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- Maritime Coordinator
- Phone: 228-4568
- Email: diana.chaudhary@uas.alaska.edu
- Office: UAS Technical Center - Room 108 - 600 Stedman St - Ketchikan
Ms. Chaudhary was employed with the Department of the Army as a GS-12 Traffic Management Specialist in the 80's and was an actively drilling US Naval Reserve Officer for over 10 years. In the mid 1990's she took time off for child rearing and was inactive in the industry.
Ms. Chaudhary worked as an Adjunct for UAS from 2006-2008 and joined UAS as Maritime Coordinator in 2008. She keeps the department running smoothly and is instrumental in scheduling and marketing of classes. If you have a question about a class, or would like to schedule a special class, give her a call and she will do her best to help you.
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- Assistant Professor of Marine Transportation
- Phone: 796-6153
- Email: nlnickerson@uas.alaska.edu
- Office: UAS Juneau Bill Ray Center, 1108 F Street, Room 120E
Captain Nickerson has recently joined the UAS faculty as our Juneau Maritime Professor. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our program and through his efforts has expanded the UAS Maritime presence in Juneau immensely.
Captain Nickerson is a retired USCG officer and has many years of command experience aboard a variety of USCG Cutters. Upon his retirement from the USCG, he worked as a Mate aboard towing vessels with Crowley Maritime in Valdez and as a relief Mate/Chief Mate for the Alaska Marine Highway System. Captain Nickerson is also the owner/operator of Alaska Sailing Charters, commanding a 49 ft ketch on expedition, sightseeing and dinner charters. In his spare time, Captain Nickerson enjoys surfing, kayaking and travel - especially to destinations with big waves!
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- Maritime Adjunct Instructor
- Phone: 228-4568
- Email: maritime@uas.alaska.edu
Captain Hastings has taught as an adjunct at UAS Ketchikan for over 15 years. His corporate knowledge and wealth of experience in a variety of teaching situations is invaluable to the marine transportation department.
Captain Hastings is retired from the Alaska Marine Highway System after spending 38 years at sea, where he worked as Bosun for over 10 years. His depth of maritime knowledge and experience is a huge asset to the Marine Transportation Department. Captain Hastings has most recently been employed as master for Allen Marine Tours, operating the 78 foot catamaran, St. Nona, which is licensed to carry up to 150 passengers. On a personal note, Captain Hastings loves to travel and is a big fan of the Chicago Bears.
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