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Andrew Hayslip |
I am interested in biogeography, environmental geography,watershed management, the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin, urban and regional planning, and sustainable development. I'm a first year master's student in the Environmental Science and Policy program. I'm from Macon, Georgia and I received my bachelor's in Geography with a minor in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida State University.
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Ben Hardisty |
Benjamin Hardisty received the B.A. in Political Science, with a specialization in Political Theory, from USF after spending several years reading philosophy books and sociobiology textbooks and drinking an insane number of cappuccinos. He is now working on his M.S. thesis entitled "Investigations of the Natural Selection and Spread of Altruistic-Type Gene Alleles." His major research interests are in evolutionary biology and theoretical biology. These include: fire ants, a serious invasive pest that nonetheless has given Mr. Hardisty hours of fruitful research data; Sex-Ratio theory and the modification of sex-ratios by organisms, especially mammals and insects; altruism in insects and the search for genes that actively promote altruistic behaviors in their bearer (when expressed); and finally, mathematical modeling in evolutionary biology & ecology. |
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Britni Tokotch |
I received my undergrad degree from USFSP in Environmental Science and Policy. This is my second year in the ESP Graduate Program. For my master's thesis, I am working with Dr. Gore on creating habitat suitability curves for the invasive Plecostomus (a fresh water invasive fish). I currently work with the National Marine Fisheries Service helping to regulate commercial fisheries in federal waters of the Southeastern United States.
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Catherine Bruger |
I am particularly interested in estuarine and wetland ecology how anthropogenic interactions have impacted these systems, then applying population monitoring and collected data to protect habitat. Sustainable development (LEED certifications, renewable energy, creatively designing and planning to minimize human impact) and sustainable agriculture (organic, no-monoculture, culture retention for agro-based groups) are other interests of mine.
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Charlotte Clayton |
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Erik Oij |
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Erika Echols |
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Fred Bradley |
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Hannah McKnight |
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Ivy Cormier |
I am interested in water quality issues, as well as global sanitation issues. I currently work for the Hillsborough County Health Department in the Environmental Health Program. Originally from Massachusetts, I have been living in St Pete for almost two years.
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Jaeson Clayborn |
My academic interests include everything ecological from the coastline to the interior of Florida. I, particularly, would like to the study the advancement of the Cuban Treefrog and possible control methods as a way to preserve the native fauna. |
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James Banning |
I have been on the USF St pete for 5 years now and seen tremendous change for the better. The ESP graduate program is starting to take off and I am honored I am a part of it. |
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Jennifer Wunderlich |
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Jonnelle Basso |
I obtained Bsc. at University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica. I am a graduate student pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and Policy, with a keen interest in the impact of International transshipment procedure and subsequent consequence(s) , as well the impact and efficiency of businesses' environmental policy/ policies on neighbouring communities.
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Julia Reeves |
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Karen Dreger |
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Katie Laux |
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Kristal Karatsanos |
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Kyle Buck |
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Laura Wiggins |
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Lauren Drakopulos |
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Leigh Ann Elgin |
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Leslie Wade |
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Mark Proch |
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Michael Drexler |
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Michael Sears |
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Michelle Masi |
I received my undergraduate at USF in the ESP program. I was impressed by the faculty and staff, and decided to pursue my graduate degree in this program. I intend to do my thesis work on setting up standards for water quality of Florida's estuaries. I will be working directly with Dr. Chris D'Elia, who has an extensive background in water quality issues here in Florida, namely looking at N and P over-enrichment. |
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Rene Duffey |
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Robert Stetson |
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Shanon Connelly |
I am interested in Geospatial analysis, Remote Sensing (including humanitarian applications), Environmental Modeling, Soil Moisture Mapping, Recycling (including college campus programs), Alternative Energy (including landfill gas to methane), Sustainable Living and Green Consumerism. My spare time is spent with my two Labradors and my husband. We love to be outdoors, and travel to our family cabin in the Smokies as often as possible.
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Victor Alegria |
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