Featured Student - Kelly Dorgan

Kelly Dorgan, a Ph. D. student in Oceanography, was selected by Popular Science magazine to be included in the fifth annual "PopSci's Brilliant 10" feature for 2006. The article features young researchers who are emerging as leaders in their prospective fields. Citing both the creativity and reach of her research, Popular Science selected Dorgan from hundreds of potential candidates.  Working with Professor of Marine Sciences and Oceanography Peter Jumars at UMaine's Darling Marine Center , Dorgan's current research examines marine worms and the biomechanics of their movement through bottom sediments.  Dorgan has studied the mechanical behavior of marine sediments and how it affects sea worm burrowing. In her research, she found that marine worms burrow through muddy sediments by “cracking” rather than deforming them.  The entire Popular Science article can be viewed HERE.  Dorgan's research was also featured in the February 2005 issue of Nature, which can be accessed HERE.

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