Tiffany Lewis

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1 Tiffany Lewis EDUCATION Arizona State University PhD in Environmental Life Sciences In Process University of California Davis May 2015 Master of Science in Integrative Ecology University of North Carolina Wilmington December 2010 Master of Science in Marine Biology Arizona State University December 2007 Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology TEACHING EXPERIENCE Arizona State University Jan current- Teaching Assistant Lead Anatomy and Physiology laboratory section. Assist students in lab report writing skills. Assess student performance. San Diego State University Aug.- Dec. 2013; Aug May Teaching Associate Lead ecology discussion and laboratory section. Assist students in proposal writing skills. Assess student performance. University of California Davis Oct March Adventures in Science Teaching Outreach Design and implement scientific activities in local middle schools. University of North Carolina Wilmington Aug Dec. 2010, Aug Dec Teaching Assistant Prepare course material, lecture, exams, assess student performance, and ensure success of plant and animal biodiversity laboratory

2 University of North Carolina Wilmington Aug Dec Teaching Assistant Prepare course material, lecture, exams, assess student performance, and ensure success of cell biology laboratory Academy of SCUBA Jan July Lead/ Staff SCUBA Instructor Instruct all levels of divers through Divemaster Cape Fear Dive Center Jan Dec Master SCUBA diver trainer-scuba Instructor Instruct all levels of divers through Divemaster Independent July 2008-Present- Master SCUBA diver trainer-scuba Instructor Instruct colleagues and friends as necessary Ocean Planet SCUBA/ Oasis Divers Dec July SCUBA Instructor Teach many levels of SCUBA diving. Experience with children and students who need special assistance. RELATED EXPERIENCE Marine Biofluiddynamics and Ecology Lab, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC; Supervisor: Christopher Finelli Jan Dec Research Assistant Assist in daily research activities in the laboratory Assist/Advise fellow graduate and undergraduate students General administrative duties, including preparation for field sessions

3 Aquarius Saturation Mission, NOAA, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Key Largo, Fl; Principal Investigators: Joseph Pawlik/ Christopher Finelli August Aquanaut/ Research Scientist Conducted final project for my master s thesis Assist Pawlik and Finelli groups in daily field excursions Research Vessel Walton Smith, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) Research Vessel Cape Hatteras, Duke/ University of North Carolina Oceanographic Consortium Primary Investigator- Joseph Pawlik June-July 2010-Research Scientist Prepare and deploy scientific equipment, including acoustic doppler velocimeters, CTD, and water column profiler using SCUBA Process and analyze samples collected during research dives Train new graduate students in research and diving activities National Undersea Research Center, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Key Largo Florida Dec 2008, May 2009, Dec 2009, May 2010 & Dec Research Scientist Prepare and deploy scientific equipment and collect samples for master s thesis research and greater lab project Process and analyze samples collected during research dives Train new graduate student in research and diving activities

4 Research Vessel Walton Smith, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS), Destination: Bahamas Primary Investigator- Howard Lasker June 2009, Feb 2010, Feb 2011, Feb 2012, June Research Scientist Prepare and deploy scientific equipment and collect samples for master s thesis research and greater lab project Process and analyze samples collected during research dives Assist in collection and preparation of samples for fellow scientists Research Vessel Seward Johnson, NOAA, Destination: Bahamas Primary Investigator- Joseph Pawlik May-June 2008-Research Scientist Prepare and deploy scientific equipment, including acoustic doppler velocimeters, CTD, and water column profiler using SCUBA Process and analyze samples collected during research dives Benthic Ecology Research Laboratory, Center for Marine Science University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC March 2009-August Volunteer assistant Assist in fish and invertebrate trapping and collection for river widening project Gain boat handling experience Marine Ecology and Biology Student Association, Coastal Marine Institute Lab, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA Fall May Outreach and communications cocoordinator Organize outreach and community development events Act as the interface between MEBSA members and SDSU faculty

5 Department of Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC Jan Dec Extended Ecology Laboratory Moderator Journal club and peer review for faculty and students in ecology Organize and execute monthly meetings Department of Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC Jan Jan GA/TA/RA Committee Committee of students and faculty to discuss graduate student housing and quality of life issues Student Representative Department of Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC Aug May Graduate Advisory Committee Oversight committee for graduate programs in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology Master Student Representative Fisheries Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC MPA Correspondence Communicate with marine protected areas worldwide to perform surveys for meta-analysis. Marine Conservation Laboratory, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ; Supervisor: Leah Gerber Aug May Field Research Assistant Monitor California Sea Lions for behavioral life history research on camping expeditions to the Gulf of California. Hands on experience capturing and tagging sea lion pups.

6 Biodesign Institute- Charles Arntzen, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ Mar Jul Lab Technician Maintain health of plants. Perform research and testing for plants intended for vaccine use. Post graduation, hired as staff at ASU. Arizona Game and Fish, Sipe Wilderness Area, Arizona Summer Black Bear Research Construct black bear traps. Safely trap, radio collar, and process North American Black Bears. Institute for Tropical Marine Ecology, Dominica, Caribbean Summer Coral Reef Research Learned proper technique for researching coral reef ecosystems, while using SCUBA and free-diving systems. Included how to interact with the local community to promote research and conservation. SCUBA DIVING CREDENTIALS Research Vessel Walton Smith, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) Research Vessel Cape Hatteras, Duke/ University of North Carolina Oceanographic Consortium Dive Safety Officer June-July 2010 Promote and execute safe diving practices for research cruises

7 Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) SCUBA Instructor Mar Certified to train students through the Divemaster and Master Diver level A detailed list of specialty courses can be provided upon request which includes CPR and First Aid for adults and Infants SCUBA Diving International (SDI)/ Technical Diving International (TDI) SCUBA Instructor including CPR and First Aid Jan 2008 American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scientific Diver May 2008 SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: Lewis TB and Finelli C (2014) Epiozoic zoanthids reduce pumping in two Caribbean vase sponges. Coral Reefs, Published online 08 November McMurray, SE, Vicente J, Jabanoski K, Lewis TB (2012) Spawning of the basket star Astrophyton muricatum in the Bahamas Coral Reefs. Coral Reefs 31(3) 703. Wielgus J, Balmford A, Lewis TB, Mora C, Gerber LR (2010) Coral reef quality and recreation fees in marine protected areas. Conservation Letters 3(1):

8 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT San Francisco Pride Accessibility Pavilion Manager Ensured a safe and comfortable pavilion for individuals with accessibility issues. San Diego Pride Volunteer Lead information booth and volunteer check in. Summer Lead Project AWARE Campaign Promotion of conservation issues and recycling. Organization and logistics of a group of people Involved with clean up of a local dive site. Summer 2007 Camp counselor for children affected and/or infected with HIV/AIDS. LANGUAGES English- Native language Spanish- Speak, read, and write modestly; eagerly expanding my vocabulary