Dana Shultz
Dana Shultz is the Research Coordinator for the Biogeochemistry Department. She has a background working in phytoplankton ecology. Her master’s research focused on the study of harmful algae and the bioaccumulation of algal toxin in shellfish along California’s central coast. At SCCWRP, Dana is building on her background in biological oceanography, contributing to research areas focusing on eutrophication, harmful algae and ocean acidification.
She received her B.S. in biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and her M.S. in ocean science from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She joined SCCWRP in 2018.
Education
M.S., ocean science, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA, 2018
B.S., biological sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2012
Professional Experience
Research Coordinator, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, CA. 2022-present
Senior Research Technician, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, CA. 2020-2022
Research Technician, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, CA. 2018-2020
Graduate Student Researcher, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA. 2014-2017
Laboratory Assistant, California Sea Grant. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego, CA. 2013
Laboratory Assistant III, Songs Mitigation Monitoring Program, Marine Science Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara. 2012
Laboratory Assistant, Page-Dugan Laboratory, Santa Barbara, CA. 2011-2012
Marine Technician Intern, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego, CA. 2007
Honors and Awards
Friends of Long Marine Lab Student Research and Education Award, 2015.
Worster Award for Undergraduate Research, 2012.
University of California, Santa Barbara Letters and Sciences Honors Program, 2008-2011.