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Prior
to 1950:
Arnold,
Phyllis C. B.S. Biology, 1941.
Present
name: Phyllis C. Webb.
Present
title and employer: Retired in 1962 from Social Work for
State of Florida (twenty years).
Work
duties: Mostly child welfare, protective services, and
adoptions.
Contact
information: 50 Cache Cay Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963;
tel: 772-231-3611.
Other
interests: Gardening, genealogy, enjoying three daughters
and four grandchildren. [11/02]
Smith,
David Martyn. B.S. Biology, 1941; D. Sc. (hon.),
1993. Additional
degrees: Cert. in Meteorology, New York University, 1942;
M. Forestry, Yale University, 1946; Ph.D. Forest Ecology, Yale
University, 1950. Present
title and employer: Morris K. Jesup Prof. Emeritus of Silviculture,
Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Work
duties: Taught silviculture at Yale for 43 years; in charge
of Yale Forests; major prof for 36 doctoral students; author
of worldwide standard textbook on silviculture. Contact
information: 55 Woodlawn St., Hamden, CT 06517-1338; Tel:
203-248-1077; E-mail:
david.m.smith@yale.edu. [9/02] -
Shurtleff,
Jr., Malcolm C. B.S. Biology, 1943. Additional
degrees: M.S. Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota,
1950; Ph.D. Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota, 1953. Present
title and employer: Retired Professor of Plant Pathology,
University of Illinois; currently Adjunct Professor of Plant
Pathology at Texas A&M University. Work
duties: Am still a writer, having composed nine scientific
books, articles in 10 encyclopedias, and 1651 extension and
research articles. Contact
information: 6730 Heron Lane, Pearland, TX 77584-6618; Tel:
281-489-9643; E-mail:
lmshurt@aol.com. Other
interests: My wife and I have traveled to about 15 countries
in 3 continents. Our trip next month is a transatlantic
cruise on the QE2 followed by a week in London visiting friends
I met while spending a year in Great Britain working with ADAS.
November-December will be spent visiting Australia, New Zealand
& Fiji. Hobbies include writing on plant pathological
subjects, photography, and travel. Additional
information: For more information you can see Who's Who
in America and Who's Who in Science & Engineering.
I've been a member of Who's Who in America since 1981, and Who's
Who in Science & Engineering since about 1995. I have
been a faculty member at URI (1950-54), Iowa State University
1954-1961, and the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
(1961-1992). Since retiring, I have written five books
and have six more in the planning stage, including a novel and
a play. [9/02]
Kaye, Kenneth
W. B.S. Biology, 1947 [See Grad Listing, 1949].
1950-1961:
Pickup, John W. B. S. Biology, 1952.
Additional
degrees: Worked toward M.S. in Economics at Fairleigh Dickinson
University. Present
title and employer: Retired. Work
duties: Entire career spent marketing chemicals. First
12 years marketing insecticides out of NYC. Traveled USA,
Mexico and Central America. Next 30 years marketing chemicals
in USA.
Other
interests: Do volunteer work--Treasurer-Adoption RI,
Treasurer URI Foundation, Past Chairman -Boat Committee,
URI Foundation. [10/02]
Henry
G. Caniglia. B. A. Biology, 1958. Present
title and employer: President, Eastern Food Industries Inc.
d/b/a Chef-A-Roni Fancy Foods - A major gourmet and ethnic food
store. Work
duties: They range from formulation to management. Contact
Information: 2832 South County Trail East Greenwhich, RI
02818
Randall
Jr., Howard M. B.S. Biology, 1958. Additional
degrees: Ph.D. Physiology, University of Rochester School
of Medicine, 1965. Present
title and employer: Associate Dean of Student Affairs and
Records, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New
Orleans. Work
duties: Admissions committee, promotions committees, curriculum,
counseling, career advisor, residency issues, etc. Contact
information: 1542 Tulane Ave., New Orleans LA 70112; Tel:
504-568-4874; Fax: 504 568- 5834 Other
interests: Tennis, running. [10/02]
Calabrese,
Anthony. B.S. Biology, 1959.
Additional
degrees: Fisheries Management, Auburn University, 1962; Zoology/Ecology,
University of Connecticut, 1969.
Present
title and employer: Laboratory Director, Milford Laboratory,
National Marine Fisheries Service, Milford, CT.
Work duties:
Direct a team of scientists in the development of the technology
for culturing over-exploited marine fish and shellfish species
and others amenable to aquaculture. [10/02]
Eldredge,
Lucius G. B.S. Biology, 1959. Additional
degrees: Ph.D. Zoology, University of Hawaii, 1965. Present
title and employer: I wear two hats: Executive Secretary,
Pacific Science Association [international NGO devoted to coordination
and collaboration of science and technology for the entire Pacific
region]; and Invertebrate Zoologist, Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Work
duties: As Executive Secretary, I handle PSA activities
of information dissemination and assist with planning and implementation
of regional (Pacific-wide) meetings and conferences; as invertebrate
zoologist, I am involved with collection and curatorial aspects
of the Museum's activities, especially those related to introduced
marine species.
Contact information>:
Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, HI 96817; Tel:
808-848-4139; Fax: 808-847-8252; E-mail:
psa@bishopmuseum.org; Web:
http://hbs.bishopmuseum.org/eldredge.html. [8/02]
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Davis,
Robert Edward. B.S. Botany, 1961. Additional
degrees: Ph.D. Plant Pathology, Cornell University. Present
title and employer: Research Leader, Molecular Plant Pathology
Laboratory, USDA-Agricultural Research Service, West Beltsville,
MD. Work
duties: As Research Leader, provide leadership for Principal
Investigator scientists, technical support personnel, postdoctoral
fellows, and students involved in research to understand and
combat diseases of plants. Personal research involves
study of cell wall-less prokaryotes known as phytoplasmas and
spiroplasmas: genome-based detection, identification, phylogeny,
and classification; genome sequencing and functional genomics
of microbe-plant interactions. Contact
information: Molecular Plant Pathology Laboratory, USDA-Agricultural
Research Service, Bldg. 004, Rm. 118, BARC West Beltsville,
MD 20705; Tel: 301-504-5745; Web: Other
interests:
http://www.barc.usda.gov/psi/mppl/spiroplasma/index.html.
[10/02]
1962:
1963:
Davies,
Donald Gill. B.S. Zoology, 1963. Additional
degrees: Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 1971. Present
title and employer: Professor of Physiology Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center. Work
duties: Administrative duties: Director of Medical Physiology
Course. Research: Comparative and human respiratory physiology.
Teaching: Respiratory Physiology for medical and graduate students. Contact
information: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,
Lubbock, TX 79430; E-mail:
Donald.Davies@ttmc.tthhcs.edu. Other
interests: Travel: Mountains of New Mexico and Colorado;
Cross-country auto trips. [8/02]
1964:
1965:
Hargraves,
Paul E. B.S. Botany, 1963 [See Grad Listing,
1965].
1966:
Beebe,
David C.
B.S. Zoology, 1966 Additional
degrees: M.S. Biomedical Sciences, Brown University, 1969;
Ph.D. Biology, University of Virginia, 1974 Present
title and employer: Janet and Bernard Becker Professor,
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and Professor
of Cell Biology and Physiology, Washington University, St. Louis,
Missouri. Work
duties: Research on the development of the eye and the mechanism
of cataract formation. Contact
information: 660 S. Euclid Ave., Campus Box 8096, Washington
University, St. Louis, MO 63110; Tel: 314-362-1621; Fax , 314-747-1405;
E-mail:
beebe@vision.wustl.edu.
Other interests:
Competitive tennis. [8/02]
1967:
1968:
Neves,
Richard J. B.S. Zoology, 1968. Additional
degrees: M.S. University of Maine, 1973; Ph.D. University
of Massachusetts 1977. Present
title and employer: Professor of Fisheries, Virginia Tech,
and Leader of the Virginia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research
Unit. Work
duties: I am a federal research biologist for USGS, responsible
for aquatic research in Virginia. My specialty is endangered
freshwater mollusks. Contact
information: Department of Fish and Wildlife, Virginia Tech,
Blacksburg, VA 24061; Tel: 540-231-5927; Fax: 540-231-7580;
E-mail:
mussel@vt.edu; Web: http://www.fw.vt.edu/fisheries/. Other
interests: Golf, apologetics, international travel.
[8/02]
1969:
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1970:
Anderson,
Gary. B.S. Zoology, 1970. Additional
degrees: M.S. Biology, University of South Carolina, 1972;
Ph.D. Marine Science, University of South Carolina, 1974; M.S.
Instructional Technology, University of Southern Mississippi,
2000. Present
title and employer: Professor, Biological Science, University
of Southern Mississippi. Work
duties: Teaching and research in a moderately sized university. Contact
information: E-mail:
gary.anderson@usm.edu; Web:
http://tidepool.st.usm.edu/gandrsn. Other
interests: Amateur genealogy, saltwater fishing, web design
and implementation of courseware in biological science. Home:
http://tidepool.st.usm.edu/gandrsn/; Biology courseware:
http://tidepool.st.usm.edu/principles/; Tanaidacea:
http://tidepool.st.usm.edu/tanaids/; Mysida:
http://tidepool.st.usm.edu/mysids/; Genealogy:
http://tidepool.st.usm.edu/genealogy/. [10/02]
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Strickhart,
Frederick (Rick) S. B.S. Biology (Minor in
Chemistry), 1970. Additional
degrees: Post-B.S. degree in Education, Montclair State
College, Montclair, NJ, 1976; M.S. in Environmental Sciences,
New York Institute of Technology, 1996. Present
title and employer: Senior Emergency Planner, KeySpan
Energy. Work
duties: KeySpan is a gas and electric utility, with service
areas that cover Long Island, parts of New York City, and
areas in and around Boston, Cape Cod, and New Hampshire.
My title is misleading. My duties are in the regulatory
compliance arena. It's my job to ensure that KeySpan
complies with federal and state regulatory requirements relative
to oil and hazardous substance pollution. As such, I'm
responsible for the development and maintenance of federally
mandated Facility Response Plans and procedures, and the coordination
of the company's training and drill programs relating to spill
prevention and spill response. Contact
information: 13 West Road, Setauket, New York 11733 (home);
Tel: 631-689-1320 (home); 631-436-4242 (work); Fax: 631-342-1159
(work); E-mail:
fstrickhart@keyspanenergy.com. Other
interests: My greatest interest/pleasure is traveling,
and as such, I've almost made it around the world. Not
quite, but almost. Probably the greatest thrill I had
was a safari in Kenya and Tanzania that I was on back in 1999.
Just amazing. Guess I got that zoology degree for something!
But my partner and I have traveled extensively throughout
Europe and North America, have sailed around Cape Horn, been
to Russia, and Hong Kong. Upcoming trips are a transatlantic
cruise from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale, and possibly a trip
to New Zealand and Australia in February or March of 2003.
[10/02]
Szymczak,
Elizabeth Gaunya. B.S. Zoology, 1970.
Additional
Degrees: M.T. (ASCP), Cambridge Hospital School of Medical
Technology, Cambridge, MA, 1974; M.S. Medical Laboratory Science,
Northeastern University, Graduate School of Pharmacy and Allied
Health Profession, 1977.
Present
title and employer: Manager, National Laboratory Training
Network, Northeast Office, Boston, MA. NLTN is a program
of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) administered by the Association
for Public Health Laboratories.
Work duties:
My primary job responsibility is to assure that continuing education
opportunities are made available to individuals working in both
public health and clinical laboratories. We accomplish this
through workshops, seminars, video and teleconferences.
A primary focus of our activity is to assure that all clinical
microbiologists are familiar with and can recognize the primary
bacterial agents of bioterrorism (BT), including the agents responsible
for anthrax and plague. Shortly we will begin addressing
laboratory issues surrounding the diagnosis of smallpox.
In addition to BT we conduct programs in the areas of HIV/AIDS,
emerging infectious diseases, laboratory quality assurance and
the prevention of medical errors. It’s an interesting job
that requires technical knowledge, management and communication
skills. It also involves significant domestic travel.
Contact
information: Northeast Office, National Laboratory Training
Network, 305 South St., Boston, MA 02130-3597; Tel: 617-983-6281;
E-mail:
Elizabeth.G.Szymczak@state.ma.us.
Other interests:
Gardening, cultural opportunities of the Boston area, particular
chamber music, dance and theatre.
Additional comments: Married 32 years to a government documents specialist at Brandeis
University. Daughter Julia a junior at Brandeis majoring
in community and public health. Son Neil is at the U.S.
Naval Academy where he hopes to major in systems engineering or
quantitative economics. [8/02]
Wallace,
Robert Lee. B.S. Zoology (minor in Chemistry),
1970. Additional
degrees: Ph.D. Aquatic Ecology, Dartmouth College, 1975. Present
title and employer: Professor of Biology, Ripon College,
Ripon,WI. Work
duties: Mostly teaching. Scholarly interests: biology education,
especially invertebrate zoology. Research interests: Invertebrate
zoology, especially the phylum Rotifera. Contact
information: Department of Biology, 300 Seward Street, Ripon
College, Ripon, WI 54971-0248; Tel: 920-748-8760; E-mail:
WallaceR@Ripon.edu. Other
interests: Home brewing of beer. [8/02]
1971:
Frost,
Susan C. B.S. Zoology, 1971. Additional
degrees: Secondary Science Education: University of Rhode
Island, 1973. Present
title and employer: Professor, Department of Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology, University of Florida, College of Medicine. Work
duties: I teach in graduate-level courses in Biochemistry
and in the medical student program, and direct an independent
research program in the general area of diabetes. Contact
information: E-mail:
sfrost@ufl.edu. Other
interests: hiking, cooking, reading. [10/02] -
Stetson,
David L. B.S. Zoology, 1971. Additional
degrees: Ph.D. Biology, Brown University, 1977. Present
title and employer: Associate Professor, Department of Evolution,
Ecology, and Organismal Biology, Ohio State University. Work
duties: Typical duties of a faculty member. Contact
information: 1735 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210; Tel:
614-292-5307; Fax: 614-292-2030; E-mail:
stetson.1@osu.edu. Other
interests: I continue to sail and race sailboats actively.
[10/02]
1972:
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Burgess,
George H. B.S. Zoology (minor in Chemistry), 1972.
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Additional
degrees: M.Sc. Zoology, University of Florida, 1978.
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Present
title and employer: Coordinator of Museum Operations and
Director, Florida Program for Shark Research, Florida Museum
of Natural History, University of Florida.
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Contact
information: Florida Museum of Natural History, University
of Florida, P.O. Box 117800, Gainesville, FL 32611; Tel: 352-392-2360;
Fax: 352-846-0287; E-mail: gburgess@flmnh.ufl.edu;
Web: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish.
[9/02]
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Macovsky, Louis M. B.S. Zoology, 1972.
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Additional degrees: D.V.M., University of Georgia, 1976; M.S. Environmental Toxicology, Western Washington University, 1999.
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Present
title and employer: Research Associate, Oregon Health and
Science University, Portland.
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Work Duties: In the newly formed Biological System Dynamics Laboratory, I am active in System Dynamics computer simulation modeling of biomedical systems with emphasis on research applications.
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Contact
information: Tel: 503-418-4981; E-mail: macovsky@ohsu.edu. [9/02]
1973:
Bray, Edward R. B.S. Zoology, 1973. Additional
degrees: B.A. Accounting, Bryant College, 1980; M.B.A., Bryant College, 1983. Present
title and employer: Manager, Treasury Operations, Metso Automation, Shrewsbury,
MA. Work
duties: Manager of Credit and Collections, Payroll and Sales Rebate
Accounting. Contact
information: [see above]; 7 Cooper Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860; Tel: 401-728-8375; Fax:
508-595-5024; E-mail:
ed.bray@metso.com. Other
interests: Golf, bowling, photography. [9/02]
Ewart
Jr., John W. B.S. Zoology, 1973. Additional
degrees: M.S. Marine Studies, University of Delaware, 1985. Present
title and employer: Aquaculture/Fisheries Specialist, Delaware
Aquaculture Resource Center, Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service,
Graduate College of Marine Studies, University of Delaware,
700 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958 Work
duties: Current work duties include shellfish aquaculture
and stock enhancement/restoration; commercial/recreational fisheries;
ecosystem health and water quality management; exotic and invasive
species; extension education and Internet information services;
aquaculture policy framework development for the U.S. Exclusive
Economic Zone; and active participation in the World Aquaculture
Society, US Aquaculture Society and National Shellfisheries
Association. Contact
information: [see above]; Tel: 302-645-4060; Fax: 302-645-4213;
E-mail:
ewart@udel.edu; Web:
http://www.darc.cms.udel.edu. Other
interests: Jazz saxophonist, vintage saxophone collection/restoration,
domestic and international travel, golden retrievers, military
history. [10/02]
Frykberg,
Robert G. B.S. Zoology (Cum Laude), 1973.
Additional
degrees: D.P.M., California College of Podiatric Medicine,
San Francisco, 1976; M.P.H., Harvard University School of Public
Health, 1994.
Present
title and employer: Associate Professor of Podiatric Medicine,
and Dean for Clinical Affairs, College of Podiatric Medicine and
Surgery, Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center.
Comments:
Member of numerous professional societies; past-president of the
Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Society, and president (2002-2003)
of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Contact
information: Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center,
3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312. [8/02]
Karentz,
Deneb. B.S. Botany, 1973 [See Grad Listing, 1982].
Sousa,
Wayne P. B.S. Zoology, 1973.
Additional
degrees: M.S. Biological Sciences, University of California,
Santa Barbara, 1975; Ph.D. Biological Sciences, University of
California, Santa Barbara, 1977.
Present
title and employer: Professor of Integrative Biology, University
of California, Berkeley . I have been on the Berkeley faculty
since 1977.
Work duties:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Ecology and Environmental
Sciences. My research examines the processes that structure
natural communities, and has focused on the roles of natural disturbance
and succession in structuring 1) intertidal communities on temperate
rocky seashores and 2) mangrove forests on the Caribbean coast
of Panama. I have also studied host-parasite interactions
in estuarine habitats. My work and that of my graduate
students has been funded by grants from the National Science Foundation.
Contact information>:
Department of Integrative Biology, 3060 VLSB, University of California,
Berkeley, CA 94720; Tel: 510 643-5782; Fax: 510 643-6264; E-mail:
wpsousa@socrates.berkeley.edu. [8/02]
1974:
Bilby,
Robert E. B.S. Zoology, 1974.
Additional
degrees: Ph.D. Ecology, Cornell University, 1979.
Present
title and employer: Manager, Environmental Forestry Research,
Weyerhaeuser Co., Federal Way, WA.
Work duties:
Manage a group of 12 scientists; conduct research on the environmental
effects of forest management. [10/02]
Boden,
Gary T. B.S. Botany, 1974.
Additional
degrees: M.S. Marine Ecology, Cornell University, 1977.
Present
title and employer: Senior Information Technologist &
Assistant Director, Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional
Research (SPIR), University of Rhode Island.
Work duties:
Responsible for information technology systems, data management,
and analysis in SPIR for institutional planning, management, and
reporting.
Contact
information: 001 Carlotti Administration Building, University
of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881; E-mail:
gboden@uri.edu. [10/02]
Feinsmith,
Eric S. B.A. Biology, 1974.
Present
title and employer: Sr. Communications Analyst, Lanier Worldwide.
Work duties:
Network engineer for Lanier's local and wide area corporate networks.
Contact
information: Woodstock, GA; E-mail:
efeinsmith@aol.com.
Other interests:
SGT, Georgia State Defense Force (1st Brigade, 2nd
Battalion). [10/02]
Sage,
Joanne. B.S. Zoology, 1974.
Present
name: Joanne Norris.
Present
title and employer: (a) Graphic designer, (b) Substitute school
librarian, and (c) Community volunteer.
Work duties:
(a) design brochures, business cards, posters, programs, tickets,
promos, etc.; (b) supervise school library, aid teachers and students,
maintain collection; and (c) coordinate and assist at fundraising,
social, and public events for nonprofit organizations, design
posters, tickets, programs, brochures, etc., serve on town committees,
etc.
Contact
information: E-mail:
Jimineeeee@aol.com.
Other interests:
Have lived in Oklahoma, Georgia, and Texas; now back In Massachusetts.
[10/02]
Young, Robert (Bob) Raymond. B.A. Biology, 1974. Additional
Degrees: M.S. Biophysics, University of Rhode Island, 1978. Present
title and employer: Director of Toxicology Operations, BioReliance, 14920 Broschart
Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Work duties:
Director of Operations for the Toxicology Division within BioReliance.
BioReliance (formerly Microbiological Associates, Inc.) is a
55-year-old company involved in support of the pharmaceutical,
biopharmaceutical and industrial chemical industries (http://www.bioreliance.com).
I am responsible for the daily operation of the division and
for working with companies to plan and implement safety testing
programs. Services offered include genetic toxicology
testing and carcinogenicity testing of drugs before they are
tested in humans and chemicals before they are registered for
use in commerce. Contact
information: 4520 Gretna St, Bethesda, MD 20814; Tel: 301-610-2143 (work);
Fax: 301-738-2362; E-mail:
byoung@bioreliance.com. [9/02]
1975:
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Campbell,
David B. B.S. Zoology, 1975 [See Grad Listing, 1983].
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Ross, Jeffrey A. B.S. Zoology, 1975. Additional
degrees:
D.P.M. New York College of Podiatric Medicine, 1979; Anticipate
M.D., University Health Sciences Center, Antigua, 2003. Present
title and employer:
Podiatric Surgeon in the Texas Medical Center- Houston. Associative
Chief, Foot Service St. Luke's Hospital; Chief, Diabetic Foot
Clinic Ben Taub Hospital; Clinical Assistant Professor Baylor
College of Medicine; Private practice at 6624 Fannin Street,
Suite 2450 Houston, TX 77030. Work
Duties:
Practicing podiatric sports medicine, surgery, and wound care.
Co-chair Governor's Fitness Advisory Committee-Texas Board Member
Texas Diabetes Council Past President American Academy of Podiatric
Sports Medicine. Contact
information:
509 Bolivar Street, Bellaire Texas 77401; Tel: 713-791-9521
[office]; Fax: 713-790-9439; E-mail: jross67785@aol.com. Other
interests: Likes to ski and SCUBA dive; is a marathoner
and traiathlete. Writes for Inside Texas Running and Runner's
World Magazines. [9/02] -
Spence,
Sally E. B.S. Zoology, 1975. Additional
degrees M.S. Human Genetics and Development, University
of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1976; M.Ph. Human Genetics and Development,
Columbia University, 1980; Ph.D. Human Genetics and Development,
Columbia University, 1981. Present
title and employer: Staff Scientist, Mouse Cancer Genetics
Program, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, Maryland. Work
duties: As a staff scientist I have an independent research
program and also assist postdoctoral fellows in the laboratory
with their research projects. The majority of my research
involves the use of mouse models to better understand the initiation
and progression of leukemia. In addition to research at
the bench I spend a good deal of time writing manuscripts.
Futhermore, I teach at Hood College whenever the opportunity
arises, am a member of the George Washington University Institute
for Biomedical Sciences, and mentor doctoral and masters student
research from both of these institutions. To accomplish
my goals I rely on my knowledge of genetics, development, virology
and molecular biology. Contact
information Building 539, Room 219, P.O. Box B, Frederick,
MD 21702; Tel: 301-846-7086; Fax: 301-846-6666; E-mail:
spence@mail.ncifcrf.gov. [10/02]
Thomas, Robert "Bob" L. B.S. Zoology,
1975. Present title and employer: Director of Information Services, ESCORT - Migrant Education,
State University College
at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY. Work
Duties: Managing
the flow, processing and storage
of all the information for our center – the WWW pages, the spreadsheets, the databases, etc.; also selecting, buying and maintaining all the equipment that is involved. Contact
information:
E-mail:bobthomas@escort.org;
Web: http://www.escort.org/. Other
interests: I've been leading bicycle tours for the local 4H camp for a number
of years. Cross country
skiing gets me outside during the winter. I am also an
officer and EMT for the local emergency squad. You can look
at some of the bike trip
journals and cross country skiing shots at http://employees.oneonta.edu/thomasrl/cycling.html
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Wyngaard,
Grace A. B.S. Zoology, 1975. Additional
degrees: M.S. Ecology; Ph.D. Ecology and Evolution. Present
title and employer: Professor, James Madison University. Work
duties: Interested in evolution and reorganization of zooplankton
genomes; chromatin diminution in copepods; life history evolution
of copepods. Contact
information: Department of Biology - MSC 7801, James Madison
University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807;Tel: 540-568-6668; Fax: 540-568-3333;
E-mail:
wyngaaga@jmu.edu. [10/02]
1976:
Corcoran,
Kathleen. B.S. Botany, 1976. Present
name: Kathleen Corcoran Woldtvedt. Additional
degrees: Teaching Certificate, College of Great Falls, 1985. Present
title and employer: Biology Teacher, Cut Bank High School. Work
duties: Teach Sophomore Biology and Junior/Senior Advanced
Biology. Contact
information: 217 S Central, Cut Bank, MT 59427; E-mail:
corky@cut-bank.mt.us. Other
interests: Mother of 6, Girl Scout leader, love to sew,
read, garden and tap dance. [10/02]
De
Freese, Duane E. B.S. Zoology, 1976.
Additional
degrees: M.S. Marine Biology, Florida Institute of Technology,
1982; Ph.D. Marine Biology, Florida Institute of Technology, 1988;
Rollins College, Roy E. Crummer Graduate Schools of Business,
Crummer Management Program, 2002.
Present
title and employer: Visiting Associate Scientist and Program Director, University of Central Florida.
Work duties:
In February 2008, the University of Central Florida created the concept for an innovative, entrepreneurial, trans-disciplinary and forward-thinking institute to address major sustainability issues in Florida. I was hired by the Dean of the UCF College of Sciences in March 2008 to lead the development of this new institute. Today, the vision for this initiative includes all aspects of Florida and coastal sustainability including Atmosphere/CO2, Land/Freshwater and Coastal/Ocean issues. The new institute will provide an organizational structure and highly-focused program mission to identify, address, and integrate real-world opportunities and challenges with continuing growth of the UCF Conservation Biology Ph.D. Program. A fundamental goal is to position this new institute as a statewide, national and global research model to address how coastal communities adapt to global change and its influence on environmental, social, and economic challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century.
Contact
information: Visiting Associate Scientist & Interim Director. UCF
Coastal Sustainability Initiative,
University of Central Florida, College of Sciences and Biology Department,
Orlando, FL 32816-2368.
Tel: (407) 823-2980; E-mail:
ddefrees@mail.ucf.edu.
Other interests:
My activities continue to be centered around the water: surfing,
fishing, and boating. My wife, Vicki, and I enjoy outdoor
activities and working on our home. [2/09]
Drummond,
Francis A. B.S. Botany, 1976. Additional
degrees: M.S. Entomology, Michigan State University, 1982;
Ph.D. Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island [Entomology],
1986. Present
title and employer: Professor of Biology, Department of
Biological Sciences, University of Maine. Work
duties: My area of expertise is applied insect ecology.
I currently am investigating the role that invasive plants play
in the insect mediated reproduction of native plants that flower
at the same time as the invasives. I am also investigating
the population ecology and management of an invasive fire ant
that has been accidentally introduced into some of Maine’s coastal
communities. In addition, I have two projects on modeling
the population dynamics of insect/pathogen systems and also
the movement of blueberry flies within a heterogeneous landscape. Contact
information: 305 Deering Hall, Department of Biological
Sciences, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469; Tel: 207-581-2989
(voice); Fax: 207-581-2969; E-mail:
frank.drummond@umit.maine.edu.; Web:
http://www.umesci.maine.edu/biology/. [7/02] -
Emr,
Scott David. B.S. Zoology, 1976. Additional
degrees: Ph.D. Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Harvard
University, 1981. Present
title and employer: Professor, Department of Cellular and
Molecular Medicine, University of California, San Diego, School
of Medicine; Adjunct Professor, Department of Biology, University
of California, San Diego; Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical
Institute. Work
duties: Eukaryotic cells maintain an elaborate system of
vesicular transport pathways that convey cargo between numerous
intracellular organelles. This process preserves the structural
and functional identity of each compartment. Complex regulatory
mechanisms ensure the temporal and spatial specificity of these
membrane trafficking pathways, and certain of the stage-specific
regulators of transport have now been identified. One
of these, the polypeptide ubiquitin, serves not only as a marker
for protein degradation but also as a regulated sorting signal
in both the endocytic and biosynthetic transport pathways. Ubiquitin
is a 76 amino acid protein that becomes conjugated to proteins
through the concerted action of a series of enzymes. This
modification marks proteins for recognition by the protein sorting
machinery. Phosphoinositide lipids also serve as key regulators
of membrane trafficking as well as other cellular processes,
including cell growth, differentiation and cytoskeletal rearrangements.
The large array of unique phosphoinositide stereoisomers has
resulted in the widespread use of phosphoinositides as regulatory
molecules in all eukaryotic organisms. Phosphoinositides
are ideally suited to function as spatially restricted membrane
signals. Both the substrate (PtdIns) and products (phosphoinositides)
are membrane-restricted and the synthesis and turnover of phosphoinositides
can be temporally and spatially regulated by the selective localization
and activation of set of lipid kinases, phosphatases and lipases.
Research in the Emr lab focuses on genetic and biochemical studies
in a model organism, yeast, that have uncovered the roles for
ubiquitin and distinct phosphoinositide lipids in the regulation
of membrane trafficking pathways. The Emr lab has been
able to link both ubiquitin and phosphoinositides to the regulation
of cell surface receptor signaling. Contact
information: Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
& Howard Hughes Medical Institute, UCSD School of Medicine,
9500 Gilman Drive, CMM-W318, La Jolla, CA 92093-0668;
Tel: 858-534-6462; Fax: 858-534-6414; E-mail:
semr@ucsd.edu; Web:
http://cmm.ucsd.edu/emr/;
http://www.hhmi.org/research/investigators/emr.html;
http://cmm.ucsd.edu/emr/lab/. Other
information: Postdoc , 1981-1983, Department of Biochemistry,
University of California, Berkeley. 1983-1988, Assistant
Professor, Division of Biology, California Institute of Technology.
[8/02] -
Lipcius,
Romuald (Rom) N. B.S. Zoology, 1976. Additional
degrees: Ph. D. Biological Science, Florida State University,
1984. Present
title and employer: Professor of Marine Science, The College
of William and Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Work
duties: Teach and conduct research in Marine Conservation
Biology, with emphasis on blue crab, Caribbean spiny lobster,
and mollusks. Contact
information: Virginia Institute of Marine Science, The College
of William and Mary, Gloucester Point, VA 23062; Tel: 804-684-7330;
Fax: 804-684-7734; E-mail:
rom@vims.edu; Web:
http://www.vims.edu/fish/faculty/lipcius_rn.html. Other
interests: Wife Rochelle Seitz, also a faculty member at
same institution; older (24 yrs. old) son, Jesse, and younger
twin 4-yr. old sons, Luc and Andre, take up all spare time.
[10/02] -
Salimeno,
Victoria M. B.A. Biology, 1976. Present
name: Victoria M. Salimeno-Monaco. Additional
degrees: M.S. Education, University of Southern California,
1977; B.A. Fine Art, Northeastern State University, 1997; B.S.
Nursing, University of Delaware (in progress). Present
title and employer: Volunteer – Compassionate Care Hospice Contact
information: 23 Lynam Lookout Dr., Newark, DE 19702; Tel:
302-292-3536; E-mail:
kasidah@sprintmail.com. [10/02]
1977:
Connelly,
Mary M. B.A. Biology, 1977. Additional
degrees: M.S. Counseling, Central Connecticut State College,
1979. Present
title and employer: Director of Student Activities, Student
Centers and Commuter Services, University of Massachusetts Lowell. Work
duties: My office is responsible for working with the student
leaders and members of the University community to provide a
balanced program of social, cultural, educational and recreational
programs at the university. We provide leadership development
opportunities, through work and volunteer settings, including
retreats, workshops and conferences. We provide services
and programs supportive of the commuter student population.
We maintain the physical plant and provide a welcoming
environment within the Student Center and other facilities under
the purview of the Office of Student Activities, Student Centers
and Commuter Services. We also work to keep in touch
with our alumni. Contact
information: Tel: 978-934-5001 (work). [10/02] -
Finan,
Jane S. B.S. Zoology, 1977. Additional
degrees: M.S. Zoology (Cell & Molecular Biology), Iowa
State University, 1982. Present
title and employer: Lecturer, Lewis-Clark State College,
Lewiston, ID. Work
duties: Primarily teaching the following courses: Cell &
Molecular Biology, Pathophysiology, Human Biology, Biochemistry.
Also other faculty responsibilities such as advising, curriculum
development, etc. Contact
information: Division of Natural Sciences, Lewis-Clark State
College, 500 8th Avenue, Lewiston, Idaho 83501; E-mail:
jfinan@lcsc.edu; Web:
http://www.lcsc.edu/jfinan. [10/02]
Stokes,
Glenn. B.S. Zoology, 1977.
Additional
degrees: Ph.D. Zoology, Pennsylvania State University, 1981.
Present
title and employer: Professor of Biology and Associate Dean
of Science, Columbus State University.
Work duties:
Teach undergraduate courses in biology including cell physiology
and animal physiology and graduate courses in environmental science.
Help administer the College of Science and coordinate science
graduate programs.
Contact information:
College of Science, Columbus State University, 4225 University
Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907; E-mail:
stokes_glenn@colstate.edu. [10/02]
1978:
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DeCarlo,
Donna Marie. B.S. Zoology, 1978. Additional
degrees: B.A. Geology, University of Rhode Island, 1985;
M.S. Geology, University of Kansas, 1993. Present
title and employer: Environmental Geologist, Kansas Department
of Health and Environment. Work
duties: I act as the State of Kansas Project Manager and
representative for environmental investigations and cleanups
at federal-lead sites throughout the state, including Superfund,
Department of Defense, and Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS). Contact
information: Bureau of Environmental Remediation, Kansas
Department of Health and Environment, 1000 SW Jackson Street,
Suite 410, Topeka KS 66612-1367; E-mail:
ddecarlo@kdhe.state.ks.us. [10/02]
Johnson,
Donna A. B.S. Botany, 1978 [See Grad Listing, 1980].
O’Halloran,
Brian. B.S. Zoology, 1978.
Additional
degrees: B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Rhode
Island, 1982.
Present
title and employer: Principal Software Engineer, Upromise,
Inc.
Contact
information: Brian O’Halloran, 7 Morton Terrace, Milton,
MA 02186. [8/02]
Olson,
Gail S. B.S. Zoology, 1978.
Additional
degrees: M.S. Ecology (Statistics minor), North Carolina State
University, 1984; Ph.D. Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University,
1999.
Present
title and employer: Research Assistant Professor, Dept. of
Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Oregon State University.
Work duties:
Conduct population estimation and modeling of northern spotted
owls, co-principle investigator for study of Washington ground
squirrel dispersal, teach graduate course in Model Selection.
Contact
information: 104 Nash Hall, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Biology, Oregon State University. Phone: 541-737-3525. E-mail:
gail.olson@orst.edu [10/02]
Warburton,
Stephen. B.S. Zoology, 1978.
Additional
degrees: Ph.D. Brown University, 1991.
Present
title and employer: Associate Professor, Biology, New Mexico
State University.
Work duties:
Half-time research, half-time teaching in a general biology department;
research focus is developmental, cardiorespiratory physiology.
Contact
information:
swarburt@nmsu.edu; Web:
www.cs.nmsu.edu/~biology. [9/02]
1979:
Kohlhafer,
Donald G. B.S. Zoology, 1979. Additional
degrees: M.B.A. (concentration Finance), Loyola College,
Maryland, 1985. Present
title and employer: Senior Vice President, Bank of America,
Mid Atlantic Healthcare Banking Group. Work
duties: Responsible for client management and business development
in a healthcare industry specific commercial banking portfolio. Contact
information: Tel: 410-605-8096. Other
interests: Sailing. [9/02]
Leadbitter,
Linda J. B.S. Zoology, 1979.
Additional
degrees: M.B.A., University of Rhode Island, 1984.
Present
title and employer: SVP and Partner, Fleishman Hillard Inc.
Work duties:
I am responsible for all human resource functions in our international
offices in Canada, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Contact
information: Fleishman Hillard, 875 North Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60611; Tel: 312-932-2808; E-mail:
leadbitl@fleishman.com. [10/02]
Sposato,
Kim M. B.A. Biology, 1979 Present
title and employer: Senior Environmental Scientist, South
Florida Water Management District. Work
duties: Project Manager of Lake Okeechobee Water Quality
Restoration Projects. Contact
information: 3301 Gun Club Rd. P.O. Box 24680 West
Palm Beach, Florida 33416; Tel: 561- 682-2650; E-mail: ,
kodell@sfwmd.gov. [8/02]
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1980:
Cooper,
Robert A.
B.S. Zoology, 1980. Additional
degrees:M.Ed. Science Education, Temple University, 1984; M.S.
Educational Technology, Lehigh University, 1998 Present
title and employer: Biology Teacher, Pennsbury High School, Fairless
Hills, PA 19030. Work
duties: Teach biology to students in grades 10-12. Courses include Biology 2, College Prep Biology 2, Honors Biology 1, and AP Biology. [08] Contact
information: E-mail: ,
bcooper721@yahoo.comv.
Mello,
Elizabeth M.
B.S. Zoology, 1980. Additional
degrees: M.B.A. International Finance, Salve Regina University,
1992. Present
title and employer: Manager, Business Line Reporting/Risk
Information, Fleet Boston Financial. Work
duties: Manage a team of people responsible for all aspects
of wholesale business line specific management reporting in
a financial services environment. [9/02]
Sheldon, Michael
R.
B.S. Zoology, 1980. Additional
degrees: M.S.
Zoology, University of Maine, 1982; M.S. Physical Therapy, Duke
University, 1985; Ph.D. student, Public Policy and Management,
University of Southern Maine. Present
title and employer:
Associate Professor and Director,
Department of Physical Therapy, University of New England, Biddeford,
ME 04005; Work
duties: Administrative
oversight of professional education program in physical therapy.
Teaching, scholarship and service. Also continue to practice
in on-campus PT clinic. Contact
information: Tel: 207-283-0170
(x2554); Fax: 207-294-5926; E-mail:
msheldon@une.edu. Other
interests: Fishing,
running. [9/02]
1981:
Cookman,
Janne E. B.S. Zoology, 1981.
Additional
degrees: M.S. Entomology, University of Florida; MLIS, University
of Denver, 2003 (anticipated).
Present
title and employer: Library Technology Consultant, Penrose
Library, University of Denver.
Contact
information: 2640 Cornell Circle, Boulder, CO 80305; Tel:
303-499-0388; E-mail:
jcookman@du.edu. [10/02]
Keinath,
John A. B.S. Zoology, 1981 [See Grad Listing, 1986]. -
Roosenburg,
Willem M. B.S. Zoology, 1981. Additional
degrees: M.S. Biology, State University of New York, College
at Buffalo 1986; Ph.D.
Biology, University of Pennsylvania, 1992. Present
title and employer: Associate Professor of Biological Sciences,
Ohio University. Work
duties: [See website]. Contact
information: Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio University,
Athens, Ohio 45701; Tel: 740 593-9669; Fax: 740 593-0300; E-mail:
roosenbu@ohio.edu; Web:
www.biosci.ohiou.edu/faculty/roosenburg/. Contact
Information (1 May to 15 August): 40770 Cremona Road, Mechanicsville,
Maryland 20659; Tel: 301-884-7467; Fax: 301-884-7467.
[9/02]
1982:
Dinwoodie,
Robert G. B.S. Zoology, 1982.
Additional
degrees: Doctorate (Osteopathic Medicine) 1986: The University
of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine; M.B.A. Business
Administration (Health and Medical Service Administration), Widener
University, 2000.
Present
title and employer: Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine,
Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI.
Work duties:
Administrative oversight of busy community hospital emergency
department, as well as clinical duties (direct patient care).
Contact
information: (Office) Tel: 401-737-7010, ext 1512; Email:
dinwoodieR@KentRI.org.
Other interests:
Business aspects of medical practice; changes in practice environment.
[9/02]
Finke,
James S. B.S. Zoology, 1982.
Additional
degrees: M.D., Hahnemann University, 1986.
Present
title and employer: Pediatrician/Physician Advisor, Intracorp
(a subsidiary of CIGNA), Plymouth Meeting, PA.
Work duties:
Review of medical procedures and hospitalizations for medical
necessity; case management; physician consultative services.
Contact
information: Intracorp Medical Department, 523 Plymouth Rd.,
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462; Tel: 800-253-6647, ext. 2867, or 610-834-0160,
ext. 2867; E-mail:
jfinke@mail.intracorp.com; Home e-mail:
RhodyRowdy@aol.com. [9/02]
Judge,
Michael L. B.S. Zoology, 1982. Additional
degrees: Ph.D. University of California, Davis, 1988. Present
title and employer: Associate Professor and Associate Chair,
Manhattan College. Work
duties: Teaching and research at liberal arts college. Contact
information: Department of Biology, Manhattan College, Riverdale,
NY 10471; Tel: 718-405-3391; Fax: 718-549-0915; E-mail:
MICHAEL.JUDGE@MANHATTAN.EDU. [8/02] -
Lambert,
Walter J. B.S. Zoology, 1982. Additional
degrees: M.S. Zoology, University of New Hampshire, 1985;
Ph.D. Zoology, University of New Hampshire, 1990. Present
title and employer: Assistant Professor of Biology, Framingham
State College, Framingham, MA. Work
duties: Teach Invertebrate Zoology, General Biology for
Majors and Non-Biology Students, Marine Biology, and Human Biology.
Research interests include larval biology of marine invertebrates,
dispersal of marine larvae, population biology, nudibranchs,
hydroids, and bryozoans. Contact
information: Department of Biology, Framingham State College,
Framingham, MA 01701; Tel: 508-620-1220, x4185; Fax: 508-626-4794;
E-mail:
wlambert@frc.mass.edu. [9/02] -
Lopes,
John M. B.S. Zoology (Minor in Chemistry),
1982. Present
title and employer: Professor and Head of Microbiology,
University of Massachusetts, Amherst. -
Contact information:
Department of Microbiology, University of
Massachusetts, 639 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01007; Tel:
413-545-8080; Fax: 413-545-1578; Email:jlopes@microbio.umass.edu;
Web: http://www.bio.umass.edu/micro/faculty/lopes.html.
Other
interests: I like to travel to New England (parents live
in Cumberland, RI) and Europe whenever I can get away.
I enjoy woodworking and various sports. [9/02]
Michener, Robert H. B.S. Zoology, 1982. Additional
degrees:
M.S. Marine Environmental Science, SUNY Stony Brook. Present
title and employer:
Laboratory Manager, Boston University
Stable Isotope Laboratory. Work
Duties:
Responsible
for full operation of the lab and maintaining a Finnigan Delta-S
isotope ratio mass spectrometer with associated peripherals.
Also responsible for generation of funds to maintain lab, collaborative
research with other investigators (both within Boston University
and with outside institutions), and methods development.;
We are currently in the process of purchasing two new instruments
with associated peripherals. Contact
information: Boston University Stable Isotope Laboratory,
Department of Biology, 5 Cummington St., Boston, MA 02215; Tel:
617-353-6980; Fax: 517-353-6340; E-mail: michener@bu.edu;
Web: http://www.bu.edu/sil/.
Other
interests:
Diving, reading, travel for work to Europe, raising two boys!
[9/02] -
Petit,
Jeffrey (Jeff) F. B.S. Zoology, 1982. Additional
degrees: Diploma/graduate, National Security and Strategic
Studies, U.S. Naval War College, 1994; M.B.A., University of
San Diego, 1996. Present
title and employer: CEO, JFP & Associates; Commander/Naval
Flight Officer, U.S. Naval Reserve. Work
duties: CEO/Owner of Investment Group (real estate) in Southern
California and Management Consultant. Contact
information: 12729 Via Felino, Del Mar, Ca 92014; Tel and
Fax: 858-792-0271; E-mail:
jfpetit@cris.com. Other
interests: I still ski (alpine) out west/Mammoth Mountain,
Calif., and spend time sportfishing and boating offshore near
San Diego and off nearby Baja Mexico waters, avid runner/Hash
House Harrier, still SCUBA dive on some vacation trips, etc.
Read a great deal and listen to shortwave radio, BBC, foreign
broadcasts, news, open source intelligence, etc. Visit
family in RI during summertime nearly every year. Additional
comments: I have also been extensively involved with Naval
Reserve service, was deployed after Sept, 2001 Operation Enduring
Freedom in Middle East. I have traveled extensively around
the world since graduation twenty years ago (1982) with both
the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve, including assignment aboard
aircraft carriers (USS Nimitz and Constellation)
flying jet combat aircraft during active duty from 1984-1994.
My wife, Suzanne, and I often travel abroad including Asia,
Australia, Europe. [9/02] -
Vercillo,
Mary-Jo. B.A. Biology (Minors in Chemistry
and Italian), 1982. Additional
degrees: M.B.A., Baruch College/Mt Sinai Medical School. Present
title and employer: Assistant Vice President, Kessler Rehabilitation
Corporation. Work
duties: Corporate Development-Acquisitions of Physical Therapy
outpatient facilities and Hospitals. [9/02] -
Wadsworth,
Nicola J. B.S. Zoology, 1982. Present
name: Nicola J Bloedel. Present
title and employer: Self-employed portrait photographer,
Nicola J Bloedel Photography. Work
duties: Portrait photographer of families, children, publicity
releases, and schools. Contact
information: Queensland, Australia; E-mail:
BluRooNic@aol.com. [10/02]
1983:
Cipolla,
Catherine A. B.S. Zoology, 1983.
Additional
degrees: B.S. Geology, University of Rhode Island, 1983; presently
enrolled in the EMBA Program, University of Rhode Island.
Present
title and employer: Acting Manager, Equipment Development
Laboratory, Graduate School of Oceanography, URI, Narragansett,
RI 02882-1197.
Work duties:
Manage the EDL which supports scientific research activities through
the design, development, modification, testing and deployment
of scientific equipment and instrumentation.
Contact
information: Graduate School of Oceanography, Equipment Development
Laboratory, 215 South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI 02882-1197;
Tel: 401-874-6730; Fax: 401-874-6755; E-mail:
seabiz@gso.uri.edu; Web:
http://www.gso.uri.edu. [10/02]
French,
Suzanne. B.S. Zoology, 1983. Present
title and employer: Owner/ sole proprietor of Fieldfare,
a company that designs, manufactures and sells products to birders
and naturalists. Work
duties: I have designed and patented a specialized book
cover for field guides to protect, carry and quickly access
the book in the field. Fieldfare sells wholesale to specialty
stores, catalogs, and direct mail over the Internet. Contact
information: Fieldfare, 873 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02888;
Tel: 401-941-6190; Fax: 401-941-2730; E-mail:
suzanne@fieldfare.com; Web:
www.fieldfare.com. Other
interests: Institute of Field Ornithology 1990+1991, URIGIS,
1996. Interested in travel, photography and birding.
[10/02]
Murphy,
Elizabeth A. B.S. Zoology, 1983. Present
title and employer: Senior Associate Scientist, Wyeth Research,
Musculoskeletal Sciences Therapeutic Area, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals,
87 Cambridge Park Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140. Work
duties: Develop and perform both cultured-cell and whole-blood
based assays for the evaluation and characterization of small
molecule compounds. Readout: % Inhibition of target molecule. Contact
information: Tel: 617-287-2353 [home]; 617-665-5483 [work]. Other
interests: Scuba diving in the Caribbean, trekking in Nepal.
Studied my senior year in Germany. [9/02]
Strout,
Glenn. B.S. Zoology, 1983. Work
duties: Currently: primarily data acquisition, computer
programming, and limited data analysis.
Other interests:
Cumulative time as sea exceeds 5 years, mostly bobbing up and
down deploying and retrieving instruments – doubt it would qualify
as "interesting". Did make it to Iceland, Bermuda,
Puerto Rico, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Halifax, Portugal, Spain,
Nantucket, Narragansett and recently to the growing South Kingston
metropolis. Hobbies? The continued pursuit of a job which
pays a reasonable wage. [9/02]
Van Alstyne, Kathryn L. B.S. Zoology, 1983. Additional
degrees: Ph.D. Zoology, University of Washington, 1988. Present
title and employer:
Marine Scientist, Shannon Point Marine Center, Western Washington
University. Work
duties:
I work half-time as a research scientist and half-time as the
Information Services Specialist for the Marine Center.
My duties include running a research laboratory that studies
chemical defenses of marine algae, advising graduate and undergraduate
students, and maintaining the lab's computers and networks.
Our lab has several active National Science Foundation grants
and runs a Research Experiences for Undergraduates program in
the summer and a Minorities in Marine Sciences Undergraduate
Program in the winter and spring. I also helped develop
the Aldo Leopold Leadership Program, which trains environmental
scientists to communicate more effectively with the media, the
public, policy makers, and the business community.
Contact
information:
Shannon Point Marine Center, 1900 Shannon Point Road, Western
Washington University, Anacortes, WA 98221; Tel: 360-293-2188;
Fax: 360-293-1083: E-mail: kathyva@cc.wwu.edu;
Web: http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~kathyva/klvhome.htm Other
interests:
One of my hobbies is flying small aircraft. I hold a private
pilot's license with an instrument rating and complex and high
performance aircraft endorsements. [9/02]
1984:
Dodd,
Jon F. B.A. Biology, 1984. Present
title and employer: Senior Vice President, Tuition Management
Systems, Newport, RI. Work
duties: We work with 700+ schools across the country on
issues such as recruitment, retention, cash flow and other critical
areas for growth within each institution. In partnership with
each school we also help counsel, offer financial services and
handle payments for more than 200,000 students annually. Contact
information: 61 Inkberry Drive, South Kingstown, RI 02879;
Tel: 401-782-3777. Other
interests: Fishing, hunting, outdoors. [9/02]
Montgomery,
Karen. B.S. Zoology, 1984 [See Grad Listing, 1991].
1985:
McDonough,
Laurie J. Masse. B.S. Zoology, 1985. Additional
degrees: Master of Arts in Teaching (Biology), Brown University,
1989; Master of Science, Geology; Brown University, 1995. Present
title and employer: Director of Education, Immersion Institute,
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Work
duties: I am heading up a prototype program with the NOAA
National Marine Sanctuaries. We are putting remotely-operated
vehicles with underwater cameras and above-water cameras into
the sanctuaries. We then bring the live video back to
Mystic as a public education program in an interactive theater.
We prototyped the program for two weeks last fall with an ROV
and cameras in the kelp forest of Monterey Bay and just reopened
as a regular public program at the Aquarium in June. Our
next step will be to add cameras in the Channel Islands, Florida
Keys and Thunder Bay, expand the educational package that complements
the program and increase the number of venues offering the program. Contact
information: Tel: 860-572-5955 x206; 401-316-4339; E-mail:
lmcdonough@ife.org. Other
interests: Recently traveled to Juneau, Alaska, to visit
my son and was completely awed by the beauty and wildlife of
the place. Also visit Ireland regularly. Have four Labrador
Retrievers and a variety of other animals and am trained in
oiled bird rehabilitation. I do historical clothing reproductions
and am excited to be taking a blacksmithing
class this fall! [8/02]
1986:
Beaucage,
Gregory. B.S. Zoology, 1986. Additional
degrees: B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Rhode
Island, 1988; Ph.D. Polymer Science and Engineering, University
of Massachusetts, 1993. Postdoctoral studies at Sandia
National Labs, Albuquerque, NM.. Present
title and employer: Associate Professor of Materials Science
and Engineering, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering,
University of Cincinnati. Work
duties: research and teaching. Comments:
Worked at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office between B.S.and Ph.D.
Used zoology skills mostly in first job at Patent Office.
I have a highly positive opinion of the program from my interest
in chemical engineering and polymers, but I also greatly enjoyed
the biology aspects of my early studies.
Contact information:
Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University
of Cincinnati, OH 45221-0012; Tel: 513-556-3063; E-mail:
beaucag@uc.edu. [8/02] -
Casey,
Richard J. B.S. Zoology, 1986. Present
title and employer: Regional Director for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Work
duties: I have been in Pharmaceutical Sales since 1989.
I am currently a Regional Director based in Providence, RI.
I lead a team of fifteen managers and designers that create
Patient & Medical solutions for local physicians, hospitals
and managed care organizations. Contact
information: 1 Citizens Plaza, Suite 500, Providence, RI
02903; Tel: 401-752-3600, 401-782-6520; E-mail:
richard.j.casey@astrazeneca.com. Other
interests: Coaching youth soccer, Sailing, Golf, Running.
[9/02] -
D'Italia,
Michael J. B.S. Zoology, 1986. Present
title and employer: Manager, MotoPhoto, 14623 Keeneland
Circle, N. Potomac, MD 20878. Contact
information: Tel: 301-279-9014 (w); E-mail:
dm3691@yahoo.com. Other
interests: Volunteer Firefighter and Paramedic. [9/02]
1987:
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Harriman,
Shawn. B.S. Zoology, 1987. Additional
degrees: M.S. Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, University
of Rhode Island, 1990; Ph.D. Medicinal Chemistry, University
of Kansas, 1995; Post-doctoral work, Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, 1996. Present
title and employer: Senior Research Scientist, Pfizer
Global Research and Development. Work
duties: Drug discovery. Contact
information: Tel: 860-715-0177. [9/02] -
Haynes,
Susan E. B.S. Zoology, 1987. Additional
degrees: M.A. Adult Education/Environmental Education,
1990. Present
title and employer: Marine Education Specialist, Virginia
Institute of Marine Science, School of Marine Science, College
of William and Mary. Work
duties: Responsible for development of statewide research-based
marine science outreach program for educators, including in-service
programs for teachers, cooperative projects with other
educational facilities, program needs assessment/evaluation
and curriculum development. Contact
information: VIMS, PO Box 1346, Gloucester Point, VA 23062;
Tel: 804-684-7735; E-mail:
shaynes@vims.edu. [9/02]
Maitz, Stacie L.
B.S. Zoology, 1987.
Present
Name:
Stacie L. Phan
Additional
degrees:
M.S. Cell Biology, Southern Connecticut State University, 1992;
M.B.A., University of New Haven, 2001. Professional Finance Certificate.
Present
title and employer:
Manager, Public Policy and Government Affairs Bayer Corporation
Pharmaceutical Division North America.
Work
Duties:
My primary responsibilities are to research, analyze, and develop
strategies and policy positions for Bayer Healthcare primarily
as they relate to issues in the Pharmaceutical Division or at
the State level.
Contact
information:
E-mail: sphan@cshore.com.
[9/02]
Thompson,
Ann. B.S. Zoology, 1987 (Minor in Chemistry).
Present
name: Ann Holm.
Present
title and employer: Quality Assurance Specialist and Institutional
Animal Care and Use Coordinator, Tufts University School of Veterinary
Medicine.
Work duties:
Ensure compliance with the applicable federal regulations.
Contact
information: E-mail:
ann.holm@tufts.edu. [9/02]
1988:
Silva,
Thomas. B.S. Botany, 1988 [See Grad Listing, 1991].
Strawbridge,
Rendall R. B.S. Zoology 1988.
Present
title and employer: Lab Manager of the Surgical Research Labs
at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH.
Work Duties:
Manager of a surgical research lab involved in many different
areas. Deal mostly with companies trying to get something
novel into the clinical setting who need data for their FDA approval.
Contact
information: Home: 73 Barron Hill Road, Hartland,VT 05048;
Tel: 802-457-5114. Work: 1 Medical Center Drive, Borwell
550 East, Lebanon, NH 03756; Tel: 603-650-8548; E-mail:
rendy@dartmouth.edu.
Other interests:
Love SCUBA diving, skiing, hiking, and anything outdoors.
[9/02]
Van
Brocklyn, James R. B.S. Zoology, 1988. Additional
degrees: B.S. Secondary Education, University of Rhode Island,
1988; Ph.D. Pathology, The Ohio State University, 1996. Present
title and employer: Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology,
The Ohio State University. Work
duties: Research involving signal transduction by sphingolipids
and their role in proliferation and invasiveness of brain tumor
cells. Contact
information: 4164 Graves Hall, The Ohio State University,
333 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43210; Tel: 614-292-7515; Fax:
614-292-5849; E-mail:
van-brocklyn.1@osu.edu. Other
interests: Home brewing, wine making, guitar. [8/02]
1989:
Kovalcik,
Kevin. B.S. Botany, 1989. Additional
degrees: B.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island, 1996. Present
title and employer: Medical Manager TouchPoint Software
Corp. Work
duties: Implementation and Training Manager. Other
interests: Still keep my Zoology interests active via African
safaris, Great White Shark cage dives, SCUBA diving, travel
and volunteer work. [9/02]
Tarantino,
Maria E. B.S. Zoology, 1989. Present
name: Maria E. Portugali. Present
title and employer:
Consultant / House Wife. Work
duties:
Assist in the development of marketing plans for small local
businesses, which include telemarketing and distribution of
mailings. Technical writer of Operations Manuals used for ISO
9000 compliance. Conduct needs assessments, define user requirements
and design and develop for various Access Database Applications. Contact
information:
27 Eldred Court, Wakefield, RI 02879; Tel: 401-788-9485; E-mail:
Mportugali@aol.com. Additional
comments1996-1999
Database Administrator and Operations Specialist, Maritrans,
Tampa, FL; 1995-1996 Consultant, Technical Writer and Marketing
Specialist, Jamestown Marine, Jamestown, RI.; 1992-1994 Marine
Operations Coordinator - Antarctic Support Associates.
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Wolff,
Kimberly Anne. B.S. Zoology, 1989. Present
name: Kimberly Anne Thompson. Present
title and employer: Senior Clinical Specialist in Cytogenetics
Dianon Systems, Stratford, CT. Work
duties: Genetic diagnostic testing that includes amniotic
fluids, bone marrow aspirates, bloods, products of conception,
etc. Tissue culturing, harvesting, slide prep, microscopic
diagnosis, photographing, karyotyping of all tissue types.
Prenatal and leukemic genetic testing. Contact
information: 47 Highfield Drive, Monroe, CT 06468.
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1990:
Burke,
Nancy. B.S. Zoology, 1990 [See Grad Listing, 1992]. -
Signore,
Karen. B.S. Zoology, 1990. Present
name: Karen Flood. Additional
degrees: URI College of Pharmacy,1992. Present
title and employer: Employed part-time for a Winn-Dixie
pharmacy in Tampa, Florida. Other
interests: I enjoy spending time with my 3-year-old son,
Matthew, and use my pharmacy skills two afternoons per week.
My son has developed an interest in the sciences at his early
age and is a VIP member of MOSI (Tampa's Museum of Science and
Industry), and he loves their butterfly garden as well as their
junior orange juice factory. [9/02]
1991:
Sack,
Jeffrey D. B.A. Biology, 1991. -
Additional degrees:
M.S. Biology, Central Connecticut State University, 1994.
Present
title and employer: Biology teacher at Valley Regional High
School, Deep River,
CT. Work
duties: Responsible for teaching general science to 9th
grade, 10th grade General Biology, and Anatomy & Physiology,
UConn Biology 107, Ornithology, and Marine Biology to juniors
and seniors. Contact
information: Valley Regional High School 256 Kelsey
Hill Road, Deep River, CT 06417; Tel: 860-526-5328; E-mail:
jsack@vrhs.reg4.k12.ct.us; Web:
www.vrhs.reg4.k12.ct.us/sack. [9/02]
1992:
Goguen,
Marie E. B.S. Botany, 1992. Present
name: Marie E. Gasbarro. Additional
degrees: Spent an additional two years in grad school at
URI - Botany 1992-1994. Present
title and employer: Associate Director of Operations, Harvard
Medical School, Institute of Chemistry and Cell Biology (ICCB)
and Molecular Target Laboratory (MTL). Work
duties: Manage the operations of 2 research departments
at Harvard Medical School including IT, safety, purchasing,
personnel issues, space planning and construction, facility
and equipment maintenance, etc. I have approximately 60
PI's, post-docs, grad students, and research assistants in my
departments, plus an additional 9 administrative/operational
staff members. Contact
information: Harvard Medical School, 250 Longwood Ave.,
Mudd 604, Boston, MA 02115; Tel: 617-432-3705; Fax: 617-432-3702;
E-mail:
mgasbarro@hms.harvard.edu. Home address: 8 Edith St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
Other interests:
I enjoy hiking, camping, gardening and photography. [10/02]
Herzenberg,
Julia. B.S. Zoology, 1992. Additional
degrees: M.S. Cell & Developmental Biology, University
of California, Davis, 1996. Present
title and employer: Project Manager, Patient Care Services, Kaiser Permanente.
Contact information
Santagata,
ScottB.S.
Zoology, 1992 Additional
degrees:
M.S.
Biology American University 1994; Ph.D. Biology (Marine Biology
Department), UCLA, 2001; Post-Doc UCLA 2001-2002 Present
title and employer:
Post-Doc
Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce 2002-present. Work
duties:
Project
Title "Functional morphology of the neuromuscular system
and ciliated band arrangement of bryozoan larvae." Contact
information:Smithsonian Marine Station, 701 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce,
FL 34949; Tel: 772-465-6630 ext 127. [9/02]
1993:
Beaudoin,
David J. B.S. Zoology, 1993. Additional
degrees: M.S. Microbiology, University of Maine, 1998. Present
title and employer: Research Associate, Marine Biological
Laboratory. Work
duties: We are interested in understanding how photosymbiotic
relationships are maintained through the genetic communication
of the cells involved, and ultimately, how organelles evolve
from that endosymbiotic association. Using common molecular
techniques such as PCR, RACE, and Subtractive Hybridization,
we are identifying genes involved in the regulation of eukaryote/eukaryote
symbioses. Support is provided by NASA’s Astrobiology
Institute Cooperative Agreement with the Marine Biological Laboratory
at Woods Hole and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Contact information:
Marine Biological Laboratory, Josephine Bay Paul Center, 7 MBL
Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543; Tel: 508-289-3223; E-mail:
beaudoin@evol5.mbl.edu; Web:
www.mbl.edu. [8/02] -
Brown,
Thomas J. B.S. Zoology, 1993. Present
title and employer: President/Artist, Tango's Airbrush,
Inc. Work
duties: Custom painted graphics, lettering, and signwork
– spraying anything on everything! We specialize in custom
artwork for helmets, motorcycles, and vehicles. Contact
information: P.O. Box 774164, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477;
Tel: 970-846-2114; Web:
www.tangosairbrush.com. Other
interests: When we aren't spraying flames we like to test
the effects of gravity while on skiis and mountain bikes.
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Mills,
David R. B.S. Zoology, 1993 [See Grad Listing, 1995]. -
Pannone,
Diane M. B.A. Biology, 1993. Present
name: Diane M. Wills. Present
title and employer: Educator/Learning Consultant at Aetna,
Inc. Work
duties: Design, development and delivery of training materials. Contact
information: E-mail:
DianeMWills@aol.com. [9/02]
1994:
Dowling,
Teresa M. B.S. Zoology, 1994. Present
name: Teresa M Crosscup. Additional
degrees: M.S. Management, Lesley University, 2000. Present
title and employer: Senior Business Analyst, John Hancock
Signature Services. Work
duties: Project management involving implementation of new
deals with company, new product roll outs, and service modifications.
Prioritizing multiple initiatives, scoping work efforts and
coordinating resources to meet deadlines. Relationship management
with external customers and internal customers. Contact
information: Weymouth, MA; E-mail:
tmdowling1@earthlink.net or
tcrosscup@jhancock.com. [9/02] -
Jinks,
Steven L. B.S. Zoology, 1994. Additional
degrees: M.S. Physiology, University of California, Davis1998;
Ph.D. Physiology, University of California, Davis, 2001. Present
title and employer: Postdoctoral Fellow (NIH) working in
Joseph Antognini's Laboratory in the Dept of Anesthesiology
at UC Davis. Work
duties: Research interests include pain pathways, spinal
cord sensorimotor integration/nociceptive reflex circuitry,
and mechanisms of anesthetic action. Contact
information: Dept. of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine,
TB-170, UC Davis School of Medicine, Davis, CA 95616; Tel: 530-754-8951;
Fax: 530-752-7807; E-mail:
sljinks@ucdavis.edu. Other
interests: Snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, soccer,
(moderate) drinking at the pubs. [9/02] -
Lawson,
Nathan. B.S. Zoology, 1994. Additional
degrees: Ph.D. Biology, Yale University, 1999. Present
title and employer: Assistant Professor, Program in Gene
Function and Expression, University of Massachusetts Medical
School. Work
duties: Research in my laboratory focuses on the signals
that govern blood vessel formation during embryonic development
and utilizes the zebrafish as a model system. Contact
information: Program in Gene Function and Expression, University
of Massachusetts Medical School, Lazare Research Building, Room
617, 364 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605; Tel: 508-856-1177;
E-mail: nathan.lawson@umassmed.edu;
Web:
http://www.umassmed.edu/pgfe/faculty/lawson.cfm?start=0.
Other
interests: All my spare time is spent with my two kids and
my wife, Cheryl (B.S. Zoology, 1993) who I met in Jen Specker's
endocrinology class!!
1995:
Bonin,
Christopher (Kit) Paul. B.S. Botany, 1995. Additional
degrees: Ph.D. Cell Biology/Plant Molecular and Cell Biology,
University of Connecticut, 2000. Present
title and employer: Postdoctoral Scientist. Work
duties: Research aimed at understanding specific aspects
of Drosophila (fruit
fly) development. [10/02]
Brenner,
Cortney. B.S. Zoology, 1995. Present
name: Cortney Linville (I was adopted by my stepfather
in 2000) Additional
degrees: M.S. Interdisciplinary Science and Mathematics,
SUNY Buffalo, 1997; D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy), University
of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002. Present
title and employer: I work at Central Maine Medical Center
in Lewiston, ME as a first year resident in the Family Practice
Residency Program. Work
duties: As a first year resident, I spend most of my time
in the hospital, but I also see outpatients in a clinic 1x/week. Contact
information: 6 Alder St, South Portland, ME, 04106; E-mail:
invilco@cmhc.org.
Other interests:
I live in Maine with a '93 URI grad, and we are open water swimmers
who spend as much time as possible taking advantage of living
in Maine. [8/02] -
Brosniak,
Danna Joy. B.A. Biology 1995. Present
name: Danna B. Kawut. Present
title and employer: Campaign Associate Jewish Federation
of Greater Monmouth County (part time). Work
duties: Plan and organize fundraising events. Contact
information: 222 Valley Road, Neptune, NJ 07753. [10/02] -
Cole,
Marci L. B.S. Zoology, 1995. Additional
degrees: M.S. Biology, University of Toledo, Ohio, 1997;
Ph.D. Biology, Boston University Marine Program, 2003. Present
title and employer: Coastal Ecologist, Save The Bay. Work duties:
Wetland, eelgrass, and fishrun restoration.; Assess watershed
land use and natural resources using GIS. Facilitate nutrient
science team's work on a nutrient reduction sstrategy for Narragansett
Bay.
Contact information:
Save The Bay, 434 Smith St., Providence, RI 02908; Tel: 401-272-3540;
mcole@savebay.org.
[1/03]
Fogg,
Sarah E. B.A.
Biology, 1995 [See Grad Listing, 2000].
Goldman,
Eylana Nita. B.S. Zoology, 1995.
Present
name: Eylana Goldman Goffe.
Additional
degrees: M.A., Division of Social Science, University of Chicago,
1998; Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Chicago, 2000.
Present
title and employer: Assistant Professor of Biology, Community
College of Rhode Island.
Work duties:
Teaching Human Anatomy and Organismal Biology; Occasionally I
teach as adjunct for URI's Anthropology Department (APG 201) at
the Providence Campus (Spring 2001, Fall 2001, Summer 2002).
[8/02]
Hutchinson,
Jill T. B.S. Zoology 1995 Additional
degrees: Currently enrolled in the Radiological Technician
program at New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord, NH. Present
title and employer: I am an analytical chemist at Eastern
Analytical in Concord, NH. Work duties:
I test samples for Total Organic Carbons, Cyanide, Oil and Greases,
Phenols, and solids analysis. We use methods set by the
EPA and Standard Methods. We do work for private industries,
towns, waste disposal companies, etc. Contact
information: 67 Thorndike St. Apt. 1, Concord, NH 03301; Tel:
603-226-3774, E-mail:
JillH@eailabs.com.
Additional comments:
After graduation I spent a month in Greece studying geology.
I then moved to Florida and had an internship studying dolphin
behavior and migratory patterns in their natural environment for
a year. I coach and play on a coed softball team.
I also play on a coed volleyball team in the winter. [8/02]
Minier,
Mark. B.S. Zoology, 1995.
Additional
degrees: M.D., State University of New York Health Science
Center at Syracuse College of Medicine(name has now changed to
SUNY Upstate Medical University), 2000.
Present
title and employer: Third year pediatric resident at Children's
National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Will be graduating
from residency in 2003 and I am actively pursuing a career in
urban, underserved, community-based primary pediatric care.
Contact information:
1016 Constitution Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20002; E-mail:
markminier@hotmail.com.[10/02]
Morehead,
Sally S. B.S. Marine Biology, 1995. Additional
degrees: M.S. Marine Science, University of Texas, 2001. Present
title and employer: Research Assistant, University of Bergen,
Norway. Work duties:
Determining the population structure of Sebastus in the North
Sea through genetic techniques. Contact
information: Fantoft Studentby (H870), Fantofveien 14, 5075
Bergen, Norway; E-mail:
sallym3@hotmail.com. Other interests:
Soccer, volleyball and hiking. Additional
comments: Spent two field seasons in McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
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Palm,
Aileene M. B.S. Zoology, 1995. Additional
degrees: B.S. Physical Education & Exercise Science, 2000. Present
title and employer: Exercise Physiologist, The Miriam Hospital. Contact
information: E-mail:
swimtheocean@hotmail.com. [9/02]
1996:
Breault,
Lorna. B.A. Biology, 1996.
Present
name: Lorna Breault-Snyder.
Additional
degrees: M.S. College Student Personnel, 1998.
Present
title and employer: Public Relations Manager, American Power
Conversion.
Work duties:
Coordinate all aspects of Public and Corporate Communications
for American Power Conversion Corporation.
Contact
information: E-mail:
LornaBro@hotmail.com. [11/02]
Donovan,
Chelsea. B.S. Zoology, 1996.
Additional
degrees: Environmental M.B.A., Florida Atlantic University,
2001; M.S. Biology, Florida Atlantic University, 2002. Present
title and employer: Environmental Scientist, South Florida
Water Management District. Work
duties: I work on a study that helps determine the effects
of freshwater flow from the Everglades on Florida Bay. Contact
information: 710 NE 7th St #305; Tel: 561-364-1983; E-mail:
cdonovan@sfwmd.gov.
Other interests:
Traveling and triathlons.[8/02]
Mailloux,
Michelle L. B.A. Biology, 1996.
Present
name: Michelle L. Cole (My husband's name is Jason A. Cole).
Present
title and employer: Sr. Laboratory Technician for Ethide Laboratories,
Inc.
Work duties:
I perform and supervise critical testing and in vitro assays within
in the laboratory setting. I organize and schedule all of
testing workload and delegate tasks to the other personnel in
the lab. I oversee and maintain proper records and documentation
necessary within the laboratory to comply with the established
specifications. I work directly under the Laboratory Manager and
take the place of that role in his absence.
Contact
information: 14 Beatrice Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889;
Tel: 401-739-3218 (home); 401-837-4055 (cell phone). [10/02]
McArdle,
Meg E<. B.S. Zoology, 1996. Present
name: Margaret E. McArdle. Additional
degrees: M.S. Marine Environmental Sciences, State University
of New York at Stony Brook, 1999. Present
title and employer: Associate Scientist, Menzie-Cura &
Associates, Inc. Work
duties: I conduct ecological risk assessments, specializing
in aquatic environments. Specifically, I evaluate analytical
data and prepare statistical summaries for use in ecological
and human health risk assessments; as well as design and conduct
field investigations, collecting soil, sediment, water, and
biota samples for analysis. I also conduct literature
reviews concerning chemical fate, transport, and biological
effects. Contact
information: Menzie-Cura & Associates, Inc., 1 Courthouse
Lane, Suite 2, Chelmsford, MA 01824; Tel: 978-322-2818 (direct
dial); Fax: 978-453-7260; Email: mcardle@menziecura.com;
Web:
www.menziecura.com. Other
interests: Sailing on the Charles River and traveling.
[9/02] -
Ryder,
Jill L. B.S. Zoology, 1996. Present
name: Jill L Schmid. Additional
degrees: M.S. Biology (in progress), Florida International
University. Present
title and employer: GIS Specialist, Rookery Bay National
Estuarine Research Reserve/Florida Department of Environmental
Protection. Work
duties: My main responsibilities are GIS mapping, sea turtle
conservation and monitoring seagrass but I also assist with
water quality and prescribed burns. Contact
information: (work) 300 Tower Road, Naples, FL 34113; Tel:
239-417-6310; Fax: 239-417-6315; E-mail: email
jryder3@yahoo.com or
jill.schmid@dep.state.fl.us; Web:
www.rookerybay.org. [9/02] -
Salierno,
James D. B.S. Zoology (Minor in Mathematics),
1996. Additional
degrees: M.S. Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences (MEES),
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2000. Present
title and employer: Graduate Research Assistant, University
of Maryland, College Park. Work
duties: Ph.D. Candidate (MEES) investigating the effects
of harmful algal bloom toxins on fish swimming behavior and
brain function. Contact
information: Department of Veterinary Medicine, University
of Maryland Avrum Gudelsky Veterinary Center, 8075 Greenmead
Drive, College Park, MD 20742; Tel: 301-314-6809; Fax: 301-314-6855.
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Scappaticci,
Jr., Albert A. B.S. Zoology, 1996 [See Grad Listing,
1999]. -
West,
Carla C. B.A. Biology, 1996. Present
name: Carla Kelly. Additional
degrees: M.A.T Education, Monmouth University. Present
title and employer: Secondary Educator, Chatham County Schools,
Savannah, GA. Work
duties: I teach at an inner city high school in Savannah,
GA, and I also coach Girls Soccer. Contact
information: 528 E. Park Ave. Savannah, GA 31401; Tel: 912-495-9857;
E-mail:
cwest4616@aol.com. Other
interests: My husband and
I try to travel all over the U.S. to get a better understand
for people, places and life, I also play a lot of sports.
[9/02]
1997:
Phaneuf,
Paula. B. S. Zoology, 1997. Present
title and employer: Summer Camp/Enrichment Special Programs
Coordinator, Pacific Science Center, Seattle, WA. Zoo
Overnight Adventure Leader, Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA. Work
duties: Pacific Science Center: Coordinate, develop and
teach summer camps and "special programs" (such as
after school programs, homeschool programs, family science programs
and women in science programs) in all areas of science including
animals, dinosaurs chemistry, math, physics, etc. Woodland
Park Zoo: Lead groups through an "overnight adventure"
where they come and sleep at the zoo. This involves animal
demonstrations, "night prowls" and "morning walkabouts"
as well as accompanying them to a keeper talk. Contact
information: E-mail:
Fanoof39@aol.com. [9/02] -
Sprayberry,
Tyson Hoyt. B.S. Zoology, 1997. Present
title and employer: Graduate student, Seattle University,
Masters in Teaching program. Work
duties: Pursuing a Masters degree and certification to teach
6-12 grade science. Contact
information: 14555 Whitman Ave N #110, Shoreline, WA 98133;
E-mail:
tysonsprayberry@hotmail.com. Other
interests: 2 years as Aquaculture Agent in Zambia with Peace
Corps following graduation. [10/02]
1998:
Balme,
Geoffrey R. B.S. Zoology, 1998.
Additional
degrees: M.S. Natural Resources, University of Rhode Island.
Present
title and employer: Doctoral student in the North Carolina
State University Entomology graduate program.
Work duties:
Phylogeny and systematics of the Typhlocybinae leafhoppers.
Contact
information: 7516 Eagle Run Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597; Tel: 919
515 3595; E-mail:
Geoffrey_balme@ncsu.edu. [10/02]
Ford,
Michael S. B.A. Biology, 1998.
Additional
degrees: B.A. Classics, University of Rhode Island, 2000;
M.S. Pharmacognosy, University of Rhode Island, 2002.
Present
title and employer: Owner of Apollo Herbs, manufacturer of
herbal supplements, and Ph.D. candidate in Pharmacognosy at URI.
Work duties:
Teach apprenticeship programs in herbal medicine, produce and
market a product line of herbal remedies which are sold at wholesale
to retail outlets. Webstore also in operation. School
duties: medicinal plant research/health education.
Contact
information: P.O. Box 1885 Kingston, RI 02881; Tel: 401-364-0988;
Fax: 401-364-0989; E-mail:
mikeford@apolloherbs.com; Web:
http://www.apolloherbs.com.
Other interests:
Travel to Greece, Italy, France, Portugal, England, Ireland, Holland,
Morocco, Nepal, Belize, Guatemala, Peru, and Egypt. Hobbies and
interests include travel, painting, drawing, yoga, gardening,
pets. [10/02]
Henry,
Jordanna D. B.S. Zoology, 1998. Present
name: Jordanna D. H. Sprayberry (as of August 23rd 2002). Present
title and employer: Graduate Student (Ph.D. candidate) in
the Department of Zoology at University of Washington. Work
duties: I am currently on a research fellowship, so my work
duties consist solely of research on my chosen project.
My current research focuses on insect sensory physiology, and
how it impacts behavior. I am also interested in the evolution
of plant-insect feeding interactions. Contact
information: E-mail:
jdhenry@u.washington.edu. [8/02]
McGreevy,
Jr., Thomas (T.J.). B.S. Zoology, 1998
(minor in Chemistry).
Present
title and employer: Masters graduate student at URI in the
Natural Resources Science department.
Work duties:
I am conducting a mitochondrial DNA phylogenetic study of Matschie's
tree kangaroos in American Zoo and Aquarium Association institutions
compared to a wild population in Papua New Guinea.
Contact
information: E-mail:
tmcg4753@postoffice.uri.edu.
[10/02]
Nelson,
Summer Joyce. B.S. Zoology, 1998. Present
name: Summer Joyce Arrigo-Nelson. Additional
degrees: B.A. Anthropology, 1998; M.A. Anthropology, State
University of New York at Stony Brook. Present
title and employer: I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Anthropology
through the Interdepartmental Doctoral Program at Stony Brook. Work
duties: My dissertation study investigates the impact
that habitat disturbance has on the behavior and ecology of
the Milne-Edwards’ Sifaka, within the rainforest of Madagascar. Contact
information: Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Anthropological
Sciences, SBS Building, 5th floor, State University of New York
at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4364; Tel: 631-632-9440;
Fax: 631-632-7692; E-mail:
sarrigon@ic.sunysb.edu; Web:
http://galactica.informatics.sunysb.edu/anatomy/IDPAS/Arrigo-nelson.htm.
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Piette,
Philip J. B.S. Zoology, 1998. Additional
degrees: Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.),
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2002. Present
title and employer: Physician Assistant: Rhode Island Disaster
Medical Assistance Team 5. Contact
information: Tel: 401-578-1486. [9/02]
Salisbury,
Sibyl L.>. B.S. Zoology, 1998. Present
title and employer: Project Manager and Clinical Trial Coordinator at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston MA. Work duties:
Brief statement about work duties: I am currently working in the Memory
Disorders Unit of BWH in clinical research. The majority of my work is in
clinical trials of experimental therapeutic agents for treatment of
Alzheimer's disease, but I am also involved in longitudinal studies developed to further the understanding of aging and the brain. Immediately following graduation I worked mainly in chemistry; analytical chemistry for 1.5 yrs and peptide chemistry for 2 years. Contact
information:
E-mail:
sibbie23@msn.com. [08]
1999:
Butler,
Joshua A. B.A. Biology, 1999.
Present
title and employer: Head Curator of Marine Animals, Odysea.
Work duties:
Oversee all daily operations performed on marine exhibits ranging
from 110 to 25,000 gallons.
Contact
information: c/o Mohegan Sun, Retail C-124 1 Mohegan
Sun Blvd Uncasville, CT 06382; Tel: 860-830-2937; Fax: 860-862-9275;
E-mail:
jbjetter95@Hotmail.com. [10/02]
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Doyle,
Kathryn Mary. B.S. Marine Biology, 1999 .[See Grad
Listing, 2002].
Till, Aimee T.
B.A. Biology, 1999. Present
name:
Beginning April 26, 2003, my new name will be Aimee Stabbert. Present
title and employer:
Senior Technician for National Starch and Chemical Company,
Millburn, NJ Work
Duties:
I work in the food division at National Starch & Chemical
Co., where we manufacture food starch and food starch modified.
Food starch is incorporated into food in order to
improve their texture, flavor, and appearance, just to name
a few. I have a lot of customer contact through the technical
service hotline where customers call in order to a receive starch
recommendations on how to improve their product. I also
perform numerous laboratory duties including sample analysis
and microscopy.> Contact
information:
E-mail: aimee.till@nstarch.com.
[9/02] -
Straub,
Catherine (Carrie) M. B.S. Zoology, 1999. Additional
degrees: In M.D. Program, University of Virginia (class
of 2005). Present
title and employer: Medical Student (second year), University
of Virginia. Work
duties: I study, study, study, play soccer, study. Contact
information: Charlottesville, VA; E-mail:
straubcarrie@hotmail.com. Other
interests: Work since graduation: two years of Americorps,
construction worker. [10/02]
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2000:
Colgan,
Catherine A. B.S. Marine Biology, 2000. Present
title and employer: I am currently a graduate student (M.S.)
in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of
Rhode Island. Contact
information: 85 Pequot Lane, East Islip, NY 11730 (home);
P.O. Box 1414, Kingston, RI 02881 (school); Tel: 631-277-2248
(home); 516-242-4884 (while at URI). [10/02]
Jarvis,
Jessica L. B.S. Biological Sciences, 2000. Present
title and employer: Currently a claims assistant for Enterprise
Rent A Car/Metlife. Contact
information: 2 Ravena Ave apt 303, Riverside RI 02915; Tel:
401-440-0690;
E-mail:
jessjarvis7@hotmail.com. Other
interests: Will be going back to school for secondary education,
plan on teaching high school biology. I am a Big Sisters
of RI volunteer, and sing in a local band. [9/02]
Johnson,
Jennifer S. B.A. Biology, 2000. -
Additional degrees:
Information Age M.B.A., International Marketing, Bentley College,
2002; Advanced Degree Certificate, International Operations,
Bentley College, 2002.
Other
interests: Photography (Scientific Photography is the best
class at URI!!). [9/02] -
Mahoney,
Kerry. B.S. Marine Biology, 2000. Present
title and employer: Onsite Wastewater Specialist, of the
Town of South Kingstown and Charlestown. Work
duties: I am responsible for implementing a septic system
inspection program in South Kingstown and Charlestown.
The purpose of this program is to improve the water quality
in our coastal pond areas which are severely polluted, mostly
due to a high fecal coliform count largely from malfunctioning
septic systems. Contact
information: 1206 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879; Tel:
401-783-6945; E-mail:
kmaho49278@aol.com.
Other interests:
Scuba diving, traveling (domestic and internationally), and
walking. [8/02]
Mueller,
Christopher Blaze. B.S. Marine Biology, 2000. Present
title and employer:
Laboratory/field
research technician for the Nixon Lab at the Graduate School
of Oceanography (URI). Work
duties:
Perform
research diving duties on a variety of projects ranging from
large scale Eelgrass restoration to collection of sediments
for on-campus laboratory experiments. Set-up and maintain
various laboratory experiments including the mesocosm facility.
Also perform other day-to-day tasks for the laboratory. Contact
information:
72
Gough Ave, Apt #4, West Warwick, RI 02893; Brief statement
about work duties; Tel: 401-822-4878; Email:
blaze3399@hotmail.com. [10/02]
Tainsh,
Ryan D.B.S. Marine Biology, 2000. Additional
degrees: Now completing an M.S. in Biological Sciences,
URI. Present
title and employer: Teaching Assistant, URI. Work
duties: I am currently a teaching assistant with the URI
Biological Sciences. I have taught introductory biology
and botany, field botany, human anatomy and plant physiology. Contact
information: Biological Sciences 402 Ranger Hall University
of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881. [10/02]
2001:
Altimari,
Christina. B.A. Marine Biology, 2001. Additional
degrees: M.A. in Marine Affairs and Policy (expected), University
of Miami Rosenstiel School for Marine and Atmospheric Science. Present
title and employer: Currently a graduate student intern
with the New Hampshire Coastal Program. Work
duties: I will officially have my masters after completion
of my current internship this fall, and my final paper in the
winter. My internship encompasses two different areas:
1) Working on a inland coastal zone boundary change amendment
for the New Hampshire coastline. The current coastal zone
is essentially 1000 ft inland from mean high water along the
Atlantic coastline and the coastline of Great Bay and the tidal
rivers. The expanded coastal zone will encompass the entire
jurisdiction of the state’s 17 coastal municipalities.
2) I am also working on post-restoration saltmarsh vegetation
monitoring. This involves fieldwork to sample the existing
vegetation, and a final report to analyze the benefits of restoration
(from four years ago) in two of New Hampshire's saltmarshes. Contact
information: E-mail:
pastina79@yahoo.com. Other
interests: Rowing and other outdoor activities. At
URI, I rowed on the women's team for my first two years, and
was a coxswain on the men's team for my last two years. Additional
comments: As an undergraduate I completed an internship
with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management,
Marine Fisheries Division. After completion of my internship
I continued working seasonally with the DEM. I worked
specifically with the RI Annual Shellfish Survey throughout
the Narragansett Bay. However, I also worked briefly on
several other projects such as juvenile finfish surveys, eelgrass
mapping, and plankton trawls throughout the Narragansett Bay.
I am actively searching for a full time position that will allow
me to combine undergraduate science background with my gradate
work in marine policy. [9/02]
Cote,
Mindy A. B.S. Biological Sciences 2001. Additional
degrees: Certificate in Basic Forensic Science, Applied
Institute of Forensic Science, 2001. Present
title and employer: BCR Diagnostics Inc, a microbiological
company doing research and development on real-time bacteria
identification. Work
duties: Supervise the laboratory, conduct experiments, gather
data, maintain all lab chemicals, solutions, etc. Administrative
work as well. Contact
information: E-mail:
mindyacote@hotmail.com. [9/02] -
Graves,
Rebecca E. B.S. Marine Biology, 2001. Present
title and employer: Department of Environmental Protection,
Connecticut. Marine Fisheries Division. Work
duties: I collect fishing information from commercial/recreational
fishermen. Contact
information: Other
interests:
E-mail:
bgraves7@hotmail.com. [10/02]
Henly,
Michelle L. B.S. Marine Biology, 2001. Present
Name: Michelle Fye. Present
title and employer: Production Scientist II, Integrated
DNA Technologies, Inc. (Coralville, IA). Work
duties: We provide custom oligonucleotides for biotech and
pharmaceutical companies. We synthesize the DNA, deprotect it,
and then assure that it is quality material by measuring its
optical density and/or other characteristics. Contact
information: 1935 Winding Hill Rd. Apt. 1004, Davenport,
IA 52807: Tel: 563-359-1863; E-mail:
MHenly@hotmail.com.
Other interests:
I just returned from a week-long trip to St. Lucia. It
was my first time SCUBA diving since I spent a freezing cold
fall semester diving in the Atlantic in Rhode Island.
[9/02]
Iadevaia,
Lisa A. B.A. Biology, 2001.
Additional
degrees: J.D. Candidate, DePaul University College of Law.
Contact
information: 505 West Deming Place, Apt. #1N, Chicago, IL
60614. Tel: 312-375-0656; E-mail:
defunct39@msn.com. [10/02]
Koehler,
Matthew J. B.S. Marine Biology, 2001. Additional
degrees: MBA, Executive Management from Molloy College (NY), 2006.
Present
title and employer: Supervisor of Specialty Biologics at SeraCare Life
Sciences in Milford, MA.
Work
duties: Leader of a team that handles processing of orders for
characterized Disease-State blood- based products for hospitals, blood banks, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and research institutions worldwide.
Contact
information: URIMatt@hotmail.com [1/09]
Labuda,
Katherine A. B.S. Biological Sciences, 2001. Additional
degrees: Currently attending Boston University to complete
my masters in Physical Therapy; expected graduation date January
2004. Contact
information: 43983 Urbancrest Ct, Ashburn, VA 20147; E-mail:
labudak@bu.edu. [9/02] -
Lemker,
Jennifer Ann. B.S. Biological Sciences (minor
in Business), 2001. Present
title and employer: 2L at University of Virginia School
of Law. Work
duties: In my second year at law school, am keep busy balancing
the study of law and a hectic interview schedule in the search
of a clerkship for next summer. Other
interests: I coach high school lacrosse, and play for the
City of Charlottesville. I am also involved in many law-related
extra-curricular activities. [10/02] -
Ruggieri,
Regina Diane. B.S. Biological Sciences, 2001. Present
title and employer: Graduate Student (M.S. Biological Sciences
candidate), University
of Rhode Island. Work
duties: Instructing laboratory sessions for various biology
courses and conducting thesis research on the physiology of
olfaction in Homarus americanus. Contact
information: E-mail:
REGINA653@aol.com. Other
interests: Photography, painting, arts and crafts, literature
and theater. [10/02] -
Sewatsky,
Sarah M. B.S. Zoology, 2001. Additional
degrees: B.S. Secondary Education (science), University
of Rhode Island, 2001. Present
title and employer: Science teacher, East Greenwich High
School, East Greenwich, RI. Work
duties: Teach physical science, environmental science, and
biology to grades 9-12. Contact
information: E-mail:
s71678@aol.com. Other
interests: In-line skating, snowboarding, ice hockey, gardening.
[10/02]
2002:
Knee,
Abigail Jean. B.S. Marine Biology, 2002.
Present
title and employer: Graduate student, MIT/WHOI Joint Program,
Ph.D. Biological Oceanography (incoming class of 2002).
Work duties:
I am a full time grad student with a research assistantship.
In general, I am interested in learning molecular tools to apply
to our understanding of the evolution and ecology of marine invertebrates.
To date, this has led to the genetic sequencing of marine worms
for phylogenetic purposes, and I may soon be involved with populations
of vent shrimp and other vent taxa.
Contact
information: 70 Pacific Street, Apt. 303-C, Cambridge, MA
02139; Lab address: Redfield, MS 33, Woods Hole Oceanographic
Institution, Woods Hole, MA 02543; Permanent address: 93 Sandown
Road, Fremont, NH 03044; E-mail:
aknee@mit.edu or
aknee@whoi.edu.
Other interests:
In just this past summer, I spent 10 days at sea aboard the SSV
Corwith Cramer, a Sea Education Association brigantine sailing
ship, with my fellow first year MIT/WHOI grad students learning
to sail, fully participating in watch rotations, and conducting
some oceanographic research on a circumnavigation of Cape Cod.
I also was with my graduate advisor at Friday Harbor Laboratory
on San Juan Island, WA, for two weeks collecting, identifying
and preserving as many marine worms as we could find. Other
than that, I was at WHOI for the summer, spending any free time
I could find enjoying life on the Cape! [10/02]
Meyer,
Randall. B.S. Marine Biology, 2002. Present
title and employer: Now seeking employment, with plans toward
attending graduate school in a year or two. Contact
information: 69 Winslow Ave. Warwick, RI 02886, 401-737-8333;
E-mail: randallmeyer2000@yahoo.com.
Other
interests: Interested in tropical flora and fauna; terrestrial
and marine, reading books on evolutionary theory, playing guitar;
classical, folk, and modern pop, and amateur nature photography
(very amateur, and always digital "point-and-shoot").
[9/02]
Ologun,
Babatunde A. B.S. Biological Sciences, 2002. Present
title and employer: Brown University Medical Student. Work
duties: Go to class, go to more classes, and a little bit
more classes, then study a bit, then study a little bit more,
then have some fun...just kidding. Contact
information: 51 Methyl St. Providence RI, 02906; E-mail:
Babatunde_Ologun@Brown.EDU. Other
interests:
Would like to work with third world communities in health related
areas. Drawing and painting — when there's time.
Soccer, but now have a bad back. Love nature and animals.
[9/02]
2003:
2004:
Neves, Kevin B.S. Marine Biology, 2004 and B.S.
Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology, 2004
Present
title and employer: Graduate Student at Delaware
State University, Department of Natural Resources
Work duties:
I'm currently a
first year graduate student working on my Master's
Degree in Aquaculture. We are investigating the
suitability of weakfish (Cynoscion regalis) as a
potential aquaculture candidate. Currently, we are
working on reliable methods to obtain larvae, and
investigating the optimal temperature and salinity
conditions to provide maximum growth.
Contact
information: 1430 College Road, Dover, DE
; E-mail:
URIMarineBio@yahoo.com. [08]
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