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Paul Ernst

Paul Ernst

Visitor Education Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    PhD Student in Oceanography at the University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC); SMART Scholar at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (Newport, RI)

  • Education

    • University of Delaware

      2017 - 2021
      Honors Bachelor of Science - BS Marine Sciences 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Collegiate League of Legends (CLoL) University Coordinator; Cyber Security Scholars Network Analyst; "EnvironMentor" and Tutor; National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) Volunteer. Honors Marine Sciences, concentrated in physical and engineering based Oceanography. Minors in Cyber Security and Computer Science. Member of the Cyber Security Scholars consultancy and work group.

  • Experience

    • New England Aquarium

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Visitor Education Intern

      Worked in the New England Aquarium, interpreting exhibits, imparting educational notions, and encouraging enthusiasm and curiosity regarding the oceans.

    • New England Aquarium

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
      Harbor Islands and Outreach Intern

      Worked in the Greater Boston Area as a part of the New England Aquarium's Outreach operations, conducting numerous educational and community based programs throughout the city and the surrounding areas, including the Harbor Islands.

    • Air Sea Interaction Laboratory

      Jul 2018 - Sept 2018
      Research Assistant

      Conducted research under Dr. Fabrice Veron at the University of Delaware's Air Sea Interaction Laboratory. Topics include sea spray, automated image analysis, particle image velocimetry (PIV), use of MATLAB/LabView, and wave tank engineering and operation.

    • University of Rhode Island

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      SURFO Hurricane Research Group Intern

      Assisted in the development and deployment of the Hurricane Boundary Layer - Roll Vortex model. Simulated the effects of land on said model to gain insight into the effects of landfall on Roll Vortex kinetic energy and wind damage. Produced technical manuscript: On the Characteristics of Roll Vorticies Over Land.

    • NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

      Jun 2020 - Apr 2021
      Passive Acoustic Modelling Intern

    • University of South Carolina

      Apr 2021 - now
      PHD Student

      Working under Subra Bulusu at the Satellite Oceanography Lab.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Paul Ernst
      Presidential Fellowship (UofSC) University of South Carolina Apr 2021 Most exclusive fellowship at UofSC for graduate students, providing $40,000 of funding over 4 years.
    • Awarded to Paul Ernst
      SMART Scholarship Department of Defense (Navy) Apr 2021 Education-for-service at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, RI.
    • Awarded to Paul Ernst
      Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Apr 2019 "The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer."