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Charles
(Chuck) J. Gregory, Ph.D.; Chairman
I received my Doctorate degree in the field of Marine
Biology from the University of Maine in 1990. My research
included participation on six oceanographic cruises into
the Gulf of Maine, and involved identifying, counting
and measuring over 200 species of plankton. In addition
to having a Ph.D., I received a Master of Science degree
in Science Education from the University of Maine in 1982
and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of
New England in 1980. Working at SMCC has enabled me to
combine my science and education degrees to excel at teaching
marine and environmental sciences. I was honored to be
the first SMCC recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished
Faculty Award. As I enter my tenth year at SMCC I am currently
teaching General Biology, Ecology, and Anatomy Physiology. |
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Robert
E. Siegel, B.S., M.S.
I have a Bachelors Degree in Biology from Brooklyn College
and a Masters Degree in Marine Biology from Hofstra University.
In my 38 years teaching at SMCC I have taught the following
courses: Marine Invertebrate Zoology, Ecology, General
Oceanography, Physical & Geological Oceanography,
Marine Biology, Food Science Biology, and Seatime 1, 2,
3 and 4. My main areas of interest are marine invertebrate
taxonomy and maintaining live marine and freshwater organisms
in aquaria for scientific study. I am currently compiling
a computerized database of all of the marine invertebrates
collected by my students over the past 38 years. |
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David
T. Bernstein, PhD
David T. Bernstein received his PhD from the University
of New Hampshire in the discipline of chemistry in the
area of analytical organic chemistry. He has taught General
Chemistry, Wastewater Chemistry and Environmental Sampling.
Current research interests include studying elevated levels
of copper in the algal species Ascophylum
nodosum and Fucus vesiculosus
as related to the proximity of marinas and boat yards,
and the determination of the chemical constituents of
the web of orb web spiders. |
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Brian
Tarbox, AS, BS, MS
Professor Tarbox graduated from the Applied Marine Biology
and Oceanography program at SMCC in 1971 and went on to
earn a Master of Science in Zoology from the University
of Maine. He has worked in all aspects of the commercial
fishing, commercial diving and aquaculture industries,
in Maine and around the USA. In addition to his academic
achievements, Professor Tarbox is certified as a fisheries
scientist by the American Fisheries Society, and holds
a 100 ton Coast Guard Master’s license.
Professor Tarbox teaches General Biology, Fisheries Science,
Aquaculture Techniques, Nautical Science and Seatime.
His current research interests include lobster recruitment
studies to understand the biology of the lobster population
in Casco Bay, and the use of molecular biology to solve
fisheries problems . |
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Elizabeth
Ehrenfeld
Elizabeth Ehrenfeld has been teaching at SMCC since the
fall of 2001. She holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the
University of Michigan and a BA in Biological Sciences
from Cornell University. Dr. Ehrenfeld lived in Switzerland
for 5 years doing post-doctoral work in bacterial genetics
at the University of Geneva Medical School, and the Nestle
corporate research center. She moved to Maine to work
for IDEXX Laboratories where she developed diagnostic
tests for the food industry. She has written numerous
scientific papers, and has several patents on detection
of bacteria in drinking water and food. She is a founding
member of Mainely Women in Science, and currently serves
on the board of the Biotech Association of Maine. She
is also a member of the Maine Board of Environmental Protection.
Outside of the scientific world, Dr. Ehrenfeld is a Registered
Maine Guide who enjoys many outdoor pursuits, including
sea kayaking, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Dr. Ehrenfeld
is a past President of Portland Trails, and currently
serves on the Advisory Board of the Appalachian Mountain
Club. |
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Curt
Cyr
Curt Cyr received a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology
and Pharmacy from the University of Rhode Island in 1988.
He continued his studies at New York University and received
a Master of Science in Cell Biology and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology
in 1994. He then extended his training with two post-doctoral
fellowships at the University of Washington and Maine
Medical Center Research Institute. The work performed
during his training focused on endothelin (a potent vasoconstrictor),
opiate receptors, potassium channels and fibroblast growth
factor. He is currently the Chair of the Pharmacy Technician
program and also teaches anatomy and physiology. |
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Dennis
Leaver, MS, RT(T)
Chairman of the Radiation Therapy Department
I received my Master's degree in the field of Education
from the University of Southern Maine in 1992. In addition
to having a Master's degree, I received a Bachelor of
Science degree in Education from the same university in
1988 and a Certificate in Radiation Therapy from Harvard
Medical School in 1981. Working at SMCC has enabled me
to combine my science background and educational degrees
to teach a variety of science courses. Since my first
book was published in 1996, I have authored and/or co-edited
six others, involving extensive work in the field of Radiation
Oncology with emphasis on Anatomy and Physiology, because
it continues to play an important role in Oncology. As
I enter my twenty-first year at SMCC I am currently teaching
Radiation Oncology, Clinical Dosimetry, Clinical Practicum
and Anatomy Physiology. |
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Margaret
(Meg) E. Coleman, Ph.D.
I received my Ph.D. in Geology from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology in 1996. My research focused on
the tectonic evolution of mountain belts. For my dissertation
I researched the evolution of the central Himalayas, which
included three field seasons of geologic mapping in Nepal.
I used a combination of structural geology, metamorphic
petrology, and radiogenic – isotopic dating to constrain
the timing and geometry of the mountain building processes
in the Himalayas. After graduate school I taught earth
science for four years at Eastern Connecticut State University
before moving to Maine. For the past three years I have
been writing environmental science curriculum as a consultant
for the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
and for the American Geological Institute. I am excited
to be involved with the new Environmental Science and
Technology program at SMCC and look forward to teaching
again. |
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David
W. Groft, MS
I received my Bachelors of Science in Biology from Bethany
College in 1989, and my Masters of Science in Cellular
and Molecular Biology from West Virginia University in
1992. For my thesis I isolated and characterized a 3-methyladenine
DNA glycosylase from Brassica oleracea. I currently supervise
the molecular genetics laboratory at the Foundation for
Blood Research where my primary responsibility is managing
the cystic fibrosis screening program. As an adjunct professor
at SMCC, I enjoy teaching Microbiology. |
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Chris
Hoffmann, B.A., M.S.
Classification – Homo sapiens
botanicum mycophilicum sustainabilitum Casco Bayensis
(Hoffmann).
Identification – short, agile,
bipedal hominid with apparently decreasing amounts of
curly, hair-like fur on scalp.
Evolutionary history – fossilized
records of ancestral forms unearthed in central New
York state and Boston; includes undergraduate degrees
in English and psychology; most intellectual speciation
in the greater Portland area; about 10 ybp (years before
present) the Master of Science in Environmental Biology
evolved; subsequent expressions include field ecologist
via natural resource inventories of sites in the Casco
Bay watershed, conservation commission member in South
Portland and Freeport, and teacher of interdisciplinary
course, Nature and Culture, and biology courses such
as Natural History of the Casco Bay Bioregion.
Habitat – most diurnal habitat
restricted to cavity nesting and academic foraging in
the Learning Assistance Center; prefers green spaces
on college campuses, libraries and bakeries; sometimes
found in trees; returns nightly to forested area near
Harraseeket River in upper Casco Bay
Behavior and Diet – often pedals
bicycle to and from campus; omnivore – prefers
nuts, fruits and baked goods with coffee.
Conservation threats – automobile
predation of bicyclists; habitat loss due to parking
lot expansions; invasive, pseudoscientific pathogens
such as intelligent design |
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