Summer may be at its peak, but members of the Smith Lab at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) are still hard at work! Some are out & about around the world checking on their experiments and collecting data, others are right here in San Diego learning new skills and working on various projects. Find out what people are up to!
12th International Coral Reef Symposium 2012 – Cairns Australia
Good day mate! The Smith Lab s traveling to the great “Downunder” to participate in the International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS). They will be joining approximately 2,500 scientists, conservationists, and educators to discuss the latest news and technology about coral reefs.
Research Adventures in Maui
PhD student Levi Lewis shares his recent ventures in Hawaii. From data collection to seeing nature at work, sometimes it’s hard to believe that these devoted students get to do this for a living.
Smith Lab Prepares for the 27th Annual Oceans Benefit Gala!
The San Diego Oceans Foundation (SDOF) is hosting its 27th Annual Oceans Benefit Gala – Oceans for the Future: A Sustainable Seafood Celebration on April 26 at SeaWorld’s Turtle Reef & Shark Exhibit. The mission of the SDOF is to promote ocean stewardship by leading community-supported projects that enhance the ocean habitat and encourage sustainable use of the oceans resources.
I Can Harvest Light With No Chloroplasts
Levi Lewis, a PhD student in the Smith Lab, shows that creativity and science can go hand in hand. Check out his awesome music video about algae and it will inspire you to express your own creativity through science too!
His Holiness shares his views on science and compassion.
Levi Lewis, a PhD student in the Smith Lab, talks about his amazing opportunity to act as the student representative of Scripps Institution of Oceanography and listen to the Dalai Lama speak at SIO on April 19, 2012.
Triton Day: Welcoming Prospective Students with Charismatic Critters!
Maggie Johnson, a first year PhD student in the Smith Lab, talks about her fun filled day as an ambassador of SIO’s marine biology program for UCSD’s annual Triton Day. She reminds us why we love marine biology and should share our passion with the community.
Smith Lab Members Share Research with SIO Donors!
Jill Harris, a PhD student in the Smith Lab, talks about her experience at the annual reception for SIO donors and fellowship recipients at Birch Aquarium.
New Ocean Acidification Sensor Installed at Scripps!
Members of the Smith Lab head the effort to install Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s (SIO) first ocean acidification monitoring system. This monitoring system will provide essential data that will allow researchers to monitor changes in ocean chemistry over time and help them better understand the effects of these changes to local marine ecosystems.
Adventures with Algae!
Here’s a photo album of all the different aspects of Dr. Jennifer Smith’s phycology class: From lecture to lab work to field collecting. Enjoy the photos because we definitely enjoyed the experience!