Education
- Doctor of Philosophy: Climate Sciences, Center for Marine Biodiversity & Conservation
- Advised by Dr. Arthur J. Miller, Dr. Jeremy B. Jackson
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD current
- Bachelor of Science with Honors in Geological Sciences
- Bachelor of Science with Honors in Marine Science
- University General Honors
- University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL May 2008
Research Interests
- Marine Ecosystem Response to Climate Change
- Physical Oceanography Around Coral Atolls
- Regional Ocean Modeling
- Coral Bleaching
- Physical Stressors on Coral Reefs
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Honors and Awards
- IGERT Program Participant (Scripps Institution of Oceanography) Sep 2008-present
- Doherty Fellowship (Scripps Institution of Oceanography) Sep 2008-Sep 2009
- Rho Rho Rho (Marine Science Honor Society) Inducted Nov 2004
- Sigma Gamma Epsilon (Earth Sciences Honor Society) Inducted Sep 2005
- University of Miami Honors Students Association Aug 2004-May 2008
- Henry King Stanford Merit Scholarship (University of Miami) Aug 2004-May 2008
- National Merit Scholar Commendation May 2004
- Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award May 2003
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Professional Organizations
- ISRS: International Society for Reef Studies Student Member
- AGU: American Geophysical Union Student Member
- GSA: Geological Society of America Student Member
Professional Meetings
- ICRS: International Coral Reef Symposium July 2008
- Multi-model assessment of geographic patterns in ocean surface
- warming and impacts on coral reef bleaching (poster)
Professional Skills
- AAUS authorized Scientific Diver
- American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid
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Research Experience
- Honors Thesis: Independent Research Project
- Modeling the Potential Effects of Climate Change on Coral Reef Ecosystems
- Advisors: Dr. Amy Clement, Dr. Andrew Baker July 2007-July 2008
- Research Assistant (climate modeling & impacts on coral reefs)
- Dr. Amy Clement, Dr. Andrew Baker
- RSMAS Aug 2006-May 2008
- Research Assistant (carbonate sedimentology)
- Comparative Sedimentology Lab (CSL), Dr. Don McNeill;
- RSMAS Jan 2006-May 2006
- Research Assistant (carbonate sedimentology, porosity)
- Comparative Sedimentology Lab (CSL), Dr. Gregor Eberli;
- RSMAS Aug 2005-May 2006
- Research Assistant (heavy metal concentrations in indicator species)
- EcoTox (EPA), Dr.Kevin Brix
- RSMAS Jan 2005-May 2005
- Research Assistant (cross-flow filtration in filter feeding fish)
- Dr. S. Laurie Sanderson
- College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA June 2003-Aug 2005
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Field Experience
- Field Studies in Igneous and Magmatic Systems (North Island, New Zealand) Apr 2007
- Semester Abroad at University of Auckland, New Zealand Jan-July, 2007
- Grand Canyon Field Course (1 week backpacking) Jan 2007
- Geology Field Trip in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia Oct 2006
- Geology Summer Field Course in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada July-Aug 2006
- Andros Island Field Trip (Carbonate Sedimentology) Apr 2006
- Puerto Rico Field Trip (Geological Structures) Mar 2006
- Geological Field Methods Course Spring 2006
- Galapagos Islands Field Course (Marine Affairs & Marine Biology) Jan 2006
- Geology Field Trip in the House Range, Utah Oct 2005
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Teaching Experience
- Teaching Assistant for Sedimentary Geology (with Dr. Hal Wanless)
- Teaching Assistant for Introductory Geology (with Dr. David Fisher)
- Math Tutor (both paid and volunteer, algebra through differential equations)
- Peer Counselor (University of Miami)
- Individual and Small Group Harp Lessons (both paid and volunteer)
Computer Skills
- MATLAB (2 years experience)
- HTML websites
- http://www.geodesy.miami.edu, http://www.as.geology.miami.edu
- Microsoft Excel & EndNote (2 years intensive experience)
- JAVA
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University Organizations
- Environmental Science & Policy Student Committee
- SCOPE- Scripps Community Outreach
Service
- Peer Counseling
- Habitat for Humanity
- Youth Volleyball Coach
- Beach and Mangrove Cleanups
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Additional Skills
- Professional Harpist
- PADI Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver
- Travel/Nature Photography
- Travel/Science Journalism
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