First, today is the first day of exams for many students. During this time, it is easy to become overwhelmed and stressed. Remember that a stressed body is more susceptible to become sick. Take care of yourselves and good luck on your exams! Second, if you get a chance (perhaps when you are taking a…
Tag Archives: Marine Biology
For the Love of Sea Turtles
Recently, Scientific American posted an article, featuring one of the biology adjunct professors. Jennifer Keller, from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, has worked with 3 of our Masters of Marine Biology students in the past. The article, “Long-lasting Chemicals May Harm Sea Turtles,” examines the unknown risks of chemical pollution on sea turtles…
Weekend Wrap-Up Part 2
How did you spend the last weekend of spring break? I spent the weekend underwater, literally. On Thursday, with a group of about 19 others, I headed down to Fort Lauderdale to complete my open water dives for Scuba certification through NAUI. It was an amazing experience. On Friday, we dove 3 times throughout the…
7th Annual Graduate Student Research Poster Session
The Seventh Annual Graduate Student Research Poster Session was a resounding success! This year, 22 projects were presented by 26 graduate students from eight different graduate programs. In excess of 250 Faculty, Staff and Lowcountry Citizens grilled and queried the presenters while enjoying a tasty reception sponsored by the Graduate Student Association and the Graduate School…
Marine Biology Fall Deadline
If you are in the process of applying to our Marine Biology program at the Graduate School, please note that the fall deadline is 1 week away – February 1st, 2013! If you are interested in finding out more information about the Marine Biology program, please request more information here. …
Recent Grad Named 2012 Artist of the Year
On December 7th, from 5:30-8:30 pm, Coastal Communiy Foundation will host a public reception and exhibit for the new works by Amanda McLenon. The 2012 winner of the Griffith/Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year Award, McLenon is the 8th artist to be recognized by the Lowcountry Artist Award Fund. The fund provides a $5,000 award…
Guest Blogger- Marine Tetrapods Fall Break Trip
I would like to introduce Leah Fisher, a student in Dr. Dave Owens’ Marine Tetrapods class. This class combines students from both the Marine Biology and Environmental Studies programs, and each year Dr. Owens takes his students on a trip. The Marine Biology Marine Tetrapods graduate class spent fall break traveling around Florida to see…
Exploring the Dangers of Pollution
Much of the work our graduate students do has direct applicability to the issues facing society. So, it’s always interesting to hear about the research our students do, and how it impacts the larger world. Jared Ragland’s (Marine Biology) work is one such example. He’s spent years tracking the urgent problem of ocean pollutants and…
14th Annual Marine Biology Graduate Student Colloquium
Join us this Friday and Saturday for the 14th annual Marine Biology Graduate Student Colloquium. Nearly all master’s students in the Marine Biology program, along with students in the Master of Environmental Studies program, will present their research or research plans. Posters will be on display starting at 12:00 on Wednesday in the hallways of…
In the Deep Blue Sea
Former MS Marine Biology students (Mercer Brugler and Eric Pante), and former professor Scot France, were featured in Science Magazine this week. Below is the full article, written by Elizabeth Pennisi which can be found here. The deep sea may not seem like a crucible of evolution. But, to the surprise of biologists, a new construction of…
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