Nam Siu has extensive education and experience in marine science. He holds a Master's degree in Biology from Western Washington University and a Bachelor's degree in Marine Science and Biology from the University of Tampa. His thesis focused on the effects of elevated temperature and ocean acidity on bacterioplankton communities. He has published several papers and presented his research at numerous conferences. Siu has worked on research projects studying hydrothermal vent communities and the impacts of climate change on bacteria. He is currently working as a marine science educator.

1. Curriculum Vitae
Nam Siu
8255 Chilliwack Rd. Blaine, WA. 98230
(727) 365-5535
namsiu@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
Western Washington University – Bellingham, WA – Master of Science –March 2013 2010 - 2013
 Major: Biology 3.86 GPA
 Thesis: EFFECTS OF ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AND OCEAN ACIDITY ON BACTERIOPLANKTON COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND METABOLISM
University of Maryland Eastern Shores – offsite at Woods Hole, MA – 4 Credit Hour Course 2010
 Woods Hole Partnership in Education Program 4.00 GPA
 Course – “Ocean and Environmental Sciences: Global Climate Change”
University of Tampa – Tampa, FL – Bachelor of Science – May 2010 2006 - 2010
 Dual Major: Marine Science and Biology 3.48 GPA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Presentations, Publications and Contributions
 Publication: Carey, S., Ballard, R., Bell, K.L.C., Bell, R.J., Connally, P., Dondin, F., Fuller, S., Goblin, J., Miloslavich, P., Philips, B., Roman, C., Seibel, B., Siu, N., Smart, C. (2014) Cold seeps associated with a submarine debris avalanche deposit at Kick’em Jenny volcano, Grenada (Lesser Antilles). Deep-Sea Research I, 93, 156-160. doi: 10.1016/j.dsr.2014.08.002.
 Publication: Carey, S., Bell, K.L.C., Starks, S., Stinton, A., Ausubel, J., Philips, B., Raineault, N., Siu, N., Fandel, C., Graham, O., Ramsingh, H., Blake, R., Auscavitch, S., Demopoulos, A., Rodrigue, K. (2014) Impact of Volcanic Eruptions on the Seafloor Around Montserrat, West Indies. Oceanography 27(1), 37-37. doi: 10.5670/oceanog.2014.supplement.01
 Publication: Carey, S., Bell, K.L.C., Ballard, R., Roman, C. Dondin, F., Miloslavich, P., Goblin, J., Seibel, B., Bell, R.J., Fuller, S., Roman, C., Smart, C., Siu, N., Connally, P., Blake, R., Wishner, K., Philips, B. (2014) Fluid/Gas Venting and Biological Communities at Kick'em Jenny Submarine Volcano, Grenada (West Indies). Oceanography 27(1), 38-41. doi: 10.5670/oceanog.2014.supplement.01
 Publication: Siu, N., Apple, J. and Moyer, C. (2014) The Effects of Ocean Acidity and Elevated Temperature on Bacterioplankton Community Structure and Metabolism. Open Journal of Ecology, 4, 434-455. doi: 10.4236/oje.2014.48038.
 Publication: Mullineaux LS, Le Bris N, Mills SW, Henri P, Bayer SR, Secrist G and Siu N (2012) Detecting the Influence of Initial Pioneers on Succession at Deep-Sea Vents. PLoS ONE 7(12): e50015. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0050015
 14th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology – Copenhagen, Denmark. August 19-24, 2012
 Poster presentation: McAllister, S.M.; Siu, N.; Davis, R.E.; Tebo, B.M.; Moyer, C.L.; A novel fine-scale approach for sampling deep-sea Fe oxide-dominated hydrothermal vent microbial mats at Loihi Seamount. (Published Abstract ID:332B)
 Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics Graduate Research Organization (STEMGRO) Conference – Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA. June 2, 2012
 Oral presentation: Siu, N.; Apple, J. K.; Moyer, C. L.; CONSEQUENCES OF INCREASED TEMPERATURE AND OCEAN ACIDITY ON HETEROTROPHIC BACTERIOPLANKTON COMPOSITION AND METABOLISM (Published Abstract ID: BIO1209)
 Pacific Estuarine Research Society Meeting– Anacortes, WA. April 12 -14, 2012
 Oral presentation: Siu, N.; Apple, J. K.; Moyer, C. L.; CONSEQUENCES OF INCREASED TEMPERATURE AND OCEAN ACIDITY ON HETEROTROPHIC BACTERIOPLANKTON COMPOSITION AND METABOLISM

2.  Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) Ocean Sciences Meeting – Salt Lake City, UT. Feb 20-24, 2012
 Poster presentation: Siu, N.; Apple, J. K.; Moyer, C. L.; CONSEQUENCES OF INCREASED TEMPERATURE AND OCEAN ACIDITY ON HETEROTROPHIC BACTERIOPLANKTON COMPOSITION AND METABOLISM (Published Abstract ID:9452)
 Oral presentation: INITIAL PIONEERS MATTER: NON-DETERMINISTIC SUCCESSION AFTER CATASTROPHIC DISTURBANCE AT A DEEP-SEA HYDROTHERMAL VENT (Published Abstract ID:11324)
 Pacific Estuarine Research Society Meeting – Astoria, OR. March 3 -5, 2011
Poster presentation: Siu, N.; RECRUITMENT PATTERNS OF HYDROTHERMAL VENT COMMUNITIES FOLLOWING A SUBMARINE VOLCANIC RESURFACING EVENAT AT THE EAST PACIFIC RISE, 9°50’N.
 Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) Ocean Sciences Meeting – Portland, OR. Feb 22-26, 2010
 Poster presentation: Siu, N.; Apple, J. K.; Predator, Prey and Protein Interactions: The Importance of Cell Surface Proteins in Facilitating Grazing Resistance in the Marine Cyanobacteria Synechococcus. Eos Trans. AGU, 91(26), Ocean Sci. Meet. Suppl., (Published Abstract ID: ED25A-13)
 Florida Academy of Sciences Conference – Fort Pierce, FL. March 19 -20, 2010
 Poster presentation: Siu, N.; Huber, D.R.; Claw Biomechanics of the Stone Crab Menippe mercenaria. Abstract Published in Floridian Scientist. FAS, 73(Supplement 1): 31
Research
 Ocean Science Intern – 2013
 E/V Nautilus and Ocean Exploration Trust, Legs NA036-NA039 of 2013 Expedition.
 Multibeam and subbottom sonar mapping, operation and maintenance of miniature autonomous plume recorders (MAPRs), other oceanographic techniques, sample processing and analysis, report writing
 Graduate Research Assistant - 2012
 Craig Moyer Lab, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA.
 Program Assistant- Summer 2011 and 2012
 Centers for Ocean Science Education Excellence: Promoting Research Investigations in the Marine Environment (COSEE: PRIME)
 Shannon Point Marine Center, Anacortes, WA.
 Woods Hole Partnership in Education Program (PEP) – Summer 2010
 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA.
 National Science Foundation: Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF: REU) - Summer 2009
 Shannon Point Marine Center, Anacortes, WA.
 Undergraduate Research Assistant – 2009 -2010
 University of Tampa, Tampa, FL.
Awards
 2012: Biology Committee and Chair Funds, Biology Department, Western Washington University
 2012: Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography Multicultural Program (ASLOMP) Travel Award
 2011: Graduate Research Funds, Research and Sponsored Programs, Western Washington University
 2011: Biology Alumni Student Research Fellowship, Biology Department, Western Washington University
 2011: Ross Graduate Tuition Scholarship, Biology Department, Western Washington University
 2010: Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography Multicultural Program (ASLOMP) Travel Award
Teaching
 Marine Science Educator, Salish Sea Expeditions
 Environmental inquiry based education on a sailboat for a nonprofit boat-based education program
 Education director: Kristen Cann (kristen@salish.org)
 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Western Washington University
 Introduction to Biology Laboratory – Georgianne Connell (Georgianne.Connell@wwu.edu)
 Human Physiology Laboratory – Janice Lapsansky (Janice.Lapsansky@wwu.edu)
 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, University of Tampa

3.  Marine Zoology – Dr Wayne Price (wprice@ut.edu)
 Intro Biology Labs – Dr Kiyoko Yokota (kyokota@ut.edu)
Other
 SCUBA Diving Experience
 AAUS (American Academy of Underwater Scientists) – Scientific Diver
 PADI DiveMaster, Rescue Diver, Enrich Air Diver (NITROX)
References
 Dr Jude Apple (Jude.Apple@wwu.edu) – REU research advisor and Masters Co-adviser, Shannon Point Marine Center
 Dr Daniel Huber (dhuber@ut.edu) – Undergraduate and independent research advisor, University of Tampa
 Dr Craig Moyer (cmoyer@hydro.biol.wwu.edu) – Graduate and Masters Advisor, Western Washington University
 Amy Leitman (marine.surveys.inc@gmail.com) – Employer, Marine Surveys and Assessments