Liualevaiosina Le'iato
Honolulu
Summary
Driven by collaborative and investigative spirit, developed within cultural and academic research setting. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with track record of gathering and interpreting data to support research projects. Seeking to explore new fields in marine science and oceanic, Indigenous spaces by leveraging transferable skills in data analysis and critical thinking.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
UROP Funding Recipient
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
05.2024 - Current
- Performed research on effects of octocrylene on coral planula fertilization and settlement to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions on anthropogenic threats to reefs
- Collaborated with fellow interns to foster a productive team environment that accelerated project completion.
- Developed critical thinking skills through continuous problem-solving activities related to hypothesis testing or experiment design challenges faced during research projects.
Student Intern
Kewalo Marine Laboratory
08.2023 - Current
- Supported fellow interns with their projects, fostering collaboration and teamwork within the group.
- Streamlined data collection processes for more accurate results and efficient analysis.
- Fostered positive relationships with mentors who provided guidance throughout the internship experience.
Ocean Science Intern
Ocean Exploration Trust
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Contributed to the completion of various eDNA collections and processing throughout the research expedition
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise to make scientific observations, summarize scientific dive information, and preserve physical samples.
- Gained experience in communications and leadership through participation in educational outreach activities like broadcasts on NautilusLive.org and live ship-to-shore connections with classrooms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Pacific Island Studies
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2026
Skills
- Proposal development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Nonprofit experience
Accomplishments
- Recipient of $5,000 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program funding through applied directed research proposal.
- Speer-headed a focused study on coral planula fertilization and settlement whilst exposed to sunscreen chemical octocrylene
Affiliations
- 'Ilima SACANAS Chapter: at Manoa
- Fealofani O Samoa Club (FOS)
- Pan Pacific Association (PPA)
Timeline
Ocean Science Intern
Ocean Exploration Trust
08.2024 - 09.2024
UROP Funding Recipient
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
05.2024 - Current
Student Intern
Kewalo Marine Laboratory
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Pacific Island Studies
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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