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Congratulations to Dr. Randi Cannon!
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Dr. Randi Cannon who has successfully earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Sciences.
The Mississippi State University Marine Fisheries Ecology Program will visit the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. in EOB 260. The Mississippi State University Marine Fisheries Ecology Program focuses on providing science-based solutions to challenges facing commercial and recreational fisheries in the northern Gulf. Their work examines the abundance, movements, and feeding ecology of key species — including coastal sharks, reef fish, and pelagics — to support effective fisheries management and conservation.
As part of their Extension mission, the team also shares research-based knowledge through community outreach, classroom visits, and workshops. Join us to learn more about their shark research, longline survey projects, and student internship opportunities!
All are welcome to attend!
Monday, Nov. 10
Sustainability Seminar: Coastal Recreation for All
Featuring: Julius McManus & Alona Thompson, Disabled Outdoorsman Alabama
5 p.m. | EOB 260
Tuesday, Nov. 11
Mississippi State University Marine Fisheries Ecology Program
5:00 p.m. | EOB 260
Friday Nov. 14
Coffee & Donuts Grads/Undergrads
8:30-9:30 a.m. | EOB 101
Honors College Jag Day
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | EOB 101
DISL Watch Party
11:45 a.m.| EOB 325
Application for Gulf Coast Scholars closes
Email: gulfscholars@southalabama.edu for application link
Lydia Hayes-Guastella
Her current work examines microbial communities—both prokaryotic and eukaryotic—in two contrasting deep-subsurface settings: the sediments beneath the South Atlantic Gyre and the deeply sourced alkaline fluids of the Mariana forearc serpentinite mud volcanoes. Through this comparative approach, she aims to illuminate the roles these microbes play in carbon cycling and to better understand how life persists in some of the most challenging environments on Earth.
We proudly congratulate Dr. Ruth Carmichael, selected as the 2026 Plenary Speaker for the Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB). This prestigious recognition is a testament to her outstanding contributions and leadership in the field.
We proudly congratulate Dr. Amy Sprinkle on receiving the Teaching Excellence Award at the College of Arts and Sciences 39th Annual Dean's Lecture and Faculty Awards
Ceremony. This honor reflects her unwavering dedication to student success and her
outstanding contributions to academic excellence.
We proudly congratulate Dr. Jeffrey Krause, the 2025 recipient of the College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring Award.This distinguished honor celebrates Dr. Krause’s exceptional commitment to guiding
and supporting graduate students, fostering academic growth, and inspiring future
scholars.
Congratulations to Dr. Gabriel de Oliveira on Three October Publications!We proudly celebrate Dr. Gabriel de Oliveira’s outstanding achievement of publishing three scholarly works during the month of October. This accomplishment reflects a continued commitment to research excellence and academic impact.
Published Works:
- Avaliação da vulnerabilidade hídrica na região do rio São Francisco. Brazilian Journal of Physical Geography. 18(6):4202-4219
- Influência Da Mudança De Uso Do Solo No Saldo De Radiação A Superfície No Estado De Rondônia A Partir De Produtos MODIS. Brazilian Journal of Physical Geography.18(6):4700-4715
- Assessment of landslide susceptibility triggered by precipitation in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, Brazil. Journal of South American Earth Sciences. 168:105812
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
Dr. Brian Dzwonkowski’s research team has installed a new wave buoy ~ 10 miles south of Dauphin Island with the hope that it will become a permanent part of Alabama Real-Time coastal Ocean Observing System (ARCOS) network.
Know Before You Go! The data that the new buoy collects can be used by boaters and beach-goers to help safely plan for activities at Alabama’s beaches and in the coastal ocean.
Data includes:
- Hourly wave data
- Height
- Direction
- Sea surface temperature
- Atmospheric pressure
Support for this buoy was provided by the Gulf of America Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) as part of the Supporting Coastal Resilience with Inflation Reduction Act supplemental NOAA-IOOS award with additional personnel support from the National Science Foundation through the Biological Opportunities And Training in Sciences(BOATS) internship program at Dauphin Island Sea Lab.