Nikola Jensen (Leg 1)

Nikola Jensen (Leg 1)

Hello! My name is Nikola Jensen (he/they) and I am an undergraduate rising senior studying geobiology and computer science at Smith college. I am joining the VISIONS ‘24 team under the guidance of Dr. Deborah Kelley and Dr. Katie Bigham, whom I have the privilege of working with throughout the summer. Deep sea hydrothermal environments were among my first and greatest scientific fascinations, so I am absolutely over the moon to have this opportunity! During the research cruise, I am excited to see how geology, biology, and computer science all overlap in oceanography, and to learn about the technology that makes this research possible. I am also looking forward to meeting the amazing scientists on board and seeing how my career aspirations in oceanography and environmental education might translate to post-grad life.