NOAA-EPP LMRCSC Undergraduate Fellow
B.S., Marine & Environmental Science
Hampton University
Nyla Thompson is pursuing a B.S. in Marine and Environmental Science at Hampton University. Conducting research under the mentorship of Dr. Indu Sharma, her research focuses on the degradation of marine polysaccharides, specifically laminarin and fucoidan, and their role in carbon cycling and long-term carbon sequestration in the ocean. This work supports NOAA’s mission of advancing scientific understanding and promoting environmental stewardship. After graduation, Nyla hopes to explore a career in fieldwork research and outreach.
Research Theme: Healthy Habitats
NOAA LMRCSC Fellows attain the NOAA Core Competencies detailed in this rubric.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Indu Sharma
NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Lead Institution)
(410) 651-7870
Award numbers: FY 2021 Award #NA21SEC4810005
Funding Agency: NOAA Educational Partnership Program (EPP/MSI)
