Lisa Rodrigues

Coral reefs, often referred to as "the rainforests of the sea," host some of the most diverse ecosystems on earth. Teeming with marine life, they provide vital shoreline protection and are an important source of tourism. Dr. Rodrigues is a "hands on" expert on coral reefs having worked as a researcher for nearly 20 years. She can discuss the structure, ecology, physiology, and geology of this marine habitat and its imperilment by climate change, land use, overfishing and pollution. Dr. Rodrigues has current ongoing research projects in Puerto Rico and Hawaii.

Education:

• B.Sc. Dalhousie University 1998
• M.Sc. University of Toronto 2000
• Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania 2005

Area of Expertise:

• Coral Reefs Ecosystems
• Marine Invertebrates
• Ocean Environments

Companies

• Associate Professor Villanova University (2014)
• Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSES) Program Director Villanova University (2015 — 2018)
• Assistant Professor Villanova University (2008 — 2014)
• Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow Villanova University (2005 — 2008)
• Research Assistant Bermuda Biodiversity Project (2000 — 2001)