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This is a competition between 12 universities in the state of Alabama run by Alabama Extension, coinciding with the football season to document Alabama's biodiversity. The Biology Graduate Student Association (BGA) is leading the University of South Alabama team, and they need your help! We must document as many individuals of Alabama species as possible through the community science app, iNaturalist.
The Marble Bowl
.August 30-November 29
It is easy to participate:
1. Download iNaturalist for iPhone Or iNaturalist for Android
2. Create your free account
3. Join the South Alabama Marble Bowl Project (Rules)
4. Go document biodiversity with your phone iNaturalist Tutorials
Sept
18
Thursday, Sept. 18
Faculty Meeting
9:00 a.m. | EOB 101
Faculty Meeting
9:00 a.m. | EOB 101
Sept
19
Friday, Sept. 19
State of the School Meeting
Faculty, Staff, and Students
2:30 p.m. | EOB 260
State of the School Meeting
Faculty, Staff, and Students
2:30 p.m. | EOB 260
Sept
23
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Marine Science Major Family Meeting
DISL Spring Semester by the Sea
4:00-6:00 p.m. | EOB 260
Sept
24
Wednesday, Sept. 24
Meet the Majors Event
MAS * EVSS
4:00-6:00 p.m. | TBD
Meet the Majors Event
MAS * EVSS
4:00-6:00 p.m. | TBD
Sept
25
Thursday, Sept. 25
Green Jags
Monthly Meeting
4:30 p.m. | EOB 101
Green Jags
Monthly Meeting
4:30 p.m. | EOB 101
▼ Student Spotlight
"Dissolved Oxygen May Limit the Suitability of Salt Marsh as Nekton Habitat," a student
led paper by REU student Andrew Clark was published in Estuaries and Coasts. Congratulations
to Dr. Baker's team.
▼ Faculty Spotlight
We are thrilled to welcome Assistant Professor Dr. Kelsi Furman to the Stokes School
of Marine and Environmental Sciences. Dr. Furman holds a Ph.D. in Marine and Environmental
Sciences from Northeastern University, where she was a National Science Foundation
Graduate Research Fellow. Her academic journey has been rooted in bridging the social
and natural sciences to better understand how coastal communities interact with and
influence marine ecosystems. With experience spanning NOAA, the Smithsonian Environmental
Research Center, and multiple National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis
(NCEAS) working groups, Dr. Furman brings a dynamic portfolio of research focused
on fisheries access, seafood systems, participatory modeling, and the innovative use
of artificial intelligence in qualitative data analysis. Her work is grounded in collaboration
with fishermen, coastal community members, and policymakers, and aims to support resilient
working waterfronts, holistic marine governance, and sustainable seafood production.
We are excited for the interdisciplinary perspective Dr. Furman brings to SSoMES and
we look forward to the impact her work will have on our students, research communities,
and coastal partners.
▼ Publications and TV appearances
Dr. Alison Robertson's Lab was featured on the PBS documentary series Changing Seas.
Dr. Alison Robertson's Lab was featured on the PBS documentary series Changing Seas.
▼ Volunteers Wanted
Join the Carmichael Lab!
The Carmichael Lab at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) is looking for volunteers wanting research lab experience!
If you are interested in gaining experience for graduate school or your future career in a fun, dynamic lab, here's your chance!
Requirements:
- Available to work 4-8 hours per week
- Reliable transportation to Dauphin Island Sea Lab
- Positive and hardworking attitude
Contact: ALMMSN@DISL.ORG