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