Katherine (Katie) Wirt

Degree Sought: Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography

Dissertation Topic:

To be determined

Research Interests:

To be determined

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology: DePauw University, Indiana – 2009

Professional Experience:

• Research Aide, USF, June 2009 – Present
• Environmental Specialist, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, July 2009 – Present

Research Experience

• University of South Florida, St Petersburg, June 2009 – Present
  Research Aide, Dr. Pam Hallock- Muller
• Performing foraminifera classification
  
• School for Field Studies
  Directed Research, Dr. John Claydon
  • Habitat selection by juvenile Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus
    

Affiliations and Certifications:

• PADI Divemaster
• CPR-First Aid and AED Certified