As a physical oceanographer at the Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Washington, I study the global patterns and variability of tiny processes that churn and mix both close to and far below the ocean's surface through the use of global datasets and spending time at sea to make measurements on the open ocean. I am also involved in the School of Oceanography at the University of Washington as an Affiliate Assistant Professor.

In addition to my research, I am also working to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within science and serve as an editor for Geophysical Research Letters.

You my contact me at cbwhalen@uw.edu and refer to me using she/her pronouns.