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Reddit 'Ask Us Anything' Details

• Who: NOAA scientists Amy Uhrin and Carlie Herring
• What: Reddit Science 'Ask Us Anything.' NOAA scientists Amy Uhrin and Carlie Herring are available to explore the science of microplastics in the ocean...ask them anything!
• When: 12 January, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. EDT
• Where: To Be Added

Meet the Scientists

Amy V. Uhrin is the Chief Scientist of the NOAA Marine Debris Program. Previously, Amy spent 15 years as a Research Ecologist at NOAA's Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research conducting applied research focusing largely on seagrass restoration and ecology as well as derelict fishing gear issues. As Chief Scientist, Amy is responsible for developing and implementing the Program's Strategic Research Plan, overseeing the Program's research portfolio, leading internal research projects as well as overseeing external research projects funded by the Program. Amy holds a BS in Biology from St. Bonaventure University and a MS in Marine Science-Biological Oceanography from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez. She is currently pursuing her PhD (Zoology) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Carlie Herring is the Research Analyst (Coordinator) for the NOAA Marine Debris Program. She received her MS in Environmental Sciences, Marine and Estuarine Science Program, at Western Washington University with a thesis in ecological risk assessments. Prior to her master's studies, she completed a BS in Marine Sciences at the University of Maine, Orono. She conducted marine debris research, dealing specifically with plastics in the ocean, and has experience as a marine science educator. As the Research Coordinator, Carlie is responsible for overseeing research projects funded by the Program, involved in the Program's Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project, and staying up-to- date on new marine debris research and literature.