Graduate Students

Current Students

University

Project

Matthew L. Albert (M.S.)

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Movements, site fidelity, and activity of northern pike in Minto Lake, Alaska

Brittany J. Blain (M.S.)

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Effectiveness of deepwater release devices in reducing mortality of demersal rockfish due to angling-induced barotrauma

Jesse M. Coleman
(M.S.)

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Determination of Pacific salmon escapement carrying capacity and habitat availability in the Kulukak River, Alaska

Kay A. Larson-Blair (M.S.)

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Effects of climate variability on the spawner-recruit relationship of Kuskokwim River Chinook salmon

Jamie M. McKellar
(M.S.)

University of Alaska Fairbanks (co-advised with Katrin Iken)

Growth, survival, and recruitment of Pacific razor clams in Cook Inlet, Alaska

David M. Runfola
(M.S.)

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Combining traditional ecological knowledge with fisheries science for management and research on Bering cisco in the Yukon River

Heather L. Scannell
(M.S.

University of Alaska Fairbanks (co-advised with Joe Margraf)

Vertical movement patterns and habitat use of burbot in Tanada and Copper Lakes, Alaska

Nicholas J. Smith
(M.S.)

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Winter movement patterns and habitat use of Kotzebue region inconnu

Jason T. Stolarski
(Ph.D.)

University of Alaska Fairbanks (co-advised with Anupma Prakash)

Dolly Varden energetics: temporal trends, environmental correlates, and bioelectrical impedance modeling

Shem D. Unger
(Ph.D.)

Purdue University (co-advised with Rod Williams)

Food habits, life history, and genetics of eastern hellbenders in the Blue River, Indiana

Brian M. Walker
(M.S.)

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Comparison of growth variability in juvenile Chinook salmon using scale and otolith increment patterns

Christine L. Woll
(M.S.)

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Determination of Pacific salmon escapement carrying capacity and habitat availability in the Kulukak River, Alaska

Completed Students

Current Employer

Angela C. Benson
Purdue University
(M.S. – August 2004)

Fisheries Research Biologist
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Tri-Lakes Fisheries Station
Columbia City, Indiana

Nicholas G. Burgmeier Purdue University
(M.S. – August 2010)

Wildlife Research Technician
Purdue University
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
West Lafayette, Indiana

David C. Caroffino
University of Alaska Fairbanks
(Ph.D. – August 2009)

Tribal Consent Decree Biologist
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Charlevoix Research Station
Charlevoix, Michigan

William K. Carter
University of Alaska Fairbanks
(M.S. – August 2009)

Fisheries Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fairbanks Fisheries Resources Office
Fairbanks, Alaska

Daniel J. Daugherty
Purdue University
(M.S. – December 2003)
(Ph.D. – December 2006)

Fisheries Research Biologist
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center
Ingram, Texas

Aaron W. Dupuis
University of Alaska Fairbanks
(M.S. – August 2010)

Fisheries Biologist
Tanana Chiefs Conference
Fairbanks, Alaska

Lorena E. Edenfield
University of Alaska Fairbanks
(M.S. – August 2009)

Fisheries Research Technician
University of Alaska
School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
Fairbanks, Alaska

Emmanuel A. Frimpong
Purdue University
(Ph.D. – August 2005)

Assistant Professor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Blacksburg, Virginia

Peter J. Hrodey
Purdue University
(M.S. – December 2005)

Fish Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Marquette Biological Station
Marquette, Michigan

Anthony J. Kennedy
Purdue University
(M.S. – December 2005)

Fisheries Specialist
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Bemidji, Minnesota

Kelly A. Mansfield
University of Alaska Fairbanks
(M.S. – August 2010)

Fishery Biologist I
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Sport Fish Division
Fairbanks Alaska

Andrew M. Muir
Purdue University
(Ph.D. – December 2008)

Postdoctoral Researcher
Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Kevin L. Pangle
Purdue University
(M.S. – August 2003)

Postdoctoral Researcher
The Ohio State University, Aquatic Ecology Laboratory
Columbus, Ohio

Holly K. Patrick
Purdue University
(M.S. – August 2007)

Fisheries Biologist
U.S. Geological Survey
Great Lakes Science Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Anna M. Varian
Purdue University
(M.S. – August 2008)

Fisheries Research Technician
Northern Michigan University
Biology Department
Marquette, Michigan

Rebecca A. Zeiber
Purdue University
(M.S. – May 2007)

Science Writer
New Hampshire Sea Grant College Program
Durham, New Hampshire