Annie O'connell
About Annie O'connell
Annie O'Connell is a Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Boston, specializing in hydrology and climate change. She holds a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences and has extensive experience in environmental research and management.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Annie O'Connell serves as a Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Boston, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she engages in research focused on hydrology and climate change, contributing to the university's efforts in environmental studies. Her work supports the academic community's understanding of these critical issues.
Previous Experience in Environmental Science
Before her current position, O'Connell worked at several organizations in various capacities related to environmental science. She was a Watershed Management Assistant at the Cambridge Water Department from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as an Environmental Science and Engineering Fellow at the Neponset River Watershed Association from 2017 to 2018 and as a Senior Research Seminar Student at Boston College from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background in Environmental Sciences
Annie O'Connell holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience with a minor in Music from Boston College, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Ecosystems from Harvard Extension School in 2019. O'Connell completed her Master of Science in Environmental Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston from 2020 to 2022.
Internship Experience in Environmental Management
O'Connell gained valuable experience as an Environmental Intern at the Dublin City Council Parks and Biodiversity Section in 2015. This role provided her with insights into habitat management and biodiversity, complementing her academic pursuits and professional interests in environmental sustainability.
Research Interests and Focus Areas
Annie O'Connell has a keen interest in habitat management, which aligns with her professional focus on environmental sustainability. Her research activities at UMass Boston reflect her commitment to understanding and addressing issues related to hydrology and climate change, contributing to the broader field of environmental science.