Megan Feddern, PhD

I am a climate ecologist, data scientist, and graphic designer. Currently, I am a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Alaska working on climate drivers of Chinook salmon population dynamics in the Arctic/Yukon/Kuskokwim region. I received my Ph.D from the University of Washington where I earned my degree in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences with a certificate in Data Science through the UW eScience Institute after spending time as a field technician in HI, AK, and OR. Outside of my career, I enjoy climbing mountains (preferably with skis) and being on trails (preferably for weeks at a time).

Program of Study 

• Major: Biology with a specialization in Ecology & Conservation
• Minor: Marine Science

BU Involvement?

• Boston University Snowboard Team
• Boston University Marine Program
• Boston University Tropical Ecology Program
• Educational Research Center Peer Tutor
• Alternative Service Break

Did you win any awards at BU or in graduate school?

• Pamela Posen Endowed Memorial Scholarship, Boston University, 2015
• Undergraduate Research Opportunity Grant Recipient, Boston University, 2014
• Laura Vincent Prize for Original Research, Boston University, 2013