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2026 SMEA Spring Presentations

The School of Marine and Environmental Affairs is excited to host the 2026 SMEA Spring Presentations on Friday, May 15 and Friday, May 22.

Over the course of two presentation days, SMEA students will share their thesis and capstone research addressing a wide range of marine and environmental challenges. Presentation topics include climate policy implementation, offshore wind development, fisheries management, ocean acidification communication, harmful algal blooms, ecosystem restoration, kelp habitat modeling, and tribal partnerships.

The presentations reflect SMEA’s interdisciplinary approach to marine and environmental affairs, bringing together science, policy, community engagement, and environmental justice to address complex issues facing coastal and marine systems.

Presentations will be held in person in FSH 107, with a Zoom option available for remote attendees.

We invite students, faculty, alumni, community partners, and friends of SMEA to join us in celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of our graduating students.

📅 Friday, May 15 & Friday, May 22
📍 FSH 107 + Zoom

Zoom link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/91783492470?

Alt text: University of Washington's 2026 SMEA Spring Presentations poster. Lists presentation times, thesis and capstone titles, and student names for May 15. Includes virtual and in-person attendance details against a scenic mountain and forest backdrop. Alt text: A presentation schedule for the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington. Titled "2026 SMEA Spring Presentations," it lists events on Friday, May 22, in FSH 107 and on Zoom. Topics include Dungeness crab data, public engagement in Southeast Alaska, and habitat modeling, with presenters like Hannah Brown and Emily Bews. Mount Rainier and pine trees feature in the background image.