Author Archives: Michelle Fournet

About Michelle Fournet

I'm a PhD student in ORCAA using passive acoustic monitoring and array localization to understand the role of non-song vocalizations in humpback whale communication, and the assess the impact of vessel noise on humpback communication. I'm an admitted baleen whale junkie (no hard feelings to the dolphin-killer-whale-sperm-whale folk out there). I'm also keen on terrestrial acoustics, cultural transmission, animal cognition, and species resilience. When I'm not working on data or in the field you can find me hiking with my dogs or tending to my garden. Follow my work at: www.mfournet.wordpress.com

Jen Lam Wins People’s Choice Award!

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Michelle Fournet

Jennifer Lam, a graduate student in Marine Resource Management, won the “People’s Choice” poster award at the Heceta Head Conference in Florence, OR.  Her poster is titled: “Dose of reality: What can we learn from pet owners to guide more … Continue reading →

Posted in Students | Leave a comment

Michelle Fournet ’13

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Michelle Fournet

Michelle came to the MRM program from Juneau, Alaska where she spent five years working with and studying humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).  She received a B.F.A from Boston University in 2002 and completed post baccalaureate coursework at the University of … Continue reading →

Posted in Students | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Featured Alumna: Jessica Keys ’04

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Michelle Fournet

Jessica completed her M.S. in the MRM program in 2004.  Her graduate research focused on public involvement in the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy decision-making process.  Also during her time at OSU Jessica was an editor for the College of … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Becky Mabardy ’13

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Michelle Fournet

Becky received her B.S. degree in Global Environmental Sciences from the School of Ocean, Earth, Science and Technology (SOEST) at the University for Hawai’i (2009). She conducted her undergraduate research on the island of Maui to investigate the spatial and … Continue reading →

Posted in Students | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Featured Alumna: Kelsey Gianou ’12

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Michelle Fournet

Kelsey Gianou ‘12 Employer: NOAA Position: NOAA Coastal Management Fellow Location: Puget Sound, WA   During her tenure as an MRM student Kelsey produced both a written thesis as well as a mobile app available for public user.  Her graduate … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Morgan Bancroft

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Michelle Fournet

Morgan Bancroft ‘13 Advisor: Lorenzo Cianelli and Cliff Ryer Field of Study: Fisheries   Morgan, better know as Mo, is seeking a M.S. in Marine Resource Management under the joint guidance of Lorenzo Ciannelli in the Fisheries Oceanography Lab at … Continue reading →

Posted in Students | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment