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Christopher F. D'Elia, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Policy

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for Research and Graduate Studies

Director, International Ocean Institute - USA

Courtesy Professor, USF College of Marine Science

co-Director, US EPA NCER Center for Science and Policy Applications

for Coastal Environments (C-SPACE)

140 Seventh Avenue South—Bayboro 204

University of South Florida St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5016

Phone: 727 873-4812; 727 873-4537; Fax 727 873-4889

email: Chris D'Elia

Effective July 1, 2009:

Dean, School of the Coast and Environment, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA

LSU email: Chris D'Elia

Interests: Nutrient dynamics in aquatic systems; estuarine ecology; coral reef ecology; algal/invertebrate symbiosis; science history and policy; math and science education; marine pollution; global climate change; analytical chemistry.

Curriculum Vitae

Selected Presentations:

The Biomass Boom: A Boon or Boondoggle? Eleventh International Wildlife Law Conference, Stetson University College of Law, 3/25/09
Energy, Environment and Public Policy. Town and Gown 3/13/09
The Energy Crisis: The Time to Act is Now. Poynter Library Science Cafe, 10/15/08
The R/V Alpha Helix Symbios Expedition: A Retrospective Analysis of a Milestone in Coral Reef Research. 11th International Coral Reef Symposium July 7-11, 2008 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
We Must Educate Students about the Interdependence of Energy, Environment, & Economics.ppt. Panel Presentations on the Future of Power in the State of Florida, 5/27/08
What Citizens Should Know About Our Global Energy Future. USFSP Progress Energy Lecture Series on Energy and the Environment, 10/16/07.
The USF Seal. USFSP Freshman Convocation, 8/26/07.
VCAA's Report to Faculty. Fall Faculty Meeting, 8/22/07.
Environment Virginia. Environmental Decision-Making: The Use, Misuse, and Lack of Use of Scientific Data, 4/12/05.
2005 ASLO Presentation. Survivor Enewetak: 1971 Team Study of a Coral Reef on the R/V Alpha Helix, 6/21/05.
Environmental Economics (ECP3302). Energy: Future Challenges, 7/12/05.

C.F. D'Elia's reprints - password protected; please email me (Chris D'Elia) for access instructions.

Science and Math Education is important and fun. Check out www.sciencecenterofpinellas.com! (D'Elia formerly chaired the Board of Directors of this wonderful organization.)

Current Projects:

Center for Science and Policy Applications for the Coastal Environment (EPA) - Homepage

The R/V Alpha Helix Symbios Expedition: A Milestone in Coral Reef Research (NSF) - Homepage

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