Chandler Sendek
I received my Bachelor’s of Science from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (2018) in Environmental Science with a minor in Geology. Since completing my B.S., I have served two AmeriCorps terms and worked seasonally in a wide range of positions in both the public and private sectors. I most recently moved from Washington state to join the University of Maine as a trainee in the 2024 cohort of the NSF 3-D Ecosystems National Research Traineeship (NRT).
For my research, I am collaborating with the Maine Department of Marine Resources to study the impacts of global climate change, fishing practices, and other environmental drivers on green sea urchin population declines in the Gulf of Maine. I am interested in taking a holistic approach to understanding the interconnection between coastal zones, estuaries, and rivers in a way that helps influence robust management practices.