Levi Lewis, a PhD student in the Smith Lab, does a lot of research on the beautiful island of Maui. But as the years go by he’s seen a lot of changes that have significantly affected the beautiful and thriving coral reefs.
6 AM: Not Just for Sleeping
Alex Neu, an undergraduate student from California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), worked in the Smith Lab throughout the entire summer. Experiencing all the aspects of a marine scientist, he describes what motivates him to continue to pursue this rewarding career path.
Trying to Defy the Laws of Physics in the Name of Science
PhD student Jill Harris talks about her daunting challenge – packing lab supplies for their upcoming field experiment in Palmyra!
Check out how she and fellow lab mate Maggie Johnson head into battle.
When is a Marine Biologist like a Geometry Student?
Jill Harris, a PhD student in the Smith Lab, reminds us that, unfortunately, being marine biologist doesn’t mean we’re exempt from geometry. What we do for research. =)