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Reef Indicators Lab
University of South Florida, St. Petersburg
College of Marine Science

Alexa Ramirez

Degree Sought: M.S. in Biological Oceanography

Thesis Topic:

Mapping foraminiferal assemblages on patch reefs throughout Biscayne Bay, FL

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Science in Earth and Ocean Science; Duke University, 2005
• Stranahan High School, Science and Pre-Engineering Magnet; 2001

Relevant Professional Experience:

• Graduate Assistant, CMS Reef Indicators Lab; 2006-Present
  
• Lab and Research Assistant, VIMS Seagrass Ecology Lab; 2005
  
• Student Assistant on collaborative research cruise, New Zealand; Jan-Feb 2005
  • Operated sub bottom and side scan sonar equipment
  • Aided in the acquisition of deep sea sediment cores
  • Completed first pass analysis of side scan sonar data as a senior independent study project
    
• REU Summer Intern, VIMS Seagrass Ecology Lab; Summer 2004
  
• Lab Assistant, Duke University Paleoceanography Lab; 2003-2004

Speaking Engagements:

• REU Research Presentation, Response of Eelgrass to heavy sedimentation events, 2004

Certifications:

• PADI Open Water Certified (1997)
• AHA CPR and First Aid Certified (Updated 2005)
• DAN Oxygen Provider Certified (Updated 2006)
• AAUS Science Diver in Training
• Nitrox Diver in Training

Honors and Awards:

• University of South Florida Graduate Assistantship 2006
• Von Rosenstiel Endowed Fellowship 2006