PhD students Emily Kelly & Maggie Johnson spent the afternoon with various aquarists and teachers at the Birch Aquarium for a workshop about local and tropical algal species that can be found at Birch Aquarium.
SDOF Gala
Volunteers from the Smith and Sandin Lab participated in the San Diego Oceans Foundation 27th annual Oceans Gala Benefit – Oceans for the Future: A Sustainable Seafood Celebration. They worked with local celebrity chefs helping them to prepare delicious seafood tastings as well as talk to a variety of guests about sustainable seafood.
Looking Back to the Line Islands
In the fall of 2010, researchers from SDSU, SIO, and other coral reef ecologists collaborated together for a research cruise to the Northern Line Islands, home to the some of the most pristine coral reef ecosystems still thriving in the world today.
His Holiness shares his views on science and compassion.
Levi Lewis, a PhD student in the Smith Lab, talks about his amazing opportunity to act as the student representative of Scripps Institution of Oceanography and listen to the Dalai Lama speak at SIO on April 19, 2012.
Triton Day: Welcoming Prospective Students with Charismatic Critters!
Maggie Johnson, a first year PhD student in the Smith Lab, talks about her fun filled day as an ambassador of SIO’s marine biology program for UCSD’s annual Triton Day. She reminds us why we love marine biology and should share our passion with the community.
Smith Lab Members Share Research with SIO Donors!
Jill Harris, a PhD student in the Smith Lab, talks about her experience at the annual reception for SIO donors and fellowship recipients at Birch Aquarium.
New Ocean Acidification Sensor Installed at Scripps!
Members of the Smith Lab head the effort to install Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s (SIO) first ocean acidification monitoring system. This monitoring system will provide essential data that will allow researchers to monitor changes in ocean chemistry over time and help them better understand the effects of these changes to local marine ecosystems.
Adventures with Algae!
Here’s a photo album of all the different aspects of Dr. Jennifer Smith’s phycology class: From lecture to lab work to field collecting. Enjoy the photos because we definitely enjoyed the experience!
A Less Scientific Approach to Marine Biology
Tiffany Teng, the Social Media Coordinator of the Smith Lab, shares her experience working in the lab and why she loves her job.
Why We Love Marine Biology
Maggie Johnson, the newest PhD student in the Smith Lab, talks about her experience interacting with the students at Mission Bay High School’s Career Fair.