Maoya Bassiouni: Curiouser and Curiouser
Growing up, this art lover had no idea she would someday become a scientist. Today, her curiosity is helping explore the intersection of atmospheric data and immersive art.
Maoya Bassiouni, a scientist who initially pursued a career in engineering, has found her passion in hydrology and water resources engineering. Her journey began in Switzerland, where she studied environmental sciences and engineering, before working for various NGOs in Senegal. She then joined the U.S. Geological Service (USGS) in Hawaii, eventually earning her Ph.D. in water resources engineering from Oregon State University.
After completing postdoctoral fellowships in Sweden and California, Bassiouni became an assistant researcher at UC Berkeley, where she combined ecosystem ecology, land-atmosphere interactions, and data science. In 2024, she directed a yearlong project called fluxART, pairing scientists with artists to create visual, musical, and immersive art pieces using FLUXNET data, aiming to challenge scientists and engage the public in understanding environmental data.
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