wolff BS 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 BS in Environmental Science, 2016 Becker Lab project: Size frequency of Olympia oysters at Fidalgo Bay and Dyes Inlet |
![]() | Brittany BA 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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