Education: Texas A&M University, B.S. in Marine Science 1985 The University of Auckland, M.S. with First Class Honors in Geology 1989 Université du Québec à Rimouski, Ph.D. in Chemical Oceanography 2000 Employment and research experience: June 2003- University of North Carolina Wilmington, Research Specialist May 2000-2003 University of North Carolina Wilmington, Assistant Research Professor 1989 - 1996 S&R Adhesive Co., Inc. Operations and Technical Director 1985 - 1987 University of Texas Medical Branch, Research Technician Academic awards and scholarships: 1997 - 1998 Graduate scholarship for excellence in research, Université du Québec à Rimouski 1997 Graduate scholarship for excellence in research, Groupe de recherche environnement côtière, UQAR 1987 Rotary Foundation International Scholar 1985 Dean’s Honor Roll, Texas A&M University 1983 - 1984 Distinguished Student Award, Texas A&M University 1981 Opportunity Award for Academic Performance, Texas A&M University 1981 Valedictorian Scholarship, Texas A&M University