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Julia Van Etten

(She/Her)
New Jersey, New York
As seen in: Nature, Wiley Online Library, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Atlas Obscura, Flipboard, Cell Press
@NSF PRFB fellow • PhD from @RutgersU @DebashB lab • Passionate about algae / protists + genomics + microscopy + community ecology
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Julia Van Etten’s Biography

I’m a microscopist and science communicator always on the lookout for slimy places to observe new microbes. I received my PhD in Ecology and Evolution from Rutgers University in 2024 and my BS in Marine Science and Biology from University of Miami RSMAS in 2016. I run Couch Microscopy, a multimedia project showcasing the hidden diversity of organisms on the planet. I also host and produce the Tiny Living Beings podcast where I interview a scientist each week about their favorite microbe. I’m available for freelance work and you can contact me at julia.vanetten@rutgers.edu or via instagram (@couch_microscopy).

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