I’m an M.S. student in the Quinn Lab at the School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences. My current research examines the movement patterns of resident coho salmon in Puget Sound using acoustic telemetry tracking and coded wire tag data. The goal of this research is to understand if and when resident coho move between the basins of Puget Sound and the Salish Sea, and if factors including hatchery rearing and fish size make a fish more likely to move. I use analyses including multivariate statistics and generalized linear models, and software including ArcGIS and R. For more background information, head over to my research page.

I’m passionate about  promoting science literacy and communicating about science with the public. After completing a course in science communication, I presented my research to a public audience at Town Hall Seattle (watch the video). I have embraced digital media and created websites for my colleagues, and will soon be leading a social media training workshop for scientists. To learn more, take a look at my outreach page.

I plan on completing my M.S. in March 2013.  I will be seeking employment in the greater Seattle area, and hope to find a position where my skills in quantitative ecology and science communication will contribute to advancing sustainable use of natural resources. If you have questions or just want to chat, follow me on twitter @RockyRohde or email me jro@jessicarohde.com.