University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Global Envirnomental Science (expected Spring, 2025)

• Biogeochemical Systems
• Advanced Environmental Data Science
• Environmental Data Science
• Computer Programming
• Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• 1 year of Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with corresponding labs

2022 - Present

Molecular Genetics Research Assistant, Hawaii Intitute of Marine Biology

• Pursuing a research project concerning the population genetics of a thermally resilient coral in Kaneohe Bay under Dr.Toonen. Experience with DNA extraction, PCR, DNA UVR Assays, RAD-seq library preparation (2BRAD, EzRAD, low-coverage whole genome sequencing), and bioinformatics (R, python). Collaborated on numerous research projects within the ToBo Lab, and the Smithsonian-Hagedon Lab concerning population genetics, field work, and quantifying coral growth rates. Performs regular maintenance on coral nursery and mesocosm environment on land, and in the ocean via freediving. Proficient in Metashape (Agisoft V.2) 3D modeling, digital data collection, and identification of Hawaiian marine invertebrates.

2021 - Present

Student Assistant, University of Hawaii, Department of Oceanography

• Provide administrative support for the facilitation of DISCO (Dissertations Symposium in Chemical Oceanography) and PODS (Physical Oceanography Dissertation Symposium) meeting materials, including editing and compiling meeting-related documents. Assist with maintaining web pages and meeting-related databases. Conduct interviews to create outreach videos.

2024 - Present

Student Volunteer, Hadal Water Column Profiler Testing Cruises

• Participated in 3 research cruises working with Dr. Carter. Prepared, launched, and operated a CTD for nutrient and biological activity samples aboard the UH Kilo Moana. Led a team of undergraduate students on night shift, while conducting and planning operations. Assisted researchers to prepare, launch, and recover the Hadal water column profiler. Assisted with plankton net tows, filtration, and various biological and chemical lab work.

2023 - Present

Student Volunteer, Hawaii Ocean Time Series

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• Aided in launching and collecting samples from a CTD for nutrient, salinity, and oxygen measurements aboard the UH Kilo Moana. Helped to conduct plankton net tows, filter chlorophyll, and perform titrations using a Winkler oxygen titrator. Performed routine meteorological observations, and salinity sample collections.

2023 - 2023

SOEST Dean’s Scholarship, School of Ocean and Earth Sciences

2024-Present

Manoa Academic Merit, University of Hawaii at mānoa

2022-Present

Emerging Student Scholarship , Hawaii Concervation Conference

2024

Dean's Honor Roll , University of Hawaii at mānoa

2022- Present

undergraduate project funding, Undergraduate Research Oppertunities Program

2023-24

Dr. Ruth Gates Fund, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology

2024

Dr. Paul Bienfang Fund, Global Environmental Science

2022-Present

International Student Merit, International Student Services, UH Mānoa

2022-Present

Summer achievement, University of Hawaii at mānoa

2023

Special Project Funding, Undergraduate Research Oppertunities Program

2023

Kalaheo On-Ramp, University of Hawaii at Mānoa

2022