Paul Suprenand

Degree Sought: Ph.D. in Biogeochemical Oceanography

Dissertation Topic:

Ocean Acidification and Bioindicators

Research Interests:

I am interested in exploring ocean acidification and utilizing zooplankton as bioindicators of this climate change phenomenon.

Educational Background:

• Graduate work in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), University of Denver, 2007
• Masters of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 2004-2006
• Graduate work in Tropical Marine Ecology, Miami University, 2006
• Graduate work in Marine Microbial Genomics, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science, 2005
• Bachelor of Arts in Enviornmental Science - Biogeochemistry, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2001
• Undergraduate work in Arctic Marine and Terrestrial Biology, University of Iceland at Reykjavik, 2001
• Undergraduate work in Biological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, 1995-1999

Relevant Professional Experience:

• 2007-Present, Owner & Photographer, Suprenand Photographic Adventures
• 2010, Teaching Assistant for graduate Scanning Electron Microscope course
• 2009 & 2010, Science Mentor, Oceanography Camp for Girls
• 2003-2008, Lead Senior Associate in Cell Culture, Amgen Biotechnology
• 2007-2008, GIS Intern for the Conservation Biology Department, Denver Zoo
• 2005-2007, Bat & Raptor Monitor, City of Boulder, Open Space Mountain Parks
• 2006-2007, Research Assistant Intern for Dr. Kleypas, National Center for Atmospheric Research
• 2003-2004, Assistant Aquarist and SCUBA Diver, Downtown Aquarium
• 2002-2003, Aquatic Toxicologist, Kelly Scientific

Research/Field Experience

Suprenand Photographic Adventures, Research
• 150+ Dives: Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, Colorado, Costa Rica, Ecuador/Galapagos, Florida, Mexico, New Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Thailand & the Virgin Islands
• Sailed aboard the RVIB Nathanial B. Palmer for 7-weeks to collect marine samples from the western Antarctic Peninsula
• Estuarine diving for core samples, sediment samples, and pore-water samples off of the North & South coasts of Puerto Rico
• Blue-water diving off of the R/V Knorr, Eastern Tropical Pacific, to collect zooplankton
• Sailed aboard the R/V Knorr for 4-weeks to measure ocean chemistry in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, NSF Grant# 0526545
• Surface Support Research Diver, 99th Aquarius Mission in the Florida Keys - 2008, 2009
• Artificial Reef Experiment off of the island of San Salvador, Bahamas
• Monitored endangered animals in the Rocky Mountains
• Hard coral propagation by fragmentation, conservation research project at the Downtown Aquarium

Honors and Awards:

• Carl Riggs Fellowship in Marine Science, 2010/2011
• Marine Technology Society Scholarship, 2010/2011
• Paul L. Getting Memorial Endowed Fellowship, 2009/2010
• MINI Grant, Institute for the Study of America and the Caribben (ISLAC), travel to the Galapagos, 2009
• Seaspace Corporation Scholarship, 2009/2010
• National Scholars Honor Society, 2009
• USGS Fellowship, 2008/2009
• USF Peter R. Betzer Endowed Fellowship, 2008-2011
• Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, 2006/2007
• Paros-Digiquartz Marine Technology Society Scholarship, 2006/2007
• CV Starr Endowment Fund Scholarship, 2005

Community and Extra-curricular Activities:

• Photographer for the College of Marine Science
•  Chief Photographer for 2010 Antarctic Expedition
• University of South Florida STREAMS Scholar Mentor for Allison (Allie) Nall
• T-shirt Designer for the College of Marine Sciences
• Reef Laboratory's Website Designer

Affiliations and Certifications:

• USF Diving Control Board Student Representative for the Marine Science Advisory Committee, 2008-Present
• USF Photographer, 2008-Present
• PADI Rescue Diver, 2008
• USF American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scientific Diver, Blue-water Certified, 2008
• International Association of Nitrox & Technical Divers (IANTD), EANx Certified, 2008
• DAN Oxygen Provider
• First Aid & CPR