Christina Linkem Freshwater Sciences 2023

Christina Linkem

Christina is a second-year Early Career SFS Emerge Fellow who is currently in Costa Rica as a part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for independent research. Her current research is comparing stream-fish species assemblages in agriculturally disturbed streams versus semi-pristine stream ecosystems of the Caribbean lowlands. As an additional part of her Fulbright fellowship, Christina teaches English at the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center and will also investigate inequities between wealthy versus poor nations with regards to access and funding for stream research related field methodologies. Prior to the Fulbright award, Christina received her MS degree in Fisheries Science from Oregon State University with a thesis focused on seasonal movement patterns of headwater stream living Coastal Cutthroat Trout. As an SFS member, Christina serves on the International Coordination Committee and is helping with the development of a DEI Certification program for SFS members.