Cora Steinbach
EE MS Student
Contact
- Office
- NS Annex 102
- cora1.steinbach@umconnect.umt.edu
- Curriculum Vitae
Personal Summary
Studying big waves at eye level in her whitewater kayak fueled Cora’s desire to pursue a career in river science. Cora’s masters research investigates if ecosystem metabolism—which integrates the processes of riverine primary production and respiration—can be used to predict nuisance algal blooms in the Gallatin River. Primary productivity, which describes the growth of algae and aquatic plants, is a critical ecosystem function that fuels aquatic food webs and determines water quality. Cora experienced the first widespread algal bloom firsthand, while river guiding on the Gallatin and has been curious about the blooms ever since! She is excited about her research because it spans several fields-- biogeochemistry, geomorphology, and ecology. If asked to pick her first favorite hobby it would be a 10-way tie. Akin to Cora’s love for her home state of Montana is her love for her partner and dog.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to Cora if you are interested in learning more about her lab or research!