Grice, Where Research Thrives

Posted on January 30, 2011 by gricemarinelab

College of Charleston’s graduate students in marine biology began the New Year presenting their research at various conferences around the country. Mark Stratton recently presented his research at the Southern Division American Fisheries Society meeting in Tampa, Florida from January 13-16, 2011. This year’s meeting was titled “Fisheries Connectivity: Headwaters to Oceans”. Mark’s poster, “Application of community indicators to the snapper grouper complex in southeastern U.S. Atlantic continental shelf waters” was a part of a special symposium titled “Southeast Reef Fishes”.

On January 20, 2011 the 5th annual Graduate Student Research Poster Session took place on the downtown campus. The following marine biology graduate students presented posters: Jenn Bennett, Walter Blair, Casey Darling, Cameron Doll, Anna Manyak, David Shiffman, Sammi Smoot, Mark Stratton and Kristen Stover. David Shiffman won an award for the best marine biology poster. This poster session highlights the graduate research of multiple disciplines. This year there were 29 entries from Communication, Education, English, Environmental Studies, History, Marine Biology, and Public Administration.

Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SCIB)

Posted on January 15, 2011 by gricemarinelab

The Grice Marine Lab had a high profile at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB), held January 3 – 7, 2011, in chilly Salt Lake City, UT. Fourteen faculty members, postdocs, grad and undergrad students presented their research findings and mingled with more than 1400 other conferees at the Salt Palace Convention Center. New faculty member Dr. Andrew Clark chaired a well-attended afternoon session on “Adhesion and Locomotor Substrate Effects.” In other sessions, Dr. Alison Welch reported on body condition in gray tree frogs, while Dr. Agnes Ayme-Southgate linked molecular biology to the biomechanics of insect flight muscle and Dr. Eric McElroy revealed the impacts of tail autonomy on locomotion in grass lizards. Dr. Bob Podolsky, graduate student Sammi Smoot, and undergraduates Diego Castro and Gabe Segarra presented their data on antimicrobial and antipredator defenses and tether strength in molluscan egg masses. Graduate students Nat Johnson, Kris Stover and Casey Darling discussed their work with Drs. Lou and Karen Burnett on antimicrobial and antioxidant defenses and on locomotion in crustaceans. Burnett lab postodoctoral fellow Dr. Kristin Hardy summarized recent studies on molecular adaptations to hypoxia in blue crabs. Outside the formal sessions, the Grice group took advantage of opportunities to network and discuss the research with their peers and enjoy some of the local sites and even, for some, a little skiing.

Congratulations Fall 2010 GPMB Graduates!

Posted on December 20, 2010 by gricemarinelab

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On Saturday December 18, 2010 the College of Charleston held its Graduate School Commencement Ceremony. Congratulations to Melanie Hedgespeth and Tucker Williamson for the completion of their Masters of Science degrees in the following areas:

Melanie Hedgespeth – An Assessment of the Presence and Fate of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) Found in Treated Wastewater Discharges into Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. (Advisor: Ed Wirth – NOAA/HML).

Tucker Williamson – Molecular Ecology of the Barnacle Megabalanus coccopomaOver Its Introduced Range in the Southeastern U.S. (Advisor: John Zardus –Citadel)

2010 Graduate Student Colloquium

Posted on September 30, 2010 by gricemarinelab

The Marine Biology Graduate Student Colloquium was held on September 24-25, 2010. This year’s keynote speaker was Dr. Win Watson from the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Watson’s studies include neurophysiology, ecology and behavior of marine organisms. His keynote address was on Friday, September 24 followed by a poster session and social. Student oral presentations took place on Saturday, September 25 followed by Dr. Watson’s closing address. Additionally on Saturday, there was a Colloquium Social featuring Lowcountry Boil held at the Outdoor Classroom during which the new students were introduced. Many graduate students in Marine Biology presented their research. The 2010 Marine Biology Graduate Student Colloquium showcased the student’s hard work and dedication to the marine science field. Thank you for joining us in support of the students and the exciting research conducted in the Fort Johnson community. Follow the 2010 Colloquium link above for a detailed event schedule and to review the poster and presentation abstracts.

GPMB Student David Shiffman is a “Cool Scientist”

Posted on June 1, 2010 by gricemarinelab

The marine conservation organization “Dive Into Your Imagination” has listed David Shiffman as a “Cool Scientist You Should Know.” David Shiffman is a Master’s candidate in the College of Charleston’s Graduate Program of Marine Biology. David’s pictures and interview are featured on the website. To read what he has to say about his current research at the Grice Marine Laboratory and his views on shark conservation please click here.

2010 Graduate Student Colloquium – September 24-25

Posted on March 10, 2010 by gricemarinelab

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The Marine Biology Graduate Student Colloquium is scheduled for September 24-25, 2010. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Win Watson from the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Watson’s studies include neurophysiology, ecology and behavior of marine organisms. His keynote address will take place on Friday, September 24 followed by a poster session and social. Student oral presentations will take place on Saturday, September 25 followed by Dr. Watson’s closing address. Additionally on Saturday, there will be a Colloquium Social featuring Lowcountry Boil held at the Outdoor Classroom during which the new students will be introduced. Many graduate students in Marine Biology will be presenting their research. The 2010 Marine Biology Graduate Student Colloquium will showcase the student’s hard work and dedication to the marine science field. Please join us in supporting the students and the exciting research conducted in the Fort Johnson community. Follow the 2010 Colloquium link above for a detailed event schedule and to preview the poster and presentation abstracts. See your institutional representative for sign-up and payment for the Saturday evening social.

GPMB Student Featured in the College of Charleston Magazine

Posted on March 1, 2010 by gricemarinelab

Marine biology graduate student, David Shiffman, published an article titled ‘”A Sea Change” in the Point of View section of the College of Charleston magazine. In this article David discusses how his passion for sharks led him to pursue a career in marine biology. In addition to his research, David writes about shark biology and conservation in the blog Southern Fried Science. Many species of sharks are threatened from the results of by-catch and overfishing. David hopes to educate the public on the value of sharks in his upcoming book titled Why Sharks Matter: The Ecological and Economic Importance of Sharks, Threats They Face, and How You Can Help.

Graduate Students Receive Poster Awards

Posted on February 1, 2010 by gricemarinelab

The 2010 Graduate Student Research Poster Session was held on Thursday, January 28. Congratulations to graduate students Nathaniel Johnson (GPMB) and Katherine Luciano (MES) for their recent poster awards. The fourth annual poster session was a huge success, featuring the research of 35 graduate students. Please visit the College of Charleston Graduate School blog and facebook page for details and pictures of the event.

Spring Semester Begins

Posted on December 20, 2009 by gricemarinelab

Students are returning from their holiday break and preparing for another semester at the Grice Marine Lab. Classes begin for the 2010 Spring Semester on Monday, January 11th. Courses for this semester include Oceanography, Biometry, Marine Molecular Ecology, Physical Oceanography and Biology of Fishes. Graduate students who have completed their coursework will be working on their thesis research. Our students have research opportunities at Grice or with one of the Fort Johnson partners including the SC Department of Natural Resources, Medical University of South Carolina, National Institute of Standards and Technology or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. We have a new student joining the Graduate Program in Marine Biology this semester. Leah Fisher, originally from Sullivan’s Island, SC, completed her B.S. at Duke University in May 2009. Welcome to the program, Leah!

Grice Research Featured in the College of Charleston Magazine

Posted on October 10, 2009 by gricemarinelab

In the Fall 2009 edition, a photoessay on the work spaces around campus highlighted Dr. Karen Burnett’s collaborative research with NIST colleagues and the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility at the Hollings Marine Laboratory. In the Life Academic section, an article titled A Sucker for the Little Guy focused on our resident parasitologist Dr. Isaure de Buron. She works closely with the SC Department of Natural Resources studying parasitic worms in Southern flounder and spotted sea trout. Another feature story, Guardian of the Sea, profiled GPMB graduate student Courtney Arthur and her work as a research analyst for NOAA. She is studying marine debris and its biological impact on marine ecosystems.

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