Sally Palmer: The Creation, History and Legacy of UT’s Marine Science Institute

Feb 24, 2024 | PAPHA Lectures

As part of the Museum’s 2024 Winter Lecture Series, Pam Wheat Stranahan spoke on February 19, 2024, about the beginning and growth of the University of Texas Marine Science Institute.

About Sally Palmer

Sally Palmer is the Assistant Director of Communications and Special Projects for The University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas. She is a graduate of Flour Bluff High School. Sally attended the University of Rhode Island, where she received a bachelor of science degree in marine biology. She earned her master’s degree in marine science from The University of Texas at Austin. Sally currently handles all development, project management and communications for the University of Texas Marine Science Institute.

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