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Baltimore, Md, Us

Baltimore, Md, Us

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Management and program coordination of two major Atlantic salmon RAS projects:1. Sea Grant-funded Recirculating Aquaculture Salmon Network (RAS-N)2. USDA-NIFA-funded Sustainable Aquaculture Systems Supporting Atlantic Salmon (SAS²)Coordinating programming across three national regions. Collaborating with RAS experts, Extension specialists, and industry leaders. Integrating network objectives while managing project milestones, outputs, and deliverables

Bangor, Maine Area

Taught introductory biology and marine biology courses to health science students. Developed curriculum incorporating guided inquiry methods and lab modules on scientific analysis and writing.

Orono, Me

Developed and led innovative STEM curricula for high school students, focusing on aquaculture and professional development.Created and managed a week-long aquaculture program in Maine. The program featured site visits to diverse businesses and research centers, workshops, and lab activities on water quality, food processing, and research. Assessed student learning through science communication projects on social media.Additional contributions: Led workshop on discerning fact, fiction, and propaganda in science. Designed two STEM professional development courses - (1) Introduced students to varied research fields through job visits and professional talks; (2) Taught essential skills like resume building and scientific poster presentations.

Taught General Biology labs (BIO 100 and 200), totaling 7 credits. Implemented inquiry-based learning structure focusing on active exploration and scientific method application. Courses emphasized literature reviews, experimental design, and data analysis, promoting hands-on engagement with core scientific practices.

Orono, Me, 04469

Led thesis research on parasitic field surveys in Cobscook Bay, Maine, managing data collection and analysis. Supervised a team of 10 undergraduate and 5 high school students in collecting lab data on DNA extraction, salmon surface area, sea lice counts, and fish measurements. Coordinated field work logistics for sea lice surveys, maintaining communication with the Department of Marine Resources. Contributed to 3 collaborative projects, including a sea lice vaccine trial and a fish trawling survey in Cobscook Bay, ME. Developed skills in project management, data analysis, and marine biology research techniques.

Frankfort, Ky

Performed water quality tests and disease diagnostics for bacterial and protistan pathogens, serving private growers and state hatcheries under the supervision of the state's extension specialist on fish health. Supported ongoing research projects involving multiple commercial species (freshwater prawn, catfish, paddlefish, and largemouth bass), which included harvesting, data collection, fish care, and maintaining RAS to facility standards. Conducted individual research on taurine supplementation in artificial diets for largemouth bass using on-site formulated pellet feed.Engaged with Kentucky-based aquaculture farmers, assisting with pond harvesting, feed delivery, and fish transportation. Collaborated with aquaculture marketing specialists to promote novel aquaculture products at farmers markets and showcases, enhancing public engagement and industry outreach. Actively sought opportunities to address the needs of local aquaculture farmers and contribute to the advancement of the industry.

Trained with fish health inspectors, learning standards for disease diagnostics, particularly for BKD and Myxobolus cerebralis in farm and hatchery-raised trout. Gained hands-on experience in fish health management and hatchery operations. Resided on-site at Eagle Fish Hatchery, fully immersing in the day-to-day aspects of fish hatchery work.

Assisted technicians on 50 acres of ponds stocked with multiple fish species, including 5 catfish and 4 Lepomis species. Responsibilities encompassed feeding, harvesting, spawning, and hatching operations. Provided support for Alligator gar conservation projects as needed, contributing to both commercial aquaculture and species preservation efforts.

Collaborated with Dr. Erin Burge on a study examining the effects of soybean meal diets on physiological immune responses in Cobia (Rachycentron canadum). Performed DNA extractions and real-time PCR to analyze changes in immunological function, focusing on T-cell receptor genes.

Managed three elasmobranch exhibits, ensuring daily feeding, cleaning, and health monitoring. Collaborated with Mystic Aquarium staff to conduct tank inventories of all specimens. Developed a project focused on maintaining the health of cow-nose stingrays, incorporating increased public interaction through touch programs and paid feeding experiences. Performed a gut-transit survey on sand tiger sharks to optimize their feeding frequency.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Marine Bio-Resources

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Aquaculture

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Marine Sciences