Halia Morris
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Seeking an internship opportunity to apply my passion for marine ecology, contributing to research initiatives, and gaining hands-on experience in the dynamic field of marine science.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
NOAA LMRCSC Undergraduate Fellow
NOAA Living Marine Cooperative Science Center
Hampton, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Project title: The impact of various preservation methods on marine mammal skin samples for small RNA studies
- Led by Dr. Carolina Lewallen
- miRNA quantity assessed using NanoDrop spectrophotometer and QuBit Fluorometer
Student Researcher
Marine Biological Laboratory
Woods Hole, MA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Project title: Investigating octopus arm recruitment during blind manipulation of prey
- NSF REU Program
- Daily responsibilities included husbandry and data organization and analysis
- Presenting poster at Ocean Sciences Meeting in February 2024
Intern
Lewallen Lab
Hampton, VA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Project title: The impact of various preservation methods on marine mammal skin samples for small RNA studies
- National Science Foundation/Hampton University, marine mammal microRNA preservation/degradation, quality and quantity of RNA evaluated using NanoDrop spectrophotometer
- Presented poster at Association for the Science of Limnology and Oceanography 2023 Meeting in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Student Researcher
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Boothbay Harbor, ME
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Visit with Hampton University Marine and Environmental Science department, contributed to time-series project, eDNA sampling, Niskin bottle/CTD operation, assessed chlorophyll presence in water sample using fluorometer
Intern
Sarasota Dolphin Research Program
Sarasota, FL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Observed Sarasota Bay resident bottlenose dolphins, conducted photo identification of residents, conducted prey observation via monthly fishing
- Funded by Office of Naval Research
Intern
Biological Techniques Lab
Hampton, VA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted DNA extraction on lampreys to discover types of prey, included DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis
Student Researcher
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
Huntsville, AL
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Selected to represent my high school, conducted numerous experiments including bacterial cultures, gel electrophoresis, DNA recombination, PCR, and genetic studies
Education
Marine & Environmental Science
Hampton University
05.2025
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Gel electrophoresis
- PCR
- Teamwork skills
- Purse seine net fishing
- Photo identification
- Leadership
- Genetic research skills
- Time management
- Mathematics
- NanoDrop
- Animal husbandry
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Accomplishments
- Office of Naval Research Intern, 2021
- Scholarship America Dream Award Recipient, 2022
- Freddye T. Davy Freshman Honors Program Member, Inducted 2021
- Hampton University Academic Scholarship Recipient, 2021-present
- Freddye T. Davy Honors College, 2022 to present
- Hampton University School of Science Dean’s List 2021 – present
- Virginia Space Grant Consortium STEM Bridge Scholarship Recipient, 2022
- Executive Leadership Council Chevron Scholarship Recipient, 2022
Relevant Academic Experience
- Environmental Science + Lab
- General Biology + Lab
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication (I + II)
- Calculus I + II
- Physics w/ Calculus
- General Chemistry
- Biometry
- Mid-Atlantic Watershed Diversity
- Environmental Toxicology
- Green Energy/Renewable Resources
Affiliations
- President of ESA SEEDS Ecology Club
- Freddye T. Davy Honors College Head of Council (President)
Timeline
NOAA LMRCSC Undergraduate Fellow
NOAA Living Marine Cooperative Science Center
09.2023 - Current
Student Researcher
Marine Biological Laboratory
06.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
Lewallen Lab
08.2022 - 05.2023
Student Researcher
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
08.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
Sarasota Dolphin Research Program
05.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
Biological Techniques Lab
10.2021 - 05.2022
Student Researcher
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
09.2021 - 09.2021
Marine & Environmental Science
Hampton University
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