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Jashira Torres Pab\u00f3n, shown here at a snorkeling outreach event, is one of four N.C. finalists for the prestigious Knauss Fellowship.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For immediate release<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact:
\nKatie Mosher, <\/em>kmosher@ncsu.edu<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

After a highly competitive review process, NOAA and Sea Grant have announced the finalists for the 2021 class of the Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program. These 74 finalists include four graduate students from North Carolina: Jashira\u00a0Torres Pab\u00f3n, Kayelyn Simmons, Joseph Fader and Cameron Adams.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Knauss Fellowship\u00a0is a year-long program for graduate students who are interested in national policy issues affecting ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources. Later this year, potential hosts will match finalists with placements in federal offices in Washington, D.C. Fellows will begin serving in February.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to welcome the 2021 class of Knauss fellows and look forward to the skill and perspective that they will provide towards addressing critical marine policy and science challenges,\u201d says Jonathan Pennock, National Sea Grant College Program Director. \u201cAs the government and the sciences adapt to new norms for working, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Knauss fellowship will create novel opportunities for the fellows to redefine how government and science interact and operate for the benefit of society.\u201d<\/p>\n

The fellowship honors John A. Knauss, a founder of the National Sea Grant program, who also served as NOAA administrator and dean of the University of Rhode Island\u2019s Graduate School of Oceanography.<\/p>\n

\"Jashira\u00a0Torres<\/a>
Jashira\u00a0Torres Pab\u00f3n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cA Knauss Fellowship is an excellent opportunity to develop career-long personal and professional relationships,\u201d says Susan White, executive director of North Carolina Sea Grant. \u201cOur fellows always bring a combination of topical expertise and engaging personalities to address pressing issues \u2014 and ultimately to serve our nation. \u201d<\/p>\n

North Carolina\u2019s finalists have a wide array of research interests and experiences. North Carolina State University and Duke University each have provided the educational training ground for two finalists this year.<\/p>\n

Jashira\u00a0Torres Pab\u00f3n<\/strong> earned her master\u2019s degree in marine policy and administration at NC State. Through summer internships with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, she has worked on policy and regulatory aspects of the recreational red snapper fishery for her thesis project. She also is a new economics research assistant with North Carolina Sea Grant.<\/p>\n

\"Kayelyn<\/a>
Kayelyn Simmons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI remember learning about the Knauss Fellowship back in 2016, while attending a Sea Grant Puerto Rico outreach event where a former fellow was talking about his experience with the program,\u201d she says. \u201cBeing selected as a Knauss finalist is more than an honor; it is a dream come true. I aspire to work at a level where I can impact not only management decisions but to develop strategies to involve academia and communities to work as a whole towards the preservation of our nation\u2019s marine resources.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kayelyn Simmons<\/strong> is pursuing her Ph.D. in marine science at NC State and holds a master\u2019s degree in marine biology from Nova Southeastern University. Her doctoral research uses emerging soundscape tools, along with more conventional approaches, to better assess spatial patterns in reef ecosystems.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have always been interested in the dynamic relationship between coral reef conservation and the direct and indirect impacts these\u00a0resources have on coastal communities,\u201d says Simmons. \u201cThis opportunity\u00a0gives me the chance to apply my research experiences and knowledge to real-life, current issues in ocean conservation, providing\u00a0the ultimate\u00a0stewardship\u00a0endeavor to kickstart my career as marine biologist.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Joseph<\/a>
Joseph Fader<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Joseph Fader<\/strong>\u2019s research as a Ph.D. candidate in Duke University\u2019s Nicholas School of the Environment explores the interaction between marine mammals and the long-line fishery and incorporates an economic analysis.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy research has been devoted to producing science that informs fishery management and policy, especially under the umbrella of federal\u00a0fishery regulations, but I\u2019ve yet to directly experience how federal policy is shaped and created,\u201d he says. \u201cServing as a Knauss fellow can provide invaluable insights into this process, making me a more effective professional as I move forward with my career in marine resource conservation and management.\u201d<\/p>\n

For his master\u2019s project, Cameron Adams<\/strong>, also from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke, used the latest satellite data and new drone techniques to help landowners track the retreat of their shorelines and coastal habitats.<\/p>\n

\"Cameron<\/a>
Cameron Adams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI expect the Knauss fellowship will offer me invaluable insight into the marine policy arena at the federal level, which will undoubtedly help shape my future career path,\u201d Adams says. \u201cI plan to use the fellowship as an opportunity to explore new skills and aspects of the marine policy field that are less familiar to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s finalists join more than 80 from North Carolina who have served during the four-decade history of the Knauss Fellowship. Since 1979, over 1,400 fellows have completed the program, becoming leaders in science, policy, and public administration.<\/p>\n

Read more about the 2021 class of the Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read about one of North Carolina\u2019s current Knauss Fellows and her latest work<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more about North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s funding opportunities for students and faculty<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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North Carolina Sea Grant: Your link to research and resources for a healthier coast<\/strong><\/p>\n

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