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MALIA ANA J. RIVERA
Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology
Moku o Lo‘e, Kāne‘ohe Bay, O‘ahu
46-007 Lilipuna Road, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i 96744
Email: [email protected], Phone: (808) 235-9301
EDUCATION
Ph.D.
University of California at Berkeley
1999-2002
 Specialization: Marine Population Genetics
 Dissertation: Population genetic structure of the commercially important
Hawaiian grouper Epinephelus quernus (Serranidae) using mitochondrial and
nuclear microsatellite DNA
M.S.
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
1995-1998
 Specialization: Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology;
Molecular Systematics in Terrestrial Arthropods
 Thesis: Evolution in Hawaiian cave-adapted isopods
(Oniscidea: Philosciidae): Vicariant speciation or adaptive shifts?
B.A.
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
1989-1995
 Department of Zoology; MARC Undergraduate Scholar
 Research internship; molecular evolution of the bindin protein
in the tropical sea urchin, Echinometra mathaei
RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
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K–12 student and teacher education in marine biology and scientific inquiry
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Population genetics in marine systems
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Evolution and speciation in terrestrial arthropods
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
OUTREACH,
EDUCATION
& EXTENSION
2006-present
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Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology
Kāne‘ohe, HI
HIMB Education Program Leader
Associate Specialist, 2010-present (tenured 2012)
Assistant Specialist, 2006-2010
Administers and directs, and oversees the development of the HIMB Science
Inquiry Education Program.
Builds and leads team of faculty, staff and graduate assistants that design and
carry out HIMB’s educational mission to provide training in tropical marine
biology for Hawai‘i’s students.
Developed the new HIMB Marine Science Research Learning Center, a
capital improvement project on Moku o Lo‘e that is fully equipped with
scientific tools and supplies, dedicated to student and community education
in marine biology and scientific research.
Creates high school science inquiry-based educational programming using
current HIMB research as contextual framework.
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Oversees and develops educational programming for high school science
classes, pre-service and in-service teacher training, and undergraduate training
and formal courses.
Develops workshops and coordinates research training and internships for
high school students, undergraduates, and pre- and in-service school teachers.
Creates educational partnerships with local, state and federal agencies,
community groups and organizations, and foundations.
Conducts research in population genetics, molecular systematics and
taxonomy to stay current in the scientific research field.
2005-2006
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Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology
Kāne‘ohe, HI
HIMB-Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Research and Outreach Coordinator
Assistant Specialist
Coordinated and managed daily aspects of a multi-million dollar award from
NOAA for management-based scientific research and educational outreach in
the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI).
Managed the HIMB Community Education Program integrating NWHI
research into educational offerings.
Developed continuing education course for public audiences with Windward
Community College on HIMB research in the NWHI.
Coordinated and presented at legislative, congressional, government
briefings.
Oversaw media, press inquiries, stories and articles focused on the HIMBNWHI Research Partnership.
Developed new outreach and education initiatives for HIMB using
telepresence and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) technology.
2004-2005
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MARINE
POLICY
University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant
Honolulu, HI
Assistant Extension Leader
Assistant Specialist
Provided leadership for 15 UH extension faculty, agents and staff.
Served as Principal Investigator or Associate Investigator for eight outreach
and extension grants/contracts for marine stewardship, aquaculture, and K12 environmental education, including the Hanauma Bay Education Program.
Oversaw 16 Graduate Students in Hawai‘i Sea Grant Graduate Trainee
Extension Program, designed to integrate marine science research with
outreach-extension opportunities.
Organized and planned extension workshops on various marine and
environmental issues, including Impacts of Banning Lay Nets in Hawai‘i and
Giant Clam and Tilapia Spawning for farmers in American Samoa.
2003-2004
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National Sea Grant College Program
Washington, DC
John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow
Office of Congressman Eni F. H. Faleomavaega
Primary staffer managing issues related to the United States House of
Representatives Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and
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SCIENTIFIC
RESEARCH
Oceans in the US House Committee on Resources.
Participated in workshops and seminars, including Congressional Research
Services seminars and National Academy workshop on Defining Best Available
Science for Fisheries Management, Washington, D.C.
2002-2003
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Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology
Kāne‘ohe, HI
Analytical Research Specialist, RCUH
Hawaiian Bottomfish Project
Surveyed genetic diversity and population structure in the Hawaiian Grouper,
Hāpu‘upu‘u, Epinephelus quernus, throughout the Hawaiian Archipelago.
Assessed genetic diversity in east O‘ahu populations and broodstock of the
Pink Snapper, ‘Ōpakapaka, Pristipomoides filamentosus.
SELECTED GRANTS AND EXTRAMURAL FUNDING
TOTAL FUNDED PI’D GRANTS - $2,411,153
TOTAL FUNDED CO-PI’D GRANTS - $373,598
Principal Investigator, Hau‘oli Mau Loa Foundation, $21,053, 2016-2017.
 Research Experiences in Marine Science (REMS) Summer Program 2016.
Principal Investigator, Harold K. L. Castle Foundation, $360,088, 2015-2018.
 Pathways to Science: A student research vessel for Kāne‘ohe Bay and Moku o Lo‘e.
Principal Investigator, NOAA Bay-Watershed Education & Training, $97,917, 2016-2017.
 Student Investigations in Marine Science Phase II: Place-based education in the He‘eia
ahupua‘a providing opportunities to engage students in conservation oriented scientific
research.
Lead Personnel, Smithsonian Institution Youth Access Grant, $62,675, 2016.
 Next Generation Marine Science: Using MarineGEO to teach marine science and
connect Hawaiian students to marine technology.
Principal Investigator, Sub-award from the U.S. Department of Education Native
Hawaiian Education Program to the Pacific American Foundation, $40,000, 2015-2017.
 Kulia Natural Resource Stewardship Program in support of HIMB REMS.
Principal Investigator, Carol Ann and Myron K. Hayashida, $7,578, 2015-2016.
 Peer mentorship support for the REMS Summer Program.
Principal Investigator, Sub-award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to the
Pacific American Foundation, $50,000, 2014-2015.
 Project Malama Na Pua in support of the REMS Summer Program.
Principal Investigator, Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Omidyar ‘Ohana Fund, $10,000,
2014-2015.
 Supporting the HIMB REMS Summer Program.
Principal Investigator, Harold K. L. Castle Foundation, $25,000, 2014-2016.
 Supporting the HIMB REMS Summer Program.
Principal Investigator, NOAA Bay-Watershed Education & Training, $97,856, 2013-2015.
 Student Investigations in Marine Science: Place-based education in the He‘eia ahupua‘a
providing opportunities to engage students in conservation oriented scientific research.
Principal Investigator, UH Mānoa School of Ocean & Earth Science & Technology,
Student Equity, Excellence in Diversity McNair Student Achievement Program and Graduate
Program Access sub-awards, $15,535, 2013.
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 Research Experiences in Marine Science Summer Program Pilot 2013.
Principal Investigator, Sub-award from Pacific Islands Climate Education Partnership to
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, NSF Climate Change Education Partnership
Phase II subaward, $30,701, 2012-2013.
 Exploring Applications Across the US Associated Pacific Islands: Marine Science
Research Experiences for High School Students and Recent Graduates.
Principal Investigator, Harold K. L. Castle Foundation, $391,418, 2009-2010.
 In support of the development of a Marine Science Research Learning Center at HIMB
for K-12 and public education.
Principal Investigator, Emmett R. Quady Foundation, $15,000, 2008-2015.
 In support of the Marine Science Research Learning Center and HIMB Education
Program for K-12 and public audiences.
Co-PI, Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, $85,000, 2008-2012.
 Human Impacts and Hawai‘i’s Coral Reef Health: An Environmental Science Education,
Stewardship and Research Program for High School Juniors and Seniors in Hawai‘i.
Co-PI, Ameron Corporation, $75,000, 2008-2012.
 Human Impacts and Hawai‘i’s Coral Reef Health: An Environmental Science Education,
Stewardship and Research Program for High School Juniors and Seniors in Hawai‘i.
Co-PI, Minami Foundation, $80,000, 2008-2011.
 Human Impacts and Hawai‘i’s Coral Reef Health: An Environmental Science Education,
Stewardship and Research Program for High School Juniors and Seniors in Hawai‘i.
Co-PI, NOAA Bay-Watershed Education and Training, $99,998, 2008-2009.
 Human Impacts and Hawai‘i’s Coral Reef Health: An Environmental Science Education,
Stewardship and Research Program for Teachers in Hawai‘i.
Co-PI, Okumura Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, $15,000, 2008-2009.
 Human Impacts and Hawai‘i’s Coral Reef Health: An Environmental Science Education,
Stewardship and Research Program for High School Juniors and Seniors in Hawai‘i.
Principal Investigator, NOAA Office of Education/National Marine Sanctuaries Program,
$115,000, 2007-2010.
 Development of a Marine Science Curriculum, NOAA Sea, Earth, Atmosphere for grades 35 for the Hawai‘i Department of Education.
Principal Investigator, NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program, $74,000, 2007-2010.
 Outreach and telepresence education for HIMB-Northwestern Hawaiian Islands-HIMB
Research Partnership.
Co-PI, National Science Foundation, Supplemental grant $9,300, 2007.
 Ocean Literacy Alliance-Hawai‘i. In support of a workshop bringing together marine
science education programs to enhance collaborative efforts.
Co-PI, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Supplemental grant, $9,300,
2007.
 Ocean Literacy Alliance-Hawai‘i. In support of a workshop bringing together marine
science education programs to enhance collaborative efforts.
Principal Investigator, NOAA Office of Education/National Marine Sanctuaries Program,
$619,940, 2006-2010.
 Science writing advising for Marine Science Curriculum for grades 3-5 for Hawai‘i
Department of Education and initiating planning and development of a Marine Science
Research Learning Center at HIMB for middle and high school students.
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Principal Investigator, NOAA Office of Education/National Marine Sanctuaries Program
Pacific Region, $99,982, 2006-2009.
 Reef Missions-Exploring Reef Habitats with Autonomous Vehicles; marine education pilot
program for Hawai‘i high school students.
Principal Investigator, University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant, $5,385, 2006.
 Sea Perch Workshop; underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) building training for
Hawai‘i school teachers.
Principal Investigator, Department of Health, State of Hawai‘i, $50,000, 2005.
 Hawai‘i Beverage Deposit Recycling Program K-12 outreach for the new State of Hawai‘i
HI-5 redemption program.
Principal Investigator, City and County of Honolulu, $285,000, 2004-2005.
 Hanauma Bay Education Program; delivering education and outreach for visitors to the
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.
OTHER SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS
 Mortality of sea urchins in artificially induced spawning, in collaboration with K
Gorospe, R Haverkort, A Jaber, I Guttierez, C Shayler and H Thomas, 2012-present.
 Assessing genetic diversity in the pink snapper, ‘Ōpakapaka, Pristipomoides filamentosus, in
wild populations and captive broodstock from the island of O‘ahu, in collaboration C
Kelley & C Tamaru, 2002-present.
 Development of a non-lethal biopsy probe for molecular analyses of teleost fish, in
collaboration with M Manning, 2010-2012.
 Systematics, taxonomy, ecology, and the evolution of foraging modes in Hawaiian
Argyrodes spiders, in collaboration R G Gillespie, 1995-present.
 Conservation and life history of the endangered Blackburn's Sphinx Moth, Manduca
blackburni, in collaboration with R G Gillespie, 1997-1998.
 Evolution of cave-adaptation in Hawaiian isopods, in collaboration with F G Howarth, S
Taiti & G K Roderick, 1995-1998.
 Molecular variation in the sperm recognition protein bindin in Pacific populations of the
tropical marine sea urchin, Echinometra mathaei, in collaboration with S R Palumbi & E C
Metz, 1993-1995.
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Selkoe, K. A., O. E. Gagiotti, ToBo Laboratory, B. W. Bowen, R. J. Toonen, 2014.
Emergent Patterns of Population Genetic Structure for a Coral Reef Community. Molecular
Ecology 23: 3064-3079.
Gorospe, K D, B K Fox, R D Haverkort-Yeh, C S Tamaru & M Rivera, 2013. Engaging
students in the Pacific and beyond using an inquiry-based lesson in ocean acidification.
Journal of Geoscience Education 61: 396-404.
Haverkort-Yeh, R D, C S Tamaru, K D Gorospe & M Rivera, 2013. Examining the effects of
altered water quality on sea urchin fertilization success and embryo development. Science
Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas 50: 111-118.
Tamaru, C S, Haverkort-Yeh R D, K D Gorospe & M Rivera, 2013. Exploring larval
development and applications in marine fish aquaculture using pink snapper embryos. Journal
of Biological Education, doi 10.1080/00219266.2013.837403.
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Fox, B K, K D Gorospe K D, R D Haverkort-Yeh & M Rivera, 2013. It’s a snap: An
inquiry-based snapping shrimp bioacoustics activity. The American Biology Teacher 75: 470475.
Rivera M, M M Manning, D A Krupp, 2013. Teacher confidence after professional
development: An evaluation of a marine and environmental science program for high school
teachers in Hawai‘i. International Journal of Environmental and Science Education *: 217239.
Rivera M, B E Lawton, C Chryssostomidis, 2011. Reef Missions: Engaging students in
science and the marine environment using an autonomous underwater vehicle; a pilot
telepresence education program with preliminary program evaluation results. In Proceedings
of the OCEANS 2011 Marine Technology Society/Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers Conference, Kona 2011.
Rivera M, K Andrews, D Kobayashi, J Wren, C Kelley, G K Roderick & R J Toonen, 2011.
Genetic analyses and simulations of larval dispersal reveal distinct populations and directional
connectivity across the range of the Hawaiian grouper (Epinephelus quernus). Journal of Marine
Biology, vol. 2011, Article ID 765353, 11 pages. doi:10.1155/2011/765353.
Wiener C S, M Rivera, R J Toonen, J C Leong, R K Kosaki, S A Karl, K Keller & H Johnson,
2011. Creating effective partnerships in ecosystem based management: A culture of science
and management. Journal of Marine Biology, vol. 2011, Article ID 241610, 8 pages.
doi:10.1155/2011/241610.
Wiener C S & M Rivera, 2010. Journeying through the Hawaiian Archipelago: Using marine
science and place-based learning at the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology. Current: The
Journal of Marine Education 26: 30-34.
Rivera M & R G Gillespie, 2010. New species of endemic kleptoparasitic spiders of the
Genus Argyrodes (Araneae: Theridiidae) in the Hawaiian Islands. Pacific Science 64: 221-231.
Gillespie R G & M Rivera, 2007. Free-living spiders of the genus Ariamnes (Araneae,
Theridiidae) in Hawai‘i. Journal of Arachnology 35: 11-37.
Rivera M, C Kelley & G K Roderick, 2004. Subtle population genetic structure in the
Hawaiian Grouper, Epinephelus quernus as revealed by mitochondrial DNA analyses. Biological
Journal of the Linnean Society 81: 449-468.
Rivera M, G C Graham & G K Roderick, 2003. Isolation and characterization of nine nuclear
microsatellites from the Hawaiian Grouper, Epinephelus quernus. Marine Biotechnology 5(2):
126-129.
Rivera M, G K Roderick, S Taiti & F Howarth, 2002. Evolution in Hawaiian cave adapted
isopods: Vicariant speciation or adaptive shifts? Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 25: 19.
Gillespie R G, M Rivera & J Garb, 1998. Taxonomy and Phylogeography of Hawaiian
Araneae. In Proceedings of the 17th European Colloquium of Arachnology, Edinburgh 1997.
(ed.) P.A. Selden. British Arachnological Society: Burnham Beeches, Bucks. pp 41-50.
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CURRICULUM AND LESSON MODULES
HIMB High School Marine Science Inquiry Labs — Four three-day laboratory modules
for grades 9-12 delivered by HIMB Education Program instructors.
Authors: M Rivera, B K Fox, and C Tamaru, with contributions from K Gorospe
and R Haverkort, 2010.
Ocean Acidification: using coral skeletons and manipulating seawater pH with CO2
gas to measure effects on calcium carbonate dissolution (14 pages).
Marine Bioacoustics: using hydrophones to record and characterize the sounds of
invertebrate interactions (15 pages).
Introduction to Marine Fish Aquaculture: using ‘Ōpakapaka to learn about spawning,
development and applications to aquaculture (14 pages).
Sea Urchin Fertilization: using native sea urchins to test the effects of water quality
on fertilization success and embryonic development (15 pages).
NOAA Sea, Earth, Atmosphere Education Resource, 2012 — A marine science
curriculum for grades 3-5 for the Hawai‘i Department of Education and the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration; HIMB science content writers and advisors for thirty
curriculum units (1,593 pages) and a teacher resource compendium:
Sea, Earth, Atmosphere Science Background Compilation, written by M Manning, J
Dale, M Rivera, M Kaneshiro-Pinero. Editors B K Fox & M Rivera, 143
pps, 2010.
Shoreline Habitats, science background written by J Dale, M Manning & M
Rivera, 2008.
Open Ocean Habitats, science background written by M Rivera & M Manning,
2008.
Reef Habitats, science background written by M Manning & M Rivera, 2008.
Navigating the Water Cycle, science background written by M Manning & M
Rivera, 2008.
Ocean Geography, science background written by M Kaneshiro-Pinero, M Rivera,
2008.
Predicting and Tracking Natural Disasters, science background written by J Dale, M
Manning & M Rivera, 2008.
Ocean Exploration, science background written by J Dale, M Manning & M
Rivera, 2008.
Island Formations, science background written by M Manning, M KaneshiroPineiro & M Rivera, 2008.
Weather and Wave Patterns, science background written by M Manning, J Dale, M
Kaneshiro-Pinero, M Rivera, 2008.
Aquatic Food Chains, science background written by J Dale, M Manning & M
Rivera, 2008.
Life and Times of Humpback Whales, science background written by M Manning &
M Rivera, 2008.
Threatened and Endangered Species, science background written by M Manning & M
Rivera, 2008.
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Beach Detectives, science background written by M Manning & M Rivera, 2008.
Marine Protected Areas, science background written by J Dale, M Manning & M
Rivera, 2008.
The Wonderful World of Corals, science background written by M Manning & M
Rivera, 2008.
Coral Reefs Ecosystems, science background written by M Manning & M Rivera,
2008.
Life in a Wetland, science background written by M Manning & M Rivera, 2008.
Life in the Open Ocean, science background written by J Dale, M Manning & M
Rivera, 2008.
Wise Use and Management, science background written by J Dale, M Manning, B K
Fox & M Rivera, 2008.
Climate Change, science background written by M Manning & M Rivera, 2008.
Underwater Topography, science background written by J Dale, M Manning & M
Rivera, 2008.
Waves and Tsunamis, science background written by M Kaneshiro-Pineiro, M
Rivera & M Manning, 2008.
Predicting and Tracking Natural Disasters, science background written by J Dale, M
Rivera & M Manning, 2008.
Wave Impacts, science background written by M Manning, J Dale & M Rivera,
2008
Exploring the Trophic Levels, science background written by J Dale, M Manning &
M Rivera, 2008.
Plate tectonics, science background written by M Manning & M Rivera, 2008.
Ocean Geography, science background written by J Dale, M Manning & M Rivera,
2008.
Oceans and Sunlight, science background written by J Dale, M Manning & M
Rivera, 2008.
Gill Nets, science background written by J Dale & M Rivera, 2008.
Ahupua‘a, science background written by M Kaneshiro-Pineiro & M Rivera,
2008.
Reef Missions: Exploring Remote Underwater Habitats with Autonomous Vehicles —
HIMB created three high school science inquiry modules that accompany capabilities of an
AUV designed for marine science education.
Authors: M Rivera, N Whitney, M Manning & B K Fox, 2009.
Hawaiian Reef Biodiversity: examines Hawaiian coral reefs species diversity utilizing
quadrat sampling techniques (33 pages).
Exploring Water Quality: utilizes YSI with sondes for pH, turbidity, dissolved
oxygen, temperature and salinity to explore nearshore water quality (27 pages).
Threats to Coral Reefs: explores invasive species and diseases on Hawaiian coral
reefs utilizing quadrat sampling techniques (34 pages).
Hawai‘i Beverage Container Deposit Program — An Educator’s Guide. University of
Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program, Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Written by M Heildel & M Rivera,
edited by K Irish, 2005 (35 pages).
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OTHER REPORTS AND PUBLISHED PRODUCTS
Rivera, M, K Gorospe, M Manning & A Meltvedt (Snow), 2014. Research experiences in
marine science for high school students at the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology: Recruiting
the next generation of Hawai‘i’s ocean scientists, managers and stewards. In Pacific Educator,
Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Rivera M, 2011. High school marine biology scientific inquiry based labs offered by the
HIMB Education Program. In HIMB-NWHI Coral Reef Research Partnership Semi-Annual
Progress Report XIII. Submitted by R Toonen, J Leong & C Wiener, Hawai‘i Institute of
Marine Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Rivera M & M Manning, 2011. Development and validation of an underwater biopsy
sampling method for non-lethally collecting tissue from teleost fish. In HIMB-NWHI Coral
Reef Research Partnership Semi-Annual Progress Report XIII. Submitted by R Toonen, J
Leong & C Wiener, Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Rivera M, 2010. HIMB-NOAA MoA Semi-Annual Education Report, July-December 2009,
Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Rivera M, 2009. HIMB-NOAA MoA Semi-Annual Education Report, January-June 2009,
Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Rivera M, 2009. HIMB-NOAA MoA Semi-Annual Education Report, July-December 2008,
Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Bruno B, M Rivera, T Hicks-Johnson, E Baumgartner & K Davidson, 2008. Ocean Literacy
Alliance-Hawai‘i (OLA-HI) Resource Guide, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Atafua J, F Leiato, A Mamea, T Passi, 2008. Sea Cucumbers of American Samoa. E Temple,
S Godwin & M Rivera (editors). American Samoa Community College, Hawai‘i Sea Grant &
Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology.
Rivera M, 2008. HIMB-NOAA MoA Semi-Annual Education Report, January-June 2008,
Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Rivera M, 2008. HIMB-NOAA MoA Semi-Annual Education Report, July-December 2007,
Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Godwin S & M Rivera, 2008. Samoan archipelago marine alien species workshop: Issues and
management. In HIMB-NWHI Coral Reef Research Partnership Semi-Annual Report VIII,
Submitted by J Leong & C Wiener, Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Godwin S & M Rivera, 2008. Identification of marine invertebrates focusing on alien species
and field survey in American Samoa. In HIMB-NWHI Coral Reef Research Partnership
Semi-Annual Report VIII, Submitted by J Leong & C Wiener, Hawai‘i Institute of Marine
Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Wiener C & M Rivera, 2008. Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Research Partnership outreach
program. In HIMB-NWHI Coral Reef Research Partnership Semi-Annual Report VIII,
Submitted by J Leong & C Wiener, Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
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Wiener C & M Rivera, 2007. Outreach and education. In HIMB-NWHI Coral Reef
Research Partnership Semi-Annual Report VII, Submitted by J Leong & C Wiener, Hawai‘i
Institute of Marine Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Rivera M, 2007. Outreach and education. In HIMB-NWHI Coral Reef Research Partnership
Quarterly Report V-VI, Submitted by J Leong & D Carter, Hawai‘i Institute of Marine
Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Rivera M, 2006. Outreach and education. In HIMB-NWHI Coral Reef Research Partnership
Quarterly Report IV, Submitted by J Leong, M Rivera & J Barrett, Hawai‘i Institute of Marine
Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Leong J, M Rivera & J Barrett (editors), 2006. HIMB-NWHI Coral Reef Research
Partnership Quarterly Report IV, Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Rivera M, 2006. Outreach and education. In HIMB-NWHI Coral Reef Research Partnership
Quarterly Report II-III, Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Rivera M & J Leong (editors), 2006. HIMB-NWHI Coral Reef Research Partnership
Quarterly Report II-III, Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.
Rivera M, C Kelley & EG Grau, G Graham, and G Roderick, 2003. Population genetic
analyses of Hāpu‘upu‘u from across the Hawaiian archipelago. Hawaiian Bottomfish Report,
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Rivera M, C Kelley & EG Grau, 2003. Genetic variation in ‘Ōpakapaka from east and south
O‘ahu based on mtDNA Control Region DNA Sequences. Hawaiian Bottomfish Report,
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS
Krupp, D & M Rivera. The Pacific Center for Environmental Studies and Hawai‘i Institute
of Marine Biology Summer Program in Environmental Science for High School Students. 2nd
Annual Hawai‘i in Higher Education Sustainability, Windward Community College,
Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i, March 2014.
Rivera M, M Manning & K Gorospe. Research Experiences in Marine Science (REMS)
Summer High School Program at the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB). Ocean
Sciences Meeting, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, February 2014.
Rivera M, K Gorospe & M Heckman. Introduction to Marine Science Investigations at the
Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology: a week long summer course for high school students
from around the world. 2013 National Marine Educators Association Conference, Mobile,
Alabama, July 2013.
Rivera M, B K Fox, C Tamaru, K Gorospe & R Haverkort. Hawai‘i Institute of Marine
Biology’s Labs for High School Students: Using Actual Research Programs as the Context
for Scientific Inquiry and Investigation. Hawai‘i Environmental Education Alliance
Symposium, Honolulu Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, July 2012.
Manning M & M Rivera. Development and Validation of a Non-lethal Fish Sampling
Method for Fish. 2012 International Coral Reef Symposium. Cairns, Queesnland, July 2012.
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Rivera M, B K Fox, C Tamaru, K Gorospe, R Haverkort, & C Wiener. Spanning the
Hawaiian Archipelago: High School Scientific Inquiry Based on Authentic Research
Programs. 2012 National Marine Educators Association Conference, Anchorage, Alaska,
June 2012.
Rivera M, B E Lawton & C Chryssostomidis. Reef Missions: Engaging students in science
and the marine environment using an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle. OCEANS Marine
Technology Society/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Annual Meeting, Kona,
Hawai‘i, September 2011.
Gaither M, K Andrews, C Kelley, M Rivera, R Toonen, A Vaz & B W Bowen. Connectivity
among the deep water fishes of the Hawaiian archipelago. American Fisheries Society 141st
Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, September 2011.
Rivera M, B E Lawton, C Chryssostomidis & C S Wiener. Reef Missions: Changes in
student perceptions about science and the marine environment using telepresence. World
Environmental Education Congress, Brisbane, Queensland, July 2011
Rivera M. Real scientific research as the context for inquiry-driven place-based outreach
education: Changing student perceptions of science and conservation. 2nd International
Marine Conservation Congress, Society of Conservation Biology, Victoria, British Columbia,
May 2011.
Wiener C S, R Toonen, J Leong, R Kosaki, M Rivera, S Karl, K Keller, H Johnson. The
dividing culture of science and management: Human dimensions of the Northwestern
Hawaiian Island Coral Reef Research Partnership. 2nd International Marine Conservation
Congress, Society of Conservation Biology, Victoria, British Columbia, May 2011.
Wiener C S, M Rivera, R Toonen, J Leong, S Karl, R Kosaki, K Keller, H Johnson.
Communicating science for ecosystem based management: A case study of the Hawai‘i
Institute of Marine Biology Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Research Partnership. ASLO
Aquatic Sciences Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico, February 2011.
Wiener C S & M Rivera. Window to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands through placebased learning and marine sciences. International Pacific Marine Educators Conference.
Sigatoka, Fiji Islands, July 2010.
Rivera M. Reef Missions: Exploring underwater habitats with autonomous underwater
vehicles. 2009 National Marine Educators Association Conference. Monterey, California,
June 2009.
Baumgartner E, B Bruno, K Davidson, T Hicks-Johnson & M Rivera. Ocean Literacy
Alliance-Hawai‘i: A new model for collaboration to enhance ocean literacy. 2008 National
Marine Educators Association Conference. Savannah, Georgia. July 2008.
Bruno B, M Rivera, T Hicks-Johnson, E Baumgartner & K Davidson. Ocean Literacy
Alliance-Hawai‘i (OLA-HI) Resource Guide. 2008 American Geophysical Union Joint
Assembly. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. May 2008.
Bruno B, E Baumgartner, K Davidson, T Hicks-Johnson & M Rivera. Ocean Literacy
Alliance-Hawai‘i: Establishing a framework for collaboration. 2008 Ocean Sciences Meeting.
Orlando, Florida. March 2008.
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Rivera M, C Kelley, G K Roderick, & EG Grau. Defining management units in the
Hawaiian Grouper using population genetic analyses. 15th Annual meeting of the Society of
Conservation Biology. Hilo, Hawai‘i. July 2001.
Rivera M. Morphological and molecular diversity of Hawaiian Argyrodes (Theridiidae). XIV
International Congress of Arachnology and the 22nd Annual Meeting of the American
Arachnological Society. Chicago, Illinois. July 1998.
Rivera M, G K Roderick, S Taiti & F G Howarth. Independent origins of Hawaiian cave
adapted isopods. Annual Society for the Study of Evolution/American Society of
Naturalists/Society of Systematic Biologists Meetings. Vancouver, British Columbia. June
1998.
Gillespie R, M Rivera & J Garb. Sun, Surf, and Spiders: Taxonomy and phylogeography of
Hawaiian Araneae. 17th European Colloquium of Arachnology. Edinburgh, Scotland. July
1997.
Taiti S, M Rivera, F Howarth & G Roderick. Morphological and molecular analysis of
terrestrial isopods from Hawaiian caves (Crustacea, Oniscidea). XIII International
Symposium of Biospeleology. Marrakesh, Morocco. April 1997.
SELECTED INVITED AND OTHER ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Rivera, M. Career Options in Science Education. Center for Microbial Oceanography:
Research and Education Career Workshop, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, November 2012.
Rivera, M. My Journey through a Career in Marine Science. Islands of Opportunity
Alliance, Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Annual Student Conference,
Honolulu, Hawai‘i, August 2012.
Gaither M R, K Andrews, C Wilcox, R Toonen, C Kelley, M Rivera, J Wren & B Bowen.
Connectivity Among the Deep Water Fishes of the Hawaiian Archipelago. 5th Annual
Hawaiian Islands Symposium: Understanding Hawaiian Reef Ecosystems, Honolulu, Hawai‘i
May 2012.
Tamaru C, H Lee, D Dykstra, D Krupp, F McCoy, J Leong, M Rivera & M Heckman.
Waikalua Loko Fishpond Project. Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Institutions Assisting
Communities-Tribal Colleges and Universities 2011 National Conference, Honolulu, Hawai‘i,
March 2011.
Rivera M & M Heckman. Broader Impacts: HIMB outreach & education, current efforts,
future directions. HIMB 2011 Spring Seminar Series, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i, March 2011.
Wiener C S, R Toonen, J Leong, R Kosaki, M Rivera, S Karl, K Keller, H Johnson. Science
management integration case study and recommendations for the research partnership. 4th
Annual Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Symposium, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, February 2011.
Wiener C S, M Rivera, & M Heckman. Outreach program update. 4th Annual Northwestern
Hawaiian Islands Symposium, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, February 2011.
Rivera M. Reef Missions for high school marine science education. Sea Perch Stakeholders
conference. Honolulu, Hawai‘i, August 2009.
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Rivera, M. HIMB Education Programs. Meeting of the Ko‘olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club,
Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i, September 2008.
Godwin S & M Rivera. Samoan marine alien species outreach project. HIMB-NWHI SemiAnnual Meeting, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i, May 2008.
Weidner K D, M Taite, S Hendrix & M Rivera. Talking Technology and Education with
NOAA. 11th Annual Technology in Education Conference. Honolulu, Hawai‘i. March 2008.
Rivera M & C S Wiener. Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology outreach & education. HIMBNWHI Coral Reef Research Partnership Semi-Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawai‘i,
November 2007.
Rivera M. An overview of HIMB outreach and education. Presentation to the National
Science Board, UH Mānoa, June 2007.
Rivera M. HIMB-Northwestern Hawaiian Islands outreach. HIMB-NWHI Coral Reef
Research Partnership Quarterly Meeting, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, August 2006.
Rivera M. Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Research
Project. Presentation to the Rotary Club of Waikīkī, March 2006.
Rivera M. Spiders, isopods and the endemic grouper; diversity and evolution in the
Hawaiian archipelago. Presentation to the West Honolulu Rotary Club, December 2005.
Rivera M, G K Roderick, C Kelley & E G Grau. Population genetic analyses of the
Hawaiian Grouper, Epinephelus quernus, update.
Western Pacific Regional Fisheries
Management Council. Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i. January 2003.
Rivera M, G K Roderick, C Kelley & E G Grau. Population genetic analyses of the
Hawaiian Grouper, Epinephelus quernus. Science and Statistical Committee, Western Pacific
Regional Fisheries Management Council. Honolulu, Hawai‘i. 2002.
Rivera M. Morphological and molecular diversity of Hawaiian Argyrodes (Theridiidae). 23rd
Annual Albert L. Tester Symposium. University of Hawai‘i. Honolulu, Hawai‘i. April 1998.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DEVELOPED AND COURSES TAUGHT
HIMB Summer Research Experiences in Marine Science 2013, 2014, 2015, OCN
198/199, program director and instructor. High school science inquiry course for
underrepresented high school students from O‘ahu Title I schools.
HIMB Outreach College Summer Program 2013, 2014, 2015, Science in Action, program
instructor and coordinator, Summer 2013. High school science inquiry 1-week program for
students from Hawai‘i and around the world.
PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, BIOL 124 & 124(L), program
faculty, coordinator and mentor, Summer 2011, 2012. Human Impacts and Hawai‘i’s Coral
Reef Health: An Environmental Science Education, Stewardship and Research Program for
High School Juniors and Seniors in Hawai‘i.
HIMB High School Scientific Inquiry Labs, developer and instructor, 2010-present. High
school classes participate in three-day laboratory exercises that include content learning,
hypothesis testing, and scientific communication. Taught at the HIMB Marine Science
Research Learning Center.
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Reef Missions, developer and instructor, Spring 2009. Curriculum piloted with middle and
high school science classes from the Myron B. Thompson Academy. Covered topics on reef
biodiversity, threats to coral reefs, and water quality.
EDCS 433: Interdisciplinary Science Curriculum, Instructor, Summer 2009. Teacher
professional development program entitled Human Impacts and Hawai‘i’s Coral Reef Health:
An Environmental Science Education, Stewardship and Research Program for Teachers in
Hawai‘i. Professional development in science curriculum development.
EDCS 450: Methods and Materials in Science, Instructor, Summer 2009. Teacher
professional development program entitled Interdisciplinary Science Curriculum, Summer
2009. Human Impacts and Hawai‘i’s Coral Reef Health: An Environmental Science
Education, Stewardship and Research Program for Teachers in Hawai‘i. Professional
development in scientific materials and methods.
PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, lecturer in BIOL 124, Summer
2009. Techniques in molecular biology.
Lead Coordinator, HIMB-NWHI Telepresence Demonstration, Spring 2009. Two way
audio and video communication with scuba diver interacting with students from Mililani High
School. Partners included HIMB, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Office
of National Marine Sanctuaries Program, Institute for Exploration, and Mystic Aquarium.
Project Lead, Marine Science Internship Program, 2008. Students learned about intertidal
biodiversity, alien species, reef survey techniques and developed a guide to native sea
cucumbers of American Samoa. American Samoa Community College, HIMB-NWHI
Research Partnership, and Hawai‘i Sea Grant.
Co-coordinator, Continuing Education Course (non-credit), Windward Community College,
2007. The Best Kept Secret in Kāne‘ohe Bay, highlighting HIMB and NWHI research.
HIMB STUDENTS AND PERSONNEL FUNDED AND/OR SUPERVISED
William Hoaka Thomas, KUPU Intern, Science Inquiry Education Program 2015-present.
Kelsey Maloney, Undergraduate Intern, Squid behavior project, 2015-present.
Yoshimi Rii, Smithsonian Youth Access Grant (Post-doc), 2015-2016.
Cameron Ka‘ilikea Shayler, KUPU Intern, Science Inquiry Education Program, 2014-2015.
Dani Horner, Undergraduate Intern, Sea urchin spawning project, 2015,
Ariana Huffmyer, Research Experiences in Marine Science (GA), 2015.
Zack Oyafuso, Research Experiences in Marine Science (GA), 2015.
Hayley McDermott, MEdT Graduate Intern, Science Inquiry Education Program, 2014-2015
Julia Harrison, MEdT Graduate Intern, Science Inquiry Education Program, 2014-2015
Jeremy Soriano, Research Experiences in Marine Science (Science Teacher Intern), 2014-2015.
Kelly Williams, Research Experiences in Marine Science (GA), 2014.
Gerry Clarin, Research Experiences in Marine Science (Science Teacher Intern), 2014.
Rene Francolini, Post Baccalaureate Intern, Research Experiences in Marine Science, 2014.
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Christine Carrier, High School Marine Science Lab Instructor (GA), 2013-present.
Mackenzie Manning, Research Experiences in Marine Science. (I2 faculty), 2013-2015.
‘Ale‘alani Dudoit, High School Marine Science Lab Instructor (GA), 2013-2014.
James ‘Kyle’ Landers, High School Marine Science Lab Instructor (Intern), 2013-2015
Jeremy Soriano, High School Marine Science Lab Instructor (COE Intern), 2013-2014.
Roxanne Haverkort, High School Marine Science Lab Instructor (GA), 2010-2013.
Kelvin Gorospe, Research Experiences in Marine Science (Post-doc), Summer 2013.
Kaleonani Hurley, Research Experiences in Marine Science (GA), Summer 2013.
Christine Ambrosino, Research Experiences in Marine Science (GA), Summer 2013.
Roxanne Haverkort-Yeh, Research Experiences in Marine Science (RCUH), Summer 2013.
‘Ale‘alani Dudoit, , Research Experiences in Marine Science (RCUH), Summer 2013.
Kelvin Gorospe, High School Marine Science Lab Instructor (GA), 2010-2013.
Roxanne Haverkort, High School Marine Science Lab Instructor (GA), 2010-2013.
Jennifer Salerno, HIMB-NWHI Research Partnership outreach (GA), 2010.
Mackenzie Manning, Faculty Instructor, Non-lethal fish biopsy project, 2010-2011.
Matthew Wong, Undergraduate Intern, Non-lethal fish biopsy project, 2010-2011.
Kirah Orian, Undergraduate Intern-Non-lethal fish biopsy project, 2010.
Weston Hori, Undergraduate Intern, Non-lethal fish biopsy project, 2010.
Clyde Tamaru, Aquaculture Specialist, High school marine science inquiry laboratory
curriculum development project (S5 faculty), 2009.
Bradley ‘Kai’ Fox, HIMB Education Program (Post-doc), 2008-2009.
Victor Polidoro, AUV Engineer (UH Casual), 2008-2009.
Cynthia Sunada, HIMB-NOAA MoA Administrative Support Specialist (APT), 2007-present.
Carlie Wiener, NWHI Research & Outreach Coordinator (RCUH), 2007-present.
Nicholas Whitney, AUV Education Project Assistant (GA), 2007-2008.
Jennifer Barrett, School & Community Education Coordinator (APT), 2007-2008.
Bradley ‘Kai’ Fox, NWHI Outreach Assistant (GA), 2007-2008.
Mackenzie Manning, Marine Education Coordinator (RCUH), 2007-2008.
Jonathan Dale, Marine Science Curriculum Assistant (GA), 2006-2008.
Jennifer Barrett, HIMB-NWHI Administrative Support Specialist (APT), 2006-2007.
Mackenzie Manning, Marine Science Curriculum Assistant (GA), 2006-2007.
Danielle Carter, NWHI Research Coordinator (Casual), 2007.
Mahealani Kaneshiro-Pineiro, Marine Science Curriculum Assistant (GA), 2006.
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OTHER GRADUATE, UNDERGRADUATE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
MENTORED/ADVISED
Brayden Verdugo, Middle School intern, 2015-present.
Ariana Meltvedt (Snow), 2013 Hollings Scholar, Research Experiences in Marine Science
Instructor and ‘Ōpakapaka broodstock genetics project.
Akamu Jaber, 2013 & 2014 McNair Fellow/Graduate Professional Access Inter, Urchin
reproductive seasonality project and Research Experiences in Marine Science mentor.
Rosannah Gosser, Kalāheo High School, Urchin reproductive seasonality and ‘Ōpakapaka
spawning monitoring projects, 2012-2013.
Akamu Jaber, Honolulu Community College intern; Urchin mortality study due to induced
spawning, Summer 2012.
Ihilani Gutierrez, Windward Community College intern; Urchin mortality study due to
induced spawning, Summer 2012.
Ryan Pe‘a, UH Mānoa Natural Resource and Environmental Management, CTAHR
undergraduate intern, ‘Ōpakapaka embryo genotyping project, Summer 2012.
Duke Orton, PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, 2012.
Miki Goto, PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, 2012.
Kimberly Chun, PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, 2012.
Jayten Galario, PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, 2012.
Hope Whitney, PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, 2012.
Ty Sprangler, PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, 2012.
Erin Kanda, PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, 2012.
Dylan Keawe‘ehu, PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, 2012.
Meilin Kalahiki, PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, 2012.
Hannah Reed, Manchester University, volunteer, High School Inquiry Labs, Fall 2011.
Kaleolani Hurley, HIMB Undergraduate Research Intern with Donahue Lab, Fall 2011.
Noelle Victoria, PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, 2011.
Duke Orton, PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, 2011.
Rachel Look, PaCES-HIMB Summer Environmental Science Program, 2011.
Michelle Wong, UH Sea Grant Trainee (GA), HIMB High School Marine Science Labs, 2011.
Jennifer Salerno, UH Mānoa, 2011 Knauss Marine Policy Legislative Fellow, Office of
Congresswoman Lois Capps.
Karl Heyer, Punahou School, HIMB Research Intern with Hagedorn Lab, 2011.
Tiffany Ulep, UH Lab School, HIMB student intern with Hagedorn Lab, 2011.
Joelle Arakaki, Mililani High School, PaCES-HIMB student intern, 2011.
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Rachel Clute, UH Hilo, PaCES-HIMB student intern, 2011.
Daniel Reineman, UH Mānoa, 2009 Knauss Marine Policy Legislative Fellow, Office of
Congressman Sam Farr.
Sarah McTee, UH Mānoa, 2006 Knauss Marine Policy Executive Fellow, Office Sustainable
Fisheries, Highly Migratory Species Management Division, NOAA Fisheries.
Jeff Eble, UH Mānoa, 2006 NSF GK-12 fellow, HIMB and Myron B. Thompson Academy.
Elizabeth Taylor, UH Mānoa, 2005 Knauss Marine Policy Executive Fellow, Marine Mammal
Commission.
Rob Tomasetti, Student Lab Technician, Evolab, UH Mānoa, 1999.
Mitchell Koa Chang, UH Hawaiian Internship Program, UH Hilo, 1999.
Cherry Rivera, Haumana Undergraduate Research Program, Pacific Biomedical Research
Center, UH Mānoa, 1999.
Zandra Flores, Haumana Undergraduate Research Program, Pacific Biomedical Research
Center, UH Mānoa, 1999.
HIMB AND UH RELATED COMMITTEES
HIMB Capital Improvement Projects Committee Chair 2015-present.
HIMB Global Environmental Science Marine Resource Track Committee, 2015-present.
PBRC Kuali‘ Council Faculty Search Committee, 2015-2016.
UH Mānoa Legislative Coordinators (HIMB Representative), 2013-present.
SOEST Undergraduate Student Retention Subcommittee, November 2014-present
SOEST Academic Committee, October 2014-present.
HIMB Director Search Advisory Committee, 2013-2015.
HIMB Scholarship Committee Co-chair, 2012-2016.
McNair Student Achievement Program Advisory Committee, 2012-present
HIMB Capital Improvements and Maintenance Committee Co-chair, 2011-2015.
Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘i, Scholarship Committee, 2011.
Planning Group Committee, Blue Water Marine Lab, University of Hawai‘i, 2011.
Website Committee, HIMB-NWHI Research Partnership, 2011.
Steering Group, a new Blue Water Marine Lab, University of Hawai‘i, 2010-2012.
HIMB Strategic Visioning Committee, 2010-2011.
HIMB Scholarship Committee, 2010-2012.
HIMB Facilities Committee, 2010-2011.
HIMB Island Information Committee, 2008-2010.
Science-Management Integration Team, HIMB-NWHI Research Partnership, 2009-2010.
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HIMB search committee chair, Community Education Specialist (S2 faculty), 2008.
HIMB search committee, Academic Programs Specialist (S3 faculty), 2008.
HIMB search committee, Diving and Boating Safety Officer (APT-B), 2007.
HIMB Visitor Committee, 2006-2010.
Organizing Committee and founding member, Inter-agency Working Group on Ocean
Education, Ocean Learning Alliance-Hawai‘i, University of Hawai‘i, 2007-2008.
SOEST Outreach and Education Council, UH Mānoa, 2006-2013.
HIMB Visitor Committee, 2006-2012.
Advisory Council, PBRC Haumana and MARC Scholars Program, UH Mānoa, 2005-2010.
Review committee, HCRI K-2 Marine Science Curriculum, University of Hawai‘i, 2005-2006.
Education Panel, University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program Assessment, 2003.
OTHER COMMITTEES
International Coral Reef Symposium Education Committee, 2016.
PVS Promise to Pae‘aina Futures Committee 2015-present.
Science Resource Committee, Windward District Science & Engineering Fair, an affiliate of
the International Science & Engineering Fair, 2012-2013.
Steering committee, Ko‘olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club Celebrate Ko‘olaupoko Community
Project, 2011-2012
Committee member, Castle High School Area Complex Redesign Initiative, 2011-2012.
NOAA Education Products and Services Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis committee,
NOAA Pacific Services Center, 2010.
Strategic Positioning Advisory Council, NOAA Education Products and Services in the
Pacific, 2009-2010.
Steering committee, Local Action Strategy for the Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plan,
2005-2008.
Steering committee, Ko‘olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, Celebration of Kāne‘ohe, 2005-2006.
Planning committee, Hōkūle‘a Navigating Change voyage, 2002-2003.
OTHER SERVICE
Windward District Science & Engineering Fair Judge, 2014, 2015, 2016.
Science Resource Committee, Windward District Science & Engineering Fair, Hawai‘i
Academy of Science, 2012.
Head Judge, Animal Sciences, Microbiology & Molecular Biology, Hawai‘i State Science &
Engineering Fair, Hawai‘i Academy of Science, 2011.
Judge, Central Oahu District Science and Engineering Fair, Hawai‘i Academy of Science, 2010.
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Judge, Hawai‘i State Science & Engineering Fair, Hawai‘i Academy of Science, 2005, 2006,
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016.
District Judge, Mililani Complex, Hawai‘i State Science & Engineering Fair, Hawai‘i Academy
of Science, 2008.
Career Fair, Lāna‘i High and Elementary School, 2008.
UH Faculty Ambassador, GEAR UP Hawai‘i, University of Hawai‘i, 2007-present.
Career Fair, Waipahu High School, 2007.
Career Fair, Kahuku High School, 2006
Judge, Pacific Science and Sustainability Symposium, Hawai‘i Academy of Science, 2006.
Dry dock restoration of Hōkūle‘a for 2003 Navigating Change voyage to the Northwestern
Hawaiian Islands (volunteer), 2002.
Conservation of endangered Hawaiian forest birds; Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
and Department of Zoology, University of Hawai‘i (volunteer), 1995.
AWARDS
Nominated-Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology Community Education Program for the
Living Reef Awards (with Jennifer Barrett), 2008.
John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, National Sea Grant College Program, 2003.
Richard B. Gump Research Fellowship, U.C. Berkeley South Pacific Research Station,
Moorea, French Polynesia, 2001.
Minority Biomedical Research Support Graduate Research Award, 1998-1999.
Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Program Research Award, 1997.
Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Program Research Award, 1996.
Excellence in Graduate Research, Association for Women in Science-Hawai‘i Chapter, 23rd
Annual Albert L. Tester Symposium, 1998.
Undergraduate Research Scholar, Minority Access to Research Careers Honors Program,
1993-1995.
WORKSHOPS COORDINATED
Science Inquiry Lab Teacher Workshop for Hawai‘i Department of Education Teachers
 University of Hawai‘i Ho‘okulāiwi Program, Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, Fall
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.
Ocean Literacy Alliance-Hawai‘i Educators Workshop
 University of Hawai‘i Curriculum Research and Development Group, Hawai‘i
Institute of Marine Biology, Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and
Education, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, and Hawai‘i Coral
Reef Initiative, 2007.
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Sea Perch ROV Construction Teacher Workshop
 Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, UH Sea Grant and Massachusetts Institute of
Technology Sea Grant, 2006.
Navigating Change Curriculum Workshop
 US Fish and Wildlife Service, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem
Reserve, and Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, 2005.
Impacts of Banning Lay Nets in Hawai‘i Workshop
 UH Sea Grant and Save Hawai‘i’s Ocean Resources and Environment, 2004.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
A Hawaiian Place of Learning and General Ed: Understanding & Gaining a HAP Focus
Designation for Your Course, Center for Teaching Excellence, UH Mānoa, January 2013.
Using Surveys for Understanding and Improving University Educational Programs, UH
Mānoa Assessment Office, August 2012.
Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge Professional Development Workshop,
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, February 2010.
iClicker Technology for the Interactive Classroom, Center for Teaching Excellence, UH
Mānoa, September 2009.
Collecting Data & Evidence of Student Learning, Center for Teaching Excellence, UH Mānoa,
April 2009.
The ABC’s of Program Evaluation, National Marine Educators Conference, Pacific Grobe,
CA, June 2009.
Learning Outcomes & Curriculum Maps, Center for Teaching Excellence, UH Mānoa, March
2009.
Media Communications Workshop: SeaWeb, The Nature Conservancy, Hawai‘i Institute of
Marine Biology, December 2007.
Magic Planet Spherical Display systems, NOAA Pacific Services Center & ‘Imiloa Astronomy
Center, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, August 2007.
Media Training: Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, NOAA, June 2007.
Advanced Facilitation: Developing a Personal Philosophy & Style of Facilitation. Agricultural
Leadership Program of Hawai‘i, Center for Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources,
University of Hawai‘i and I-SEEK program at the Hawaii Community Services Council,
February 2005.
Learning to Lead Collaboratively Facilitation Workshop. Agricultural Leadership Program of
Hawai‘i, Center for Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai‘i,
November 2004.
The Essence of Good Writing Workshop with Charles Alexandar, TIME Magazine. Kumu
Ola Communications sponsored by the National Science Foundation and University of
Hawai‘i School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology, July 2004.
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Outcome Mapping Workshop. International Development Research Center sponsored by
University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program, East-West Center, May 2004.
GRANT AND JOURNAL REVIEWER
Science Activities and Curriculum Ideas, 2014
Journal of Geoscience Education, 2013
International Marine Conservation Congress abstract reviewer, Society of Conservation
Biology, 2011.
NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program Education Grant proposal reviewer, 2009.
MIT Sea Grant Program proposal reviewer, 2009.
UH Sea Grant research proposal reviewer, 2006, 2008.
The Royal Society of New Zealand-New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research
reviewer, 2004.
MEDIA AND TV PROGRAMMING ON HIMB EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Career Changers TV on OC 16 on HIMB High School Inquiry Labs with producer Rich
Figel. Coconut Island Marine Science Programs, continuous airing beginning June 2011.
Honolulu Star Advertiser, Career Changers blog on HIMB Education Programs and Coconut
Island History with writer Rich Figel. Don’t Call it Gilligan’s Island, printed May 13, 2011.
Mālamalama-The Light of Knowledge on new species of Hawaiian endemic spiders. New
spider species found, Vol. 26, No. 2, April 2011.
Midweek on HIMB Marine Science Learning Center by writer Carol Chang. Isle Learning
Center Spurs Youth Studies, printed February 9, 2011.
Ka Leo-The Voice on opening of the HIMB Marine Science Research Learning Center.
Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology celebrates new facility, January 25, 2011.
UH News on Carol and Myron K. Hayashida HIMB Student Support Fund and opening of
the HIMB Marine Science Research Learning Center. Students honored at new marine science
research learning center, January 14, 2011.
KHNL Evening News story on AUV pilot education program with Reporter Tracy Gladden.
Students take a virtual field trip underwater, aired March 5, 2009.
KHNL Evening News story on Lāna‘i High & Elementary School marine science careers
with Reporter Howard Dashefsky. Scientists share knowledge of the sea with Lāna‘i students, aired
December 3, 2008.
KHNL Morning Show on high school student research program with Reporter Mary Simms.
PaCES-HIMB Summer High School Environmental Science Program, aired August 30 2007.
Island Scene Magazine on HIMB Education by writer Angela Ellenwood. Nurturing the next
generation, Summer 2007 issue.
Pacific Network Television Video News Release on PaCES-HIMB student research
internship program by Edgy Lee. High school students get hands-on experience as marine biologists in
Kāne‘ohe Bay, produced June 28, 2007.
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Living Local with the Baraquio’s on OC16 on HIMB Education Program and island history
with reporter Bernadette Baraquio. Coconut Island History, aired December 10, 2006.
KHON Evening News story on HIMB-NOAA telepresence demo with Reporter Ron
Mizutani. NOAA tests telepresence in Moanalua High School Biology Class, aired February 2, 2006.
KITV Evening News story on HIMB and students of the Myron B. Thompson Academy
with Reporter Paul Udell. Environmental Education at HIMB with the Myron B. Thompson Academy,
aired January 24, 2006.
WEB DEVELOPMENT, ONLINE CONTENT AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTS
Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology-Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Research Partnership,
www.hawaii.edu/himb/nwhi, September 2011.
Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology Education Program, www2.hawaii.edu/~himbed, August
2011.
High School Education Programs, Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology,
www.hawaii.edu/himb/education.html, June 2011.
HIMB Community Education Program website, Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology,
hawaii.edu/himb/Education/CEP/CEP.html, June 2008.
Ocean Literacy Alliance Hawai‘i, Ocean Educator Workshop,
www.soest.hawaii.edu/OLAHawaii, May 2008.
Coral Disease Monitoring Podcast, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex Predator
Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/podcasts/Coral_Disease_Monitoring.mov, May-June 2006.
Reef Fish Population Genetics Podcast, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex Predator
Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/podcasts/Reef_Fish_Pop_Genetics.mov, May-June 2006.
Apex Predator Migration Podcast, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex Predator
Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/podcasts/Apex_Predator_Migration.mov, May-June 2006.
Invertebrate Population Genetics Podcast, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex Predator
Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/podcasts/Invert_Pop_Genetics.mov, May-June 2006.
Coral Reefs of French Frigate Shoals Podcast, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex
Predator Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/podcasts/Coral_Reefs_of_FFS.mov, May-June 2006.
A Day at Nihoa Podcast, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex Predator Movement, and
Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/podcasts/A_day_at_Nihoa.mov, May-June 2006.
Getting Ready Podcast, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex Predator Movement, and
Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/podcasts/Getting_Ready.mov, May-June 2006.
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The Journey Back from Johnston Atoll Journal Log, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex
Predator Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/research/May2006/Johnston_Day21.php, May-June 2006.
The Endemic Angelfish of Johnston Atoll Journal Log, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity,
Apex Predator Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/research/May2006/Johnston_Days17_20.php, May-June 2006.
Coral Disease Monitoring Journal Log, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex Predator
Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/research/May2006/Johnston_Day14_16.php, May-June 2006.
The Long Trek to Johnston Atoll Journal Log, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex
Predator Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/research/May2006/Johnston_Days9_13.php, May-June 2006.
Coral Genetics at the Small Scale Journal Log, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex
Predator Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/research/May2006/Gardner_Days7_8.php, May-June 2006.
French Frigate Shoals and Gardner Pinnacles Journal Log, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity,
Apex Predator Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/research/May2006/FFS_Days5-6.php, May-June 2006.
Arriving at French Frigate Shoals Journal Log, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex
Predator Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/research/May2006 /FFS_ Days3_4.php, May-June 2006.
The Rocky Island of Nihoa Journal Log, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex Predator
Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/research/May2006/Nihoa_Day2.php, May-June 2006.
Setting off for Nihoa Journal Log, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex Predator
Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/research/May2006/Leaving_Day1.php, May-June 2006.
Mission Overview and Objectives Journal Log, NWHI Ecosystem Connectivity, Apex
Predator Movement, and Coral Health Assessment Expedition, NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai,
www.hawaiianatolls.org/research/May2006/mission_overview.php, May-June 2006.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
National Marine Educators Association
Marine Technology Society
Society for Conservation Biology
OCEANIA, Hawai‘i Chapter of the NMEA
Ocean Literacy Alliance-Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i Academy of Sciences
Hawai‘i Science Teachers Association
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