Gracie Williams Email & Phone Number

Encinitas, Ca, Us

Trinidad And Tobago

- Support ongoing guppy and killifish mark-recapture projects providing data to leading researchers in ecology and evolution- Follow rigorous scientific protocol in both field & lab settings

Oceanside, California, United States

- Assist in data collection protocol to support an ongoing research project through the Scripps Institute of Oceanography investigating sand loss and retention in coastal Oceanside, CA

Carlsbad, California, United States

- Assist in data collection and operations of an Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture project studying the impact of environmental conditions on algal growth rates- Support multiple hatchery projects aimed to recover coastal populations of White Sea Bass in Southern California

Catalina Island, California

- Facilitate outdoor education programs for students aiming to develop their understanding of marine and terrestrial ecosystems- Programs include kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, night sky, gardening, sustainability, art, leadership, team building, and rock climbing

Lipsi, Greece

- Volunteered at an organic vineyard and farm on the island of Lipsi, Greece- Learned about sustainable agriculture techniques, including the process of making natural wine- Worked for 4 hours/day 5 days/week conducting tasks such as caring for farm animals, watering crops, trimming grape plants, harvesting sea salt and thyme & bottling natural wine and olive oil

Berkeley, California, United States

- Perform data entry and data tidying to support ongoing research projects- Attend weekly meetings addressing current events in fire ecology and forest management- Attend R Statistical Programming workshops

Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, Ca

- Gained experience in collecting forestry inventory data and working in inclement conditions at backcountry sites in the Eastern Sierra Nevada- Excellent problem solving and interpersonal communication skills in the field

Berkeley, California, United States

- Served as trip planner and board member during the 2020/2021 academic year- facilitated social events and excursions to local marine environments such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Moorea-Maiao, Îles Du Vent, French Polynesia

- Spent two months conducting independent research at the UC Gump Research station on the island of Mo’orea, French Polynesia- Investigated the ecological niche of the herbivorous reef fish Stegastes nigricans and its impact on the algal composition of a reef system in Moorea, French Polynesia- Gained experience in collecting biological data in a variety of field conditions, R Statistical Programming, and scientific communication

Encinitas, California, United States

- Worked with large groups of kids to facilitate surf lessons as well as educate them about general ocean safety skills