MACKENZIE L. HANSLER Vantuna Research Group / Occidental College 1600 Campus Road Los Angeles, CA 90041
E-mail:
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EDUCATION 2012
M.A.Sc. in Aquaculture, James Cook University, Townsville
2010
B.A. in Biology, Marine Biology emphasis, Occidental College, Los Angeles
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2016
Field Research Assistant, Vantuna Research Group, Occidental College
2015-16
Volunteer Science Mentor, Ocean Gear, AP Environmental Science at Catalina Island
2015
Technical Officer, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton
2014-15
Independent Contractor, Babel-sbf Pty Ltd, Brisbane
2012-14
Research Worker, Centre for Environmental Management, CQ University
2010-11
Graduate Student Researcher, Aquaculture Genetics, James Cook University
2008-10
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Vantuna Research Group, Occidental College
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Field
Extensive experience in scientific diving with training in CRANE protocol Identification of various algae, invertebrate, fish, coral, and mangrove species in kelp forests, rocky reefs, estuaries, rivers, and coral reefs Fish sampling techniques including cast net, gill net, fyke net, purse seine, otter trawl, beam trawl, and polespear Various sediment and water quality testing protocol for industry (oil/gas refineries, ports, power stations, sanitation, transport, etc.) and reef damage assessment Use and maintenance of water quality testing equipment (YSI, Seabird, etc.) Underwater photography/videography including equipment construction, archiving, and computer analysis Husbandry of finfish, bivalves, and related live feeds
Laboratory
Identification of fish and invertebrate species with dichotomous key and reference collection Sediment processing for carbon content, particle size distribution, and various metals Ecotoxicology test setup, execution, and associated safety measures Use of flow cytometer and related computer programs to examine caudal fin cell ratios Dissection and life history measurements of fishes and invertebrates Maintenance of reference collections
Professional
Maintaining data quality for large-scale monitoring programs and technical reports Technical report preparation and review processes for various industries Statistical analysis using SPSS Statistics and Primer v.6
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Manipulation of graphing software (SigmaPlot v.11) Independent project management Student and undergraduate researcher mentoring in a range of academic settings Certifications AAUS Scientific Diver (2016) Diver Alert Network: CPR, First Aid and O2 NAUI Advanced Rescue Diver (2008) TECHINCAL REPORTS PCIMP Water Quality Monitoring Program Annual Report 2013/2014. Port Curtis Integrated Monitoring Program Technical Steering Committee, Gladstone, QLD. Anastasi, A., Hansler, M.L., 2014. Leichhardt River Aquatic and Benthic Ecotoxicological Riverine Assessment. School of Medical and Applied Sciences, CQU Australia, Rockhampton, QLD. Wilson, S.P., Hansler, M.L., 2014. Assessment of the estuarine community adjacent to the Barnes Creek connector road/levee March 2014. A report to Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, Mackay. Centre for Environmental Management, CQUniversity Australia, Gladstone, QLD. PCIMP Water Quality Monitoring Program Annual Report 2012/2013. Port Curtis Integrated Monitoring Program Technical Steering Committee, Gladstone, QLD, 205 p. Anastasi, A., Hansler, M.L., Wilson, S.P., 2013. Rosslyn Bay Boat Harbour - Dredging Strategy: Final Data Report (March 2012 – June 2013). Centre for Environmental Management, CQUniversity Australia, Gladstone, QLD. Wilson, S.P., Hansler, M.L., 2013. Assessment of the estuarine community adjacent to the Barnes Creek connector road/levee August 2013. A report to Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, Mackay. Centre for Environmental Management, CQUniversity Australia, Gladstone, QLD. Wilson, S.P., Hansler, M.L., 2013. Assessment of the estuarine community adjacent to the Barnes Creek connector road/levee April 2013. A report to Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, Mackay. Centre for Environmental Management, CQUniversity Australia, Gladstone, QLD. Wilson, S.P., Hansler, M.L., 2013. Bargara Ocean Outfall Monitoring Program 2007-2012. A report to the Bundaberg Regional Council. CEM, CQU Australia, Gladstone, QLD. Wilson, S.P., Anastasi, A., Hansler, M.L., 2012. Arrow LNG Plant Supplementary Report to the EIS. Centre for Environmental Management, CQUniversity Australia, Gladstone, QLD. Wilson, S.P., Hansler, M.L., 2012. Assessment of the estuarine community adjacent to the Barnes Creek connector road/levee September 2012. A report to Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, Mackay. Centre for Environmental Management, CQUniversity Australia, Gladstone, QLD. Wilson, S.P., Hansler, M.L., 2012. Assessment of the estuarine community adjacent to the Barnes Creek connector road/levee March 2012. A report to Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, Mackay. Centre for Environmental Management, CQUniversity Australia, Gladstone, QLD. AWARDS & FUNDING 2010
Graduated Cum Laude from Occidental College Chelsea E. Muñoz, M. L. Hansler, D. L. Hanson, 2010. The effects of oceanographic variability and fishing pressure on fish populations at Rocky Point, Palos Verdes. State of the Bay Conference - Loyola Marymount University (Award for Excellence)
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Chelsea E. Muñoz, M. L. Hansler, D. L. Hanson, 2010. The effects of oceanographic variability and fishing pressure on fish populations at Rocky Point, Palos Verdes. Southern California Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting – Cal State Los Angeles (Best Poster in Fisheries Biology) 2009-10
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Funding for research project entitled “Correlations between giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and two native urchin species (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, S. franciscanus) in Santa Monica Bay”
2006-10
Rose Hills Scholarship for excellence in math and sciences Occidental Honor Scholarship (GPA-based institutional scholarship) Federal National SMART Grant (Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent)
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