Meet the Team

Kristen Ranges earned her JD from the University of Miami School of Law and PhD from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Sciences. Her research focuses on the effects of oil exposure on the nervous system and neurobehavioral disorders in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) to demonstrate the value of increasing the admissibility of animal model studies as evidence in toxic tort litigation. In her current role as the Mote SEA Coordinator, Dr. Ranges is conducting a needs assessment for local school districts to then create accessible, engaging, inclusive, and comprehensive science curricula for programs administered at Mote SEA's teaching laboratories. Her goal is to provide hands-on marine science education and demonstrate the exciting potential and attainability of a future career in science.