Post-Docs
Mia Comeros is working to develop a model to evaluate economic impacts of climate change in California’s High Sierra.
We are currently recruiting for a non-market valuation post-doc.
PhD students
Alohi Nakachi is from Hawai’i island, and is working with NOAA-PIFSC’s Human Dimensions program to explore how and whether to map “social values” people hold for the environment.
Lansing Perng is focusing on modeling social-ecological systems to support NOAA Integrated Ecosystem Assessment coral reef management efforts.
Louis Chua is working on coastal ecosystem accounting, and is a Pacific Island Climate Adaptation Science Center fellow.
Master’s of Science
Ann Nyambega is applying program theory to examine the resilience outcomes of nature-based climate adaptation projects.
Master’s of Environmental Management
No current students – apply to join us!
Undergraduate
Kate Crowell – an NREM undergrad, working on Genuine Progress Indicator with the state.
Research Assistants
Whitney Goodell – a fisheries ecologist – has been helping lab projects for a few years, offering research and GIS expertise.
Michelle Harangody – a Geography and Environment Ph.D. student and PICASC graduate fellow is investigating ridge-to-reef governance as an adaptation strategy in Palau.
Alemarie Ceria – a recent economica BA, is working on a statewide recreation valuation travel cost model.