Stories by Christine O'Connell

Christine O'Connell is a Ph.D. Candidate at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University. Her research is on ecosystem-based management, ecosystem services valuations, and marine spatial planning. Christine also works at the Center for Communicating Science, organizing the Flame Challenge and other science outreach initiatives. She is passionate about improving scientific communication to the public and scientific outreach to the community. Christine has a strong background in environmental organizing, community outreach, and campaign planning. Her goal is to work towards strengthening the connections between science, society, and policy.