Our region is fortunate to have a number of science organizations that conduct research on a global scale, while also engaging in local projects. On The Point, we discuss the benefits of having world-class science research organizations in our community. We then delve into how these organizations interact with our communities, featuring guests such as Dr. Heather Goldstone, Chief Communications Officer at Woodwell Climate Research Center and former host at WCAI, Dr. Laura Brothers, a marine geologist at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Dr. Matthew Charette, a senior scientist in marine chemistry and geochemistry at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Director of WHOI’s Sea Grant, Casey Chatelian, an environmental scientist with the Horsley Witten Group currently serving on the Town of Brewster Conservation Commission and previously on the town’s board of health, Kalliope Chute, an Environmental specialist in the water quality and hazardous materials program at the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and serving on the Provincetown Board of Health, and Abigail Archer, a Fisheries and Aquaculture Specialist at WHOI Sea Grant Program and member of the Brewster Board of Health.
We begin by exploring how these organizations engage with our communities. These scientists are not only conducting research globally but also giving back to their local communities by volunteering their time and expertise on town boards.
Dr. Heather Goldstone has been working as Chief Communications Officer at Woodwell Climate Research Center since 2019. She was previously a science journalist for many years before becoming involved in climate change advocacy work.
Dr. Laura Brothers has been working as a marine geologist for over 30 years at the U.S Geological Survey’s Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center.
Dr. Matthew Charette has been working as Senior Scientist in Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry since 2017 at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) where he also serves as Director of WHOI’s Sea Grant program.
Casey Chatelian has worked for over 15 years as an environmental scientist with The Horsley Witten Group currently serving on the Town of Brewster Conservation Commission.
Kalliope Chute works as Environmental Specialist in Water Quality & Hazardous Materials Programme for over 15 years now she is serving on Provincetown Board Of Health.
Abigail Archer works as Fisheries & Aquaculture Specialist since 2018 at WHOI Sea Grant Programme where she serves as Member of Brewster Board Of Health.
Overall, it’s clear that these organizations are making a significant impact on our community through both their international work and their local projects. By engaging with our communities through volunteer work on town boards or providing expert advice to local entities, they are helping to translate research findings into actionable practices that benefit us all.
