katherine elliott · about

Who are you?

Hi! I'm Katherine. I graduated from Olin College with a degree in Systems Engineering. Right now I am working on forecasting phytoplankton blooms at CeNCOOS until October 2010, but I am seeking full-time employment starting in November 2010.

Why radiant radon?

According to webelements.com, "When cooled below the freezing point, radon exhibits a brilliant phosphorescence which becomes yellow as the temperature is lowered and orange-red at the temperature of liquid air." It sounded really cool when I was fifteen and in search of a new handle.

What else are you interested in?

I am interested in oceanography, particularly primary productivity and ocean color. I also like web design and development–I built the citizen-science website Jellywatch.org with MBARI scientist Steve Haddock and continue to be involved with the project. As a result of my current position at CeNCOOS, I have become very interested in statistics and data analysis. I like making bean bags. Sometimes I put stuff on my head.

Where did you learn to balance things on your head?

At home when I was little, I guess? I don't remember when/where I learned. It's not that difficult.

Can I email you?

Of course! My email is radiantradon at gmail.