Undergraduate:
Name Affiliation Class Years Role
William Schroer Allegeny College Jun-Sen 2014 NSF REU Adv.
Lauren Huey Rutgers Jun-Sen 2014 NSF REU Adv.
Joseph Looney Rutgers Jun-Sen 2014 NSF REU Adv.
Kurt Cheng Rutgers Jun-Sen 2009-10 Ind. Study/NSF REU Adv.
Jenny Paterno Stockton College Soph-Jun 2009-10 NSF REU Advisor
Joshua Kauffman Rutgers Jun-Sen 2008-9 Ind. Study/NSF REU Adv.
Doug Zemeckis Rutgers Jun-Sen 2008-9 Ind. Study/NSF REU Adv.
Jeff Pydeski West Virginia University Senior 2007 NSF REU Advisor
Thomas Evans Juniata College Senior 2007 NSF REU Advisor
Peter Ciaston Rutgers Marine Science Senior 2006 Independent Study
Rachel Koehler St Stephens College Junior 2005 NSF REU Mentor
Sarah Hauke UMASS Junior 2004 NSF REU Mentor
Melissa Engle University of South Carolina Soph. 2003 Summer Intern Advisor
Jon Brucker University of South Carolina Senior 2002 Summer Intern Advisor
Scott Hagins University of South Carolina post bac 2002 Summer Intern Advisor
Heather Hostetler Coastal Carolina University Junior 2000 NSF RUI Mentor
Kevin Gross USC Marine Science Senior 1999-2000 Faculty Advisor
Mike Potthoff Coastal Carolina University Junior 1999 NSF RUI/REU Mentor
Emily Butsic Coastal Carolina University Jun-Sen 1999-2000 NSF RUI Mentor
Beth Brost Coastal Carolina University Jun-Sen 1999-2000 NSF RUI Mentor
Brian Milan Coastal Carolina University Soph-Sen 1997-1999 NSF RUI/REU Mentor
Carrie Burdick Coastal Carolina University Jun-Sen 1998-1999 NSF RUI Mentor
Jodi Brewster Coastal Carolina University Jun-Sen 1998-1999 NSF RUI Mentor
Chris Salmon University of South Carolina Senior 1998 Independent Study
Amy Sabo Coastal Carolina University Senior 1998 NSF RUI Mentor
Kristine Johnston Coastal Carolina University Senior 1998 NSF RUI/REU Mentor
Barbara Castellion Coastal Carolina University Jun-Sen 1997-1998 NSF RUI Mentor
Chris DeFranco Coastal Carolina University Jun-Sen 1997-1998 NSF RUI Mentor
Becky Green Coastal Carolina University Jun-Sen 1997-1998 NSF RUI/REU Mentor
Jennifer Raphan Coastal Carolina University Jun-Sen 1997-1998 NSF RUI Mentor
Becky King Coastal Carolina University Sop-Sen 1996-1998 NSF RUI Mentor
Leroy Humphries Coastal Carolina University Jun-Sen 1996-1997 NSF RUI/REU Mentor
Amy Anderson Coastal Carolina University Jun-Sen 1996-1997 NSF RUI/REU Mentor
Megan Kelly University of South Carolina Soph. 1996 Independent Study
Other:
Name Affiliation Degree Years Role
William Schroer Lower Cape May Regional HS HS 2009-10 Science Fair Project Mentor
Chris Gowen Summer intern, Tennessee HS 2001 Supervised Internship
Misty Borst SC Governor’s School intern HS 1997 Supervised Internship
Jennifer Cruz SC Governor’s School intern HS 1997 Supervised Internship
Forest Davidson, III SC Governor’s School intern HS 1996 Supervised Internship
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE:
Memberships:
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2009-present
American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) 2007-present
East Coast Shellfish Growers Association (ECSGA) 2006-present
Atlantic Estuarine Research Society (AERS) 2005-present
Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (ERF) 1995 - present
The National Shellfisheries Association (NSA) 1989-present
The Southeastern Estuarine Research Society (SEERS) 1994-2003
The American Fisheries Society (AFS) 1994-96
The American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists (AIFRB) 1990-1996
The Ecological Society of America (ESA) 1985-1991
The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) 1985-1991
Service:
Rutgers E&E Graduate Program Admissions Committee 2014-5
AL-G Technologies Scientific Advisory Board 2014 - present
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee: 2012 to present
NJ Aquaculture Advisory Committee: 2011- present
Review Editor: Aquaculture Environment Interactions 2009-present
National Shellfisheries Association: Past-President 2009-2011, President 2007-2009, President-Elect 2005-2007, Treasurer 2001-2005, Local Organizing Committee 2005 Annual Meeting, Vice President 2000-2001, Program Committee rep from NSA for Aquaculture 2001, Membership Committee Chair 1996-2000, Student Recruits Officer and Founding Member 1991-1994, Annual Meeting session moderator, Student award judge
Delaware River and Bay Oil Spill Advisory Committee, Scientific Advisor: October 2008 – April 2010
Delaware Bay Oyster Seed Bed Stock Assessment Review Committee – Member, 2004-present
Delaware Bay Oyster Industry Science Committee member 2004-present
Proposal reviewer – ongoing: NSF, EPA, NOAA, USDA, Sea Grant Agencies, NRAC, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Rutgers NJAES, National Estuarine Research Reserve System
Manuscript/Book/Chapter reviewer - ongoing: PLOS, Estuaries, Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser., J. Exp. Mar. Biol. Ecol., Parasitology, J. Shellfish Res., J. World Aquaculture Soc., Springer Verlag Ecological Studies Series, “The Ecology of Bivalve Molluscs” (R. Dame), Progressive Fish Culturist, Exp. Parasitology
Congressional Testimony: “Ecological Restoration of Native Oyster Populations: Fact or Fancy” Written Testimony to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans Oversight Hearing on Past, Current, and Future Efforts to Restore Oysters, September 10, 2008. RN Lipcius, RP Burke, JM Hoenig, RD Seitz, D Bushek, HS Lenihan, CH Peterson and SP Powers
Workshop participation:
Annual Delaware Bay Oyster Stock Assessment Workshops (Presenter), Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory, Rutgers, Port Norris, NJ: Annually in Feb 2004-present
Plenary Discussion Panelist: "Oyster restoration metrics for assessing ecological function, sustainablity, and success" at 7th International Conference on Shellfish Restoration: Improving the Health of Coastal Ecosystems through Shellfish Restoration. Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. November 17–20, 2004
Workshop on Oyster Restoration Metrics For Assessing Ecological Function, Sustainability and Success, NH to LA. Springmaid Beach Resort & Conference Center, Myrtle Beach, SC. May 20-21, 2004
Identifying and Prioritizing Research Required to Evaluate Ecological Risks, Benefits and Alternatives Related to the Potential Introduction of Crassostrea ariakensis to Chesapeake Bay, (Chaired Disease working group) December 2-3, 2003 Annapolis, Maryland
Remote Sensing of Intertidal Shellfish Populations (host). June 2003, USC BMFL, Georgetown, SC
East Coast Shellfish Transport Workshop Expert Panel Member, Feb 2002, Charleston, SC
CRII Shellfish Workshop Participant, January 2000
Impact of Boat Wakes in Shallow Estuaries, SCDNR, Charleston, SC 1999
Ecosystem Dynamics Strategic Planning Workshop, Charleston, SC, March 29, 1999
Chesapeake Bay Program Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee, Review Panel for the Environmental Risk Assessment on the Proposed Introduction of Crassostrea ariakensis into Chesapeake Bay, 2008.
Chesapeake Bay Program Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee, Review Panel for the Draft PEIS regarding the proposed introduction of Crassostrea ariakensis to Chesapeake Bay, 2008.
International Conferences on Shellfish Restoration
Planning Committee 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010
Scientific Committee 2007
Co-moderated 2006 session on “Large-scale Approaches to Shellfish Restoration”
Member SCDNR Shellfish Coordinating Committee 1998-2003
Consultant work:
NJDEP and Delaware Bay Shellfisheries Council 2003 – present
HDR/LMS Engineering 2006
UNH and NH Fish and Game 2003- present
SCDNR 1995-2003 (pro bono)
ICES Working Group on Pathology and Disease, SC Shellfish Disease Expert reporting annually to US rep, 1998-2003 (pro bono)
Spinney Creek Shellfish, Eliot, ME, 1999
The Research Planning Institute, Columbia, SC, 1999
Micro Technologies, Maine, 1998
US Corps of Engineers, 1998 (pro bono)
South Carolina Environmental Law Project, 1995
HONORS AND AWARDS:
2013 Delaware Bay Day 2013 Dedication, Bayshore Center at Bivalve
2011 Meritorious Service Award, National Shellfisheries Association
2009 Meritorious Service Award, National Shellfisheries Association
2000 Recognized for service as Chair of NSA Membership Committee
1998 Recognized for service as Chair of NSA Membership Committee
1994 Thurlow C. Nelson Award for Best Paper, NSA 1994 Annual Meeting
1992 Student Research Award, AIFRB
Student Endowment Fund Travel Award, NSA
1991 Graduate Student Dissertation Research Award, The Graduate School, Rutgers Univ.
Student Research Award, AIFRB
Student Endowment Fund Travel Award, NSA
1990 Student Travel Award, AIFRB
1987 Student Travel Award, University of Houston Activities Funding Board and the Biology Department
1981 Member Phi Eta Sigma Scholastic Honor Society
Member Alpha Lambda Delta Scholastic Honor Society
COMMUNITY SERVICE and OUTREACH:
Interviewed on Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods America with Andrew Zimern to discuss triploid oyster production on syndicated show that initially aired November 04, 2013: http://www.travelchannel.com/tv-shows/bizarre-foods/episodes/new-jersey-pigs-blood-and-paprikash
Guest scientist on WHYY radio program Radio Times that aired on October 9, 2013: http://whyy.org/cms/radiotimes/2013/10/09/delaware-bay-oysters-a-quiet-resurgence/
Interviewed on WHYY public television program Friday Night Arts about oyster aquaculture in Delaware Bay: http://whyy.org/cms/fridayarts/oysters-conception-to-consumption/. Aired September 2013
Additional video: http://video.pbs.org/partnerplayer/nN0AP5hIa1hStIUlaFQL2w==/?autoplay=false
Judge for Bayshore Discovery Project Annual Bay Days Festival Shucking Contest 2008-2009
Volunteer soccer coach, Vineland Soccer Association, 2003-2005, 2007-2008
President, Provisional Board, Georgetown County Family YMCA 2003
Chair, Citizens for Family Activity Centers in Georgetown County, SC 2002-2003
Board Member, Georgetown County United Way 1999-2003
Coordinated South Carolina Oyster Restoration and Enhancement (SCORE) at Pawley’s Island, 2001-2
Volunteer soccer coach Georgetown County, SC Parks and Recreation, 1997-2002
Career Day presentations:
Kennsington Elementary School, 1996, 1998, 2002
Georgetown High School, Georgetown, SC 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002
Rosemary Middle School, Andrews, SC 2002
Winlsow Elementary School, Vineland, NJ 2004
Science Fair Judge, Georgetown County Public Schools, 1995-1996
Public Lectures/interviews:
“Estuary Live” program 2002
“Protecting Our Oysters, Ourselves and Our Coasts” Georgetown Senior Scholars, Sept 18, 2001
“Research at the Baruch Marine Field Lab” Sigma Zeta Soc., Coastal Carolina Univ., Feb 29, 2000
“Aquaculture at the Baruch Institute” televised on SC PBS program “Making it Grow” 1999
“Oyster Ecology” Grand Strand Shell Club, Feb 11, 1999
“Ecology of South Carolina’s Oysters” Winyah Group Sierra Club, Mar. 17, 1998
“The Health of Our Oysters” NI-Winyah Bay NERR lunch-time Chats, Oct 22, 1997
“Research Programs at the BMFL” Audubon Soc. Waccamaw Chapter, Nov 7, 1997
“Resources at USC’s Baruch Institute” Leadership Georgetown County course, 1996, 1997
“Water: A dangerous endangered resource” Georgetown Senior Scholars, Mar 19, 1996
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