Session: Poster Session II (The Fifth Education and Science Forum )

P2.1

EEP High School Science Pipeline Geo-Explorers at Universidad del Turabo: Learning and Teaching the Business of Science – Lessons Learned

Antonio Gonzalez Toro, Universidad del Turabo, Gurabo, PR; and T. Lipsett

P2.2

Risk Assessment for Weather Based Accidents

Charla Gaskins, Greensboro, NC; and Y. L. Lin and E. U. Nzewi

P2.3

Characterization of aerosols in the El Paso-Juarez airshed using the TUV model in conjunction with Multi-Filter Rotating Shadow Band Radiometers

Richard Medina Calderon, University of Texas, EL Paso, TX; and D. R. M. Fitzgerald and T. E. Gill

P2.4

Business Plan for a Commercially Viable Coastline Friendly Black Sea Bass Marirculture Operation

Matilda Young, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA; and A. Shannon, T. Heath, J. Goodnight, C. Ingram, K. Brinkley, and R. Lee

P2.5

Technical Considerations Towards the Development of a Commercially Viable Black Sea Bass Mariculture Operation

Diamond Carr, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA; and J. Ross, C. West, T. Heath, A. Shannon, C. Ingram, K. Brinkley, and R. Lee

P2.6

Elevated Upper Tropospheric Ozone by Deep Convection during the 2006 Ron Brown Cruise

Jonathan W. Smith, Howard University, Washington, DC; and G. S. Jenkins, M. C. Barth, and K. E. Pickering

P2.7

Ship Based Observation of Ozone in the Tropical Mid-Troposphere During AEROSE 2009

Lily Udumukwu, Howard University, Washington, DC; and E. Joseph, N. R. Nalli, and V. R. Morris

P2.8

Stock discrimination of American Monkfish Northwest Atlantic Using Mitochondrial DNA

Belita S. Nguluwe, NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC), Princess Anne, MD; and D. A. K. Johnson, E. Williams, D. J. Carlin, D. A. Richards, and D. A. Place

P2.9

Using the TUV model and the EPIRM model in conjunction with MFRSR irradiance data to retrieve single scattering albedo, asymmetry parameter and aerosol size distribution in the El Paso-Juarez airshed

Angel E. Esparza, Univ. of Texas, El Paso, TX; and R. Medina-Calderon, R. M. Fitzgerald, and J. Polanco

P2.10

Identification of PCB enhanced microbial consortium from estuarine and freshwater sediments that undergo selective reductive dechlorination through Aroclor™ stimulation

Kathleen Gillespie, Center of Marine Biotechnology/University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, Baltimore, MD

P2.11

Determination of a Plant Protein Diet for a Marine Fish

Gordon R. Taylor, LMRCSC, Oxford, PA; and A. Watson and A. Place PhD.

P2.12

Sex Ratios as a Function of Size in Crassostrea Virginica

Judith Sarkodee-Adoo, NOAA, Tallahassee, FL

P2.13

Investigating the spatial distribution of Actinomycete bacteria in the Indonesian Sponge, Aaptos aaptos

Damian Marcus Smoot, LMRCSC, Towson, MD; and M. Anderson and R. T. Hill

P2.14

Diet analysis of bottlenose dolphins Tursiops truncatus from the Northwest Florida Panhandle in relation to a red tide Karenia brevis bloom

Sabrina R. Bowen, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA; and T. Cox

P2.15

Accessing chronic and acute toxicity in the benthic amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, using the brominated flame retardant 2–2'-4–4' Tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47) and the insecticide Fipronil

LaTrisha E. Allen, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA

P2.16

Effects of Malathion on Petrolisthes armatus

Tiffany Ann Ward, NOAA, Savannah, GA

P2.17

Examination of the Microbial Communities Associated with Oyster Larvae Treated with Probiotic Bacteria in the Absence and Presence of a Bacterial Pathogen

Oluchi Ukaegbu, Delaware State University, Dover, DE; and D. McIntosh, D. Kapareiko, G. H. Wikfors, E. Schott, and H. J. Schreier

P2.18

Biochemical and Molecular Analysis of Bacteria Used in Protecting Oyster Larvae from Pathogenic Bacteria in Hatchery Culture

Jessica M. Rash, Delaware State University, Dover, DE; and D. McIntosh, D. Kapareiko, G. H. Wikfors, E. Schott, and H. J. Schreier

P2.19

Acoustic Telemetry used to track red snapper, gag grouper, red grouper, and scamp grouper in particular areas of Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary

Catherine J. Carroll, Living Marine Resources Coorperative Science Center (LMRCSC), Garden CIty, GA; and K. Ludwig

P2.20

A Baseline Assessment of Spatial and Temporal Trends of Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances in the Apalachicola River and Bay

Adesuwa Erhunse, Florida A&M University, Tallahasee, FL; and D. Alvarez, Ph.D, R. Gale, Ph.D, R. D. Gragg III, Ph.D, and L. Robinson, Ph.D

P2.21

Physiological effects of hypoxia on Atlantic croaker

Jamila Dawn Payton, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD; and A. K. Johnson, P. Bushnell, and R. Brill

P2.22

A comparison of inorganic carbon dynamics in two subtropical estuaries during spring floods: Apalachicola Bay, FL, and St. Joseph Bay, FL

Stacy Smith, Environmental Cooperative Science Center, Tallahassee, FL; and J. Cherrier and J. Sarkodee-Adoo

P2.23

Distribution of Fishes in Hudson Canyon and adjoining Outer Continental Shelf in relation to Benthic Habitat Type and Hydrography

Jacklyn C. James, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD; and V. Guida and P. Chigbu

P2.24

Sedimentation and Landscape Changes in a Dynamic Coastal Salt Marsh, Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah, Georgia

Amy Rath, Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center, Fairbanks, AK; and C. Pride

P2.25

Nest microhabitat characterization and nest site selection by Mississippi diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin pileata) at Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR), Mississippi

Christina F. Mohrman, Environmental Cooperative Science Center, Moss Point, MS; and R. Cooley and M. S. Woodrey

P2.26

An Investigation of Urban-Runoff as a Source of Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds to Santa Monica Bay in Southern California

P2.27

Ecotoxicity and Risk Assessment of Mercury in the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Melanie McHenry-Johnson, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS; and P. Tchounwou, Z. Arslan, Y. Anjaneyulu, W. McHenry, and S. Kishinhi

P2.28

Molecular Approach for Targeting Specific Fecal Contamination in the Grand Bay

Stephen S. Kishinhi, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS; and P. B. Tchounwou, I. O. Farah, K. Ndebele, B. Graham-Evans, and M. McHenry-Johnson

P2.29

Estimation of fecundity and oocyte measurements in Lophius americanus using Image J image analysis software

Samara Lawrentz, Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center, Princess Anne, MD; and A. K. Johnson and R. McBride

P2.30

Monitoring Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals using LIBS

J. Branch Jr., Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL; and J. Martinez, C. Akpovo, C. Jagoe, E. Johnson, and L. Johnson

P2.31

Comparison of GPS dropsondes between developing and non-developing disturbances in the Atlantic

Diamilet Pérez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR; and S. S. Chen

P2.32

Analysis of air transport patterns bringing dust storms to El Paso, Texas

Nancy Ivette Rivera Rivera, University of Texas, El Paso, TX; and T. E. Gill, K. A. Gebhart, J. L. Hand, R. M. Fitzgerald, and D. J. Novlan

P2.33

Modeling Optical Properties of Aerosols Using Microphysical Retrievals from Air Quality Models

Gary F. Bouton, NOAA, New York, NY

P2.34

Monitoring the Progression of the Northeast MFRSR Network Using the NASA-GISS Calibration Algorithm to Obtain Aerosol Products

Ryan Jaipaul, NOAA, Richmond Hill, NY

P2.35

Investigating Uptake and Colonization of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) in Relation to Phytoplankton Presence

Keyana Dickens, Delaware State University/NOAA/ECSU, Dover, DE; and G. Richards, M. Watson, and G. Ozbay

P2.36

Quantification of human-interactions with bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the waterways of Savannah, Georgia

Robin M. Perrtree, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA; and S. Todd and T. Cox

P2.37

The Use of Probiotics to Improve the Survival and Growth Rate of Cobia Larvae

Michele N. Thompson, LMRCSC, Parkesburg, PA; and D. A. Place and A. Watson

P2.38

Habitat Use by Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in waters around Savannah, Georgia USA

Michael Knowles, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA; and T. Cox

P2.39

Helping to Solve Drought with the Open Geospatial Consortium Sensor Observation Service

Cheickna Baber, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC; and M. J. Brewer

P2.40

Design and testing of a system to digitally record endogenous activity rhythms of postlarval and juvenile Penaeid shrimp

Matthew B. Ogburn, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA; and R. T. Greer and F. Balbuena

P2.41

The Applicability of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing in Identifying Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE) sources using NOAA National Status and Trends Mussel Watch Program Data

Patrina L. Bly, Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC; and M. A. Edwards

P2.42

Application of WRF to investigate the moisture regime associated with the preonset of Sahelian rains

Roberto J. Mera, Union of Concerned Scientists, Washington, DC; and F. H. M. Semazzi

P2.43

Vizualization of Weather Using Google Earth

Richard L. Messick, NOAA/ERL/CDC, Greensboro, NC; and D. Y. Li

P2.44

Use of Garcinia sp. seed extracts as dietary supplement to promote growth and control fish diseases

Tedra Booker, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD; and P. Chigbu and S. Parveen

P2.45

First look at forecasters experiences with high-temporal resolution Phased Array Radar data: An evaluation research study

Cristal A. Sampson, NOAA, New York, NY; and D. LaDue and P. L. Heinselman

P2.46

NOAA's Preserve America Initiative: Unlocking the history of African-Americans in Georgia's coastal fisheries

D. L. Hoskins, NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center, Savannah, GA

P2.47

A PCR-based assay for detection of Hematodinium sp. in Sediment from The Maryland Coastal Bays

Whitney E. Dyson, University of Maryland Eastern Shore/LMRCSC, Princess Anne, MD; and E. Schott, J. S. Pitula, and A. Hanif

P2.48

Coral connectivity between deep and shallow sites in the tropical western Atlantic (Caribbean): Deep water refugia as potential sources of replenishment following coral bleaching

Xaymara Serrano, Univ. of Miami/RSMAS, Miami, FL; and A. Baker

P2.49

The NOAA Living Marine Resource Cooperative Science Center annual winter cruises: a mechanism for student training in fisheries research techniques

Todd Christenson, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD; and E. May

P2.50

Incidence of Mycobacteriosis in Young of the Year Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) from the Chesapeake Bay

Elizabeth M. Bennett, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute/Center of Marine Biotechnology, Baltimore, MD; and L. C. Gonsalves, E. B. May, and R. Jagus

P2.51

Automatic analysis of volcanic emissions using multiple satellites

Kevin R. Leavor, Hampton University, Hampton, VA; and M. P. McCormick

P2.52

Investigating the of Aerosol Optical Properties by using the handheld Sunphotometer Microtops II during PNE/AEROSE-V

Adrian Flores, NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences, Washington, DC; and E. Joseph, N. R. Nalli, and V. Morris

P2.53

ISETCSC summer high school student camp and earth science teacher workshop

Keith Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC; and S. Bililign, K. Eckersley, and A. Abraha

P2.54

Simultaneous retrievals of cloud optical depth and effective radius from Thin-Cloud Rotating Shadowband Radiometer (TCRSR)

Bangshen Yin, SUNY, Albany, NY; and Q. Min

P2.55

Photon path length distributions and broadband heating rate profiles

Lei Song, SUNY, Albany, NY; and Q. Min

P2.56

A robust neural Network ensemble approach for snowfall detection using AMSU data

Yajaira Mejia, NOAA/CREST at City College of New York, New York, NY; and M. Shayesteh and R. Khanbilvardi

P2.57

UPRM Lidar Raman and Polarization Channel Expansion and Data Analysis

Carl Allen Lizarraga, University of Puerto Rico/NOAA/CREST, San Juan, PR; and H. Parsiani

P2.58

Validation of UPRM Lidar with Calipso

Dolly Hernandez, University of Puerto Rico/NOAA/CREST, San Juan, PR

P2.59

Atmospheric Processing for MASTER Imagery using Chemical Transport Models and MODTRAN4

Yaítza Luna-Cruz, NCAS, Washington, DC; and D. S. Tkacik and N. Clinton

P2.60

Testing and Calibration Scenarios of a Hydrodynamic Model of Mosquito Lagoon, Florida

Jo-Ann Rosario-Llantin, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL; and G. Zarillo

P2.61

Trans-Atlantic transport of Saharan dust aerosols: aerosol mass densities obtained during AEROSE-V

Adam A. Atia, NOAA/CREST, New York, NY; and D. V. R. Morris and D. R. Blake

P2.62

Bacterial symbionts of a marine invertebrate as sources of anticancer compounds

Jeanette Davis, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, Baltimore, MD; and R. T. Hill

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