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Una Miller, assistant professor, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Academic focus: Physical oceanography, air-sea interaction 

Research summary: I am an oceanographer who uses observational data to study the physical processes that drive fluxes of heat, momentum and biogeochemical tracers in the ocean. My work is motivated by the importance of these processes to Earth’s climate and weather systems, and centers largely on air-sea interaction and high-latitude regions of ocean ventilation.

What do you like to do when you’re not working?

I like to read, take my dog for long walks, cook (but not bake) and go out to eat with my friends and husband. I have also been known to snowboard, play video games and take dance lessons.

What do you think is important for people to understand about your field?

Oceanography is not the same thing as marine biology. It’s more like physics, chemistry, geology, microbiology and engineering as applied to the ocean. Also, you don’t need to live on the coast to be an oceanographer!

What advice do you have for students interested in your field of study?

Build a solid background in basic STEM courses and look for opportunities to get involved in research! I’m happy to chat with anyone who is interested in pursuing oceanography.

Learn more about Una from her website.

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