From Software to Science –
University of Miami RSMAS and NOAA LMRCSC
Master’s fellow, Juan Cervera had an interesting path which led him to a career
in fisheries. Graduating with a bachelor degree in Computer Science from the
University of Central Florida, Juan started a career in the software development
industry, but after a few years working as a video game developer, he decided
to make a career change. Read more
Social
scientist explores the human dimension aspect of fisheries – The world of fisheries science is not just limited to the
research of various ocean species; however, there is also a human dimensions
component to the field as well. That is where LMRCSC Ph.D. candidate, Brittany
King, steps in. Read more
CINAR Fellowship - press release:
CINAR Fellows in Quantitative Fisheries and Ecosystems Science Announced. Read more
New Pilot Project Offers Quick Answers About Important Consultations – The new Southeast Inland Mapper is now available to those wanting to know if they need an essential fish habitat consultation. This new tool is designed to focus on the inland extent of EFH, complementing the current NOAA Fisheries offshore EFH
Mapper. Read More
NOAA LMRCSC Professor Awarded National Research Grant – When it comes to understanding marine life and the characteristics of dolphins, professor Carolina Bonin Lewallen, Ph.D is the go to expert on the topic. The Hampton University
and NOAA LMRCSC faculty member recently won a research grant totaling $300,000. Read More
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Professor wins 2020 faculty excellence award – With nearly 20 years of experience at her home institution, Dr. Gulnihal Ozbay is adamant that her career is not just about teaching but is also about guiding and preparing her students to
excel in their career fields. It is because of such passion and zeal for young minds that the professor earned one of Delaware State University’s 2020 Faculty Excellence Awards. Read More
NOAA LMRCSC
Scholar Becomes 2021 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Finalist – When one thinks of marine science, they often do not associate it with government and public policy; however, for Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science
Center student, Shadaesha Green, those two categories will soon be her primary focus. Last month, Mrs. Green...
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LMRCSC Hosts 2020 Virtual Science Meeting – The Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC), in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), held its 2020 Science Meeting in April. This year,
the annual event was held via videoconferencing due to the social distancing guidelines put in place as a measure to prevent the spread of... Read More
SSU Graduate Alexandria Ambrose studies the rhythms of nature – Alexandria Ambrose was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan – a world away from the estuary marshes of Georgia’s coast. She wasn’t sure where or what she wanted to study
when she set off on a college tour, but when she visited Savannah State and talked to some students, she felt at home. Read More
November 21st, NOAA Coast Survey Director, Rear Admiral Shepard M. Smith, visited Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC) partner institution, Hampton University (HU). Admiral Smith was in the Norfolk area
visiting local NOAA facilities and while in the vicinity, the Acting Assistant Deputy Administrator made a stop at the HBCU to speak about... Read More
Congrats are in order for LMRCSC and University of Maryland
Eastern Shore graduate, Stephanie Martinez-Rivera. In November, Stephanie started her new Fish Biologist position with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA). The marine scientist, who received her doctoral degree in Marine, Estuarine
& Environmental Science in December 2018, now works for... Read More
The coveted Wilson H. Elkins Professorship has been awarded to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to support the work of Dr. Paulinus Chigbu, professor in the Department of Natural Sciences and director of
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC) at UMES. Read More
Calling all graduate students! The NOAA Office of Coastal Management has a new and exciting opportunity! The Davidson Fellowship will provide two years of funding for a graduate student conducting a collaborative science project at one of the 29 NERR. The goal of the fellowship
is to aid in "building the next generation of coastal leaders." Click here for details!
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Two LMRCSC
students - Laura Almodovar-Acevedo (Ph.D. student at UMES) and Amanda Lawrence (M.S. student at IMET) receive NOAA Knauss Fellowships! Read more
Doctoral candidate Adrianne Wilson, the
recipient of a grant from the University of Miami Institute for Advanced Study of the Americas, spent two weeks in Belize researching lane snapper populations. Read more
Matthew Ramirez gives GRADx talk about his research on Sea Turtles at OSU:
Matt is a Ph.D. candidate in fisheries science. His research is focused on studying the factors that influence sea turtle growth rates and population dynamics, primarily through examination of the bones. Read more
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LMRCSC holds 2019 Science Meeting:
Much needed "meeting of the minds" occurred on Friday, June 14 when NOAA scientist and the LMRCSC came together for the 2019 Science Meeting. The one day forum, held at the NOAA headquarters in Silver Spring, Md... Read more
LMRCSC presents at 2019 ASLO Meeting: The
2019 Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography Meeting was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A number of LMRCSC professors and cohorts were in attendance and the following presented...
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IMET'S Rose Jagus awarded Elkins Professorship:
Professor Rose Jagus of UMCES has been awarded the Wilson H. Elkins Professorship by the University System of Maryland for her contributions to increasing the diversity of scientists working in the marine sciences...
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