Rebecca Sanders De Mott
About Rebecca Sanders De Mott
Rebecca Sanders De Mott is a Mendenhall Research Fellow at the U.S. Geological Survey, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in biology and biogeochemistry, with previous roles at institutions such as the National Science Foundation and Boston University.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
Rebecca Sanders De Mott serves as a Mendenhall Research Fellow at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to research initiatives focused on geological and environmental sciences. The Mendenhall Research Fellowship program supports early-career scientists in conducting independent research that aligns with the mission of the USGS.
Previous Experience at National Science Foundation
Prior to her current role, De Mott worked as a Science Assistant at the National Science Foundation from 2009 to 2011. In this position, she supported various scientific initiatives and contributed to the advancement of research funding and policy development within the organization.
Educational Background in Biology and Biogeochemistry
Rebecca Sanders De Mott earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology and Biogeochemistry from Boston University, where she studied from 2011 to 2017. Her academic work focused on the interactions between biological and geological processes. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biological Sciences from Cornell University, completed from 2004 to 2008.
Research and Teaching Experience
De Mott has extensive research and teaching experience. She served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of New Hampshire from 2016 to 2020, focusing on Earth Systems research. Additionally, she was a Research Associate at Duke University for a brief period in 2008. Her teaching experience includes a role as a GK-12 Teaching Fellow at Boston University from 2012 to 2013 and as a WISE@Warren Advisor from 2014 to 2016.