Surveying the reef in West Maui, Hawaii.
Maya S. deVries, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office Hours: Wednesday 2:30-3:30pm & Thursday 10-11am
Office: DH 340
Publication list on Google Scholar
Noah Kolander
Master’s Student
I am a first-year Master's student at Moss Landing Marine Lab through the Marine Science program at SJSU. As an undergraduate, I attended Concordia University Irvine where I conducted local pismo clam distribution surveys and red abalone feeding trials. While at Moss Landing I will continue researching red abalone in an Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) system. Though I am not quite sure what I want to do after school, I'm sure I'll figure it out along the way. My hobbies include baking, cooking, aquariums, tide-pooling, and of course, my dog Moose.
Ryan Hallisey
Master’s Student (pronouns: she/her)
I am beginning my Master's this Fall of 2021, and graduated with a B.S. in Marine Biology from UC Santa Cruz. As an undergraduate, my research focused on CA moray eel feeding morphology and coloration. I'll continue my interest in the feeding mechanisms of marine organisms by looking at the effect of ocean acidification on purple sea urchin Aristotle's lanterns. I enjoy SCUBA (for fun and for research) and playing guitar!
Anna Rothstein
Master’s Student
I am a first-year graduate student in the Ecology and Evolution program at SJSU. My research aims to better understand the ecological function of calcified coralline algae (CCA) in internal coral reef communities and exposed benthic communities alike. I am also incredibly passionate about science communication and hope to pursue a career translating science into policy.
Samantha Stein
Master’s Student
I am a first-year Master’s student in the Ecology and Evolution program at SJSU. My research is centered on feeding morphology in marine invertebrates. I've worked with stone crabs, horseshoe crabs, and sea stars, and am now working with sea urchins. In addition to my research, I serve as a TA for Biology II lab. I aim to pursue a career in conservation and education. My hobbies include SCUBA and hiking, but more often than not you'll find me curled up with a good book.
Nhi Ly
Undergraduate Student
I am a third-year undergraduate majoring in Biology and have been working with Dr. deVries since Spring of 2020. I am also a pre-veterinary student and plan to pursue veterinary medicine after graduation, and I believe that my time working in Dr. deVries’ lab will be an enriching experience for this career path. I am interested in behavioral ecology as well as marine conservation.
Jordan Ng
Undergraduate Student
I am a fourth-year undergraduate majoring in Marine Biology and I am interested in biotechnology, ecology, and global sustainability. I joined Dr. deVries' research lab in the Spring of 2021 and am working on ocean acidification-related projects. I plan to pursue a future in conserving our planet's ecosystems and furthering our abilities to coexist with our planet using modern technology.
Leslie Nguyen
Undergraduate Student
I am a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Marine Biology and an active participant of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program as of Spring 2020. Post graduation, I look forward to pursuing a Master’s degree in Marine Biology. I have a deep interest in marine invertebrate ecology and marine mammal conservation.
Angela Chun
Research Intern
I graduated from SJSU with a B.Sc. in Marine Biology in December 2020. I am interested in physiological ecology, functional morphology, and life history patterns. I am particularly interested in the energetic reproductive trade-offs of marine mammals. I have been working in Dr. deVries’s lab since Spring 2020.
Valerie Gracia
Research Intern
I graduated from SJSU with a B.Sc. in Marine Biology in December 2020. I am interested in how climate change impacts ocean chemistry, the physiological responses of invertebrates, and food web dynamics involving plankton. I have been working in the deVries Lab since Spring 2020. You’ll find me flipping rock in tidepools, searching for invertebrates, and petting dogs!
Chase McCoy
Research Intern
As a recent graduate, and resident diver in the Monterey area, I use my experience beneath the waves to influence my passion for continued research. With my interests focusing on ocean acidification, I am intrigued by potential multi-stressor effects on reproductive output in marine organisms. I believe a deeper understanding of ocean acidification effects on population dynamics will engender a conversation that could disrupt the current public view of the value of marine life and assist in implementing positive change to our influence on marine ecosystems.