NOAA Center for Coastal Marine Ecosystem, Postdoctoral Research Associate
Florida A&M University, School of the Environment.
September 2024 – Current
Dr. Robinson conducts research and is advised under Dr. Micheal Martinex-Colon. Dr. Robinson primary research investigates fish otolith species in the Gulf of Mexico and determining their spatio-temporal distribution as it relates to ocean biogeochemistry.
Collaborative Research: Joint Collaborative Research Program – NOAA Center For Coastal Marine Ecosystem
John A. Knauss Fellowship
Host office: White House Council on Environmental Quality
January 2023 – February 2024
The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational and professional experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. As a Knauss fellow, Dr. Robinson co-development of the Ocean Climate Action Plan, Ocean Justice Strategy and National Strategy for a Sustainable Ocean Economy while committed to improve Arctic Policy, ocean resource management and supporting Tribal and Native Hawaiian engagement.
Center for Diversity Leadership and Science Fellow
October 2018-Current
The Center for Diverse Leadership in Science (CDLS) was created due to a successful NSF-funded pilot program that was recognized with an award to Professor Aradhna Tripati. The
goal of this pilot was to support a large, diverse, and inclusive community of scholars to develop the current and future generations of leadership in green science and empower
them to improve institutional climates
BehindTheSTEAHM
June 2020-Current
Founded by De’Marcus Robinson BehindTheSTEAHM is a non-profit organization with the mission to demystify misconceptions of various fields that are seen through public opinion, along with misconceptions of the public, seen through the lens of experts. Every field and subject has its foundations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts Humanities and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.H.M.) and with great success these areas have improved our understanding of each other and the world
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
PhD, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Department
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Tina Treude, Dr. Daniele Bianchi
Dissertation: Deoxygenation and the impact on ocean biogeochemistry in the Santa Barbara Channel, and the broader implication for deoxygenation policy
Graduated : Summer 2024
De'Marcus Robinson PHD 