Seagrasses are one of the most productive parts of our world’s ecosystem and store carbon like no other plant. In this episode, Alex Bijak, a PhD student at the University of Florida in the Soil and Water Sciences Department discusses seagrass ecology and her research on blue carbon storage, and its relation to species and meadow history. Alex details her experience working with EPA to monitor water quality, and what brought her to UF. As we get into the interview, Alex discusses challenges she’s faced as a student and as a woman in STEM. Alex’s unique experiences, smarts, and determination have been instrumental in her continued success.