Meet the Co-ChairsEmily FuquaFlorida State University Hello, I am a PhD candidate at Florida State University working at the Coastal and Marine Lab with Dr. Sandra Brooke. My current work is focused on how environmental stressors affect the physiology and ecology of the eastern oyster in Florida, specifically in regard to restoration and culture in the Gulf area. I received my Master’s degree from the College of Charleston in 2019 where I worked with South Carolina DNR in the Estuarine Finfish Research Group, and I earned my bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in 2016. When I’m not at the lab, I enjoy taking my dogs on outings, going on adventures with my kids, and semi-successfully growing as many houseplants as I can fit in my windows.
Anne Gilewski University of Connecticut
Hello! I am a PhD student at the University of Connecticut-Avery Point under the advisement of Dr. Evan Ward and Dr. Sandra Shumway. Prior to my return to graduate school, I was a licensed veterinary technician working with zoo and aquatic animals. My research investigates trophic interactions between tire-wear particles (TWP) and bivalve shellfish and examines potential effects on important biomarkers and overall animal health. We aim to determine the extent to which TWP contaminates the commercially important oyster (Crassotrea virginica) to inform managers and the public of the issue. Outside of school, I enjoy skiing, spoiling my five cats, and hanging out with my wonderful husband. |