Asistentes de investigación
Darma Ramos
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez
Foraminiferal assemblages as a proxy for anthropogenic impact
Darma A. Ramos Negrón has her B.Sc. from the University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus in Animal Science with a minor in Natural Resources. Her main interest is marine ecology and conservation. She has worked in a toxicology lab where she measured the lethal concentrations of oxybenzone, a toxic chemical found in cosmetic products, on zebrafish. Along with Ph.D. student Angelique Rosa Marín, she is measuring anthropogenic impact, analyzing sediments and foraminifera taxa in Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Puerto Rico. The goal is to use foraminiferal assemblages to inform coastal health.
Xiomara Cruz
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Humacao
Distribution of sediment grain size
Xiomara Cruz De León is an undergraduate student in the Biology Department at the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus. She is in her second year of a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management. Her research interests focus on understanding how environmental and anthropogenic changes affect our ecosystems’ biodiversity and functioning. Xiomara is part of the REU: Making Waves 2024 from the College of Marine Science, University of South Florida. Through the PR Foram Research Group, she aims to collaborate with other experts in the field, learn from their experiences, and contribute to the protection and sustainable management of our natural resources.
Tania Roldán
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Bayamón
Tania R. Roldán Vega is a senior undergraduate at the University of Puerto Rico - Bayamón Campus, studying General Biology. Her main interest is pursuing a career in Pharmacy after completing her bachelor’s degree. Tania is the Future Pharmacists Association treasure and vocal at “Come Vaqueros” at the University of Puerto Rico in Bayamón. She is also passionate about marine biology topics and enjoys exploring this field further.
Andrea Acevedo
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Bayamón
Andrea J. Acevedo Colón is a senior undergraduate student at the University of Puerto Rico - Bayamón Campus studying General Biology. She is in the process of acquiring a minor in Biotechnology. Her research interest goes from microbiology to marine conservation. Since Fall of 2023, Andrea has been an active member of MedLife. Her participation in PR Foram Research Group arises from her interest in gaining more marine life and conservation knowledge.
Isabel Díaz Rivera
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez
Isabel A. Díaz Rivera is a junior undergraduate student at the University of Puerto Rico -Mayagüez Campus studying Microbiology. Her main interests are coral reef biology, marine biodiversity, and conservation. She’s currently looking for investigation opportunities where she can expand her knowledge about marine ecology and is determined to assist the PR Foram Research Group in anything she can.
Estudiantes 2023-2024
Valeria Hernández
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Bayamón
Environmental parameters influencing foraminiferal assemblages in coral reefs
Valeria M. Hernández Segarra is a senior undergraduate at the University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón Campus, studying General Biology. Her research interests are focused on marine science and ecology. Her participation in the PR Foram Research Group stems from her interest in learning more about marine conservation through studying Foraminifera. Her project aims to study the effects of environmental parameters on foraminiferal assemblages from coral reefs at Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Puerto Rico.
Syndey Ramírez
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Humacao
Epiphytic foraminiferal assemblages in seagrasses
Syndey M. Ramírez Rodríguez is a senior undergraduate student in the Coastal Marine Biology Program at the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao. Her research interests range from coastal marine ecology and benthic communities to marine mammal biology and climate change. She aspires to continue her graduate studies in marine science and work for conserving marine habitats and species, community outreach, and science communication. Her project aims to study the epiphytic foraminifera communities in seagrass at Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Puerto Rico.