Tammy Goulet

Professor, University of Mississippi

Tammy L. Goulet is a marine biologist specializing in coral reefs. She received her diving certification in 1988, when pink rarely appeared on dive gear. With a 30-year perspective, Dr. Goulet investigates the detrimental effects of global climate change and how to hopefully save coral reefs. Professor Goulet’s career includes innovation, teaching, and mentorship. Her lab focuses on the relationships (symbiosis) between corals, octocorals and sea anemones and their symbionts, including obligate single celled algae, bacteria, and coral dwelling fish. She has received multiple research grants, with results appearing in scientific journals. Tamar loves teaching science to non-scientists, from the popular press to seminars. Her goal is to make science accessible to all. Tamar received her Ph.D. from State University of New York at Buffalo. She joined the University of Mississippi in 2001. Tamar and her husband have five kids.