Marine Science

The Boyer Lab folks together for Julie's thesis defense! (L to R, back row: Kelly, Julie, Stephanie, Margot, Kathy, me. L to R, front row: Emma, Geana, Melissa, Kaley.)

I am an alumnus of the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs. At the UW, I earned a Master’s degree in Marine Affairs and a graduate-level certificate in Climate Science. I also received my Bachelor of Science degree from San Francisco State University as an older, non-traditional student, majoring in both Biochemistry and Marine Biology.

I am also a past Science Communications Fellow for Washington Sea Grant, and a former research technician at the Estuary & Ocean Science Center, a satellite campus of SF State. I worked in Dr. Kathy Boyer's lab, which is involved in multiple wetland restoration projects around the Bay Area. I also volunteered for Dr. Frances Wilkerson's lab, which conducts research on phytoplankton ecology and nutrient dynamics.

I hope you enjoy this blog about my adventures as a lifelong student and fan of the marine sciences!

February 27, 2018

Fabulous Wetlands with Bill Nye The Science Guy

February 27, 2018/ James Lee

I think Bill Nye is great but as someone who works in a lab that works on several wetland restoration projects I was extra excited to find this old video!

Thirty years ago, Bill created this short video about Washington State's wetlands called Fabulous Wetlands. In it, he shows us why it's important to preserve estuaries and to reduce pollution:

This video was sponsored by the WA Department of Ecology. You can clearly see precursors to Bill Nye the Science Guy here. The same humor (and the same outfit!) is already there.

James S. Lee, M.M.A.

Vote James Lee Han in the City Council race in Redwood City this November!

I am a Redwood City native and community builder who has been working hard to advocate for affordable housing, open spaces, local jobs for local people, and responsible development that plans for our climate future. I believe that these concerns need a strong voice in city hall, and I want to expand opportunities for the public to engage in a debate around these important issues.

If elected, I will articulate these concerns with a strong voice and bring new ideas and solutions to the table. I will proudly represent and advocate for the many in our city who share these concerns about our city's future.

The enthusiastic support I've been getting as I speak to people in the community has been overwhelming and humbling, and I feel that I've become an effective voice for those who have been marginalized by the current status quo.

I know this will be a tough race, but I am prepared for it, and with the support of the community, I know we can do it. Together we can make Redwood City a more responsible, inclusive, and prosperous city.

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