The MakerLab exists at the nexus of scientific research and education outreach.  Dr. Lemus’ scientific background and interests are focused on marine symbioses, specifically the cellular and physiological response of host organisms to their symbionts, as well as adaptation to environmental change.  The bulk of her research has involved two Hawaiian species: the anemone (Aiptasia pulchella) and the bobtail squid (Euprymna scolopes). Her educational endeavors involve designing collaborative research and outreach programs to achieve broader impacts, and creating professional development opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, especially those that help integrate different knowledge systems and ways of knowing. Engaging all stages of the learning continuum, Dr. Lemus strives to incorporate community-based participatory research as an approach to public science education and outreach. She is also very interested in designing learning environments that explore and encourage creativity, synergies between science and art, service, and civic engagement as integral elements of science. Dr. Lemus is graduate faculty in the SOEST Marine Biology Graduate Program, and College of Education Curriculum Studies.