NOAA-EPP LMRCSC Graduate Fellow
M.S., Marine, Estuarine & Environmental Science
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Braxton Peace graduated Cum Laude from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science in May of 2026. He participated in IMET and University of Maryland Eastern Shore Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) internships in 2024 and 2025, respectively, where he worked under Dr. Fang Chen and Dr. Dannise Ruiz Ramos. His research focused on the effects of pH on the health of microalgae and the population genetics of the Atlantic Horseshoe Crab. He joined the LMRCSC and began studying for his master’s degree in marine, estuarine and environmental science with Dr. David Die at UMES in September 2026. His research areas include fisheries and the impacts of urbanization on estuaries. After graduation he intends to keep pursuing academia as a researcher.
Research theme: Climate & Ecosystems
NOAA LMRCSC Fellows attain the NOAA Core Competencies detailed in this rubric.
NERTO Project Title: TBD
NOAA Mentor: TBD
Academic Advisor: Dr. David Die
Publications:
TBD
NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Lead Institution)
(410) 651-7870
Award numbers: FY 2021 Award #NA21SEC4810005
Funding Agency: NOAA Educational Partnership Program (EPP/MSI)
