Research Assistant & Doctoral Student
Chemical Oceanography

Fellowships & Grants: NSF Bridge to the Doctorate, NSF GK-12 Graduate Teaching Fellowship, SLOAN

Education:
BS Environmental Science and Policy, University of South Florida
MS Environmental Management, Universidad Metropolitana, Puerto Rico

Research Interests: Marietta's research constitutes determining baseline data of radionuclides in mangrove sediments. Her primary study sites are within marine protected areas in the island of Puerto Rico. The Vieques National Wildlife Refuge and the Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve are two federally managed reserves that have been included in our research.

Research Topics: Management of coastal environments in tropical environments, policy aspects of marine protected areas, and educational and outreach aspects.

Advisors:
Ashanti Pyrtle, PhD

Selected Publications:
Mayo, M., Pyrtle, A. J., Greely, T., and A. Rivera-Rentas. Expanding science and diversity among students and evnrionmentals. Submitted. Journal of Geoscience Education.

Mayo, M. and A. J. Pyrtle. Radiogeochemistry as a tool for the development of management strategies for mangroves in the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge. In progress.

Contact Information:
mmayo@marine.usf.edu