For over two decades, the University of Washington has enabled at-sea experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through cruise participation. The UW has continued its commitment to the OOI Regional Cabled Array effort through use of the 274′ global class Research Vessel Thomas G. Thompson and other UNOLS blue water ships. Each year, as many as 45 undergraduate and graduate students work and study alongside UW researchers, engineers, and the ship’s crew to learn all aspects of seagoing research, ship operations, and life aboard an oceanographic research vessel. Over 100 students have participated in this discovery program.
During the cruises, students develop projects around the use of robotic vehicles, mapping, and linkages among geological, biological, chemical, and physical oceanographic processes. Students share their experiences with the public through daily blogs and through the development of engagement projects. The VISIONS’22 cruise continues this tradition of taking students to sea.
OOI also provides opportunities for external scientists and guest participants to take part in our annual research expeditions in order to conduct their own research at OOI sites, create art, or document cruise events in writing. They also assist in the day-to-day activities of the cruise, observe the seafloor and midwater environments we visit, and learn about the technology we use to conduct long-term deep-sea research.
Mai Abualsaud (Leg 3)
Hello!! My name is Mai Abualsaud and I am a rising junior majoring in Environmental Engineering. I have always been passionate about the environment, but
Josie Adams (Leg 1)
Hi! My name is Josie Adams and I’m a third year oceanography student at the University of Washington. This will be my first experience going
Nick Andrews (Leg 1)
Nick is a PhD student in the department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Washington. His current research is on the use of
Sarah Baxstrom (Leg 2)
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am a rising junior at the University of Washington majoring in oceanography with a minor in quantitative science.
Joanne Boden (Leg 1)
I am a research fellow visiting from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland to contribute to Dr. Rika Anderson’s research on the ecology and
Peter Correa (Legs 3, 4 & 5)
Hello! My name is Peter and I carry an immense appreciation and passion for the world’s oceans. It is only natural growing up in my
Leilani Combs (Leg 3)
Leilani Combs is a Marine Biology transfer student at the University of Washington. She is very interested in science outreach, marine mammal predators and hopes
McKenna Dawson (Leg 3)
Hello! My name is McKenna Dawson, and I am a rising senior at UW studying industrial engineering with a focus in data science. I learned
Gabe Diephuis (Leg 2)
Hello, my name is Gabe Diephuis. I am a rising Sophomore oceanography major at the University of Washington. I hope to pursue a career in
James B. Edson (Leg 1)
Dr. Edson is a marine meteorologist who studies the interaction between the ocean and atmosphere to improve marine weather forecasts. He received his PhD in
Ethan Ensminger (Leg 1)
Hello! My name is Ethan and I am an incoming sophomore engineering student. I am from Eugene Oregon and attend UW. I have a background
Eve Farrell (Leg 1)
I’m Eve, a recent graduate of Carleton College with a degree in Biology and minor in Spanish. On the VISIONS cruise, I will be collecting
Jenna Fernandez (Leg 3)
Hello! My name is Jenna Fernandez and I am a Junior at the University of Washington. I am majoring in Oceanography with an emphasis on
Caleb Flaim (Leg 3)
Hi! My name is Caleb Flaim; I am a 3rd-year undergrad at the UW Seattle campus majoring in oceanography with an applied math minor. I
Hannah Gunderman (Leg 1)
Hello! My name is Hannah and I am from Encinitas, California. Growing up near the ocean and many major beaches, I have always been amazed
Annika Jorgenson (Leg 3)
Hello! My name is Annika, I am an incoming junior at the University of Washington pursuing a degree in Earth and Space Science (Geology) with
Georges “Gio” Kanaan (Leg 1)
I studied Computer Science and Cognitive Science at the University of Toronto, where I received my honours bachelor’s degree. I am currently a graduate student
Kohya Kato (Legs 4 & 5)
Hello! My name is Kohya Kato and I am a rising senior at the UW studying mechanical engineering with a concentration in mechatronics. After interning
Eberhard Kopiske (Leg 2)
Eberhard is a visiting research assistant from the Geosciences group at the MARUM Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, Bremen, Germany. He is joining the VISIONS’22
Stefani Martynenko (Leg 3)
My name is Stefani and I am entering my last year at the University of Washington with a degree of B.S. in Oceanography. I decided
Deepesh Mishra (Leg 3)
Deepesh Mishra is a pre-med student at the University of Washington.
Abbey Moore (Leg 1)
My name is Abbey Moore, and I’m a senior at the University of Washington majoring in Oceanography and minoring in Earth and Space Sciences. I
Jessica Pineda (Leg 2)
Jessica Pineda is a first-generation undergraduate senior at the University of Washington, pursuing a double major in Marine Biology and Aquatic & Fishery Sciences. Some
Yoav Pinto (Leg 2)
Hello! My name is Yoav Pinto. I’ve chosen to return to school to follow my dream of studying Astrobiology, and being an Oceanography major at
Yuliya Pruzhanskaya (Leg 3)
Hello! My name is Yuliya. I am an upcoming senior at University of Washington majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I enjoy learning various information that is
Aisha Rashid (Leg 2)
Aisha Rashid is a rising junior studying Marine Biology with a minor in American Indian Studies. She is most interested in ecosystem interactions in application
Alex Rose (Leg 2)
Hi! My name is Alex, and I am a current Oceanography major entering my second year at the University of Washington. I am extremely excited
Arnav Shah (Leg 2)
My name is Arnav Shah and I am a senior in Bioengineering. I am excited to join this expedition and partake in research on board,
Ashlee Somol (Leg 1)
Hello! I’m Ashlee Somol and I’ll be going into my fourth year at UW as an oceanography major. The ocean is a fascinating place all
Anna Sulc (Leg 3)
Hi! My name is Anna. I am currently a graduate student in policy studies with a focus on ocean equity and the United Nations Convention
Kathryn Whitmer (Leg 2)
Hello, my name is Kathryn, and I am a rising sophomore at the University of Washington pursuing a degree in marine biology. I have always
Naomi Wu (Leg 2)
My name is Naomi, and I grew up in Bellevue, Washington. I am a senior at the University of Washington finishing up my Bachelor of