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REU Student Biographies
  SUMMER 2007    
 
Brett identifing foliage
 

Brett Addis
Whitman College
Mentor: Sanjay Pyare, UAS

Research Project:
Habitat Assessment of the Coastal River Otter

Abstract

 
Elena with king crab
 

Elena Fernandez
Kenyon College
Mentor: Dr. Sherry Tamone, UAS

Research Project:
Effects of Climate Change and Ocean Acidification on Female Lyre Crabs

Abstract

 
Jennifer  on a Dive
 

Jennifer Granneman
California State University Long Beach
Mentor: Dr. Ginny Eckert, UAS

Research Project:
Habitat Preferences of Juvenile Red King Crab

Abstract

 
Sonia at field site
 

Sonia Ibarra
Humboldt State University
Mentor: Dr. Ginny Eckert, UAS

Research Project:
Comparing Kelp Abundance on the Outer and Inner Coast of SE Alaska

Abstract ASLO Ocean Science Conference Poster

 
Josh
 

Joshua Jones
University of Alaksa Southeast
Mentor: Drs. Matt Heavner & Eran Hood, UAS

Research Project:
Modeling Glacial Runoff: A Case Study of Lemon Glacier

Abstract

 
Erik at Kyak Training
 

Erik Lokensgard
University of Chicago
Mentor: Andrew Whiteley, UAS

Research Project:
Estimating Abundance and Factors Affecting Survival of Sculpin in Auke Bay, Alaksa

Abstract

 
Holly collecting stream samples
 

Holly Moeller
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Mentor: Drs. Matt Heavner & Eran Hood, UAS

Research Project:
Unraveling the Influence of Glaciers on Freshwater life.

Abstract

 
Michael on ropes course
 

Michael Pantalos
University of New Brunswick
Mentor: Dr. Ginny Eckert, UAS

Research Project:
Kelp Culture for Ecological Studies.

Abstract

 
Lindsey with King Crab
 

Lindsey Satterfield-Smith
Sonoma State University
Mentor: Dr. Sherry Tamone, UAS

Research Project:
Effects of Methyl Farnesoate on Female Dungeness Crabs

Abstract

 
Katherine
 

Katherine Sever
Oklahoma State University
Mentor: Dr. Sanjay Pyare, UAS

Research Project:
Habitat Assessment of the Coastal River Otter.

Abstract

  SUMMER 2006    
 
 

Logan Berner
University of Alaksa Southeast
Mentor: Dr. Eran Hood, UAS

Research Project:
The Influence of Changing Glacier Coverage on the Physical Hydrology and Hydrochemistry of Coastal Watersheds in Southeastern Alaska

Abstract Home College Poster 1 Poster 2

 
 

Johnathan Byers
Lewis and Clark College
Mentor: Kevin White & Rod Flynn






Home College

 
 

Allan Hall
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Mentor: Dr. Matt Heavner, UAS

Research Project:
Bat Abundance and Prey Availability in Timber Harvest Forests
of Southeast Alaska

Abstract Home College Poster

 
 

Steven Hsiao
Mount San Antonio College
Mentor: Elizabeth A. Mathews, UAS

Research Project:
Pilot Study of Pacific Sleeper Sharks (Somniosus pacificus) in Northern Southeastern Alaska

Abstract Home College Poster

 
 

Mathew Morris
Oregon State University
Mentor: Dr. Ginny Eckert, UAS


Research Project:
Growth and Distribution of Juvenile Dungeness Crab, Cancer Magister, Near Juneau, Alaska


Abstract Home College

 
 

Michel Ohmer
Cornell University
Mentor: Dr. Sanjay Pyare, UAS


Research Project:
The Relationship Between Wetland Microhabitat Characteristics and Boreal Toad Breeding


Abstract Home College

 
 

Micaela Ponce
Colorado State University Pueblo
Mentor: Dr. Brendan Kelly, UAS

Research Project:
Breeding Site Fidelity and Philopatry in Ringed Seals (Phoca hispida)

Abstract Home College Poster

 
 

Maria Santiago
Portland State University
Mentor: Sanjay Pyare, UAS

Research Project:
Landscape Connectivity Associated with Habitat Selection
by Bufo boreas.

Abstract Home College

 
 

Amber Stubler
SUNY Stony Brook
Mentor: Dr. David Tallmon, UAS

Research Project:
The Effect of Mussel Density on the Survival of Nucella lima

Abstract Home College

 
 

Suzanne Teerlink
University of Alaksa Southeast
Mentor: Elizabeth A. Mathews, UAS


Research Project:
Pacific Sleeper Shark: a Potential Prededator or Scavenger of Harbor Seals


Abstract Home College Poster

 
 

Oscar Villafane
Florida State University
Mentor: Matt Kirchhoff, Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Research Project:
Predicting Suitability of Trees for Nesting by Marbled Murrelets in Southeast Alaska

Abstract Home College

 
 

Sarah Wood
Humboldt State University
Mentor: Dr. David Tallmon, UAS


Research Project:
A Mark and Recapture Study Investigating Nucella lima Recolonization and Survival after a Local Extinction


Abstract Home College

  SUMMER 2005    
 
 

Elizabeth Mallott
Grinnell College
Mentor: Dr. Matt Heavner
, UAS

Research Project:
Nightly foraging patterns of bats in southeast Alaska

Abstract Home College

 
 

Laurinda Marcello
Lewis & Clark College
Mentor: Drs. Nickola Hillgruber & Carl Reese, UAF

Research Project:
Does size matter?

Abstract Home College Poster

 
 

Christopher Millow
University of Delaware
Mentor: Matt Kirchhoff
, Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Research Project:
Inferences from Fish-holding Behavior of Marbled Murrelets in Southeast Alaska

Abstract Home College

 
 

Dani Morgan
College of William and Mary
Mentor: Dr. Ginny Eckert
UAS

Research Project:
Methods for collecting juvenile Dungeness crabs in Southeast Alaska

Abstract Home College

 
 

Jennifer Saulus
University of Alaska Southeast
Mentor: Drs. Beth Mathews & Matt Heavner
, UAS

Research Project:
Environemental Influences on harbor porpoise distribution in
Auke Bay, Alaska

Abstract Home College

 
 

Kristina Sawyer
Illinois Wesleyan University
Mentor: Dr. Chris Siddon, UAF

Research Project: The Role of Predation on the Fecundity of two Subtidal Snails with Differing Reproductive Strategies

Abstract Home College

 
 

Rebecca Walling
Carleton College
Mentor: Matt Kirchoff
, Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Research Project:
Diving Behavior of Marbled Murrelets and Pigeon Guillemots in Southeast
Alaska

Abstract Home College

 
 

Teagan Ward
Carleton College
Mentor: Dr. David Tallmon, UAS

Research Project:
Imposex and survival of an intertidal snail in Auke Bay, Alaska

Abstract Home College

 
 

Lynn Waterhouse
University of Dayton
Mentor: Dr. Brendan Kelly
, UAS

Research Project:
Temporal and Weather Influences on Haul-Out Behavior of Ringed Seals, Phoca hispida.

Abstract Home College

  SUMMER 2004    
 
 

Jennifer Carroll
Michigan State University
Mentor: Matt Kirchoff, Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Research Project:
At-sea Surveys of Marbled Murrelets: Methodological Considerations

Abstract Home College

 
 

Michael Glista
Kalamazoo College
Mentor: Dr. Matt Heavner, University of Alaska Southeast

Research Project:
Spectrographic Analysis of Recorded Bat Echolocation Calls for the Development of a Robust Bat Monitoring System in Southeast Alaska

Abstract Poster Home College

 
 

Cirse Gonzalez
Duke University
Mentor: Dr. Ginny Eckert, University of Alaska Southeast

Research Project:
Decapod Larvae Hitchhiking on Cnidarians in Glacier Bay

Abstract Home College

 
 

Alison Gould
University of Virgina
Mentor: Dr. Chris Siddon

Research Project:
Influence of Predation Risk on the Movement of the Subtidal Whelk, Neptunia lyrata

Abstract Home College

 
 

Kira Pontius
Ohio State University
Mentor: Matt Kirchoff, Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Research Project:
Near Shore Foraging Behavior of Marbled Murrelets in Stephen's Passage

Abstract Home College

 
 

Douglas Rasher
Lyman Briggs School, Michigan State University
Mentor: Dr. Michael Stekoll

Research Project:
Kelp Beds as Habitat and Nutrients for Invertebrates in Southeast Alaska

Abstract Home College

 
 

Matt Richards
Western Washington University
Mentor: Dr. Sherry Tamone

Research Project:
Determining Growth Potential Utilizing Hormone Levels in the Deep Sea Crab, Macroregonia macrochira

Abstract Home College

 
 

Stephane Sell
University of Alaska Southeast
Mentor: Dr. Brendan Kelly

Research Project:
Determining Diet and Foraging Behaviors of Ringed Seals in the Beaufort Sea

Abstract Home College

 
 

Matthew Siegle
University of Colorado at Boulder
Mentor: Dr. Sherry Tamone

Research Project:
Heat Shock Protein Expression in Adult Zebrafish after Exposure to Oil

Abstract Home College

  SUMMER 2003    
 
 

Tim Baldwin
North Carolina State University
Mentor: Dr. Sherry Tamone, UAS

Research Project:
Comparison of Ecdysteroids in Mature and Immature Snow Crabs
(Chionoecetes opilio)

Abstract Home College

 
 

Ned Conway
Davidson College
Mentor: Dr. Brendan Kelly, UAS

Research Project:
Snowpack Cold Content as a Predictor of Lair Abandonment
by Ringed Seals

Abstract Home College

 
 

Lia Herron
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Mentor: Dr. Jim Taggart, USGS

Research Project:
The Effects of Weight on Tanner Crab (Chionoecetes bairdi)

Movement: Implications for Sonic Tagging Procedures

Abstract, Home College

 
 

Kyndall Hildebrant
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Mentor: Dr. Brendan Kelly, UAS

Research Project:
Influence of Predation on Habitat Selection by Ringed Seals
(Phoca hispida)

Abstract Home College

 
 

Kate Kanouse
University of Alaska, Anchorage
Mentor: Beth Mathews, UAS

Research Project:
Are declines in harbor seals near Spider Island in Glacier Bay
related to human disturbance?

Abstract Home College

 
 

Steve McMurray
Hirram College
Mentor: Dr. Ginny Eckert, UAS

Research Project:
The Effect of Density on Movement of the Red Sea Cucumber
(Parastichopus californicus) in Southeast Alaska

Abstract Home College

 
 

Erin Meyer
Cook College, Rutgers University
Mentor: Dr. Mike Stekoll, UAS/UAF

Research Project:
Bull Kelp (Nereocystis leutkeana) as Recruitment Habitat for
Juvenile Fishes and Invertebrates

Abstract Home College

 
 

Kevin Turner
University of Washington
Mentor: Dr. Ginny Eckert, UAS

Research Project:
Disintegration of Fecal Pellets of the Red Sea Cucumber
(Parastichopus californicus) at Different Current Speeds

Abstract Home College

  SUMMER 2002    
   


Melissa Adams
North Carolina State University

Mentor: Dr. Sherry Tamone, UAS

Research Project:
Effects of Eyestalk Ablation on Ecdysteroid Titers of
Chionoecetes opilio: Indications for a Terminal Molt

Abstract, Home College

 

 
 

Jeff Douglas
University of Alaska Southeast
Mentor: Dr. Ginny Eckert, UAS

Research Project:
Distribution and Abundance of Dungeness Crab Larvae
in Glacier Bay

Presentations at Professional Scientific Conferences
Abstract, Poster, Home College

 
 

Amy Kamarainen
Michigan State University
Mentor: Dr. Brendan Kelly, UAS

Research Project:
Does Proximity to Potential Ambush Cover Affect Selection
of Basking Site by Ringed Seals (Phoca hispida)

Abstract, Poster, Home College

 
 

Jeff LeBrun
University of Puget Sound, Washington
Mentor: Beth Mathews, UAS

Research Project:
Are Harbor Seal Declines in Johns Hopkins Inlet in Glacier Bay
Due to Changes in Glacial Ice?

Abstract, Home College

 
 

Stephanie Porter
University of California, Berkeley
Mentor: Dr. Ginny Eckert, UAS

Research Project:
A Comparison of Light Traps and Plankton Tows for Sampling
Crab Larvae in Bartlett Cove, Alaska

Presentations at Professional Scientific Conferences
Abstract, Poster, Home College

 
 

Margaret Sexton
Coastal Carolina University, South Carolina
Mentor: Dr. Sherry Tamone, UAS

Research Project:
A Survey of Ecdysteroids across Invertebrate Phyla


Abstract,
Home College

 
 

Daniella Swenton
University of Vermont
Mentor: Dr. Brendan Kelly, UAS

Research Project:
Diel activity patterns among individual ringed seals,
(Phoca hispida)

Abstract, Poster, Home College

 
 

Julie Wright
Wellesley College, Massachusetts
Mentor: Dr. Karen Blejwas, UAS

Research Project:
Can Fungal patches on Steller sea lions be used as identifying marks?

Abstract, Home College

  SUMMER 2001    
 
 

Pamela Brannock
Roger Williams University, Rhode Island
Mentor: Dr. Mike Stekoll, UAS/UAF

Research Project:
Impact of Common Ions on Salmon Fertilization

Presentations at Professional Scientific Conferences
Abstract, Poster, Home College

 
 

Carrie Byron
University of Wisconsin
Mentor: Dr. Ginny Eckert, UAS

Research Project:
Effectiveness and Potential Biases of Light Traps for Sampling
Crab Larvae in Glacier Bay


Presentations at Professional Scientific Conferences
Home College

 
 

Daphne Gehringer
University of California, Santa Cruz
Mentor: Dr. Sherry Tamone, UAS

Research Project:
Measuring the Effects of Eyestalk Ablation on C. bairdi
with ELISA

Home College

 
 

Rachel Ingram
University of Alaska Southeast
Mentor: Dr. Brendan Kelly, UAS

Research Project:
Developing a Correction Factor for Ringed Seal Surveys

Home College

 
 

Lindsay Martin
Michigan State University
Mentor: Beth Mathews, UAS

Research Project:
Effects of Ice Cover on Counts of Harbor Seals in Glacial Fjords

Abstract, Home College

 
 

Dusty McDonald
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Mentor: Dr. Brendan Kelly, UAS

Research Project:
Vigilance Behavior in Two Phocids: Ringed Seals and Harbor Seals

Home College

 
 

Neal Tex
University of Alaska Southeast
Mentor: Beth Mathews, UAS

Research Project:
Reactions of Harbor Seal Mothers and Pups to Vessel Traffic
in Tracy Arm

Home College

 
 

Rebecca Zeiber
Pennsylvania State University
Mentor: Switgard Duesterloh, UAS Doctoral Student &
Dr. Tom Shirley, UAF

Research Project:
Effect of U.V. Light on Fish Larvae

Home College

  SUMMER 2000    
 
 

Megan Baldwin
Colorado College
Mentor: Beth Mathews, UAS

Research Project:
Departure rates of undisturbed harbor seals from icebergs
in Glacier Bay, Alaska

Home College

 
 

Kristin Cieciel
University of Alaska Southeast
Mentor: Dr. Ginny Eckert, UAS

Research Project:
Tag retention studies on the sea cucumber
(Parastichopus californicus)

Home College

 
 

Kristine Faloon
Boston University
Mentor: Dr. Mike Stekoll, UAS/UAF

Research Project:
The effect of fin clips on swimming performance of
coho salmon

Home College

 
 

Oriana Harding
University of Alaska Southeast
Mentor: Dr. Brendan Kelly, UAS

Research Project:
Activity patterns of ringed seals


Abstract, Poster,
Home College

 
 

Aaron Hopkins
University of New England
Mentor: Beth Mathews and Dr. Brendan Kelly, UAS

Research Project:
A new Steller sea lion breeding site in southeastern Alaska

Home College

 
 

Courtney Nichols
William Jewell College, Missouri
Mentor: Beth Mathews and Dr. Brendan Kelly, UAS

Research Project:
Patterns of harbor porpoise habitat use in Auke Bay, Alaska:
A step towards developing an aerial survey correction factor

Home College

 
 

Luke Robinson
Guilford College, North Carolina
Mentor: Dr. Sherry Tamone, UAS

Research Project:
Measuring the molting hormones of decapod crustaceans

Home College

 
 

Ava Rosales
University of California, Santa Barbara
Mentor: Dr. Ginny Eckert, UAS

Research Project:
Intertidal community structure in southeastern Alaska

Home College

 
 

Sean Tackley
Colorado State University
Mentor: Dr. Brendan Kelly, UAS

Research Project:
Humpback whale and vessel interactions in Icy Strait, Alaska

Home College