Elon University |
Elon University |
Current and Past Student Members |
A number of students have filtered their way through the Aquatic Botany Lab. Below is a selection of just a few students (and their research projects) who have contributed to the ongoing mission of the laboratory. |
Wendy Turner (Grad. 2007) |
Wendy’s research project focused on plant-water relation in emergent wetland plants. This includes plant physiological modifications during water deficits. After graduating, Wendy enrolled at the California Western School of Law with interests in environmental law.
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Adam Frank (Grad. 2007) |
Adam’s honors thesis considers the role of plant hormones in controlling plant water relations. He is using a combination of physiological and molecular tools to address issues in water conservation in plant tissues. After graduating Adam entered the Ph.D. program at NC State University focusing on aquatic ecology.
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Gennie Romanello (Grad. 2007) |
Gennie’s undergraduate research focuses on the physiological ecology of wetland plants. Her research involves both field and laboratory studies. She is also studying the eco-physiology of the invasive plant Japanese stilt grass. After graduating Gennie enrolled in the M.S. program at Penn State University studying wetland ecology. |
Laura Iannacone (Grad. 2006) |
Laura’s primary project was to evaluate phytoplankton (including harmful algae) in freshwater systems in Namibia (Africa). She was also involved in wetland-drought studies funded by USGS and WRRI. After graduating Laura continued her education at Vanderbilt's nurse practitioner program.
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Kirsten Rhodes (Grad. 2009) |
Scott Russell (Grad. 2009) |
Mariana Poole (Grad. 2010) |
Gracen Smith (Grad. 2009) |
Kirsten’s research includes the importance of plant hormones on plant-water relations in emergent hydrophytes . After graduating Kirsten entered graduate school at the University of Georgia studying Marine Science.
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Scott was studying the affects of environmental parameters in promoting cyanobacterial blooms in the lower Pamlico River estuarine system. He developed computer-based models that predict bloom conditions. After graduating Scott entered graduate school at the University of Georgia studying Bioinformatics.
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Mariana’s research considered salt relations in coastal wetland plants. She evaluated a number of biophysical components to help understand plant responses to sudden changes in salinity. After graduating Mariana entered the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
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Gracen’s research addressed physiological questions concerning plant-salinity relations in coastal wetland plants. This included changes in water potential due to different salinity challenges. After graduating Gracen entered graduate school at Villanova University studying Biology.
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