- BSc Geology and Geological Oceanography, minors in Marine Biology and Underwater Archaeology
- Broad-based skill set, allows her to work in coastal and oceanic environments, utilizing field and laboratory data collection, to evaluate oceanographic processes.
- Over five years experience in field observations, hydrographic survey, and data collecting and processing
- Dedicated self-starter, with the ability to lead, work independently or in a team, and follow directions.
- AAUS Scientific Diver
- High attention to detail
Education
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
December 2017
Bachelors of Science in Geology and Geological Oceanography
Minors: Marine Biology and Underwater Archaeology
President Snowboarding and Ski Club, Divemaster Scuba Club, Travel Chair Surf Club,
Member Geology Club and Student Veterans Club
Study Abroad
University of Texas, Jackson School of Geoscience, Austin, TX
January 2013
Travels in Geology- Antarctica and Scotia Arc: Tectonics, Climate, and Life
Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia
SEA Semester, Woods Hole, MA
December 2014
Global Oceans Program
New Zealand
Continued Education
Université de Genève, Switzerland
August 2016
Submerged Paleolandscape
Porto Cheli, Greece
Universidade of São Paulo, Brazil
December 2016
Geologic Sampling Equipment
São Paulo, Brazil
Universität Bremen, Germany
March 2017
ECORD Virtual Drilling
Bremen, Germany
MIT Sloan+ CSAIL, Massachusetts
September 2020
Artificial Intelligence
Distance Learning
Employment
Marine Renewable Resources Coalition September 2020- present
Project Consultant
Marion, MA- Buzzards Bay
Marine Imaging Technologies April 2019- present
Marine Science Technician, Charter Captain
Pocasset, MA- Buzzards Bay
South Coast Yacht Management November 2017- present
Citizen Science Project Coordinator, Captain, Technical Director
Mattapoisett, MA- North Atlantic
One Ocean Expeditions August - December 2019
Adventure Scientist, Wet Lab Concierge, Zodiac Captain
Northwest Passage and Baffin Bay
Project Oceanology February - May 2018
Marine Science Educator, 1st Mate, OUPV
Groton, CT
Poseidon Expeditions July 2016
Expedition Staff Geologist, Lecturer, Zodiac Captain
Geographic North Pole, Franz Josef Land
Integrated Statistics December 2015- March 2016
NEFOP Journeyman Editor
Falmouth, MA
Fathom Research September 2015- March 2016
NOAA Fisheries Observer, Marine Biologist, Diver
New Bedford, MA
Fish 'n Tales June - September 2015
Marine Science Educator, 1st Mate
Newport, RI
University of Rhode Island
Graduate School of Oceanography September 2012 to May 2013
Divemaster and Scientific Diver
Geosciences Department September to December 2012
Geophysics E-Resources researcher
Expeditions
eXXpedition Round the World October 2019
Ocean Scientist, Educator, Guest Crew
Plymouth, UK to San Miguel, Azores (Leg 1)
Multiyear sailing voyage and research mission collecting microplastic and ocean toxins data, contributing to cutting edge scientific research and solutions- based thinking. www.exxpedition.com
Sedna Epic Expedition August 2018
Marine Scientist, Educator, Scuba Instructor
Northwest Passage and Baffin Bay
Bringing the ocean to eye level via the mobile aquariums & ROV workshops, to local Inuit in the Arctic, creating a knowledge exchange while preparing for a historic snorkel relay of the Northwest Passage. www.sednaepic.com
Publications
Grenier, B., K. Hruby, and K. Vincent, 2014. Assessing Sediment Transport from Rivers to the Ocean Through Relative Calcium Carbonate Levels, Transport Systems, and Phytoplankton Biodiversity in Seafloor Sediments. Unpublished student research paper, S-256, Sea Education Association, Woods Hole, MA.
Capello, C., Z. Collins, M. DaSilva, B. Grenier, 2015, Climate Change Impact Assessment: Narragansett. Unpublished student research paper, ECC-355, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
Grenier, B. 2014. Cross Cultural Comparison: Cannibalistic Aztecs to Corporate America. Unpublished student research paper, COM-100, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
Grenier, B., 2014. Maori Headhunting: The Reclamation of the Ta Moko Culture. Unpublished student research paper, Class S-256, Sea Education Association, Woods Hole, MA.
Grenier, B., 2010. Tattoo Acceptance in the Workplace in Southern New England. Unpublished student research paper, WRT-106, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
Conference Presentations
OSS Self-eSTEAM Conference- November 2019
Creating your Own Opportunities:Ocean Entrepreneur
MME Boston Harbor Educators Conference- October 2019
Inspiring Conservation through Sports and Recreational Activities
MME Life in the Extreme Conference- May 2019
Bringing the Ocean to Eye-level