Jordan is from Huntington Beach ,CA, and considers herself a naturalist, although technically she studies oceanography at UMaine. “My research uses satellite remote sensing data to study the estuaries of Maine for oyster aquaculture applications.
“I like feeling inspired by the people I work with and the natural world that surrounds me. So I take pictures of things I consider beautiful.”
Her surfboard’s name is Meredith.
Jordan SnyderGraduate students spend a lot of time in the office reading peer reviewed articles, crunching data, and writing up results for publication!Jordan SnyderPart of the degree requirement for a master’s in oceanography is a 10 day research cruise. This NOAA vessel took us to the Gulf of Maine, where we sampled for zooplankton, nutrients, etc.Jordan SnyderOceanographic observing systems use buoys to study the change in water masses over time. We deployed this buoy in the Gulf of Maine last fall with the NERACOOS team.Jordan SnyderMy field work takes place in the Damariscotta River Estuary in Lincoln County, Maine. We collect water samples for ‘ground truthing’ of satellite-derived data such as sea surface temperature, turbidity, and chlorophyll concentration.Jordan SnyderWe measure the chlorophyll concentration in these water samples to help us estimate how many phytoplankton are in the surface water.Jordan SnyderWhen I’m not studying the ocean, I like to enjoy the woodlands and forests in Maine. This is one of the many beautiful streams in Baxter State Park where my lab mates and I like to go hiking.Jordan SnyderThe running trails around campus are sometimes very fruitful! I like this mushroom because it is called a “Coral Mushroom”. It was tasty to eat too!Jordan SnyderRyan Weatherbee, a researcher at the university, is helping me take samples of a freshwater pond this spring. Unfortunately, the pond was still frozen and we had to find a different one!Jordan SnyderAt last, summer has come, which means everyone in Orono is working hard in their gardens. Dirk Kuyt is watching carefully over mine.Jordan SnyderUndergraduate interns at the Darling Marine Center have the opportunity to gain research experience over the summer. This is a photo of the Damariscotta River Estuary where a team of students will be collecting samples and helping out on various research projects.
