OceanExpert ID : 77435
Mx. Anne Elizabeth HANSEN
Scientific Aid for CalPEST and Prospective Graduate Student
1001 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
United States
Nationality
United States of America
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Telephone
19164309166
ORCID :
0009-0000-7768-8665
B.S. Marine Science
Research
Data Management
Commercial (Sales & Marketing)
Extension Services (Public Awareness)
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Climatology, Meteorology
Marine and Coastal Engineering
Marine Geology, Geophysics
Physical Oceanography
Coastal and Polar Surface Mixing — Marine Sensor Networks — Geospatial Modeling — Optical Physics June 2022 - Present California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside CA Principal Investigator: Sherry Palacios, Ph.D. Funded by the US Department of Education Hispanic-Serving Institution Grant (#P031C160221) Project 1: Translation of Grasslight: A Seagrass Population Model Translating an existing computer program designed to analyze and predict seagrass populations from Fortran to Python Updating the software to explore further parameters like Carbon Dioxide Levels, Calcium Carbonate Solubility, and Alkalinity to increase accuracy of predictions Organizing Subroutines to optimize memory and performance Increasing the accessibility of seagrass ecology, removing previous monetary barriers Outcome: Open-source and accessible submerged canopy model that can improve current seagrass management protocol Project 2: Fortran to Python Source-to-Source Compiler Research compiler structure Design a source to source compiler Optimize program for Object-Oriented Programming Prioritize Sustainability and Affordability of the Software Outcome: Compiler that can translate ecological modeling software from Fortran to Python to increase its accessibility Project 3: Measuring Irradiance and Productivity of Zostera Marina Canopies Construct an environmental data logger with Arduino products and low-cost sensors Use epoxy and 3D printed housing to water and pressure-proof sensors Design a series of surveys complying with the needs of sensitive estuarine habitat Program mobile-based software to access real-time data from logger in the field Model relationship between turbidity, light, temperature and depth in seagrass meadows Outcome: Provide research institutions and coastal management with low-cost instrumentation to survey seagrass meadows, increasing overall access and spatial resolution of surveys Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside CA Principal Investigator: James Lindholm, Ph.D. Project 1: Latitudinal Changes in California’s Subtidal Communities Execute fish video, invertebrate swath, and Universal Point Count (UPC) transects in several central and Southern California survey sites Wrangle, analyze and visualize data to determine latitudinal and temporal shifts in species and habitat composition Collaborate with Intertidal researchers to create a holistic view of warming impacts on the coastline Outcome: Annual report on latitudinal changes in fish, invertebrate, and habitat composition and abundance, with additional oral dissemination to CSUMB community at Fall Capstone Festival June 2023 - Aug 2023 Oregon State University, Corvallis OR Principal Investigator: Brodie Pearson, Ph.D. Funded by the National Science Foundation (#2242815) Project 1: Visualization of Wave-Driven Surface Mixing in the Arctic Characterize the relationship between waves and sea-ice in the Arctic Visualize nondimensional parameters like stokes drift and Langmuir Number to quantify Langmuir Circulation both on the edges and within the ice sheet Define the Wave-Shear Ratio, which better displays variation within wave-driven mixing Outcome: Series of visualizations and non-dimensional parameters that map wave-driven mixing in the Arctic Circle to improve accuracy of current climate models Fall 2023 California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside CA Course Instructor: Joshua Beasley Spatial Analysis of the Effect of Wave, Sheer, and Convection-Driven Surface Mixing on the Arctic Ice-Sheet Leverage nondimensional parameters to quantify surface mixing in the upper-ocean Design models in ArcGIS Model Builder to apply same spatial analysis over time scales Compute and assign custom Geographic and Projected Coordinate Systems to data in the NetCDF file format Fall 2023 California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside CA Course Instructor: Erin Stanfield Exploring the correlation between Castilleja latifolia populations and potential favored hosts Collect terrestrial plant data using point transect method Investigate correlations between several terrestrial species by programming tests in R Create accurate and easy-to-interpret visualizations including bar and correlation plots Hansen A (2025) Shining a Light: Measuring Light Absorption and Irradiance through Eelgrass, Zostera Marina, meadows. 2025 California Estuarine Research Society (CAERS) Conference, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, Costa Mesa, CA. Bouffard P, Hansen A, Kindred M, McClintock J, Morales S, Riendeau N, Wayt B, Wrinkle J (2024) Annual Latitudinal Survey of Subtidal Communities Along the California Coast. Marine Science Fall Capstone Festival, California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA. Hansen A (2023) Mapping the Influence of Wave-Induced Ocean Surface Mixing in the Arctic through Non-Dimensional Parameters, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) Summer REU Symposium 2023, Oregon State University. Hansen A (2023) Increasing Accessibility of Seagrass Ecology through Source-to-Source Compiling. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) Spring Showcase, California State University, Monterey Bay. Hansen A (Upcoming) Shining a Light: Measuring Light Absorption and Irradiance through Eelgrass, Zostera Marina, meadows. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) Spring Showcase, California State University, Monterey Bay. Hansen A (2024) Shining a Light: Measuring Light Absorption and Irradiance through Eelgrass, Zostera Marina, meadows. Western Society of Naturalists (WSN) Conference, Hilton DoubleTree, Portland, OR. Hansen A (2024) Shining a Light: Measuring Light Absorption and Irradiance through Eelgrass, Zostera Marina, meadows. Council for Ocean Affairs, Science, and Technology (COAST) Annual Meeting, California State University (CSU) Chancellor’s Office, Long Beach, CA. Hansen A (2024) Mapping the Influence of Wave-Induced Ocean Surface Mixing in the Arctic through Non-Dimensional Parameters. 2024 Goldwater Scholars Community (GSC) Conference, Remote Conference. Hansen A (2024) Applications of Low-cost Sensors in Shallow Underwater Sensor Networks for Monitoring Submerged Canopies. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) Summer Symposium, California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA. Hansen A (2024) Shining a Light: Measuring Light Absorption and Irradiance through Eelgrass, Zostera Marina, meadows. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) Spring Showcase, California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA. Hansen A (2022) Introducing Open Source Programming to Seagrass Ecology — Do Paywalls Belong in the Fight for our Climate? Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) Summer Symposium, California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA. Bouffard P, Burton L, Clarin B, Hansen A, Hart T, Kindred M, Leggett T, Lindholm J, McClintock J, Morales S, Riendeau N, Takahashi T, Wayt B, Wrinkle J (2024) Annual Latitudinal Surveys of Subtidal and Intertidal Communities Along the California Coastal, Internal Report, California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA. Hansen A, Lee A, Wagner C, Pearson B (2023) Mapping the Influence of Wave-Induced Ocean Surface Mixing in the Arctic through Non-Dimensional Parameters, Internal Report, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Hansen, Anne (2022) "Walking the Fishing Line," Writing Waves: Vol. 4, Article 24. Available at: https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/writingwaves/vol4/iss2/24 Hansen, Anne (2022) "Running Out of Spoons," Writing Waves: Vol. 4, Article 14. Available at: https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/writingwaves/vol4/iss2/14 Undergraduate Research Experiences, Panelist, UROC Scholars Program, May 7th, 2024, California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA. RESEARCH INTERESTS
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Seagrass Ecology and Modeling — Biological Oceanography Lab
California Subtidal Community Surveys — Marine Biogeography Capstone
Arctic Mixing Visualization and Analysis — Ocean Mixing Research Group
COURSE-BASED UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS
Arctic Mixing Geospatial Mapping — ENVS 332: Intro to GIS/GPS
Terrestrial Hemiparasite Analysis — BIO 211: Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
TECHNICAL REPORTS
CLASSROOM PUBLICATIONS
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
HONORS AND AWARDS
Magna Cum Laude, CSUMB Class of 2025, May 2025
Honorable Mention, National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), April 2025
Undergraduate Field Experiences Grant, CSU Council on Ocean Affairs Science & Technology (COAST), October 2024
Travel Scholarship, 2024 SACNAS NDiSTEM Conference, October 2024
Runner-up Best Poster, 2024 Goldwater Symposium, August 2024
Scholar, Barry Goldwater Scholarship, March 2024 - Present
Research Scholar, CSUMB Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center, Fall 2022 - Fall 2025
CSU Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP), Monterey Bay, Spring 2022 - Present
Dean’s List, CSUMB College of Science, Fall 2021 - Present
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY IMPACT
Writing Fellow, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC)
Dec 2024 - May 2025
Lead 12 UROC and McNair Scholars in all stages of the research and application writing process
Monitor Scholar progress and cater assistance based on scholar’s skills and needs
Provide critical, yet constructive feedback, encouraging in-depth analysis of writing products
Service Learner, Habitat Stewardship Project, Monterey Bay
Feb 2024 - May 2024
Plant native species to increase biodiversity and ecological resilience
Clean and restore local watershed through clean-up and waste sorting events
Instruct middle and high school volunteers on effective environmental stewardship through community outreach
Service Learner, Everyone’s Harvest
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023
Teach children about wildlife native to Monterey with activities provided by the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Complete Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Transactions to provide customers with easy access to affordable fruits and vegetables through certified farmers’ markets
President, CSUMB Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society
Aug 2022 - May 2023
Compile and advertise educational resources for members
Plan and lead bi-monthly membership meetings
Present on career opportunities at campus events including Freshman Convocation and Outstanding Otters
Peer Mentor, CSUMB Mentor Collective
Aug 2022 - May 2023
Introduce research-related resources and support to mentees
Acclimate First-Year students to the coursework and requirements
Alert collective to socioeconomic barriers mentees are facing at CSUMB
Room Leader, National Ocean Science Sea Lion Bowl
Dec 2021 - Feb 2022
Leading meeting by maintaining strict procedure
Attending required training sessions to ensure event runs smoothly
Creating an engaging online environment for attendees
Arctic Ocean
North Pacific Ocean
Languages (in order of decreasing proficiency): Python, R, C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java Integrated Development Environments (IDEs): Visual Studio Code, RStudio, IntelliJ Version Control System(s): Git, Github Programs: Python, ArcGIS, QGIS, NASA Panoply File types: NetCDF, Esri Shapefiles, GeoTIFF, ArcGIS Geodatabases Special Skills: ArcGIS Modelbuilder Terrestrial: Auto-level Survey, Total Station Survey, Real Time Kinematic GNSS, Universal Point Count Transect, Behavioral Scan and Focal Survey Subtidal: Universal Point Count Transect, Universal Visual Census Transect, Quadrat Sampling, Video Transects Data Science and Machine Learning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Institute for Data, Systems, and Society — Jan 2025TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming and Software Development
Spatial Visualization and Analysis
Fieldwork and Data Collection
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Diving First Aid for Professionals, Divers Alert Network — Nov 2024
Scientific Diver, American Academy of Underwater Sciences — May 2024
Master SCUBA Diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors — May 2023
Nitrox SCUBA Diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors — May 2023
Rescue SCUBA Diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors — Dec 2022
Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors — Dec 2022
Responsible Conduct of Research, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) — June 2022
Open Water SCUBA Diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors — Dec 2021
English
Currently a Scientific Aid for the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, I am actively looking to complete a Ph.D. in Applied Ocean Sciences, Engineering and/or Physical Oceanography. If you are currently looking for a doctoral student to start in Summer or Fall 2026, please reach out at hananniesen@gmail.com with more information.