Tracey Lagomasino- Bell
Research Technician
Office: Room No. 250
850 NC 345, Wanchese, NC 27981
Email: belltr24@ecu.edu
Bio
Ms. Lagomasino-Bell is a creative problem solver, aspiring sailor, and researcher with a passion for innovation. After spending seven years as a patent examiner, she sought to connect more directly with the hands-on aspects of scientific discovery. She joined the Coasts and Oceans Observing Laboratory in 2014, where she contributes to field, laboratory, and research work focused on understanding coastal processes.
Specializing in the geochemical analysis of marine sediment, Ms. Lagomasino-Bell’s expertise includes measuring soil bulk density, loss on ignition, advanced spectroscopy techniques (alpha and gamma). These processes reveal insights into coastal change over time.
Education
University of Kansas, B.F.A., Design – Metals, 2002
University of Oregon, M.S., Arts Administration – Museum Studies, 2014
University of Oregon Graduate Certificate – Nonprofit Studies, 2014
Research Interests
Geochemistry, remote sensing, coastal change, mangrove ecosystems.
Current Project(s)
Assisting with laboratory analysis of sediment from North Carolina to around the world for projects including NASA Blueflux, NASA Carbon Monitoring Systems.
Based at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program (NCROEP) advances inter-disciplinary marine energy solutions across UNC System partner colleges of engineering at NC State University, UNC Charlotte, and NC A&T University. Click on the links below for more information.
ECU's Integrated Coastal Programs (ECU ICP) is a leader in coastal and marine research, education, and engagement. ECU ICP includes the Coastal Studies Institute, ECU's Department of Coastal Studies, and ECU Diving and Water Safety.
The ECU Outer Banks campus is home to the Coastal Studies Institute.
