Nicholas Record
Senior Research Scientist at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Boothbay, Maine, United States
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Top SchoolNicholas Record is a Senior Research Scientist with over a decade of experience applying computational methods and social science perspectives to ocean forecasting and data justice. Based at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, he leads efforts to turn big data, mathematical models, and machine learning into actionable, equitable ocean forecasts—work that includes founding the Tandy Center for Ocean Forecasting. He blends research, policy translation, and public education, directing a 14-week immersive Sea Change Semester and engaging global stakeholders to ensure forecasts benefit coastal communities. With a PhD in Oceanography from the University of Maine and a background spanning academia and nonprofit leadership, he uniquely pairs technical modeling skills with community-centered science. An often-overlooked strength is his focus on the ethical and societal impacts of algorithms in ocean science, bringing a Data Justice lens to every project.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Oceanography, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Oceanography at University of Maine
Github Skills (21)
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biodiversity5
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academia4
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climate-science4
hydrology4
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Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
SeascapeScience/krill-tank-code
Apr 2020 - Apr 2024
Modeling krill swarms
Contributions:1 PR, 41 pushes, 1 branch in 4 years
modelingkrillswarms
SeascapeScience/Rbigelow
Jun 2018 - Sep 2019
Contributions:1 PR, 90 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 3 months
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