PhD Students
Levi Lewis
Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology
Undergraduate University: University California, Davis
Postgraduate Degree: M.S.
Postgraduate University: San Diego State University
Email: lslewis@ucsd.edu
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Advisor: Jennifer Smith
Brief Biography:
I grew up hiking the hills, swimming in the streams, fishing the lakes, and playing in the surf throughout Southern California. Wildlands and the aquatic world are forever etched on my heart and I will always value them. As I became a young man, my awareness rapidly evolved, and Hardin’s concept of the “Tragedy of the Commons” became caustically clear. In response, I chose to dedicate myself and career to the study, research, teaching and protection of the imperiled resources I so highly value. I attained a B.S. in Wildlife, Fish and Conservation biology at the University of California at Davis (UCD) in 2002. Upon graduation, I accepted a position at the UCD Bodega Marine Lab as a post-graduate researcher. As a member of the Pacific Estuarine Ecosystem Indicator Research (PEEIR) consortium, I worked together with a multitude of faculty, graduate students and technicians as we explored the effects of contaminants in San Francisco Bay’s contaminated salt marsh ecosystems. I completed my masters at San Diego State University. Its ecology program was research-oriented and highly respected. Overall, my master’s experience provided me with a strong experimental background focusing on field manipulations for exploring mechanisms and processes in situ. Yet, I do not feel that I have arrived at a point where I can fully satisfy my goal—a career which provides for the study, research, teaching and protection of our natural resources.
My primary goal is to become an effective researcher and advocate of marine science, education, and conservation. The interdisciplinary training program at the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation will better prepare me to tackle the social and political aspects of biological issues; and thus, to better guide both science and policy to ensure adequate information is available and adequate measures taken to efficiently protect our natural treasures.
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