PIPES Alumni by Intern Year: 2016
All PIPES Alumni by Year
- 1997 Alumni (8)
- 1998 Alumni (12)
- 1999 Alumni (16)
- 2000 Alumni (14)
- 2001 Alumni (15)
- 2002 Alumni (29)
- 2003 Alumni (34)
- 2004 Alumni (38)
- 2005 Alumni (31)
- 2006 Alumni (33)
- 2007 Alumni (33)
- 2008 Alumni (34)
- 2009 Alumni (30)
- 2010 Alumni (38)
- 2011 Alumni (26)
- 2012 Alumni (31)
- 2013 Alumni (42)
- 2014 Alumni (39)
- 2015 Alumni (38)
- 2016 Alumni (42)
- 2017 Alumni (38)
- 2018 Alumni (42)
- 2019 Alumni (39)
- 2020 Alumni (13)
- 2021 Alumni (19)
- 2022 Alumni (19)
- 2023 Alumni (33)
- 2024 Alumni (31)
2016 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Interns
Andrew Hanano
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Population dynamics of shrimp and damselflies in anchialine pool ecosystems.
Mentor: Robert Peck.
Host Organization: Hawaii Cooperative Studies Unit/United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Bret Mossman
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Analysis of captive Palila foraging behavior.
Mentor: Bryce Masuda.
Host Organization: San Diego Global/Keahou Bird Conservation Center.
Carmen Garson-Shumway
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Investigating climate driven shifts in Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA for water resource and land management solutions.
Mentor: Tracy Wiegner.
Host Organization: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Marine Science Department.
Conor Handley
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Rat behavior in a mezic montaine forest.
Mentor: Paul Banko.
Host Organization: United States Geological Survey (USGS).
David Russell
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Comparison of the accuracy of time-stamp infrared aerial geo-positions vs. high precision ground GPS units.
Mentor: Timothy Sullivan.
Host Organization: Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC).
Kimberly Kahaleua
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Facilitating adaptation in montane plants to changing precipitation along an elevation gradient.
Mentor: Steven Hess and Christina Leopold.
Host Organization: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center.
Nadiatou Ouedraogo
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: The invasion biology of Drosophila suzukii in Hawaii.
Mentor: Jonathan B. Koch.
Host Organization: University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Saria Adnan Sultan
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Determining nutrient pollution loads to Puakō’s coral reef.
Mentor: Tracy Wiegner.
Host Organization: University of HawaiʻI at Hilo Marine Science Department.
Shaun Wriston
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Effect of Koa density on abiotic variables in restoration.
Mentor: Stephanie Yelenik.
Host Organization: US Geological Survey in collaboration with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Ulumauahi Kealiikanakaʻoleohaililani
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Vegetation structure and fruit availability at ‘alalā reintroduction sites.
Mentor: Rebecca Ostertag, Bryce Masuda and Jon Price.
Host Organization: University of Hawaii at Hilo Biology.
2016 University of Hawaiʻi Hawaiian Internship Program (UH-HIP) Interns
Autumn “Koko” Chong
From: Kauaʻi.
Project: Restoration and management of an ahupua'a (Waipā).
Mentor: Ryan Kaipo Like.
Host Organization: Waipā Foundation.
Bronson Palupe
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Light and seedling regeneration in lowland wet forests.
Mentor: Rebecca Ostertag and Ryan Perroy.
Host Organization: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and Liko Nā Pilina.
Candice Miner-Ching
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Kahuapono: Environmental outreach and educational programs.
Mentor: Lahela Camara.
Host Organization: ʻImi Pono no ka ʻāīna.
Christopher Thomson
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Characterizing groundwater flow in fractured rock from coastal septic systems.
Mentor: Steven Colbert.
Host Organization: University of HawaiʻI at Hilo Marine Science Department.
Devon Aguiar
From: Oʻahu.
Project: The influence of habitat rugosity on coral reef fish diversity.
Mentor: Jason Adolf.
Host Organization: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Department of Marine Science & Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science.
Dylan “Iokepa” Paty-Miner
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Restoration and management of forest resources on Mauna Kea.
Mentor: Kālā Asing.
Host Organization: Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project.
Flame Porter
From: Oʻahu.
Project: Resource management with O'ahu Army Natural Resource Program.
Mentor: Kahale Pali.
Host Organization: O'ahu Army Natural Resource Program.
Honour Booth
From: Oʻahu.
Project: The availability of algal resources for herbivorous fish found in He’eia Fishpond.
Mentor: Kanaloa Bishop.
Host Organization: Paepae o He‘eia.
Jason Bayang
From: Oʻahu.
Project: Impact of microplastics on marine habitats.
Mentor: Kalisi Mausio and Mark Manuel.
Host Organization: National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) - Marine Debris Program.
Joseph “Crispin” Nakoa III
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Hoʻopono Haleolono: Best management practices for the restoration of Haleolono Fishpond.
Mentor: Luka Mossman and Kala Mossman.
Host Organization: Edith Kanakaʻole Foundation.
Kamaki Maluo-Huber
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Intern Project with Moon Phase Project.
Mentor: Kanani Fraizer.
Host Organization: Moon phase project.
Kawehi Lopez
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Understanding landowners' attitudes and the current distributions of little fire ants (LFA) across private lands.
Mentor: Rebecca Niemiec.
Host Organization: Big Island Invasive Species Committee.
Kekuamakana “Makana” Lewis
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Mānowai O Hanakahi.
Mentor: Hoʻoululahui “Erika” Perry..
Host Organization: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, Pacific Island Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES).
Kialoa Mossman
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Understanding the effects of human activity on erosion at the summit of Mauna Kea.
Mentor: Ryan Perroy.
Host Organization: UH Hilo Geography Department.
Kuʻupuamaeʻole Kiyuna
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Biodiversity and invasive species monitoring and education on Maunakea.
Mentor: Fritz Klasner.
Host Organization: Office of Mauna Kea Management.
Mahealani Hiraoka
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Row crop cultivar trials and natural farming.
Mentor: Katie Schwind.
Host Organization: Kohala Institute at ʻIole.
Meleana Adams
From: Oʻahu.
Project: Propagation of native Hawaiian plants and outreach on the importance of growing native species.
Mentor: Chelsey Jay.
Host Organization: Mālama Learning Center.
Natasha “Nāhōkū” Kahana
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Evaluation of habitat at Honokea Loko Iʻa through virtual 3D panoramic stills and video.
Mentor: John Burns.
Host Organization: Kamaʻaha Education Initiative.
Nolan Caballero, Jr.
From: Kauaʻi.
Project: Restoration and management of an ahupua'a (Waipā).
Mentor: Ryan Kaipo Like.
Host Organization: Waipā Foundation.
Paul Alexander “Alex” Awo
From: Oʻahu.
Project: Developing educational materials for ʻāina-based curriculum.
Mentor: Kīhei Nahale-A.
Host Organization: Papahana Kuaola.
Rebecca Dumo-Qualters
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Comparison of time-cost and efficiency of ground survey/response to UAV surveys/ground response.
Mentor: Timothy Sullivan.
Host Organization: Big Island Invasive Species Control.
Ryan Ueunten
From: Oʻahu.
Project: Conservation planning and watershed restoration.
Mentor: Jean Brokish.
Host Organization: Oahu Resource Conservation and Development Council.
Shaye Lynn Baldos
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Row crop cultivar trials and natural farming.
Mentor: Katie Schwind.
Host Organization: Kohala Institute at ʻIole.
Stephanie Kung
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Evaluating the effectiveness of BIISC’s little fire ant (LFA) outreach effort.
Mentor: Rebecca Niemiec.
Host Organization: Big Island Invasive Species Committee.
Tressie “Aloha” Kapono
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Impacts of rats on Hawaii elepaio nesting success and survival/Impacts of rats on arthropod and plant communities that support forest birds.
Mentor: Paul Banko.
Host Organization: United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Tyler Iaea
From: Oʻahu.
Project: Māla Kai - Coastal Garden Project.
Mentor: Ikaika Lum.
Host Organization: Mālama Loko Ea Foundation.
William “Kahua” Julian, Jr.
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Management and restoration of forest resources on Mauna Kea.
Mentor: Kālā Asing.
Host Organization: Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project.
William Michael Han
From: Hawaiʻi.
Project: Dry coastal ecosystem restoration at Kalaeloa.
Mentor: Lorena Wada.
Host Organization: U.S. Fish and Wild Life Service.
2016 Micronesia and American Samoa Student Internship Program (MASSIP) Interns
Faasalafa “Diana” Kitiona
From: Oʻahu.
Project: US Pacific Territories Fishery Capacity-Building Program Internship.
Mentor: Sylvia Spalding.
Host Organization: Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council.
Knox Tkel
From: Palau.
Project: Digitizing and managing a database for conservation resources.
Mentor: Bernie Besebes.
Host Organization: Palau Conservation Society.
Marli Klass
From: Palau.
Project: Turtle Monitoring and Data Collection: Turtles of Palau’s Northern Reef.
Mentor: Ann Singeo and Joshua Eberdong.
Host Organization: Ebiil Society Incorporated.
Yubee K. Isaac
From: Palau.
Project: Monitoring fish at seagrass beds in marine protected areas.
Mentor: Victor Nestor.
Host Organization: Palau International Coral Reef Center.