CURRICULUM VITAE

ELLA ADAMS

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Education

B.S. Marine Biology, University of California Santa Cruz 2018

M.S. Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of San Diego 2023

Thesis: Phylogeography of the Pacific Sardine, (Sardinops sagax), in the Northeastern Pacific

Publications

Mitochondrial marker reveals Panmixia in the Pacific Sardine, Sardinops sagax, across its Northeastern Pacific range – First Author

For Review, Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences, November 2023

Low Coverage, Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals the Presence of Japanese Sardine (Sardinops melanostictus) in the California Current Large Marine Ecosystem – Coauthor

In Prep-2023

Critical Review of Selected Biological Data Used To Evaluate Population Structure In Pacific Sardine – Coauthor In Prep-2023

Experience

Population Genetics Research – SWFSC 2019-Present

Investigating population structure in the Pacific Sardine by use of mitochondrial phylogeographic studies, historical literature review, and low-coverage whole genome sequencing. Providing sampling and laboratory work for said projects, and co-authorship on pending articles.

Contractor with Ocean Associates Inc. – Genetics Lab Support 2020-2022

Worked at the NOAA Fisheries Southwest Fisheries Science Center, La Jolla, California. Conducted DNA extractions, DNA amplifications, performed sequencing, and analyzed data. Assisted in sample preservation and subsampling efforts.

USD National Ocean Sciences Bowl Mentor 2021-2022

Coached a class of high school students in various marine biology and oceanographic topics in preparation for the NOSB competition.

Graduate Assistant - USD 2019-Present

Conducted laboratory maintenance, organization and set up for teaching labs, directed tank maintenance, and managed data entry and analysis.

Laboratory Technician – Center for Aquaculture Technology 2019

Practiced ethical animal husbandry, processing laboratory samples for genetic analysis, and mixed stock solutions.

Undergraduate Assistant – Long Marine Laboratory 2018

Fed G. mirabilis fish, organized laboratory supplies, and preserved specimens for molecular studies.

UCEAP Marine Biology and Terrestrial Ecology Field Quarter 2017

Studied experiment design and field techniques through the University of Queensland. Focused on Australian terrestrial natural history, and reef ecology.

San Vicente Redwood Restoration 2016

Identified and removed invasive species in the San Vicente Redwoods, and replanted areas with native species. In participation with the Sempervirens Fund.

Training

Small Craft Use and Safety 2020

Trained in operation of various small motor crafts, including navigation, fueling and docking, and ocean safety for the purposes of research through USD, and completed California Skippers license course.

AAUS Scientific Dive Certification 2017

SCUBA certified in underwater sampling techniques including open water, deep water, and transect work, studied species identification in Monterey Bay, and navigation. Qualified under the auspices of UCSC

SCUBA Rescue Diver Certification 2016

Completed rescue course with certifications in CPR, AED, surf rescue, open water rescue, risk prevention and safe dive planning, and trauma and injury identification.

Expeditions

Scripps Geopaths 2019

Student Leader aboard R/V Sproul for two legs off the coast of San Diego. Directed multicore sampling, Ekman Grab launch and recovery, and CTD monitoring.

NOAA Summer CPS – Leg 3 2021

Science complement aboard NOAA RV Reuben Lasker surveying coastal pelagic species. Took genetic samples, meristic and morphometric data, and extracted otoliths. Performed trawl duties including marine mammal watch, CTD measurements, and data entry

Awards

Dean’s Merit Scholarship, University of San Diego 2019

2020

References

Matthew Craig – Research Geneticist Drew Talley - Associate Professor, USD Sarah Gray – Associate Professor, USD

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