NOAA-EPP Undergraduate Fellow
B.S., Environmental Science, Graduated December 2021
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Mya Rufus earned a B.S. degree in Environmental Science from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. A native of Baltimore, Mya has an interest in conservation, pollution, and marine life. In 2019, Mya participated in the LMRCSC’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) internship program, where she enhanced her skills in marine life research.
Ms. Rufus’ interests include researching bacteria and the effects that humans have on the environments around them. Mya plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Marine Biology.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Ali Ishaque
NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Lead Institution)
(410) 651-7870
Award numbers: FY 2016 Award #NA21SEC4810005
Funding Agency: NOAA Educational Partnership Program with Minority-Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI)
