Knauss Fellow Experiences

Written by Nina Yang, 2022 Knauss Fellow
Published May 30, 2023

When USC Sea Grant 2022 Knauss Fellow Nina Yang entered graduate school, she never imagined getting involved in policy. Learn about how Nina’s passion for conserving marine resources in a changing climate landed her a fellowship position with NOAA Ocean Exploration, where she helped create the country’s first-ever roadmap on ocean-climate actions.

Written by Elliott Matthews, 2022 Knauss Fellow
Published March 31, 2022

For Elliott Matthews, USC Sea Grant 2022 Knauss Fellow and self-proclaimed fish nerd, a fellowship placement in NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) was the perfect fit. As an International Fisheries Policy Fellow, he had the exciting opportunity to travel to Vietnam and Thailand to support OLE’s capacity-building efforts in international fishery enforcement.

Written by Katherine Ball, 2021 Knauss Fellow
Published December 15, 2021

Current USCSG Knauss Fellow Katherine Ball began her fellowship with an interest in social science. How then did she end up with a placement at the Department of Energy? Read about Katherine’s experience to learn how she became fascinated in energy, discovered its link to her deeper passions, and realized that working in this field is vital in shaping her career.

Written by Shellby Johnson, 2021 Knauss Fellow
Published November 1, 2021

When USC Sea Grant Knauss Fellow Shellby Johnson received an unexpected invitation to join an ocean exploration transit across the North Atlantic, she was faced with a fight or flight response. Read about her journey at sea to learn how choosing to fight led to one of the best professional and personal experiences of her life.

Written by Larissa Lee, 2019 Knauss Fellow
Published April 29, 2020

USC Sea Grant’s 2019 Knauss Fellow, Larissa Lee, shares her experience working with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service Restoration Center over the last year. From Maine to Hawaii, learn about her journey assessing the importance of fish restoration.

Written by Charlotte Stevenson, 2006 USCSG Knauss Fellow

Read takeaways from select USC Sea Grant Fellows between 2006-2017.