My drive is to increase scientific knowledge through research, scientific communication, and community engagement.
Publications
Hackerott, S., F. Virdis, J.M. Wong, P. J. Flood, C. Travers, J. M. Eirin-Lopez. (2024) The influence of environmental history on the performance of Acropora cervicornis corals varies spatially and temporally. In review.
Research Experience
2025-present, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX: Master’s student of Biology in Dr. Lauren Fuess’s Symbiommunity Laboratory
2022 - 2025, Florida International University, Miami, FL : Undergraduate Research Assistant in Dr. Jose M. Eirin-Lopez’s Environmental Epigenetics Laboratory
2023, University of Miami, Miami, FL : Undergraduate Research Assistant as an associate of the laboratory of Dr. Jose M. Eirin-Lopez
2024, Undergraduate Research Conference at FIU, Miami, FL : Presenter
2024, 52nd Benthic Ecology Meeting, Charleston, SC : Presenter
2024, Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, Miami, FL: Undergraduate Research Assistant as an associate of the lab of Dr. Jose M. Eirin-Lopez
2024, BIOS Research Experience for Undergraduates, Saint Georges, Bermuda: Intern
Teaching and Outreach
2024, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science : Educator
2022 - 2023, Children’s Science Explorium : Science Presenter
2011 - 2012, Shark Whisperer Organization : Volunteer
Skills
Field Methods
AAUS Scientific Diver
Lab Methods
Coral physiological assays
DNA and RNA extraction
MSAP
PCR
PAM fluorometry
Coral incubations
Data Management and Analysis
R
Basic python
Microsoft Access
Additional Certifications
DAN basic life support and CPR
DAN emergency oxygen for scuba diving injuries