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EDUCATION<br />
<strong>CURRICULUM</strong> <strong>VITAE</strong><br />
Mahealani Y. Kaneshiro-Pineiro<br />
Coastal Resources Management<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Greenville, NC, USA, 27858<br />
(252) 328-9375<br />
kaneshiropineirom09@students.ecu.edu<br />
Ph.D. Coastal Resources Management, <strong>East</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>University</strong>, expected 2013<br />
Primary track: Coastal & Estuarine Ecology<br />
Secondary tracks: Coastal Geosciences, Social Science & Coastal Policy<br />
M.S. Zoology, <strong>University</strong> of Hawai`i at Mānoa, 2007<br />
Emphasis: Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Biology<br />
B.A. Marine Science, <strong>University</strong> of Hawai`i at Hilo, 2003<br />
Minor: Biology<br />
A.A. Liberal Arts, Kapi`olani Community College, 1999<br />
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE<br />
2010 - current Jellyfish-human interactions in North <strong>Carolina</strong>. Dissertation research with David G.<br />
Kimmel , PhD Program in<br />
Coastal Resources Management, <strong>East</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Greenville, NC.<br />
2009 - 2010 Jellyfish and zooplankton ecology and abundance within the Albermale-Pamlico<br />
Estuarine System (APES). Research with David G. Kimmel, <strong>East</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Greenville, NC.<br />
2008 - 2010 Historical records and Waikīkī Beach counts for the cubozoan box jellyfish Alatina<br />
moseri (Mayer 1906) in Hawai`i. Manuscript development with Gerald L. Crow,<br />
Brenden S. Holland, Landy Blair, K.W. Bridges, Ralph S. Goto, and Angel Yanagihara.<br />
2005 - 2007 Ephyrae rhopalium numbers and observations of the up-side down jellyfish Cassiopea<br />
Cnidaria: Scyphozoa). Master’s thesis completed with Robert Kinzie III at the<br />
<strong>University</strong> of Hawai`i at Mānoa, Department of Zoology, Honolulu, HI.<br />
2005 Temperature effects on the molecular variety of zooxanthellae within the cnidarian<br />
host Cassiopea. Work completed with Michio Hidaka at the <strong>University</strong> of Ryukyu,<br />
Okinawa Island, Japan.<br />
2003 Hawaiian cultural use of the Hanauma Bay’s most common reef fish. Work completed<br />
at the Hanauma Bay Education Center, HI with Peter Rappa, Elizabeth Kumabe &<br />
Jennifer Barrett.<br />
2002 The spread and growth of Rhizophora mangle (red mangrove) on O`ahu, HI. Used GIS<br />
to determine the distribution of this invasive species. Work completed at the USDA,<br />
Forest Service, Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, HI with Rod Chimner.<br />
2001 Reinfection of the anemone Aiptasia pulchella by algal symbionts from the anemones<br />
Aiptasia pallida and Anthopleura elegantissima. Studied reinfection and responses of<br />
symbionts to temperature fluxuations. Work completed at the Shannon Point Marine<br />
Center, WA with Gisèle Muller-Parker.<br />
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AWARDS<br />
Graduate research assistantship . <strong>East</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Coastal Resources Management (2009 -<br />
2011).<br />
Research proposal funded: A summer survey of jellyfish feeding rates, gonad maturity, and hypoxia in<br />
the Pamlico and Neuse River Estuaries. <strong>East</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Coastal Resources<br />
Management (Summer 2010).<br />
Funded to attend the 3 rd International Jellyfish Blooms Symposium. Funding was provided by <strong>East</strong><br />
<strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Coastal Resources Management (July 2010).<br />
Graduate assistantship. <strong>University</strong> of Hawai`i at Mānoa, School of Ocean & Earth Science Technology,<br />
Hawai`i Institute of Marine Biology (2006 - 2007).<br />
Graduate teaching assistantship. <strong>University</strong> of Hawai`i at Mānoa, Department of Zoology (2004 -<br />
2006).<br />
Funded to attend the <strong>University</strong> of Ryukyu’s Center of Excellence summer program. Funding was<br />
provided by the <strong>University</strong> of Hawai`i at Mānoa, Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology<br />
department (EECB) (June 2005).<br />
Funded to attend the 2003 Hawai`i Conservation Conference. Funding was provided by the <strong>University</strong><br />
of Hawai`i at Hilo, UP-HIP grant (Hawaiian Internship Program) (July 2003).<br />
Funded to attend the 2002 Hawai`i Conservation Conference. Funding was provided by the <strong>University</strong><br />
of Hawai`i at Hilo, UH-HIP grant (Hawaiian Internship Program) (June 2002).<br />
3 rd Place, Best student presentation award, Pacific Estuarine Research Society (PERS). Response of a<br />
tropical anemone to temperate and tropical algal symbionts: How specific is the symbiosis<br />
(May 2001).<br />
Funded to attend the 2001 conference of the Pacific Estuarine Research Society (PERS). Funding was<br />
provided by a National Science Foundation grant (May 2001).<br />
Funded to attend the 2001 conference of the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography<br />
(ASLO). Funding was provided by a National Science Foundation grant to ASLO and Hampton<br />
<strong>University</strong>. (February 2001).<br />
One of 8 students chosen nationwide to participate in the National Science Foundation-funded<br />
Minorities in Marine Science Undergraduate Program (MIMSUP). This 5-month program at the<br />
Shannon Point Marine Center provided an intensive introduction to the marine sciences<br />
(January - June, 2001).<br />
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PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED<br />
Jellyfish-human interactions at six estuarine recreation sites are influenced by local wind dynamics.<br />
Poster Presentation at the North <strong>Carolina</strong> Conference of Graduate Schools’ Graduate Education<br />
Day, 23 May 2012. Raleigh State Capital (North <strong>Carolina</strong>, USA). Co author: David Kimmel<br />
Jellyfish-human interactions at six estuarine recreation sites are influenced by local wind dynamics.<br />
Poster Presentation at <strong>East</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Research and Creative Week, 2012 (Greenville,<br />
North <strong>Carolina</strong>, USA). Co authors: Meghan Lell, David Kimmel<br />
An exploration in jellyfish-hypoxia research in situ methodology. Poster Presentation at <strong>East</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, Research and Creative Week, 2011 (Greenville, North <strong>Carolina</strong>, USA). Co authors:<br />
Benjamin McGlaughon, David Kimmel<br />
Historical records, Waikīkī Beach counts, and public advisories of box jellyfish Alatina moseri in<br />
Hawai`i. Oral Presentation at the 3 rd International Jellyfish Blooms Symposium, 2010 (Mar del<br />
Plata, ARGENTINA). Co authors: Gerry Crow, Brenden Holland, Landy Blair, K.W. Bridges,<br />
Ralph Goto, Angel Yanagihara<br />
A preliminary survey of zooplankton abundance and distrubtion in the Pamlico River, USA. Poster<br />
Presentation at <strong>East</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Research and Creative Week, 2010 (Greenville, North<br />
<strong>Carolina</strong>, USA). Co authors: Benjamin McGlaughon, David Kimmel<br />
Ephyrae rhopalium numbers and observations of the up-side down jellyfish Cassiopea (Cnidaria:<br />
Scyphozoa). Poster Presentation at the Albert Testers Symposium, 2007 (Honolulu, HI, USA).<br />
Ephyrae rhopalium numbers and observations of the up-side down jellyfish Cassiopea (Cnidaria:<br />
Scyphozoa). Thesis Defense at the <strong>University</strong> of Hawai`i at Mānoa, Zoology Department, 2007<br />
(Honolulu, HI, USA).<br />
Temperature effects on the molecular variety of zooxanthellae within Cnidarian host Cassiopea. Oral<br />
Presentation at Center of Excellence, 2005 (Okinawa island, JAPAN).<br />
Extent and Expansion of Mangroves on O`ahu, Hawai`i. Poster Presentation at the Pacific Wetlands<br />
Conference, 2002 (Honolulu, HI, USA).<br />
Response of a tropical anemone to temperate and tropical algal symbionts: How specific is the<br />
symbiosis Poster Presentation at the Western Washington <strong>University</strong> Sigma Xi Conference,<br />
2001 (Bellingham, WA, USA).<br />
Response of a tropical anemone to temperate and tropical algal symbionts: How specific is the<br />
symbiosis Oral Presentation at the Pacific Estuarine Research Society, 2001 (Tacoma, WA,<br />
USA).<br />
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE & SPECIALIZED COURSEWORK<br />
2009 Department of Interior Motorboat Operator Certification Course<br />
2007 - 2008 Adjunct professor of General Biology at TransPacific Hawai`i College, Honolulu, HI, USA.<br />
2007 - 2008 Lecturer of Oceanography, Marine Biology, and Small-Scale Aquaculture at Windward<br />
Community College, Kāne`ohe, HI, USA<br />
2008 Summer science instructor (Kumu) at <strong>University</strong> of Hawai`i at Mānoa, Nā Pua No`eau<br />
Summer Internship Program, Honolulu, HI USA.<br />
2006 Marine Education Curriculum scientific writer for the Hawai`i Department of<br />
Education, <strong>University</strong> of Hawai`i at Mānoa, School of Ocean & Earth Science<br />
Technology, Hawai`i Institute of Marine Biology, Honolulu, HI, USA.<br />
2005 Participated in a 9-week summer program (COE-Center of Excellence) sponsored by<br />
the <strong>University</strong> of Ryukyu, Okinawa Island, Japan.<br />
2004 - 2006 Teaching assistant for the Department of Zoology, <strong>University</strong> of Hawai`i at Mānoa,<br />
Honolulu, HI, USA.<br />
2003 - 2005 Education assistant for the Hanauma Bay Education Program, <strong>University</strong> of Hawai`i at<br />
Mānoa, Sea Grant Extension Service, Honolulu, HI, USA.<br />
2002 Geographical Informational System (GIS) certificate in ArcView Image Analysis.<br />
2001 Participated in a 10-week outreach effort teaching marine science to 2 nd graders in the<br />
Anacortes, WA, USA.<br />
ADDITIONAL SKILLS<br />
Experience with the following research skills and analytical instrumentation<br />
• Computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher)<br />
• Statistical software (R)<br />
• Image analysis<br />
• Keyboarding speed 60+ wpm<br />
• Histology<br />
• Scuba Open Water Certification<br />
• Department of Interior, Motor Boat Operator Course (MOCC), certified 9 December 2009<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
Chimner RA, Fry B, Kaneshiro MY & Cormier N. 2006. Current extent and historical expansion of<br />
introduced mangroves on O`ahu, Hawai`i. Pacific Science 60 (3): 377-383.<br />
BOOK CHAPTERS<br />
Kaneshiro-Pineiro MY. 2009. Academic Listening and Note Taking: DNA and the Human Life Span. In<br />
Kanaoka, Y. (Ed.), Academic listening encounters: the natural world: listening, note taking,<br />
discussion “low intermediate,” pg. 14-27. Cambridge Press.<br />
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