MEDIA & PRESS
Award Announcement: Aquarium of the Pacific Announces 2026 CELP Scholars
Aquarium of the Pacific announced the 2026 recipients of its Community, Equity, Learning, and Persistence (CELP) Scholar Program, which supports students in ocean-related fields across Southern California. I am honored to join this year’s cohort, a community of scholars whose academic work and lived experiences are helping broaden participation in marine science and strengthen the future of the field through commitments to equity, stewardship, and ocean research.
Feature: NOAA Fisheries Celebrates Research Intern Robert J. Dellinger for National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration profile highlighting Robert J. Dellinger’s research internship experience and reflections on identity as a Latinx marine scientist during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Feature: Marine and Coastal Science Class of 2021, UC Davis Commencement
Featured graduate spotlight from the UC Davis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute highlighting my path into marine and coastal science . The profile also notes my MCS Senior Award, Department Citation, recognizing my academic and departmental contributions alongside interdisciplinary training.

