Christina Weber

Christina Weber is a sophomore at Brookdale Community College. Through a NASA-funded New Jersey Space Grant Consortium internship, she conducted independent research on microplastic bioaccumulation in marine copepods. As an NSF REU intern at the American Museum of Natural History, Christina studied the molecular basis of kleptoplasty in sacoglossan sea slugs and gained experience in molecular biology and advanced microscopy. Her work established proof of concept for the use of hybridization chain reaction in a sacoglossan. Christina also participates in community science, environmental advocacy, and public outreach focused on issues affecting the Jersey Shore. Outside of research, she enjoys exploring local parks and documenting observations through eBird and iNaturalist.