Mini-Profiles of STEM Role Models 15

Today’s mini-profile is of postdoctoral research fellow Ellie Laetz, whose work in marine biology has taken her all over the world (and whose marine-inspired hair colour is amazing!)

I hope that you enjoy this mini-profile and the others in the series!

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Subject area:

Ecophysiology of Marine Organisms

How did you get into science?:

I was hooked on marine biology the first time I went snorkelling and saw the wonders of the marine realm

Where else have you worked/studied?

I'm from Southern California originally but I have worked and studied in Northern California, Germany, Austria, Sweden and now the Netherlands!

What are your hobbies/what do you do for fun?

I enjoy exploring and photographing nature, scuba diving, traveling and making nature-inspired art.

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