Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Today, 11 February, is UNESCO’s international Women and Girls in Science day. We would like to recognize the key contribution of our female scientists at MetOcean Solutions.
From strong numerical modelling and programming capabilities to GIS expertise and many hours of experience working at sea, our MetOcean’ women bring all to the table.
Mariana Cussioli in the field.
Dr Mariana Cussioli is an oceanographer, specialising in coastal environments. She has a PhD in Coastal Oceanography at the University of Waikato, focusing on dredge plumes dynamics in ports and harbours.
Mariana Cussioli says she loves the feeling of going to the field as it is like going on an exploration adventure.
“As a coastal oceanographer, I use numerical models as tools to predict the transport of sediments and to infer trends of erosion and deposition. I like that I can put theory in practice and use computer tools to predict the behaviour of such environments. Whenever I am out there in the field I think: I could try and model that!”
Dr Sarah Gardiner studied oceanography and marine biology before completing a PhD on estuarine hydrodynamics at Southampton University in the UK. Her specialty fields include coastal processes, coastal management, GIS and remote sensing, data processing and bathymetry development.
For Sarah the ocean has always meant adventure and freedom. Sarah says: “I am happiest in water and so studying and working as an Oceanographer was a natural extension to my love of the marine environment.”
Mariana Horigome is an oceanographer with experience in environmental projects. With an MSc in Environmental Studies from Erasmus Mundus Joint European Program and Graduate Diploma in Project Management, she brings her technical and scientific background to support our clients.
Mariana Horigome says that being eternally curious and always up for a challenge led her to oceanography. “After years working offshore, I know first-hand the importance of marine forecasting underpinned by robust science. Now, I enjoy helping our clients to understand and overcome the complexity of the environmental challenges they face every day.”
Dr Annick Terpstra, an Atmospheric Scientist specialised in (polar) atmospheric dynamics. She brings atmospheric modelling expertise to MOS team, vital for better understanding the interaction of atmospheric and oceanic processes in coastal and offshore forecasting and studies.
Check here some thoughts from the amazing wāhine that we are fortunate enough to have on the Moana Project.
The United Nations General Assembly declared 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2015 in order to support full and equal access and participation for women in science. This year theme is “Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Water Unites Us” to recognize the female role in science, not only as beneficiaries, but also as agents of change to support aligning strategies on water. Read more at https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day/