GoKawiilASU professor combines coral microbiome research with professional surfing career
An assistant professor at Arizona State University's School of Ocean Futures, based in Hilo, Hawaii, studies coral microbiomes while working as a non-competitive, sponsored professional surfer. Under a nine-month faculty appointment, she allocates roughly 85% of her work year to research and teaching and 15% to surfing-related work, which includes producing sponsored social media content.