Nicola receives her PhD in Marine Science (and starts a postdoc)!

Congratulations to Nicola for earning a PhD in Marine Science from the Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Marine Science at UCSB!

September 4, 2025
Nicola (left) and Alyson (right)
Nicola (left) and Alyson (right)

Nicola's dissertation focused on the role of microbes in remineralizing sinking particulate organic matter as part of the ocean's biological carbon pump.

While this research might have earned her a PhD, Nicola is also highly educated in the use of memes. Particularly in memes which convey and support her research during lab presentations.

Furthermore, Nicola has started a postdoctoral position in the Santoro Lab, and we're incredibly happy to have her!