Astrid Leitner completed two bachelors degrees at the University of California at Santa Cruz in 2012. She has one degree in Marine Biology and another degree in Earth and Planetary Sciences. During her undergraduate career she focused mainly on coastal ecology, working for the Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO). Astrid began her … Continued
Georgina is a postdoctoral researcher of the National Council of Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET) working at the National Institute for Research and Fisheries Development (INIDEP) (Argentina). Georgina completed her Ph.D. working on the population dynamics of the Oithona (Copepoda, Cyclopoida) species from the Argentine Sea. She has also gained experience in the use of … Continued
Michelle is an undergraduate student at the University of Hawaii at Hilo working towards a Bachelor of Science and a minor in Computer Science. Michelle is focusing on marine sciences, currently aiding Erica Goetze and Michelle Jungbluth with the collection of plankton samples in Kaneohe Bay, and imaging field-collected phytoplankton using epifluorescence microscopy. Michelle has … Continued
Dr. Brian Taylor is the Dean of School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. With a B.Sc.Hons.(1st) from the University of Sydney and a PhD from Columbia University in marine geology and geophysics, Brian’s background is in plate tectonics and seafloor processes. A former Fulbright Fellow … Continued
Kate is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in the Department of Oceanography. Working in the lab of Dr. Erica Goetze, Kate’s current research focuses on designing molecular, DNA-based techniques to identify and quantify marine zooplankton (microscopic animals that live in the water column). Kate’s research to date has focused on … Continued
Karen Selph received her doctorate in Oceanography from the University of Hawaii in 1999 and has since been employed as a Specialist in the Department of Oceanography, primarily responsible for overseeing the school’s flow cytometry facility. In addition, Selph has participated in many sea-going projects, with over 1.5 years at sea, engaging in research all … Continued
Michelle Jungbluth completed a M.S. in Biological Oceanography from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in December 2012. During that time she developed a novel DNA-based method to identify and quantify early life stages of copepods (nauplii) in mixed plankton samples. Michelle is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the same field, aimed at understanding the … Continued
Eric Tong is a doctoral student in the Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and is advised by Dr. Robert Toonen at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology. Eric’s dissertation research examines the connectivity of reef organisms across sites in the Society Islands. This cruise provides a training opportunity to develop … Continued
Chantel is a graduate research assistant within the Biological Oceanography division at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Her research in the Neuheimer lab focuses on biophysical modeling of copepods and global genetic connectivity. Chantel has been involved in research projects on sea level rise in the NE Pacific and mesophotic coral reef ecosystems in … Continued
Stephanie Chang is an undergraduate student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Stephaine is currently a junior majoring in biological engineering. Stephaine will be on the R/VFalkor to gain important research experience, aiding with graduate student experiments and research aboard the vessel. During her free time, Stephanie enjoys running, reading, and watching crime tv … Continued
