Julie Standish

Julie Standish received a B.A. in Aquatic Biology, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She joined U C Santa Barbara’s Materials Research Laboratory in 2007 as an Intern Coordinator, and became the Education Director of the UCSB MRL in 2025. Her work at the MRL includes the design and implementation of science education outreach programs for K-12 students, teachers, undergraduates and the public, with a particular focus on providing opportunities for diverse groups of participants.