Highlighted Achiever at Scripps College: Alyssa Griffin
Alyssa Griffin: Investigating the Impact of Ocean Acidification on Coral Reefs
Alyssa Griffin, a PhD student at UC San Diego, is delving into the intricate world of marine chemistry and geochemistry, with a particular focus on the effects of changing ocean chemistry on coral reefs.
Griffin's research journey began on the East Coast, where she attended Temple University and earned degrees in geology and comparative religion. Her fascination with the immense time and spatial scales involved in geology led her to pursue a career in the field.
At Scripps Oceanography, Griffin found the perfect environment to nurture her passion. She was drawn to the institution by the opportunity to work with Dr. Andreas Andersson and the wealth of resources available.
Griffin's research is two-fold. On one hand, she investigates the potential dissolution of seafloor coverage on a reef due to increasing ocean acidity. On the other hand, she explores how this acidification affects the process of dissolution on coral reefs.
The implications of her research are far-reaching. By understanding how ocean acidification affects coral reefs, Griffin hopes to contribute solutions to this pressing issue.
In addition to her scientific pursuits, Griffin is also committed to fostering a more inclusive and diverse environment at Scripps. As one of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fellows, she organises events aimed at creating a more welcoming and representative community.
Griffin's work is not without its challenges. Balancing her research, teaching, and personal life can be demanding, but she prioritises her husband, family, and friends above all else. Despite the challenges, Griffin finds the most exciting part of her work in the ability to ask "Why?" and navigating the path to an answer, sometimes discovering unexpected things along the way.
Looking to the future, Griffin aims to continue performing geochemical research on anthropogenically-driven changes in Earth's processes. She hopes to conduct this research within an academic institution to generate greater public interest in science, facilitate public discussion of current research, and motivate future generations of scientists.
In her free time, Griffin enjoys playing music, attending concerts, camping, and hiking with her husband, Ted. Despite the demands of her PhD program, Griffin remains motivated by the possibility of making a difference in the world, particularly in the fight against ocean acidification.
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