Prior to 1965:

Kaye, Kenneth W.  M.S. Botany, 1949.

Additional degrees: B.S. Biology, University of Rhode Island, 1947.

Present title and employer: Retired.

Work duties:

Contact information: 4610 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678; Tel: 301- 855-9171.  [9/02]

 

Glaser, Ronald.  M.S. Zoology, 1964.

Additional degrees: B.A. Biology, University of Bridgeport; Ph.D., University of Connecticut; Postdoc at Baylor College of Medicine.

Present title and employer: Associate Vice President for Research, and Professor of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

Work duties: Involved in research policy issues for the University.  Also Director of a large research program in neuroimmunology eg.  Director of The Ohio State University Institute for Mind/Body Medicine, one of the five NIH-designated centers in the U.S.  [9/02]

1965:

Hargraves, Paul E.  M.S. Botany, 1965.

Additional degrees: B.S. Botany, University of Rhode Island, 1963; Ph.D. Marine Science, College of William & Mary, 1968.

Present title and employer: Professor of Oceanography & Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island; and Senior Research Scientist, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Ft. Pierce, FL.

Work duties: Research and teaching.

Contact information: Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, Narragansett, RI 02882-1197; Tel: 401-874-6241; E-mail: pharg@gso.uri.edu; Web: www.gso.uri.edu/faculty/.

Other interests: Current research interests: phytoplankton biodiversity, life cycles,

ultrastructure; harmful algal blooms; benthic diatom community structure.  [10/02]

Manyan, David R.  M.S. Zoology, 1965.

Additional degrees: B.A. Chemistry, Bowdoin College, 1958; Ph.D. Biochemistry, 1967.

Present title and employer: Associate Dean of Basic Sciences University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Work duties: Oversee the five basic science departments in the osteopathic medical school which are Anatomy, Biochemistry/Nutrition, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Physiology and am also responsible for the first two preclinical years of the four-year predoctoral medical curriculum.

Contact information: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME 04005; Tel: 207-283-0170, Ext 2336; Fax:  207-294-5931; E-mail: dmanyan@mailbox.une.edu.  [9/02]

1966:

1967:

Cutler, Edward B.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1967.

Present title and employer: Professor Emeritus of Biology, Utica College of Syracuse University.  Currently: Museum Associate, Department of Invertebrate Zoology, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University.

Work duties: Retired – continuing research with colleagues on Sipuncula and mentoring

PostDoc Fellow.

Contact information: E-mail: ebcutler@earthlink.net; Web: www.mcz.harvard.edu/Departments/InvertZoo/cutler.htm.  [9/02]

1968:

1969:

Bean, Daniel J.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1969.

Present title and employer: Professor Emeritus of Biology, Saint Michael's College, Colchester, VT 05439.

Other interests: Active over the years in training programs for Kk-12 teachers in using aquatic systems for teaching science and related topics.

Additional comments: Past:  Chair of Biology, Professor of Biology (specialties in Ecology, Aquatic Biology).  1994 CASE Vermont Professor of the year award.  [9/02]

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1970:

Kennedy, Victor S.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1970.

Present title and employer: Professor, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Director, Multiscale Experimental Ecosystem Research Center.

Work duties: Administering a research center, performing research into larval behavior and ecology of bivalves as well as crab and fish foraging behavior, teaching graduate-level courses, and advising graduate students.

Contact information: Horn Point Laboratory, UMCES, Box 775, Cambridge MD 21613; Tel: 410-221-8286; Email: kennedy@hpl.umces.edu; Web: http://www.hpl.umces.edu/vkennedy/vkennedy.htm.

Other interests: Visited over 40 countries around the world while teaching and leading field trips for three semesters (1970, 1971, 1993) in an accredited seagoing university program which was managed by Chapman College as World Campus Afloat and is now, as Semester at Sea, with the University of Pittsburgh.

Other information: Was a post-doc in New Zealand and in Canada after leaving Rhode Island.  North American member of the organizing committee of an international conference on estuarine and coastline pollution that was held in Fukuoka,

Japan, in 1987.  [9/02]

1971:

Fulk, George W.  Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1971

Additional degrees: Doctor of Optometry (O.D.), New England College of Optometry, 1981.

Present title and employer: Professor of Optometry, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK.

Work duties: Research, teaching, clinical practice.

Contact information: E-mail: fulk@nsuok.edu.

Other interests: research into nearsightedness in children.  [9/02]

Langlois, Gaytha Allen.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1971.

Additional degrees: M.A. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1969.

Present title and employer: Professor of Environmental Policy, Science, and Technology, Bryant College.

Work duties: My work includes teaching responsibilities and basic research in protistan ecology (emphasis on effects of oil pollution on microbial communities), environmental policy research (emphasis on the interface among scientific, technological, governmental, and business interests), and development of web-based “collaborative learning at a distance programs” in Belarus and China.  Also, I have co-developed the “Center for Sustainable Practices” at Bryant.

Contact information: Home: 946C Tuckertown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879; Tel: 401-789-0447; Fax: 401-789-0447.  Work: Science & Technology Department, Bryant College, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917; Tel: 232-6145; Fax: 401-232-6492; E-mail: langlois@bryant.edu; Web: http://web.bryant.edu/~langlois/homepage.

Other interests: Frequent travel to Belarus (Distant Learning project), trips to China and Tibet, research trip planned to Great Barrier Reef in Australia (January 2003). [8/02]

 

Vaughan, Carleton F.  M.S. Botany, 1971.

Additional degrees: B. S. Biology/Education, Bridgewater State College, 1966; M.Ed. Health Education, Bridgewater State College, 1981; Ed. D. Science Education, University of Maine, 1984.

Present title and employer: Biology Laboratory Coordinator, University of New Hampshire.

Work duties: Training graduate teaching assistants to teach introductory labs.  Training undergraduates to assist grad TA's.  Setting up and modifying labs.

Contact information: 216 Spaulding Life Science Center, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824; Tel: 603-862 1658; E-mail: cv@cisunix.unh.edu.  [9/02]

 

Wegener, Barbara A.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1971.

Present name: Barbara A. W. Heavers.

Additional degrees: B.S. Biology, Old Dominion University, 1966; M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1968.

Present title and employer: Science Teacher, Former Department Head, Moses Brown School.

Work duties: I teach three sections of Biology and one of AP Biology, coach Girl’s Cross Country, Head of the Outdoor Laboratory Development Project and periodically serve on the NEASC Visiting teams for School Evaluations.

Contact information: P.O. Box 325 Kingston, RI 02881; Tel: 401-364-7240 (home); 401-831-7350, ext. 162 (school); E-mail: bheavers@mosesbrown.org.

Other interests: Married to Richard M. Heavers, Ph.D. URI 1979, Graduate School of Oceanography; I have participated in many summer courses that have taken me to a variety of places in the western US including Oregon, California, Utah, and Colorado as well as Ecuador.  I served for three years on the SATII Biology Committee (6 members) that writes the questions for the SATII Biology achievement test.  Richard and I raise sheep on our farm in Charlestown, RI.  We have over 75 polled Dorsets and a Great Pyrennes guard dog.  Our farm is one of the original colonial homesteads in Charlestown (1705) and we have restored many of the original stone walls pastures, the 1837 house, and added several new farm buildings.  [10/02]

1972:

Gould, Lisa Lofland.  M.S., 1972.

Present title and employer: Executive Director, Rhode Island Natural History Survey; Research Associate, URI Department of Natural Resources Science.

Work duties: RINHS is an umbrella group for ecological data in Rhode Island.  I oversee the operations of the organization, and participate in the outreach activities of the College of the Environment & Life Sciences.  I also give natural history walks and lectures to a variety of organizations, focusing especially on plant ecology and the issue of invasive species.

Contact information: Room 101 Coastal Institute in Kingston, 1 Greenhouse Road, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881; Tel: 401-874-5800; Fax: 401-874-4561E-mail: lgould@rinhs.org; Web: http://www.rinhs.org.  [10/02]

1973:

1974:

Kesler, David H.  M.S. Zoology, 1974.

Additional degrees: Ph.D. Zoology, University of Michigan, 1979.

Present title and employer: Professor of Biology, Rhodes College.

Work duties: Teaching courses such as Ecology, Coral Reef Ecology, Introductory

Biology, Limnology.  Involved in research – aquatic ecology, freshwater mussel biology.

Contact information: Biology Department, Rhodes College, Memphis, TN 38112; Tel: 901-843-3557; E-mail: kesler@rhodes.edu; Web: http://kesler.biology.rhodes.edu.  [8/02]

 

O’Neill, David (Dave) J.  M.S. Zoology, 1974.

Additional degrees: Ph.D., University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Present title and employer: Professor of Biology and Chairman of the Department of Health and Natural Science, Community College of Baltimore Co., Dundalk Campus.

Work duties: My two primary responsibilities are administration of a small department (four faculty, two technicians, ½ secretary, 18 adjunct faculty) and teaching.  I usually teach major’s biology and try to emulate both Frank Heppner and the late Dr. DeWolf.  My secondary responsibility is student service.  I advise a small but active Phi Theta Kappa chapter that has been very active in community service and in developing scholarship opportunities for its members.  I also work occasionally as adjunct faculty at JHU (Certificate of Environmental Studies Program) and regularly as an on-line instructor for UMUC (Marine Biology, The Global Environment).

Contact information: Department of Health and Natural Sciences, Community College of Baltimore County Dundalk, 7200 Sollers Point Rd., Dundalk, MD 21222; Tel: 410-285-09746 [office], 410-285-9756 [lab].  Home: 12 Dalebrook Drive, Phoenix, MD 21131; 410-683-9998.

Other interests: I enjoy gardening, especially replacing the introduced flora of my yard with native plants.  I enjoy taking students on environmental camping/field trips to the Delmarva Peninsula each semester that incorporate historical, environmental and biological activities.  These trips include a dissection dinner during which the biology of the organisms consumed (mostly mollusks and crustaceans) is discussed before they are cooked and eaten.

            With my significant other, I enjoy antique shopping, travel, and weekends at our vacation home near a tidal river on the lower Eastern Shore of VA, where we enjoy boating and beach combing on the uninhabited barrier islands.  I still enjoy fishing clamming, and, with any luck, duck hunting.

            I have been able to attend occasional meetings, most regularly the International Association of Astacology meetings in Germany, Australia, England, and in Louisiana.  I was able to mix some tourism and research-oriented travel to the south of England, Italy, The Netherlands, France, Tasmania, northwest Mexico, and Washington Sate.  I try to attend every meeting in Louisiana that I can.

            Finally, I enjoy my two sons.  Jon has completed 70 credits in outdoor education, but is adding courses to enter the engineering program at UMBC or UM.  Brian is married, has a 3-year-old son, and attends McNeese in LA.  This, along with the abundance of my most recent research animal, Procambarus clarkii, explains my interest in Lousiana.  [9/02]

1975:

Bowen, Marcia.  M.S. Zoology, 1975.

Additional degrees: B.A. Biology, University of Rochester.

Present title and employer: Senior Aquatic Ecologist, Normandeau Associates.

Work duties: Investigate environmental impacts of various activities (coastal development, power plants, dredging, highway construction, aquaculture), manage office of environmental professionals.

Contact information: Normandeau Associates, 253 Main St., Yarmouth, ME 04096; Tel: 207-846-3598; E-mail: mbowen@Normandeau.com.

Other interests: Marcia reports that she would be happy to talk to new grads about working as a consultant.  [10/02]

Sicard, Raymond E.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1975.

Additional degrees: A.B. Biology, Merrimack College 1969; M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1972.

Present title and employer: Associate Professor of Anatomy & Cell Biology  (promotion to Professor in Jan 2003), Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Work duties: Course director for “Cell Biology & Microanatomy” and “Medical Embryology”; Principal Investigator on project, “Informatics in Biomedical Science at Pikeville College”; Research expertise: wound repair and reparative regeneration.

Contact information: School of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville College, 147 Sycamore St., Pikeville, Kentucky 41501; Tel: 606-218-5426; Fax: 606-218-5442; E-mail rsicard@pc.edu.

Other interests: Editor – Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science; Editor – Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science.  [10/02]

1976:

Ellington, W. Ross.  Ph. D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1976.

Present title and employer: Michael J. Greenberg Professor of Biological Science, and Director of the Institute of Molecular Biophysics, Florida State University.

Work duties: Director of a large multi-disciplinary institute which houses faculty from Biological Science, Chemistry and Physics who work in the area of structural biology- elucidation of the 3-D structure of macromolecules and macromolecular assemblages at the atomic level. My primary academic appointment is in Biological Science.

Contact information: Institute of Molecular Biophysics (IMB), Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4370, 305 Bio Unit I Tel: 850-644-5406; 850-644-0451 (IMB Director's tel); Fax: 850-644-0481; E-mail: elling@bio.fsu.edu; Web: http://www.bio.fsu.edu/faculty-ellington.htm.  [8/02]

Scully, Erik P.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1976.

Additional degrees: B.S., Fordham University, 1971.

Present title and employer: Professor, Biological Sciences, Towson University.

Work duties: I have been a member of the faculty of Towson University since 1978.  My current teaching responsibilities include General Biology, Evolution, Marine Biology and a graduate course in Population & Community Biology.  I am also an adjunct faculty member for the summer program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.  My research focuses on the ecology of corals, including ecological effects of coral bleaching and coral pathology.

Contact information: Biology Department, Towson University, Towson, MD 21252-0001; Tel: 410 704-3012; Fax: 410 704-2405; E-mail: escully@towson.edu; Web:  http://www.towson.edu/~scully/.  [8/02]

1977:

Bigford, Thomas E.  M.S. Zoology, 1977.

Additional degrees: B.Sc., Michigan State University, 1974; M.Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island, 1977.

Present title and employer: Director, Habitat Protection Division in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Marine Fisheries Service's Office of Habitat Conservation.

Work duties: Manage 20-person team of habitat protection experts who focus on national policy, management, and science issues related to wetlands, estuaries, and the oceans.  Key issues include wetland loss, anadromous fish, habitat needs of harvested species, marine protected areas, port and harbor issues, and coral reefs.

Contact information: NOAA/NMFS, Office of Habitat Conservation - F/HC2, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910; Tel: 301-713-2325; Fax: 301-713-1043; E-mail: thomas.bigford@noaa.gov; Web: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/index.html.

Other interests: Travel around the country working on marine habitat issues; enjoy running (inspired by Dr. Carl Hammen and still going after 32 years), soccer, and gardening; 14-year-old daughter (Charlotte) entering high school this year.  [9/02]

Cornell, Elizabeth A.  M.S. Zoology, 1977

Additional degrees: C.A.S. (certificate of advanced study), Higher Education Administration Program, College of William and Mary, School of Education.

Present title and employer: Williamsburg/James City Public School System.

Work duties: Adult Education GED teacher.

Contact information: 6 Brooke Court, Williamsburg, VA 23188; Tel: 757-258-3941; E-mail: JJV8@aol.com.

Other interests: Still keeping reptiles as pets; enjoying family travel and adventures to places such Costa Rica, Japan, Africa and Australia, and white water rafting down the Grand Canyon.  [9/02]

Hittinger, Victoria McCabe.  M.S. Zoology, 1977.

Additional degrees: M.B.A., 1991.

Present title and employer: Laboratory Coordinator & Instructor, Biology Department, Rhode Island College.

Work duties: Instructor of introductory biology courses; coordinate information and select materials for undergraduate biology course.  Supervise undergraduate and graduate lab assistants.

Contact information: Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence, R.I. 02908; Tel: 401-456-9569; Fax: 401-456-9620.

Other interests: Golf; stained glass.  [10/02]

Tomas, Carmelo R.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Botany), 1977.

Additional degrees: B.A. Biology, American International College, 1964; M.S. Botany, University of Rhode Island, 1971.

Present title and employer: Associate Professor Biological Sciences, Center for Marine Science, University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Work duties: Joint teaching and research position at UNCW.  Teaching includes classes in my specialty dealing with marine microalgae, toxic species and phytoplankton ecology/physiology; research deals mainly with toxic marine algae, their physiological ecology, toxicity and environmental importance

Contact information: Center for Marine Science, UNCW, 5600, Marvin Moss Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409; Tel: 910-962-2385; Fax: 910-962-2410; E-mail: (presently) tomasc@uncwil.edu, but after December to be tomasc@uncw.edu.

Other interests: Five years in Italy on international exchange with the Zoological Station, Naples, Italy; International courses in marine Phytoplankton, in Norway, Denmark, Italy, Venezuela.  [9/02]

1978:

Klein-MacPhee, Grace.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1978.

Additional degrees: B.A. Biology, Boston University, 1961; M.A. Biology, Boston University, 1969.

Present title and employer: Associate Marine Research Scientist, URI Graduate School of Oceanography.

Work duties: Field and laboratory research— Current grants on Ichthyoplankton Survey of Narragansett Bay; Effects of a hydroelectric dam on fish fauna of the Blackstone River in Woonsocket, RI.; Effects of dredging on winter flounder eggs and larvae in Narragansett Bay; and Developing methods for biological indicators in transition zones between aquatic resources.  Specialist in early life history of fish and flatfish biology and ecology.  Teach Human Anatomy at CCRI.

Contact information: Narragansett Bay Campus, Graduate School of Oceanography, South Ferry Road, Narragansett RI; Tel: , 401-874-6175; E-mail: gracemac@gso.uri.edu.

Other interests: Have attended fishery meetings in: Yucatan, Mexico; Sydney, Australia; and Bergen, Norway.  Taught at University of Alaska, Juneau, for a year.  Recreation: figure skating.  Hobbies: collecting stamps, mushrooms and postcards, ice skating (hockey a particular interest).  [9/02]

1979:

Labov, Jay.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1979.

Additional degrees: M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1975

Present title and employer: Deputy Director, Center for Education, National Research Council, Washington, DC.

Work duties: Oversee projects on mathematics and science education; responsible staff officer for six NRC reports on education at the K-12 and undergraduate levels; staff officer in charge of National Academy of Sciences efforts to promote evolution education in schools.

Contact information: Center for Education, National Research Council, 500 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001: Tel: 202 334-1458; Fax: 202 334-2210; E-mail: jlabov@nas.edu; Web: http://nationalacademies.org.

Additional comments: 1979-1997: Assistant and Associate Professor of Biology, Colby College, Waterville, ME.  Served as Natural Sciences Division Chair and Associate Chair of the Department of Biology.  Taught courses in introductory biology, neurobiology, animal behavior, animal and human physiology, and led January programs to various tropical ecosytems.  [8/02]

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1980:

Fofonoff, Paul W.  M.S. Zoology, 1980.

Additional degrees: Ph.D. Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, 1994.

Present title and employer: Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.

Work duties: Research (mostly library) on biological invasions (introduced species) in coastal and estuarine waters in North America and worldwide; assistance with invertebrate identifications.

Contact information: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, P.O. Box 28, Edgewater, MD 21037 (647 Contees Wharf Rd); Tel: 443-482-2337 (work); 410-867-7971 (home); Fax: 443-482-2295; E-mail: fofonoffp@si.edu.  [10/02]

Hadlock, Robin Price.  M.S. Zoology, 1980.

Present name: Robin Hadlock Seeley.

Additional degrees: Ph.D. Yale University, 1985.

Present title and employer: Cornell University, Shoals Marine Laboratory (Appledore Island, ME) position: Academic Advisor.

Contact information: Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853; Tel: 607-539-7897; Fax: 607-255-8808; E-mail: rhs4@cornell.edu; Web: www.geocities.com/rockweedinfo/home.html.

Other interests: Parenting two daughters (that’s recreation!).  [9/02]

 

Howell, Hunt.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1980.

Additional degrees: M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1975.

Present title and employer: Professor of Zoology, University of New Hampshire.

Work duties: Teach courses in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Ichthyology, Comparative Anatomy.  Research is in the area of fisheries and finfish aquaculture.

Contact information: Department of Zoology, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824; Tel: 603-862-2109; Fax: 603-862-3784; E-mail: whh@cisunix.unh.edu; Web: http://zoology.unh.edu/faculty/howell/howell.html.  [9/02]

Johnson, Donna A.  M.S. Botany 1980.

Additional degrees: B.S. Botany, University of Rhode Island, 1978; Ph.D. Program, University of Connecticut, 1985 ABD.

Present title and employer: President and CEO, Pinnacle Technology, Inc. & Agro-Plastics, Inc.

Work duties: Pinnacle is a new products development company specializing in electronics and software.  Agro-Plastics is also a new products development company which developed a plastic made from 50% straw.  Responsibilities for both companies include corporate oversight.

Contact information: Pinnacle Technology, 619 East 8th Street, Suite D, Lawrence, KS 66044; Tel: 785-832-8866; Fax: 785-749-9214; E-mail: donnaj@pinnaclet.com; Web:  www.pinnaclet.com.

Other interests: Travel any and all – including China, Africa.  Interests: golf, bridge, stain glass.  [8/02]

LeBaron, Geoffrey S.  M.S. Zoology, 1980.

Additional Degrees: B.S. University of Miami (FL), 1976.

Present title and employer: Director, Christmas Bird Count, National Audubon Society.

Contact information: P.O. Box 523, Williamsburg, MA 01096; E-mail: glebaron@audubon.org; Web: www.audubon.org/bird/cbc.

Other interests: Occasionally I lead natural history tours world-wide for NAS travel program (Antarctic, Galapagos, Australia, Central America, Caribbean, others); freelance military aviation photographer/writer. [8/02]

 

Thompson, Nancy Bray.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1980.

Additional degrees: B.S., Duke University, 1971; M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1977.

Present title and employer: Director, Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Work duties: Regional director for NOAA research on living marine resources and regional ecosystems.  Administer research programs for region from North Carolina to Texas and U.S. Caribbean.  Senior regional scientist for NOAA Fisheries.

Contact information: SEFSC, 75 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami, Fl.  33149; Tel: 305-361-4285; E-mail: Nancy.Thompson@noaa.gov; Web: http://www.sefsc.noaa.gov.  [8/02]

1981:

Thompson, Thomas J.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences, 1981.

Additional degrees: B.A. Biological Sciences, State University of New York at Oswego, 1969; M.S. Biology, Florida Atlantic University, 1977; M.P.H. (Masters of Public Health; focus on Environmental/Occupational Health), University of Miami School of Medicine, 1987.

Present title and employer: Program Professor, Higher Education Leadership Division, Nova Southeastern University.

Work duties: Injury Epidemiology, and community program evaluation.  Teach, administer, and advise doctoral education students in health care education specialization and coordinate research methodology courses in a unique field-based, applied program for graduate educators (most of whom are college instructors).  Teach bioethics and serve as dissertation advisor for an average load of 15 advisees.  I have also taught (Aquatic Ecotoxicology) in the University’s Oceanographic Center as an Associate Adjunct Professor.

Contact information: Nova Southeastern University, 1750 N.E. 167th Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33162; Tel: 800-986-3223, ext. 8514; E-mail: tsquare@nova.edu.

Other interests: Married, two children (son at William & Mary; daughter in high school); aquatic sports (fishing), golf, travel.

Additional comments: Interned at Health and Human Services in DC; evaluated the State of Florida’s capacity-building grant in community injury prevention, coordinate national program conferences, attended Kennedy Institute of Ethics (Georgetown University) for bioethics training.  Still wish for a full time marine biology faculty position.  [9/02]

 

Watters, G. Thomas.  M.S. Zoology, 1981.

Additional degrees: Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1990.

Present title and employer: Curator of Molluscs, Museum of Biological Diversity, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Ohio State University.

Work duties: Oversee collection of ~500,000 specimens, comprising one of the largest freshwater collections in the world.  Perform land and freshwater mollusc surveys nationwide.

Contact information: Museum of Biological Diversity, Ohio State University, 1315 Kinnear Rd., Columbus, OH 43212; Tel: 614-292-6170; E-mail Watters.1@osu.edu; Web: www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~molluscs/OSUM2.  [10/02]

1982:

Bengtson, David A.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1982.

Additional degrees: A.B. Biology, Boston University, 1971; M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1974.

Present title and employer: Professor, Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Rhode Island.

Work duties: Teaching, research and service, primarily in the area of aquaculture.

Contact information: Tel: 401-874-2668; Fax: 401-874-7575; E-mail: bengtson@uri.edu: Web: http://www.uri.edu/cels/favs/db.html.  [10/02]

Desharnais, Robert A.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1982.

Additional Degrees: B.A. Biology, University of Massachusetts Boston, 1976; M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1979.

Present title and employer: Professor of Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Los Angeles.

Work duties: Research in the areas of ecology and population biology; Teach Biometrics, Ecology, Population Genetics.

Contact information: Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8201; Tel: 323-343-2056; Fax: 323-343-6451; E-mail: rdeshar@calstatela.edu; Web: http://caldera.calstatela.edu/rdeshar,

Other interests: Computer-aided biology instruction.  Author of Biology Labs On-Line: http://www.biologylabsonline.com/.  [8/02]

 

Karentz, Deneb.  Ph. D. Biological Sciences (Botany), 1982.

Additional degrees: B.S. Botany, University of Rhode Island, 1973; M.S. Botany, Oregon State University, 1976.

Present title and employer: Professor, Department of Biology, University of

San Francisco.

Contact information: Department of Biology HRN 342, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94117-1080; Tel: 415 422-2831; E-mail: karentzd@usfca.edu.  [8/02]

 

Wang, Denis.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1982.

Additional degrees: B.A. Biological Sciences, Johns Hopkins, 1971; M.S. Marine Studies, University of Delaware, 1975.

Present title and employer: Science Department Chairman, Tilton School, Tilton, NH 03276.

Work duties: I have been teaching in college prep boarding schools for the past twenty years. I also have administrative duties, coach (varsity soccer and skiing), and am a dorm parent.  I teach courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and ecology. I also do some panelist and selection committee work for NSF, (which allows me to see Dave Campbell and Jay Labov!).

Contact information: E-mail: Dwang@tiltonschool.org. 

Other interests: Sailing, ethnobotany, woodworking. Every summer I retreat to the Maine coast.  [9/02]

1983:

Campbell, David B.  Ph. D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1983.

Additional degrees: B.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1975; M.S. Marine Biology, Florida Institute of Technology, 1978.

Present title and employer: Program Director, National Science Foundation.

Work duties: Facilitate and organize the reviews of proposals submitted to the Division of Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education.  Make recommendations for funding decisions, and manages active awards.  Participate in interdisciplinary programs within the National Science Foundation and with other governmental agencies.

Contact information: ESIE/EHR Suite 885, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230; Tel: 703-292-5093; E-mail: dcampbel@nsf.gov; Web: www.nsf.gov.  [8/02]

 

Thursby, Glen B.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Botany), 1983.

Additional degrees: B.A. Biology and Art, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1974; M.S. Botany, University of Florida, 1976.

Present title and employer: Research Biologist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Narragansett, RI.

Work duties: Marine botanist developing methods to determine plant condition (for both algae and vascular plants) using spectral reflectance and chlorophyll fluorescence kinetics. Also develop water quality criteria for coastal waters, with a current emphasis on dissolved oxygen requirements for healthy animal communities.

Contact information: U.S. EPA, 27 Tarzwell Dr., Narragansett, RI 02882; Tel: 401-782-3178; E-mail: thursby.glen@epa.gov.

Other interests: Guitar, watercolors.  [10/02]

1984:

Kane, Michael Edward.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Botany), 1985.

Additional degrees: B.S. Resource Development (Aquatic Botany), University of Rhode Island, 1974; M.S. Botany, University of Rhode Island, 1977.

Present title and employer: Professor and Graduate Coordinator, Environmental Horticulture Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Work duties: 70% research, 30% teaching appointment.  Teaching responsibilities include Micropropagation of Horticultural Crops, Plant Propagation, and Graduate Professional Development.  Research includes development of ecologically sound and commercially viable in vitro propagation procedures for selection and production of native aquatic, wetland and coastal plants ecotypes used for habitat restoration; AFLP generated markers are used to address issues related to genetic diversity in donor and restored plant populations; use of in vitro culture techniques to probe the structural and developmental control of shoot organogenesis in aquatic plants.

Contact information: Environmental Horticulture Department, P.O. Box 110670, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-0670; Tel: 352-392-1831, ext. 205; Cell: 352-222-7724; Fax: 352-392-3870; E-mail: mkane@mail.ifas.ufl.edu; Web: http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/.

Other interests: Gardening and flying (private pilot). [8/02]

Munns, Wayne R., Jr.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1984.

Additional degrees: B.A. Zoology, University of Washington, 1977.

Present title and employer: Associate Director for Science, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Atlantic Ecology Division.

Work duties: I am responsible for coordinating planning and management of the U.S. EPA Atlantic Ecology Division’s (AED) research program.  I serve as the primary research contact for the Division, and I have principal responsibility for ensuring the relevance and responsiveness of the Division’s research program to EPA’s regulatory programs.  I work closely with EPA’s Program and Regional Offices to ensure understanding of Agency research needs and to communicate products developed by AED’s research program.  As a member of the Division’s management, I assist the AED Division Director in developing long- and short-range research plans, goals, and projects; reviewing and evaluating progress; allocating dollar and manpower resources; and providing leadership, direction, and guidance to a highly technical , scientific multi-disciplinary staff to achieve program objectives.  I also have key coordination and communication responsibilities, representing the Agency to ensure effective interaction of the Division’s research activities with the activities of other Federal agencies, state, municipal, and foreign governments, industry, and academic and private organizations.

Contact information: Atlantic Ecology Division, U.S. EPA, 27 Tarswell Drive, Narragansett, RI 02882; Tel: 401-782-3017; Fax: 401-782-3139; E-mail: munns.wayne@epa.gov.

Other interests: Birding, hiking, travel. [8/02]

1985:

Davidoff, Amy J.  M.S. Zoology, 1985.

Additional degrees: Ph.D. Pharmacology/Toxicology, University of Rhode Island, 1989

Present title and employer: Associate Professor and Chair of Research, Department of Pharmacology University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Work duties:  Teaching cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology to students earning Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA) and Masters Nurse Anesthesiology (MNA).  Principle Investigator of NIH research program investigating the adverse effects (and pathogenesis) of diabetes on ventricular myocyte excitation-contraction coupling.

Contact information: Department of Pharmacology, University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine, 11 Hills Beach Rd. Biddeford, ME 04005; Tel: 207-283-0170 x2824; Fax: 207-294-5931; E-mail: adavidoff@une.edu.

Other interests: Sailing, sailing, sailing.  [8/02]

 

Vye, Christian.  M.S. Zoology, 1985.

Additional degrees: A.B. Bowdoin College, 1982.

Present title and employer: Lead Information Technologist, OIS, U.R.I.

Work duties: Software support for academic computing.  [10/02]

 

Martins, Antonio Manuel de Frias.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences, 1985.

Present title and employer: Full Professor in the Department of Biology, University of the Azores; head the section of Systematics and Evolution of the Department and the Biodiversity and Conservation Group of the Center for Research of Natural Resources.

Work duties: Teaching and research.  Main research area: Molluscs (anatomy, systematics and evolution); collateral scientific interests: biodiversity and conservation.

Contact information: Departamento de Biologia, Universidade dos Açores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Açores, Portugal; E-mail: frias@notes.uac.pt.

Other interests: Travel to mangroves and marshes throughout the world, searching for snails!  Fishing.

Additional comments: Former Chairman of the Department of Biology (1985-1991) and Coordinator of Research for the University (1995-1998).  [8/02]

Wiseman, Robert W.  M.S. Zoology, 1985.

Additional degrees: B.S. Zoology, University of New Hampshire, 1981; Ph.D. Biological Sciences, Florida State University, 1988.

Title and employer: Associate Professor of Physiology and Radiology, and Director of the Molecular Imaging Research Center, Michigan State University.

Work duties: I conduct research to understand the role of metabolic and mechanical stress on phenotype for cardiovascular and muscle disorders.  I direct program in biomedical imaging and teach medical students cardiovascular physiology.

Contact information: Department of Physiology, 2201 Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824; Tel: 517-355-6475, extension 1151; Fax: 517-355-5125; E-mail: rwiseman@msu.edu.

Other interests: Skiing, SCUBA diving, sailing.  [9/02]

1986:

Keinath, John A.  M.S. Zoology, 1986.

Additional degrees B.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1981; B.A. Chemistry, University of Rhode Island, 1984; Ph.D, Marine Science, The Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, 1993.

Present title and employer: Adjunct Professor of Biology, Armstrong Atlantic State University: St. Leo University: and Columbia College (yes, all three).

Work duties: I teach introductory biology, human biology, and oceanography

Contact information: 176 Herbal Lane, Midway, GA 31320. kazakhx@aol.com

Other information: Post-doc'd at VIMS and Drexel University.  Have traveled to Mexico, St. Croix, England, and Costa Rica for my work (sea turtle biology).  Have spent way too much time at sea (research) off the East Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico.  [10/02]

1987:

Anderson, John.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1987.

Additional degrees: B.A. Zoology, UC Berkeley, 1979; M.A. Ecology, San Francisco State University, 1982.

Present title and employer: Associate Dean of Advanced Studies, and W.H. Drury Chair in Natural History, College of the Atlantic.

Work duties: Responsible for College of the Atlantic graduate program (M.Phil.) and Director of Marine Studies (responsible for boats and two offshore island field stations.  I teach a bunch, and still do research on birds – though its mostly gulls and petrels now, rather than pelicans.

Contact information: College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609.  Web sites: www.coa.edu and www.greatduckisland.net.

Other interests: We went around the world during last sabbatical (1998); I had to give talks in South Africa and New Zealand.  I have also done some bird stuff in Uruguay, and this coming sabbatical we are off to the West Coast where I have to give some talks at Intel’s Berkeley Research Lab and down in S. California.  I putter around the Maine archipelago in a variety of boats looking at birds and talking natural history.  My daughter Clare and I are trying to restore an old 19-foot sailing dory.  My son David and I make models of old warships.  My wife Karen takes me hiking. [8/02]

 

Frey, Debra Ann.  M.S. Zoology, 1987.

Present name: Debra Ann Fadool.

Additional degrees: Ph.D. Zoology, University of Florida, Whitney Marine Laboratory, St. Augustine, 1993.

Present title and employer: Assistant Professor, Program in Neuroscience and Molecular Biophysics, Florida State University.

Work duties: Research as an electrophysiologist/biophysicist:  Ion channel modulation, structure/function studies, study of electrical changes in brain function following nerve injury (Neurotrophins- changes in tyrosine kinase cascades) or Diabetes (Insulin-changes in receptor tyrosine kinase phosphorylation).  Instructor as a physiologist: teach various types of physiology courses to medical students, veterinary students, pharmacy graduate students, neuroscience graduate students, nurses, and third year biology majors.  This year also started teaching first year biology majors the introductory biology.

Contact information: 217 Biomedical Research Facility; Tel: 850-644-4775, 850 645-3281; Web: http://www.neuro.fsu.edu/faculty/fadool/.

Other interests: I love travel to the tropics or to Paris.  I enjoy boating and SCUBA.  I am a runner, and I enjoy raising and selling succulents at the downtown market in Tallahassee and various Florida art fairs.  I have three kiddos – between the laboratory and my home I am pretty consumed! 

Additional comments: NIH Postdoctoral Fellow, Biochemistry, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, December 1996; Assistant Professor, Zoology and Wildlife Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL (1997-1999).  [9/02]

 

Gemma, Jane N.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Botany), 1987.

Additional degrees: B.S. Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, 1978; M.A. Biology, Rhode Island College, 1981.

Present title and employer: Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island.

Work duties: My work includes research projects concerning the role of symbiotic fungi and native plants in Hawaiian ecosystems. Another project in this lab includes the use of symbiotic fungi in turf greens to decrease the input of harmful chemicals (fertilizers and pesticides) in golf courses.

Contact information: E-mail: "Jane Gemma" <rkoske@uri.edu>.

Other interests: My main interest over the last few years has been painting (oils and watercolors).  My first solo art exhibit was Aug. 2002 at the Boulevard Gallery in Newport.  [10/02]

1988:

Franz, Craig J.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1988.

Additional degrees: B.A. Biology, Bucknell University, 1975; M.Sc. Environmental Engineering and Science, Drexel University, 1977.

Present title and employer: President, St. Mary’s College of California.

Work duties: CEO responsibilities for a 140-year-old, distinguished northern California, private, Lasallian, Catholic college in the liberal arts tradition involving 3800+ students.

Contact information: 1928 Saint Mary’s Road, Moraga, CA 94575; Tel: 925-631-4203; Fax 925-376-2150. [7/02]

 

Rubin, David A.  M.S. Zoology, 1988.

Additional degrees: Ph.D. Biology, University of Denver, 1994.

Present title and employer: Assistant Professor of Physiology, Illinois State University.

Work duties: Research: Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and PTH-like ligands and receptors: Comparative aspects of their biology, structure-function, and physiology in mammals and fishes.

Contact information: Department of Biology, Julian 210, Box 2140, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790.

Other interests: Hiking, biking, backpacking, climbing, and of course fishing.

Additional information: Postdoctoral Fellow, 1994-1998, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School; Instructor in Medicine, 1998-1999, Massachusetts General Hospital; Instructor in Medicine, 1999-2000, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston.  [10/02]

1989:

Agardy, (Marianne) Tundi J.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1989.

Additional degrees: M.M.A., University of Rhode Island, 1985.

Present title and employer: Executive Director, Sound Seas.

Work duties: I run Sound Seas, a small policy group outside DC.  “The mission of Sound Seas is to provide scientific and social solutions to environmental areas around the world.  Sound Seas catalyzes marine conservation at the interface between science and policy, bridging the scales between local scale projects such as marine protected areas and the national, regional, and global policy arrangements that aim to protect coastal ecosystems, fisheries, and ocean-dependent livelihoods.”

Contact information: Sound Seas, 6620 Broad St., Bethesda, MD 20816; Tel: 301-229-9105; Fax: 301-229-4914; E-mail: tundiagardy@earthlink.net.  [9/02]

Ayvazian, Suzanne Gladys.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1989.

Present title and employer: Research Scientist-Estuarine and Coastal Finfish Section Department of Fisheries, Government of Western Australia.

Work duties: Statement: I am responsible for the estuarine and coastal finfish fisheries section of the Department of Fisheries Research Division.  Finfish species of commercial and recreational importance are monitored using catch and effort data from the commercial fishery logbook program and through research on selected species to produce annual stock assessments and provide advice to fisheries managers.  I am responsible for identifying research needs, securing funding, hiring staff, preparing progress reports to the funders, maintaining budgets, completing final reports and preparing scientific manuscripts and presentations from the research.  Most recent research includes a study of the age, growth and reproductive biology of grass emperor and development of an annual recruitment index for seven species of commercial and recreational importance. Recently completed research includes the biology of Australian herring and tailor (bluefish). I supervise seven full-time technical staff and several part-time staff.  I have been involved in collaborative marine/fisheries science programs with three WA high schools, the Australian National Sportfishing Association tagging program, the CSIRO high school student science program and Fisheries Agency volunteer fisheries liaison officer program.  I have served on the scientific panel to assess research priorities for the Recreational Fishing Advisory Committee to the Minister for Fisheries and the scientific advisory committee of the National Heritage Trust.

Contact information: WAMRL, PO Box 20, North Beach, Western Australia 6020; E-mail: sayvazian@fish.wa.gov.au.  [10/02]

Hambrook, Julie A.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Botany), 1989.

Additional degrees: B.G.S., Botany and Education, University of New Hampshire, 1975; M.Ed., University of New Hampshire, 1976.

Present title and employer: Study Unit Biologist, Great and Little Miami River Basins (MIAM NAWQA) National Water Quality Assessment Program, U.S. Geological Survey, Ohio District; Columbus, Ohio.

Work duties: I work as a stream ecologist — collecting and analyzing data from watersheds representing a gradient of population density and land-use- in order to understand what factors are most important to maintain and improve the health of our Nations' waters.

Contact information: U.S. Geological Survey, 6480 Doubletree Ave., Columbus, OH 43229-1111; Tel: 614-430-7730; Fax: 614-430-7777; E-mail: jahambro@usgs.gov; Web: http://oh.water.usgs.gov/.

Other interests: Travel in 2001-02 included a three-month stay in Christchurch, New Zealand, where my husband Paul taught at the University of Canterbury, and our daughters Kathryn and Anna attended the local schools, until summer vacation just before Christmas!?!  In June they traveled across the U.S. from Ohio to Mammoth, California, for a big family wedding in the Sierra Nevada Mountains (I flew to Reno and drove by Lake Tahoe).  I enjoy watching soccer (as a soccer mom) and more recently gymnastics as my oldest has found it compliments her love of dance.  Other than work and family I find time for exploring (outdoors and books), celebrating (art, food, and presents), and sharing with friends.  [10/02]

Hammen, Susan Lum.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Botany), 1989.

Present name: Susan L. Hammen-Winn.

Additional degrees: B.A. Zoology and Physiology, Mt. Holyoke College, 1958; M.S. Invertebrate Physiology, New York University.

Master of Science (invertebrate physiology)

Present title and employer: Adjunct, URI Department of Biological Sciences.

Work duties: Teach when asked.  Publish (Co-author with Prof. Killingbeck, 2002), Horizons article every issue for URI Foundation.

Contact information: 45 Willett Rd, Saunderstown, RI 02874; E-mail: swinn@etal.uri.edu.

Other interests: Eco trips, PI for Belize Earthwatch Project (1990-1997); Galapagos last year.  Tennis, singing, serve on Boards of five RI organizations.  [9/02]

Romey, William L.  M.S. Zoology, 1989.

Additional degrees: Ph.D. Binghamton University (SUNY), 1993.

Present title and employer: Assistant Professor of Biology, SUNY Potsdam.

Work duties: Teach Animal Behavior, Invertebrate Biology, and Entomology.  Research involves animal behavior, especially grouping behavior.

Contact information: Department of Biology, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, N.Y. 13676; E-mail: romeywl@potsdam.edu.

Other interests: Boats, skiing, swimming.  [10/02]

Schwanke, MaryPh.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1989.

Additional degrees: M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1981.

Present title and employer: Professor of Biology, Department of Natural Sciences, University of Maine at Farmington.

Work duties: Faculty member in biology with primary duties in teaching and advising undergraduates, with additional responsibilities in areas of research/scholarship and service (e.g., campus governance).  Teaching has included courses for non-majors (Introductory Biology) and majors (Cell Biology, General Physiology, Comparative Anatomy, Developmental Biology, Pathophysiology).  Research/scholarship has included lobster neuromuscular physiology and vertebrate cardiac muscle electrophysiology.  Currently involved in state-wide effort to improve the preparation of science and math teachers in Maine.

Contact information: 173 High St. -Preble Hall, Farmington, ME 04938; E-mail: schwanke@maine.edu.

Other interests: Sailing (Greece, Australia, Sweden, and, of course, Maine).  [9/02]

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1990:

May, Jeffrey D.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Botany), 1990.

Additional degrees: BA, Elementary Education, University of Rhode Island, 1977.

Present title and employer: Professor, Department of Biological

Sciences, Marshall University.

Contact information: Department of Biological Sciences, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755-2510; Tel: 304-696-3637; Fax: 304-696-7136; E-mail: may@marshall.edu.  [9/02]

Rodriguez, Mildred.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1990.

Additional degrees: B.S. Biology, University of Puerto Rico; M.S. Biomedical Sciences, Western Michigan University.

Present title and employer: Director of the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program, Pennsylvania State University.

Work duties: The Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program at PSU is for students who have completed their undergraduate degrees in areas other than the life sciences (i.e. psychology, finance, English, etc.).  These students come back to PSU to complete the coursework they need to apply to Health Professional Schools (medical, dental, optometry, physician assistant, podiatry, etc.).  I administer the program and act as advisor to the students in the program.  I also teach some courses.

Contact information: 213 Whitmore Lab, University Park, PA 16802; Tel: 814-865-7620; Fax: 814-865-7214; E-mail: mxr22@psu.edu.  [8/02]

1991:

Amr, Zuhair.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1991.

Additional degrees: B.Sc. Jordan University, 1979; M.Sc. Biology, University of Lowell, 1985.

Present title and employer: Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan.

Work duties: Teach courses in Parasitology and Invertebrate Zoology; conduct research in biodiversity, systematics, and medical entomology.

Contact information: Department of Biology, Jordan University of Science & Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid, Jordan; Tel: 96265333956; E-mail: amrz@just.edu.jo. [7/02]

 

Devlin, C. Leah.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1991.

Additional degrees: 3 B.A. degrees in Biology; Environmental Science; English Literature from American University, Washington, DC, 1983; M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1985.

Present title and employer: Associate Professor of Biology and Biology Dept. Coordinator, Penn State University Abington College.

Work duties: Conduct research in area of invertebrate neuropharmacology; teach lower division Human Physiology and upper division Neurobiology, Mammalian Physiology, Endocrinology.

Contact information: Dept. Biology, PSU Abington College,Abington, PA. 19001; E-mail: cld5@psu.edu.

Other interests: SCUBA, snorkeling, rock-climbing, motorcycle riding, skiing.  [9/02]

 

Juinio, Marie Antonette R.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1991

Present name: Marie Antonette Juinio-Meñez.

Additional degrees: B.S. Marine Sciences, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, 1981; M.S. Marine Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, 1986.

Present title and employer: Professor, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City

Work duties: Faculty teaching graduate courses in the M.S. and Ph.D. program of the Marine Science Institute ( e.g. Reproductive Biology of Marine Organisms, Behavioral Ecology, Management of Marine Resources, other special topics) and undergraduate science elective ( e.g introduction to marine sciences) -graduate student thesis/dissertation advising, research/research management of projects on ecology and culture of marine invertebrates ( i.e. sea urchins, sea cucumbers, top shells and abalone); population genetics for reef organisms; coastal resources management-extension services on marine aquaculture and coastal resources management.

Contact information: E-mail: meneza@upmsi.ph.  [9/02]

 

Lee, Pau-Ju.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Botany), 1991.

Additional degrees: B.A. and M.A. Biological Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan.

Present title and employer: Professor and Chairman of Department of Natural Science Education, National Tainan Teachers College. Tainan, Taiwan.

Work duties: Teach and oversee departmental affairs.

Contact information: Department of Natural Science Education, National Tainan Teachers College, Tainan, Taiwan. ROC; Tel: 886-6-2133111 ext. 796 or 660 (office); 886-6-2899249 (home); Fax: 886-6-2144409, E-mail: hanslee@ipx.ntntc.edu.tw.

Other interests: I like to travel all over the world during long vacations.  [10/02]

 

Montgomery, Karen.  M.S. Zoology 1991.

Additional degrees: B.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1984.

Present title and employer: Assistant Professor of Biology, Community College of Rhode Island.

Work duties: Teach anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology.

Contact information: 223 Torry Road Wakefield, RI 02879; E-mail: kamontgomery@ccri.cc.ri.us.  [9/02]

 

Silva, Thomas.  M.S. Botany, 1991.

Additional degrees: B.S. Botany, University of Rhode Island, 1988; Ph.D. Cornell University, 2001.

Present title and employer: Lecturer, Department of Plant Biology, Cornell University.

Work duties: I supervise and teach Lab sections of Introductory Botany in Fall semesters, teach two plant physiology lab courses in Spring semesters, and teach a summer Plant Biology Course at Cornell University.

Contact information: Department of Plant Biology, 215 Plant Science Building, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853; Tel: 607-255-8502; E-mail: ts21@cornell.edu; Web: http://www.plantbio.cornell.edu/silva.  [9/02]

1992:

Barbin, Gayle.  M.S. Zoology, 1992.

Present name: Gayle Barbin Zydlewski.

Additional degrees: Ph.D. Oceanography, University of Maine, 1996.

Present title and employer: Fisheries Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Abernathy Fish Technology Center.

Work duties: Conduct studies to integrate the underlying behavior and physiology of juvenile and adult salmonids in the ecological context of managing populations.  Physiological monitoring: Physiological factors associated with smolting (the preparedness for seawater entry) of juvenile salmonids are crucial for production of "quality" smolts released from FWS facilities.  This program monitors hatchery stocks for physiological changes, e.g. due to the use of more natural artificial rearing practices (cover, substrate, minimal human interaction, etc.).  We also examine and compare physiological characteristics of naturally-produced and hatchery populations.  Behavioral monitoring and Population dynamics:  Behavioral aspects associated with smolting and interactions of individuals are vital to ultimate success of individual and populations of salmonids. This program monitors the behavior and population dynamics of naturally and artificially produced salmonids. We use Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag technology to monitor behavior of salmonids in the natural environment.  Program personnel provide expertise in development and application of new and innovative protocols for use in addressing fishery management issues

Contact information: 1440 Abernathy Creek Road, Longview, WA 98632; Tel: 360-425-6072.

Other interests: Since being at URI my most interesting experience was bringing a new life into the world:  Orion Joseph Zydlewski!  [10/02]

 

Burke, Nancy.  M.S. Zoology, 1992.

Present name: Nancy Wheat.

Additional degrees: B.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1990.

Present title and employer: Adjunct faculty member, Hartnell College.

Work duties: I am teaching Ecology, Marine Biology, and General Biology lectures and labs at Hartnell College.  For now, I am teaching on a very part-time basis so that I can care for my son (4) and daughter (1).

Contact information: E-mail: nwheat@ivillage.com.  [10/02]

 

Kishida, Mitsuyo.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1992.

Additional degrees: Bachelor in Fisheries Science, Kitasato University, Japan, 1983.

Present title and employer: Lecturer, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University, Japan.

Work duties: Teach courses, supervise graduate students from abroad, conduct own research.

Contact information: Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University, 2-39-1 Kurokami, Kumamoto 860-8555, Japan; E-mail: mkishida@gpo.kumamoto-u.ac.jp.  [10/02]

1993:

Peterson, Bradley James.  M.S. Zoology, 1993.

Additional degrees: Ph.D. Dauphin Island Sea Lab, University of South Alabama.

Present title and employer: Assistant Professor of Marine Science, Southampton College, Southampton, NY

Work duties: Teach Marine Ecology, Field Biology and Biometry. Pursue innovative research that incorporates students.

Contact information: Department of Marine Science, Natural Sciences Division, Southampton College, Southampton, NY 11968; Tel: 631-287-8415; E-mail: Brad.Peterson@liu.edu; Web: http://www.southampton.liu.edu; http://www.southampton.liu.edu/person/faculty/peterson.html

Other interests: I just finished spending four years as a postdoc working up and down the Florida Keys and Florida Bay.  [10/02]

1994:

Goodwin, Caitlin C.  M.S. Zoology, 1994.

Additional degrees: B.A. Zoology, Connecticut College, 1990.

Present title and employer: Naturalist at the South Shore Natural Science Center, P.O. Box 429, Norwell, MA 02061

Work duties: Develop and teach hands-on natural science programs for children and adults; Lead science club for middle- and high school students; Teach outdoor education to elementary school teachers; Assist with maintenance of live animal collection.

Contact information: South Shore Natural Science Center, P.O. Box 429, Norwell, MA 02061; E-mail: goodrice@earthlink.net.

Other interests: Raising two kids, canoeing, South Shore Quests.  [9/02]

Martin, Michael.  M.S. Zoology, 1994.

Present title and employer: Research Fisheries Biologist, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, Seattle, WA.

Work duties: Responsible for Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Island biennial trawl surveys.  Research interests focus on using auxiliary information to reduce survey estimate variances, including acoustic bottom typing.

Contact information: 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115; Tel: 206 526-4175; Fax: 206-526-6723; E-mail: michael.martin@noaa.gov

Other interests: Scuba, flying, traveling with my family.  [8/02]

 

Oliveira, Kenneth.  Ph. D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1994.

Present title and employer: Full-Time Visiting Lecturer, Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.

Work duties: Currently, I teach Human Anatomy & Physiology and the Biology of Fishes course while continuing my research on the ecology of American eels.  I am also supervising two graduate students who are conducting research on fish related topics.

Contact information: Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, N. Dartmouth, MA 02747; Tel: 508-999-8227; Koliveira@umassd.edu.

Other interests: Post-Doctoral Research Associate, University of Maine, Orono, School of Marine Sciences, (1997-2000).  [10/02]

1995:

Cromarty, Stuart Ian.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1995.

Additional degrees: B.A. Biology, Boston University , 1986; M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1990.

Present title and employer: Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Sciences, Assumption College.

Work duties: Teaching responsibilities include general physiology, comparative physiology animal behavior, and mammalian anatomy.  Current research involves the use of extracellular and intracellular electrophysiological studies of coding of steroid compound by the peripheral and central olfactory systems of the American lobster, Homarus americanus.

Contact information: Department of Natural Sciences, Assumption College, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609-1296: Tel: 508-767-7247; Fax: 508-756-1780; E-mail: scromart@eve.assumption.edu; Web: http://www.assumption.edu/users/cromarty/stuart.html.

Other interests: Avid swimmer and golfer.  Nationally ranked all American swimmer.  Compete in annual Narragansett "Save the Bay" swim.  6X winner!!  [10/02]

Mills, David R.  M.S. Zoology, 1995.

Additional degrees: B.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1993. Ph.D. Biology, Brown University, 2001.

Present title and employer: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Gary Silverman, M.D., Ph.D., The Children's Hospital, Boston, and Harvard Medical School, Department of Pediatrics, Boston.

Work duties: I am investigating the biological function of the serine protease inhibitor (i.e. serpin) genes SCCA1 and SCCA2.

Contact information: Harvard Medical School, Children's Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Enders 950, Boston, MA 02115; Tel: 617-355-7398; Fax: 617-731-8962.  [9/02]

1996:

Hu, Renjie.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences, 1996.

Additional degrees: B.S. Biology, Fudan Unversity (Shanghai, China), 1983; M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1990.

Present title and employer: Supervising Public Health Biologist, California Department of Health Services, Vector- Borne Disease Section.

Work duties: I plan, direct, and execute a regional disease prevention program for surveillance and management of vectors and vector-borne diseases, emergency vector control, certification of vector control technicians. Responsible for decisions relating to all operational, technical and administrative aspects of the program; review and approve documents dealing with fiscal and supervisory matters. Evaluate employee performance; select and assign staff as required. Addresses professional, service, governmental and private organizations, prepare and present technical papers. Drafts correspondence and prepares administrative reports.

Contact information: California Department of Health Services, 2151 Convention Center Way, Suite 218B, Ontario, CA 91764; Tel: 909-937-0705; Fax: 909-937-3456; E-mail: rhu@dhs.ca.gov.  [6/06]

James-Pirri, Mary-Jane.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences, 1996.

Additional degrees: B.A. Biology, Colby College, 1985; M.S. Zoology, University of New Hampshire, 1990.

Present title and employer: Marine Research Associate IV, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island.

Work duties: I conduct research on coastal ecosystems ranging from horseshoe crab population demographics to salt marsh restoration and its effects on vegetation, nekton, and bird communities. I mainly work with the National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the US Geological Survey.

Contact information: Box 8, GSO, URI, Narragansett, RI 02882; Tel: 401-874-6617 (voice); Fax: 401-874-6887; E-mail: mjjp@gso.uri.edu.  [9/02]

 

Thomas, Kenneth.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences, 1996.

Additional degrees: B.S. University of Massachusetts, Lowell, 1988; M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1992.

Present title and employer: Associate Professor of Biology, Hillsborough Community College, FL.

Work duties: Courses taught regularly: Marine Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Natural History of the Florida Keys.

Contact information: Hillsborough Community College, 1206 North Park Road, Plant City, FL, 33566-2799; Tel: 813-757-2145; E-mail: kthomas@hccfl.edu; web: http://www.hccfl.edu/facultyinfo/kthomas/.    [10/02]

1997:

Tisch, Nancy.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences, 1997.

Additional degrees: B.S. Medical Technology, University of Rhode Island, 1978.

Present title and employer: Lecturer, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Lecturer, Department of Biological Statistics and Computational Biology, Cornell University.

Work duties: Team teaching limnology with Nelson Hairston, Jr.  Responsible for preparing all laboratory materials and delivering about one-third of the course lectures.  In BSCB, responsible for all lectures and labs in Biometry 102.  This course is an introduction to the mathematical, statistical and computational tools used in the study of biological problems.

Contact information: Department of Biological Statistics and Computational Biology, 425 Warren Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853; Tel: 607-255-0845; Fax: 607-255-4698; E-mail: nt34@cornell.edu.

Other interests: Travel to Colombia (Spring 2000) and Hawaii (January 2002).  I've become an avid soccer player and I also coach a track club for children ages 8-13.  [10/02]

1998:

Markowski Daniel. Ph.D. Biological Sciences, 1998

Additional degrees: B.S. Biology, Memphis State University, 1991; M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1993.

Present title and employer: Deputy Director, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Work duties: I oversee the City's vector control activities, primarily the control of mosquitoes and ticks.  As such, I oversee a staff of nearly 50 people including Exterminators, Sanitarians, Office Assistants and Students daily; prepare and monitor mosquito control contracts; design and implement control strategies; coordinate our activities with various city, state, and federal agencies; and occasionally do a little fieldwork. Also, I try to get involved in other surveillance and control issues, such as surveillance for rodent-borne pathogens (Plague, Hantavirus, Rickettsial Pox).

Contact information: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Vector Surveillance and Control, 125 Worth Street, Room 619, Box 32L,

New York, NY 10013; Tel: 212-676-2018; Fax: 212-676-2043; E-mail: dmarkows@health.nyc.gov.

Other interests: Hobbies include tick collecting and resting.  [9/02]

1999:

Scappaticci Jr., Albert A.  M.S. Biological Sciences 1999.

Additional degrees: B.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1996; Currently a Ph.D. candidate in Biological Sciences at URI.

Work duties: I am presently investigating the mechanisms by which hydras (freshwater coelenterates) coordinate prey capture, ingestion, and feeding inhibition; specifically, I am looking at the role that their simple nervous system has in this complex behavior.  For several years in the early part of the 20^th century hydra’s effector organs (nematocysts and myonemes) were thought to function as independent effectors: cells that have the ability to act as sensors and effectors without neuronal input.  However, it is now generally accepted that these cells are at least modulated if not under complete control by their simple nervous system.  What is most interesting is that these animals, which are extremely simple, appear to possess the same neuronal control mechanisms that higher organisms have.  This research may lend valuable insights into fundamental questions of how simple animals control complex behavior and the how the complex nervous system evolved.

Contact information: Biological Sciences Center, 100 Flagg Rd., University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881; Tel: 401-874-2671; Fax: 401-874-4256; E-mail: asca7751@postoffice.uri.edu.

Other interests: Outside of laboratory research I have an intense interest in gardening.  In particular raising the “perfect” tomato plant.  I enjoy playing competitive golf, and reading.  [9/02]

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2000:

Bennett, Heather.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences, 2000.

Additional degrees: B.S. Biology, University of the South (Sewanee), 1994; M.S. Biology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1997.

Present title and employer: Assistant Professor of Biology, Illinois College, Jacksonville, Il 62650

Work duties: Introductory Biology, Marine Biology, Invertebrate Zoology, Vertebrate Zoology, Aquatic Biology and Parasitology Research (with undergraduate students): on arm regeneration in Octopus

Contact information: Department of Biology, Illinois College, 1101 W. College, Jacksonville, IL 62650; E-mail: hbennett@ic.edu.  [08]

 

Boyko, Christopher B.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences, 2000.

Additional degrees: B.S. Biology, SUNY Binghamton, NY; M.S. Marine Biology, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.

Present title and employer: Present title and employer/graduate or professional school: Adjunct Assistant Professor, City College, CUNY, NY; Research Associate, American Museum of Natural History.

Other interests: Writer and editor of various publications on comic strips & comic books.  [10/02]

Fogg, Sarah.  M.S. Biological Sciences, 2000.

Present name: Sarah Matarese.

Additional degrees: B.A. Biology, University of Rhode Island, 1995.

Present title and employer: Ph.D. candidate, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island.

Work duties: I am currently working towards my Ph.D. here at URI.  I am studying nematocyt discharge in nudibranchs.  I am using such techniques as immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy and electrophysiology.

Contact information: Tel: 401-792-8782; E-mail: sfog2633@postoffice.uri.edu.

Other interests: I am expecting my first baby in October and have been very busy preparing for the new arrival.  [10/02]

Fort, Timothy John.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences, 2000.

Additional degrees: B.Sc. (Hons) Physiology/Pharmacology with Biochemistry, University of Central Lancashire (UK), 1994.

Present title and employer: ) Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Neurobiology, University of Puerto Rico.

Work duties: Research focuses on the modulation of central pattern generator-effecter circuit using the cardiac system of the blue crab Callinectes sapidus.  Anatomy of the system (immunohistochemistry for epifluorescent and confocal microscopy).  Physiology of the system (intracellular and extracellular nerve recordings and force of muscle contraction recording). Help with the running of the tropical neuroethology summer course.

Contact information: Institute of Neurobiology, 201 Blvd. del Valle, San Juan, PR, 00901; E-mail: TFORT@NEUROBIO.UPR.CLU.EDU or CONCH7@EXCITE.COM; Web: www.neurobio.upr.clu.edu.

Other interests: Still traveling to Kenya and the UK when I can.  Taken up scuba diving as the water is a touch warmer in PR than RI.  [9/02]

Hayden, Kerri Mariah.  M.S. Zoology, 2000.

Present name: Kerri Mariah Mullen.

Additional degrees: B.S. Biological Sciences, Simmons College, Boston, MA, 1997.

Present title and employer: Research Support Technician, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University.

Work duties: I am a lab manager in a marine ecology laboratory studying the effects of a fungal pathogen on sea fan corals in the Caribbean.  I oversee all laboratory operations, assist in data acquisition using SCUBA at our field sites in the Florida Keys and Mexico, summarize and analyze data, assist in proposal and manuscript preparations, and assist in coordinating  meetings and activities of the World Bank - funded  international coral disease working group (of which the PI of our lab group, Drew Harvell, is the chair).

Contact information: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853: Tel: 607-254-4296; Fax: 607-255-8088; E-mail: kmh34@cornell.edu; Web: http://www.eeb.cornell.edu/harvell/images/KerriWave.jpg. 

Other interests: I am also working on a Master of Professional Studies degree in the Department of Natural Resources with Dr. Marianne Krasny.  I am pursuing this degree through Cornell's Employee Degree Program, and will be focusing on non-formal environmental and science education with the goal of creating a crucial interface between scientists and the public.  Outside of work and school, I enjoy spending (rare) time with my husband, Sean.  Together, we enjoy gardening, local theatre, cooking and dining, wine tasting, and pleasure reading.  We also love spending time with our dog, Shelby, who comes to work with us every day.  [9/02]

Williams, Jason D.  Ph.D. Biological Sciences, 2000.

Additional degrees: M.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1997.

Present title and employer: Assistant Professor of Biology, Hofstra University.

Work duties: Teach Invertebrate Zoology, Parasitology, Scanning Electron Microscopy.

Contact information: Department of Biology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1140; Tel: 516-463-5524; Fax: 516-463-5112; E-mail: biojdw@hofstra.edu.  [8/02]

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2002:

Doyle, Kathryn Mary.  M.S. Biological Sciences, 2002

Additional degrees: B.S. Marine Biology, University of Rhode Island, 1999.

Contact information: 110 Riley Street, East SDidney, NSW 2010, Australia; Tel: 61-2-9358-1304 from the U.S.; E-mail: thegreattraveler@aol.com.

Other interests: I plan to stay in Sydney and work in environmental conservation and education.  [8/02]

2003:

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