Kelly McKeon

Kelly McKeon is a former Master's student in the Geosciences department at UMass Amherst, and current PhD student in the MIT-WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography, studying sediment transport in coastal environments. Her research incorporates field and laboratory methods to better understand coastal processes as they relate to coastal hazard risk quantification and mitigation in a changing climate. Outside of her research, Kelly is passionate about increasing the accessibility of science for all people, and enjoys volunteering with the Girl Scouts and the New England Aquarium.