Maria Angst

Experience

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  University of San Diego Environmental and Ocean Sciences

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Graduate Research Intern

  Assisted in the collection and analysis of the spatial and temporal distribution of Amathia verticillata on Mission Bay docks and the surrounding​​ marine invertebrate community associated with A. verticillata. Responsible for collection processing of A. verticillata samples from designated locations with the inclusion of microscope invertebrate processing and recording after each collection. In addition to video surveys of A. verticillata in their respective natural environments and data entry of their quadrat عرض أقل

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  University of San Diego Environmental and Ocean Sciences

  Jun 2022 - May 2023

  Utilizing minnow traps to resample the ichthyofaunal of a created marsh (Crown Point Mitigation Site; CPMS) and an adjacent natural marsh (Kendall Frost) in Mission Bay, California, 21 years following the marsh creation. Demonstrates different variables and compares the progression of the ecological systems since the construction of the new marsh in San Diego to provide additional information or evidence to the correlation of climatic changes on the ichthyofaunal assemblage with the addition of looking at metal contamination within the sediments and organisms. عرض أقل

  • Federal Work-study Student

    Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Undergraduate Researcher

    May 2021 - May 2023

  • Teacher Assistant

    Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
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  Scripps Institution of Oceanography

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Undergraduate Research Scientist, Scripps Research Cruise RR2206 & SP2223

  Assisted in collecting and analyzing seafloor samples across a bottom water oxygen gradient to collect sediments, and modern and fossil microfauna. Results from this study will provide necessary calibration of geochemical and microfossil proxies used to understand the history of changes in oceans and climate. Responsible for managing, recording, and collecting data from the CTD with a dissolved oxygen sensor, multicores, Ekman grabs, and gravity cores samples. In addition to the setup and operation of the CTD, Ekman grabs, and gravity cores for deployment and retrieval. عرض أقل

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  The Molokai Dispatch

  Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

  Community Reporter

  Collect, verify, and thoroughly analyze newsworthy information. Assemble findings into a stable story. Write and deliver news stories with the reader’s perspective in mind. Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips. Abide by journalism’s ethics and codes—contact, interview, and research sources. Maintain notes and audio recordings. Cooperate with reporters, chief editor, producers, etc. Stay up-to-date with the latest current events.

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  University of Hawaii Maui College

  Sept 2023 - May 2024

  Interim Ho'okele Program Coordinator

  Perform administrative tasks such as collecting, organizing, and disseminating statistical data; maintain and update student files. Design and conduct Early College and dual Enrollment informational sessions, workshops, and end-of-year exhibits. Assist students in academia (tutoring, study periods, personalized appointments, etc.

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  Hawai‘i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources

  May 2024 - now

  HCRI Hybrid Monitoring Technician

  Conducts fieldwork and surveys in various aquatic environments across the state, collecting data on flora and fauna using snorkel, SCUBA, and castnets. Utilizes scientific techniques like fish transects, photo quadrat collection, sediment collection, and eDNA testing. Supports coral reef restoration, water quality surveys, and biological sample collection. Deploys and recovers scientific instruments, performs data entry, quality control, and image analysis. Assists in emergency response for marine species under NOAA and DLNR DAR, including handling and transporting animals. Operates project vehicles and small vessels, manages equipment maintenance, and organizes fieldwork logistics. Contributes to outreach events, basic analysis, and compiling annual statistics. عرض أقل

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  University of Hawaii at Hilo

  Aug 2024 - now

  Graduate Research Assistant