Professor Senjie Lin is profiled on the Member Spotlight of the American Society for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). His research on dinoflagellate biology and its relevance to addressing harmful algal blooms, coral bleaching, and other climate change challenges is highlighted. The Spotlight, which can be found in https://www.aaas.org/membership/member-spotlight/senjie-lin-explores-potential-hidden-answers-tiny-dinoflagellates, also reveals how Lin was drawn to science in general and to dinoflagellate work in particular.