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Friday, November 1, 2024

Graduate lands job to study marine mammals in Hawaii

From Peru to Louisiana to Hawaii, Romina Carnero, '22 with a master's in biology, exemplifies what hard work and the Fulbright Program make possible for students! Romina discovered a passion for marine  animals while studying biology as an undergraduate in Lima, spending her  time outside of class working with a rescue group that helped  rehabilitate common bottlenose dolphins. When she found out that  Fulbright scholarships were available to help recently graduated  students pursue graduate studies in America, she knew she had to go for  it — even when she wasn't accepted on her first application.

Once accepted, Fulbright connected Romina to Laspau,  an organization that brings together students and institutions across  the Americas, which led her to discover UL Lafayette. Her work with  adjunct research professor Dr. Patricia Rosel at NOAA's Marine Mammal  Molecular Genetics Laboratory led to the realization of her master's  thesis topic and, finally, to a job with the Pacific Whale Foundation in  Hawaii. She credits the University's Office of International Affairs staff for the kindness and understanding exhibited in their work with  international students and fellow Fulbrighters Dr. Rose Honneger,  associate director of Global Engagement, and Dr. Loren Cassin-Sackett,  assistant professor of biology, for helping her every step of the way  since arriving in Louisiana.

Congratulations, Romina, and best of luck with your new career on Maui!

If you have recently graduated from college and are interested in pursuing a graduate degree overseas, visit Fulbright's website to see if you qualify for a grant! 

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