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HELLO! I’M ALIYAH GRIFFITH

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ABOUT ME

From a young age, I’ve always had a sense of motivation and passion driving me forward. Whether it’s exploring unique opportunities, learning additional skills, or meeting new people, I bring these values to every experience throughout my life on a personal and professional level. To learn more about me, keep exploring my site or reach out directly.

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EDUCATION

What I’ve Learned

My education has not only provided the foundation for the rest of my experiences, but has also made me a lifelong learner who is eager to gain more skills and knowledge. Take a look at my academics below.

PHD PROGRAM

Earth Marine and Environmental Sciences (Marine Science)

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
(August 2019 - Present)
Building an understanding of graduate level skills and the development of international collaboration and science education.

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Marine Science

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

(August 2019-2022)

 Focused on the impacts of acute disturbances on coral reef growth.

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE

Marine and Environmental Science

Hampton University
(August 2015 - May 2018)
Acquired a multitude of skills and became exposed to new opportunities through internships.

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MY SKILLS

What I Do

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PUBLIC SPEAKING

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SCIENCE EDUCATION

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COMPUTER LITERACY

Coding
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MY EXPERIENCE

Background & Expertise

CEO AND FOUNDER, MAHOGANY MERMAIDS

August 2016 - Present

Mahogany Mermaids is a non-profit organization geared to encourage young people of color to enter into the aquatic science field.

AMBASSADOR, SHADOW A SCIENTIST

August 2019 - Present

Provide the opportunity for young students to cultivate their interest in science with first hand experiences in the daily life of a scientist

TUTOR, UNC-CHAPEL HILL ATHLETIC EDUCATION CENTER

August 2019 - 2021

Assist student athletes in their marine science courses as a tutor to enhance their comprehension and organizational skills for this course

UC-HBCU INITIATE, THE DIVERSITY PROJECT: PATHWAYS TO PHD PROGRAM

May 2016 - August 2016

I developed a research project with two other students on the effects of the abundance of turbinaria ornata, a foundational macroalga, on the diversity of invertebrates in Moorea French Polynesia, paid REU- $3,600

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FEATURES/PUBLICATIONS

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Published Article with EarthEcho Intl. Medium

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"The best way to predict the future is to create it"

Abraham Lincoln

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AWARDS

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Research Explorer Grant

ICRS

Ruth Gates Memorial Award

UNC CHAPEL HILL

Graduate School Travel Award

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Graduate School Transportation Grant 

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Initiate for Minority Excellence at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill 

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Doctoral Advancement Award

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

GRFP (Honorable Mention)

UC-HBCU INITIATIVE

UC-HBCU Fellowship: Office of the President of University of California

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PRESENTATIONS

NEW HORIZONS IN CONSERVATION CONFERENCE

2022 (Virtual)

INTERNATIONAL CORAL REEF SYMPOSIUM (ICRS)

2022 (Virtual)
2021 (Virtual)

ASSOCIATION FOR THE SCIENCES OF LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY (ASLO)

2017

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