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Kylie Foley, third-year environmental science student
Project: The functional genomics of pesticide-remediating bacteria
Mentor: Rahil Ryder
"COAST has allowed me the opportunity to gain valuable experience in scientific research. I feel more confident in my skills and I am ready to apply myself in my future career."
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Ethan Switzer, second-year marine science student
Mentor: Ryan Solymar
"With the help of my mentor and colleagues within the Ecosystem Electronics Lab at CSUMB, I was able to learn techniques in small boating, 3D modeling, electronics, and science communication. COAST has given me the opportunity to gain a higher learning experience outside of class pursuing my undergraduate degree."
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Kaiku Kaholoaa, third-year marine science student
UROC McNair Scholar and conducting independent research
Project: Measuring resilience: transforming repeated photomosaics into coral demographic models
Mentor: Caroline Rodriguez
"Last year, the COAST Scholars program solidified my interest in becoming a marine scientist. This year, COAST has greatly enhanced my confidence as a researcher; and I can't wait to conduct my own independent research soon."
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Silvia Vasquez, third-year marine science and mathematics student
UROC McNair Scholar and conducting independent research
Mentor: Melissa Naugle
"In the Scholars-in-Training program, I've realized that this program was a stepping stone I utilized to become the research scholar I am now. This program also initiated my focus and dedication to conducting independent research and encouraged me to apply for higher education. In other words, I am lucky to be in the program that has allowed me to participate in many other educational programs."
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