Frank Ferrer González
Post Doc
Chemical Oceanography
he/him
- xaquatic@uw.edu
- Website
- Office: OSB/OCN 509
I’m fascinated by the ocean and the microscopic world we cannot see with our eyes yet drives most of the processes which define life as we know it. I’m interested in understanding microbial interactions in the surface ocean. My focus is in understanding how different trophic levels shape bacterial communities in the oceans, narrowing it down to the biogeochemical role’s bacteria inhabit. I am also interested in looking at ways in which we can use microbes to solve complex issues that have arisen in the Anthropocene. Finally, but most importantly, I am committed to actively fostering an environment where we as humans can strive for a world that provides equal opportunities for everyone in science.
Studying microbial interactions in the ocean is one of my passions as a scientist, however not the only one. As a Puerto Rican in Marine Sciences, I’ve been a first-hand witness to the lack of diversity in the field. These experiences have made me aware of the challenges that ethnic minorities face in biogeochemical sciences, and how difficult it can be for minorities such as Latino, Black, First Nations, and other underrepresented groups in science to be successful scientists in such a demanding field.
A good read: Bernard, R. E., & Cooperdock, E. H. (2018). No progress on diversity in 40 years. Nature Geoscience, 11(5), 292-295.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-018-0116-6
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Frank Ferrer González
Post Doc
Chemical Oceanography
he/him
- xaquatic@uw.edu
- Website
- Office: OSB/OCN 509
I’m fascinated by the ocean and the microscopic world we cannot see with our eyes yet drives most of the processes which define life as we know it. I’m interested in understanding microbial interactions in the surface ocean. My focus is in understanding how different trophic levels shape bacterial communities in the oceans, narrowing it down to the biogeochemical role’s bacteria inhabit. I am also interested in looking at ways in which we can use microbes to solve complex issues that have arisen in the Anthropocene. Finally, but most importantly, I am committed to actively fostering an environment where we as humans can strive for a world that provides equal opportunities for everyone in science.
Studying microbial interactions in the ocean is one of my passions as a scientist, however not the only one. As a Puerto Rican in Marine Sciences, I’ve been a first-hand witness to the lack of diversity in the field. These experiences have made me aware of the challenges that ethnic minorities face in biogeochemical sciences, and how difficult it can be for minorities such as Latino, Black, First Nations, and other underrepresented groups in science to be successful scientists in such a demanding field.
A good read: Bernard, R. E., & Cooperdock, E. H. (2018). No progress on diversity in 40 years. Nature Geoscience, 11(5), 292-295.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-018-0116-6
