Scientist spotlight

Childhood dreams do come true: Kenedy Williams’ journey from fishing with dad to gaining her Master’s

From fishing for Pacific salmon with her dad in the United States to earning her MSc at the University of Iceland, Kenedy Williams has always followed her passion for biology. Her master’s research explored craniofacial adaptations in salmonid fishes, comparing jaws and teeth across populations to understand how diet shapes bone structure. The project combined fieldwork, lab work, and detailed computer-based landmarking. Now a graduate, Kenedy continues working with her lab while assisting in teaching. Her advice to aspiring scientists? Start early, send the email, and never be afraid to try — you never get what you don’t ask for.

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Meet Kolbeinn: Curious Explorer Of The Marine World

If you ask Kolbeinn what drives him as a scientist, he’ll tell you it’s curiosity and exploration. Those two words weave through everything he does — from his fascination with marine life to his love of art, music, and nature. Currently pursuing his master’s studies at the University of Iceland, Kolbeinn is diving into the

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Introducing Guðbjörg the newest member of Ice Fish Research

Hello, my name is Guðbjörg and I’m a new member of Ice Fish Research. I was born and raised in Iceland. Currently I’m working on my PhD in Biology at the University of Iceland where I research diversity in Arctic charr.   Wait, doesn’t everyone love natural science? I was never going to be a

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The human perspective of fisheries – Meet Sandra Rybicki

The human perspective of fisheries – Meet Sandra Rybicki   The human perspective Can we really understand and protect nature without looking at the role humans play in it? Can we regulate and manage fisheries without knowing how these are shaped by local traditions, what values they hold for local communities, and how people depend

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Marion’s PhD journey

Today we are putting Dr. Marion Dellinger in the spotlight as she is defending her PhD ! Congratulations Marion!   A New Life Accomplishment On November 29th, Marion will defend her PhD thesis titled “Eco-evolutionary processes in personality and spatial cognition of Arctic charr morphs (Salvelinus alpinus)”. She studies fish behaviour (more particularly their personality

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Joseph Phillips: Where music, math and nature meet

  Joseph Phillips is a man of many talents and passions, which is reflected in Joe’s childhood dreams of either becoming a chef, a veterinarian or studying prehistoric events as a palaeontologist. His love for nature and math won in the end, leading him to study biology.  He first came to Iceland as a PhD

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