KELLY GEORGE
Kelly George earned their B.S. in Ocean Science in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at OSU in 2020. Before transferring to OSU for their third year pursuing their degree, they studied biological science at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. They are currently working with Dr. Maria Kavanaugh as a Senior Faculty Research Assistant (i.e. lab manager) in the Seascape Ecology Lab. With Dr. Kavanaugh, they study plankton biodiversity in the Northern California Current through remote sensing, bio-optics, and experimentation. Much of their work involves phytoplankton biodiversity measurements and experiments using an Imaging Flow Cytobot (IFCB) and BD Biosciences FACSCalibur flow cytometer, with a particular interest in phytoplankton taxonomy. Their work has recently expanded into phytoplankton pigment research, particularly utilizing HPLC and chlorophyll fluorometry methods. When they are not in the lab, Kelly enjoys taking care of their pets and plants, as well as getting outside and exploring the wonders of the Pacific Northwest.
