News and Happenings
Our current and former students are busy learning about marine conservation and implementing their studies in the real world. Click on the links below to see what graduates of our program are up to now, and to learn about seminar speakers and guest lecturers visiting MCP students at SoMAS.
Jennifer Perfater-Barton
I attended the University of Missouri-Columbia for undergrad and earned a BSc. in Biological Sciences with a minor in Geological Sciences. After undergrad I worked as a research technician at Washington University School of Medicine for 2 years. I then went to...
Whitney Leigh
I attended the University of Dayton for undergrad and earned a B.A. in Public Relations and then proceeded to gain my teaching license. I have always been interested in learning about the ocean and the creatures that live beneath the surface and growing up in Alaska...
Rachael Coccia
I attended SUNY Fredonia with a major in Public Relations and minors in Biology and Psychology. I have always been interested in marine sciences. After taking an environmental science class at Fredonia I decided I wanted to assist in environmental efforts. I was able...
MCP alumna Sarah Bailey employed as an Outreach and Communications Specialist for NOAA, NMFS in the Protected Resource Division
“If it weren’t for the MCP program I would be a fish out of water, so to speak.” Read more>
MCP Students Gain Hands-On Field Experience in Belize
This past January, MCP students traveled to Belize for a field course on Marine Protected Areas. Read more>
Stony Brook University’s School of Journalism Featured in The New York Times
The School of Journalism’s Center for Communicating Science was featured in The New York Times for its successful workshops that help scientists communicate their work. Read more>
Marine Conservation and Policy Program, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000