Outreach
Nerd Nite San Diego
02.26.2026
Dr. Schrankel gives a talk at NerdNite San Diego: "The Real Superpowers of Weird Invertebrates in the Ocean".
Come join Dr. Schrankel and other speakers at NerdNite San Diego, Feb. 26, to explore the answer to these questions and more!
Check out the NerdNite website for more info!

2026

SDSU Internship & Career Expo
02.16.2026
Schrankel Lab tabled at the Student Athlete Internship & Career Expo.
2025

Schrankel Lab Members: Wade Ingersoll, Samantha Stenzel, Kaelyn Nguyen, & Erin Horkan
Marine Science Day 2025
SDSU MEBSA
04.27.2025
Schrankel Lab returns to the annual Marine Science Day held at SDSU's Coastal Marine Institute and Laboratory to highlight research and provide educational lessons. All hands were on deck in this local community!
Marine Science Day 2024
SDSU MEBSA
04.21.2024
Schrankel Lab booth at the annual Marine Science Day held at SDSU's Coastal Marine Institute and Laboratory to highlight research, provide educational activities, and promote conservation to the local community.

Schrankel Lab Members: Erin Horkan, Dr. Cat Schrankel, Lauren Stoeltje, Samantha Stenzel, Merrill Willis, & Jenna Luc
2024

Schrankel Lab Members: Mia Andrew, Jenna Luc, Merrill Willis, & Samantha Stenzel
San Diego's STEAM Festival
SDSU MEBSA
03.02.2024
SDSU's Marine Ecology & Biology Student Association participated in the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering. Student volunteers and members of the Schrankel Lab provided STEM-related demos, live Touch Tanks, hands-on activities, and informational materials about various marine species to the public.
Finals relief touch tank
SDSU MEBSA
12.08.2023
SDSU's Marine Ecology & Biology Student Association set up an end of the semester touch tank for students to take a break from studying and check out some fun marine species.

Samantha Stenzel, Jenna Luc, Mia Andrew, Sara Rosenblatt & Lauren Stoeltje
2023
Marine Science Day 2023
SDSU MEBSA
04.17.2023
Schrankel Lab booth at the annual Marine Science Day held at SDSU's Coastal Marine Institute and Laboratory to highlight research and conservation to the local community.

Schrankel Lab Members: Lauren Stoeltje, Jenna Luc, & Larsa Gorges














