Sara Ernst
I am an Information Specialist at the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center. My goal is to bridge the communication gap between science and stakeholders – ensuring resource managers, planners, politicians, and the public have the information they need to make informed decisions.
Great science done invisibly cannot have impact.
As the Information Specialist for the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, I lead communications and outreach efforts to help increase awareness and use of our coastal and marine research, data, and tools.
With over a decade of experience as a science communicator, I am adept at writing engaging science stories and creating visually appealing communications products for target audiences.
Professional Experience
Information Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, 2018 - Present.
Science Communications Specialist, Environmental Protection Agency, 2015 - 2018.
Education and Certifications
B.S. Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island, 2013.
Honors and Awards
1st place brochure, National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards, 2025.
3rd place technical or statistical report, National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards, 2025.
2022 Shoemaker Award for Communications Product Excellence, audio/visual category
1st place annual report, National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards, 2021.
1st place electronic publication, National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards, 2020.
1st place soft or hard book, National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards, 2020.