Katie Christman

Research Associate/PhD Candidate

San Diego, California, United States

About

Experience

  • National Marine Mammal Foundation (12 yrs)
    • Research Associate
      Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

      Conduct data analysis in R, Python, and MATLAB on behavioral, acoustical, and auditory data collected from the Navy’s dolphins. Using custom built software in python and lab-view collect and analyze auditory capabilities of the dolphin MK-6 and MK-7 systems to ensure the systems are operationally ready at all times. Communicate with the primary investigator on current scientific experiments and analysis being conducted and collaborate with other scientists working with the Navy Marine Mammal Program and the University of California. Oversee research assistants and student interns who are aiding in investigating dolphin biosonar capabilities and auditory processing.

    • Dolphin Trainer
      Aug 2014 - Jan 2020 · 5 yrs 6 mos

      Train dolphins for the National Marine Mammal Foundation and Navy Marine Mammal Program for bioacoustic and echolocation research.

  • Marine For Life Representative at Marine For Life Network
    Jul 2016 - May 2021 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    As the Marine For Life Representative in San Diego, provided assistance and resources to active duty Marines transitioning to the civilian world. It is our goal to serve in local communities throughout San Diego and assist transitioning Marines with points of contact for employment, education and other needs. If you are a Marine transitioning into the civilian sector or an employer looking for high caliber employees, please consider the Marine For Life Network in your quest. For more information, please refer to our website at www.marineforlife.org.

  • Supply Officer at US Marine Corps
    May 2008 - Sep 2014 · 6 yrs 5 mos

    Served as the Supply Officer for 7th ESB and deployed to OEF 11.1. Went on to serve as the Supply Officer for MASS 3 and WFTBn, MCRD, San Diego prior to transitioning from active duty.