Biber Research Group
Post-doctoral Researchers
- Dr. Heather Joesting (2011-2013, Ph.D. from Wake Forest) Project: Remediating marine aquaculture waste using saltmarsh and dune plants for restoration. Funded by MASGC and CIAP.
- Dr. Philip Kauth (2012-2013, Ph.D. from University of Florida) Project: Seed-based propagation of two SAV species: Vallisneria americana and Ruppia maritima for coastal restoration. Funded by MS Tidelands.
Students
- Linh Pham (Ph.D.) - Seagrass monitoring and mapping. Funded by MS Tidelands and Department of Commerce.
- Viviana Mazzei (M.S.) - Primary Productivity of Artificial Reefs. Funded by MS Tidelands and MMS-CIAP.
- Melissa Pratt-Zossoungbo (M.S., 2008) - Saltmarsh mycorrhizae. Funded by MASGC Seagrant. 2009 NOAA Knauss Policy Fellow in Washington, D.C.
Graduate Student Committees
- Heather Ferguson (M.S., 2007), USM - Coastal Sciences, Dr. Rakocinski
- Kelly Lucas (Ph.D., 2008), USM - Coastal Sciences, Dr. Hawkins
- Pradnya Sawant (Ph.D., 2009), USM - Marine Science, Dr. Redalje
- Dan Holiday (Ph.D., 2009), USM - Coastal Sciences, Dr. Hawkins
- Katie van Deven (M.S., 2010), The University of South Alabama, Biological Science, Dr. Major
- Allison Walker (Ph.D., 2012), USM - Coastal Sciences, Dr. Grimes/Campbell
- Daneen Menke (M.S., 2012), USM - Coastal Sciences, Dr. Rakocinski
- Kathryn Wire (M.S., 2011), USM - Coastal Sciences, Dr. Campbell
- Cristina Nica (Ph.D.), Jackson State University, Biology, Dr. Cho
- James Garner (M.S.), Jackson State University, Biology, Dr. Cho
- Lynn Wilking (M.S.), USM – Coastal Sciences, Dr. Dillon
- Eric Sparks (Ph.D.), Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Marine Science, Dr. Cebrian
- Katie van Deven (M.S., 2010), The University of South Alabama, Biological Science, Dr. Major
- Nicole Bulla (B.S. Honors), The University of South Alabama, Biological Science, Dr. Boettcher
Technicians
- JD Caldwell, since 1970 -
- Tamela Jones, 2012
- Lynnae Manual, 2011-2013
- Matt Marenberg, 2012
- Tom Albaret, 2009 - 2010
- Scott Caldwell, 2008 - 2012
- Jacob Hilton, 2010
- Brittany Haney-Foster, 2009 (pursuing M.S. in Geology/Geography)
- Lindsey Singleton, 2008 (M.S.U, Dept of Wildlife & Fisheries, Research Associate II)
- Gary McCardle, 2006
- Arthur Karels, 2005 - 2007 (currently studying for Ph.D. at GCRL)
- Brian Joachim, 2005 - 2007 (currently working for physical plant at GCRL)
Interns
- Connor White (MGCCC) – 2012-2013
- Tamela Jones (MGCCC) - 2012
- Steven Giddens (MGCCC) - 2012
- Mike Simmons (MGCCC) -2011
- Jacqueline McComb (JSU) -2010
- Ashley Custer - 2010
- Ruthie Franke (MSU) - 2010
- Trevor Johnson (MGCCC), 2009-2010
- Quinsola Williams (MGCCC), 2009
- Jonathan Jones (Jackson State), 2008
- Adam Boyette (USM), 2006
- Amber Williamson (Xavier), 2005
- Jeremy Johnson (MSMS), 2005
- Open Positions: Ph.D./M.S. Research Assistant Positions Available - please contact me for details