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Lore Ayoub

Degree Sought: Ph.D. in Marine Science

Dissertation Topic:

Calibrating a bioindicator for photooxidative stress on coral reefs

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology; Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA; 1986
  • Master of Arts in Biology/Chemistry Education; University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany; 1995
  • Master of Science in Earth ane Environmental Sciences/Aquatic Ecosystems; Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA; 1998

Relevant Professional Experience:

  • Research Assistant, College of Marine Science, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL - 2003
  • Research Assistant, Bermuda Biological Station for Research - 2002
  • Lecturer, Bermuda College, Paget, Bermuda - 2001
  • Educator, Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo - 2000
  • Research Assistant, Bermuda Biological Station for Research - 1998-99
  • Research Assistant, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA - 1997

Honors and Awards:

  • Lehigh University Graduate Student Fellowship
  • University of South Florida Graduate Student Fellowship
  • NASA Ocean Optics Absorption Workshop Grant

Selected Publications:

  • Ayoub, L. M., Hargreaves, B. R., and Morris, D. P. 1997. Attenuation of UVR: Relative contributions of dissolved and particulate material. Ocean Optics XIII, SPIE Proceedings.

Skills and Certifications:

  • SCUBA and Snorkeling:
    • Collection of samples for research in Bermuda
    • USF/AAUS scientific diver
  • Shipboard: Seagoing research assistant on at least 20 research cruises abourd the Weatherbird II for the Bermuda Atlantic Time Series Lab, Bermuda
  • Professional Organization Memberships: ASLO
  • Outreach:
    • Educator for environmental science weekend camp for middle school girls, Lacawac Sanctuary, 1996
    • Educator at Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo
    • Weeklong Bermuda Conservation Program for high school students
    • Climate change workshop for teachers created for the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo
  • Workshops:
    • NASA-sponsored Absorption Workshop, 1996, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, San Diego, CA
    • University of Washington Optical Oceanography Course, 1998, Friday Harbor, WA
    • NCAR/ISSE - Florida Coral Reef Workshop, 2005

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