Christian Heesch, a native New Yorker, is thrilled to have just completed his Ph.D. in marine biology at Stony Brook University. He has dedicated himself throughout his career to producing the finest research, and he knows that the mentorship provided by the excellent professors throughout his program helped ensure his success. His research that led to his dissertation focused on the fishing industry, specifically on sustainable water management, and he enjoys educating others about how to keep our waters safe and clean.

Having received numerous offers from a variety of laboratories and institutes, he is considering marine biotechnology as a next career move, although he has always been interested in teaching. Having volunteered with numerous school districts and organizations, he has devoted a lot of time to educating young children about ways to keep the planet clean and healthy. He so enjoys the lightbulb that goes off working with young people, and as a result, he is also considering continuing in academia by looking for teaching opportunities.

Christian Heesch’s love of the water was apparent at a very young age, taking numerous trips as a child with his parents to the coast to swim and fish. With a deep appreciation for everything that nature has to offer, he considers it inherent that as a result of his studies, it’s his responsibility to spread the word about what people can do on an everyday basis to help reduce their environmental footprints. He has a variety of tips and tricks, such as only buying produce that’s in season, or shutting off the water during a shower when it’s not being used.

Christian Heesch has volunteered with numerous organizations to help get kids excited about science, although he is particularly passionate about helping empower young girls to see themselves as scientists. It’s a male-heavy culture, and he knows that young women need all the support they can get to continue taking steps toward careers in science and technology. He believes that dealing with tomorrow’s problems necessitates that we are educating our youth to be responsible and innovative stewards of the earth.

About: Christian Heesch completed his Ph.D. with a focus on fisheries and sustainable water management.

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