Alyse’s academic and research background is in marine microbiology, oceanography, and bioinformatics. She received her B.A. in Environmental Studies from Vassar College and her Ph.D. in Marine Science and Conservation from Duke University. Additionally, Alyse completed postdoctoral training with Dr. Adam Martiny at the University of California, Irvine. During her Ph.D. and postdoc, Alyse worked with genomic “big data” to assess the interactions between marine microbiomes, ocean biogeochemistry, and environmental change. Currently, Alyse serves as program manager for NOAA's Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Program, managing projects for the ocean carbon and biogeochemistry portfolios.