Carrie Givens
About Carrie Givens
Carrie Givens is a microbiologist with extensive experience in marine science and ecology. She has worked at various organizations, including the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and has received recognition for her contributions to environmental quality.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Carrie Givens has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Microbiologist since 2014. Her role involves conducting research and analysis related to microbiology, contributing to the understanding of environmental and ecological health. Based in Lansing, Michigan, Givens has accumulated nearly a decade of experience in this position, focusing on the intersection of microbiology and environmental science.
Education and Expertise
Carrie Givens holds a Ph.D. in Marine Science from The University of Georgia, where she studied from 2007 to 2012. Prior to this, she earned a B.S. in Biology and Marine Science from the University of South Carolina-Columbia, completing her degree from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she studied Freshwater Ecology, Terrestrial Ecology, and Plant Physiology at the University of Waikato, where she was recognized as an International Student for 11 months in 2006.
Background
Carrie Givens has a diverse background in marine and environmental sciences. She served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Georgia's Hollibaugh Lab from 2007 to 2012. Givens also gained practical experience through internships, including a Public Health Oceans & Human Health Internship at the FDA Gulf Coast Seafood Laboratory in 2011 and a NOAA Oceans & Human Health Internship at the NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory in 2010.
Achievements
In 2023, Carrie Givens was awarded the Journal of Environmental Quality Outstanding Associate Editor. This recognition highlights her contributions to the field of environmental science and her role in advancing research through editorial work. Givens' expertise in microbiology and environmental health has positioned her as a valuable asset in her professional community.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at USGS, Carrie Givens worked as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, serving as a Knauss Marine Policy Fellow from 2013 to 2014 in Arlington, VA. This position allowed her to engage in policy-related aspects of marine and wildlife management, further broadening her experience in the field.