2023
2010 2005 |
Ph.D. in Oceanography, Université Laval, (Québec, Canada)
M.Sc. Marine Science, Moss Landing Marine Labs, Cal. State University Monterey Bay (CA, USA) B.Sc. Ecology, The University of Georgia (GA, USA) |
Present
2011 - 2012 2009 - 2012 2009 - 2010 2006 - 2009 2005 - 2007 2004 |
PhD Researcher, Université Laval (Québec)
“Ecological drivers of marine biodiversity and their value for monitoring and assessing the impacts of non-indigenous species across Canada.” Related publications: Ma et al. 2019; Archambault et al. 2015 Research Associate, California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (California) Trace metals of fish, shellfish, and sediment Senior Research Associate, MLML (California) Marine invertebrate genetics, DNA barcoding, invasive species detection. PI: Jonathan Geller Related publication: Geller et al. 2013 MSc Researcher, MLML (California) "The historical genetic diversity of the endangered white abalone." Related publication: Hawk and Geller 2018 NOAA California Sea Grant Trainee, MLML (California) Radiocarbon aging of fish and invertebrates. PI’s: Gregor Cailliet, Allen Andrews Related publication: Andrews et al. 2013 Resident Biologist, Cabo Blanco Absolute Preserve (Costa Rica) Independent project: Habitat niches and ecological redundancy among intertidal gastropods. Maintain library, lab, and long-term databases of weather, flora, and fauna. Field and taxonomy aid Supervisors: Diana Lieberman, Milton Lieberman BSc Honors Researcher, UGA Ecolodge San Luis (Costa Rica) “Relating distributions of epiphytic bromeliad tank invertebrate assemblages with human health.” |
2019 - 2020
2019 2018 2015 - 2018 2009 2008 - 2009 2006 - 2008 2005 - 2006 2005 - 2006 |
Marine Biology - adjunct professor (undergraduate), Daytona Beach State College (Florida)
Bioinvasions in High Latitudes – content developer (graduate), Universidad Austral de Chile Marine Science & Oceanography – instructor (K-12), Tabor Academy (Massachusetts) Biostatistics & R – recurring presenter (graduate), Université Laval Benthic Ecology Lab (Québec) Invertebrate Zoology – teaching assistant (graduate), MLML (California) Natural History – naturalist (public), Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (California) Marine Biology – science camp instructor (K-12), Camp SEA Lab, (California) Coastal Ecology – resident lecturer (undergraduate/graduate), San Miguel Biological Station (Costa Rica) Tropical Field Ecology – teaching assistant (undergraduate), UGA Ecolodge San Luis (Costa Rica) |
2017 2012 - 2016 2010 2010 2017 2013 2010 2009 2002 - 2005 2018 2017 2014 2003 - 2005 2002 - 2005 |
Research Funding
Québec-Océan Training Grant ($ 1,500 CAD) Canadian Aquatic Invasive Species Network (CAISN II) PhD Fellowship ($ 57,000 CAD) Myers Oceanographic and Marine Biology Trust Grant ($ 1,500 USD) David and Lucile Packard Foundation Research Award ($ 1,000 USD) Scholarships Canadian Associates of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Scholarship ($ 2,000 CAD) Université Laval international recruitment scholarship ($1,000 CAD) International Women’s Fishing Association Scholarship ($ 1,000 USD) Martha Johnston Memorial Scholarship ($ 1,000 USD) H.O.P.E. Scholar (State of Georgia) ($ 11,000 USD) Awards Top Paper Award, 9ème colloque de biologie, Université Laval ($ 300 CAD) Top Paper Award, 8ème colloque de biologie, Université Laval ($ 200 CAD) Second Runner-Up for best poster, Canadian Aquatic Invasive Species Annual Meeting Dean’s List, University of Georgia Presidential Scholar, University of Georgia |
2014 – Present
2008 - Present 2019 - Present 2018 - 2019 2015 2015 2015 2011 2008 - 2010 2007 - 2008 |
Journal Referee: BioScience (8.3 IF)
PLOS ONE (2.8 IF) Marine Biology (2.4 IF) Marine and Freshwater Research (1.7 IF) BioInvasions Records (1.2 IF) Graphic Designer & Illustrator for organizations, events, and publications Guest Scientist, Skype A Scientist Board Member, Immigrant & International Women in Science (IWS), Quebec City branch Organizer, 44th Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting Organizer, Invasive Species Workshops for Arctic Canada, Kuujjuaq (QC) Website Editor (Co-Creator), Benthic Ecology Meeting Society, www.bemsociety.org Volunteer, Australia World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) GBRMPA Townsville (QLD); BYO Guides Coral Finder (QLD); Torres Pearls (QLD); Parks Victoria (NSW) Organizer, MLML Open House Vice President, Graduate Student Body, MLML |