NOAA-EPP LMRCSC Doctoral Graduate
Ph.D., Environmental Science & Policy
University of Miami Rosenstiel School
Aracelis Jimenez has a B.S. in Tourism Management from Florida International University and an M.S. from Colorado State University in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. Her masters thesis focused on the impacts a marine youth adventure program had on environmental attitudes and knowledge before and after their experience, and how this information could more effectively inform youth adventure programs to encourage pro-environmental behaviors.
Currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Miami, Aracelis’ research focuses on assessing fisher perceptions of shark depredation and willingness to adopt non-lethal strategies to reduce conflict across recreational and commercial fisheries in South Florida and U.S. Caribbean.
Ara’s project falls within the LMRCSC research theme of habitats and biological systems, while addressing the strategic goal of incorporating quantitative and qualitative social science information into fishery management and policy decisions.
Research Theme: Healthy Habitats
NOAA LMRCSC Fellows attain the NOAA Core Competencies detailed in this rubric.
NERTO Project Title: Environmental Predictors of Shark Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) in the Northern Gulf of Mexico: Insights from 30 Years of NOAA GulfSPAN Data
NOAA Mentors: Ms. Annsli Hilton and Dr. John Carlson, NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center in Panama City, FL
Academic Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Babcock
NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Lead Institution)
(410) 651-7870
Award numbers: FY 2021 Award #NA21SEC4810005
Funding Agency: NOAA Educational Partnership Program (EPP/MSI)
