Aboard the R/V T.G. Thompson during PAPA-SEEDS in May 2006
Cochlan’s Lab
Mr. Julian Herndon:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ms Maureen Auro:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ms Regina Radan:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mr Brian Bill:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ms Mayra Flores
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ms Julia Betts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mr. Denis Costello:
 
 
 
 
Research Associate                                                jherndon@sfsu.edu
Santa Ana, Costa Rica
Education: M.A. Marine Biology, San Francisco State University,
B.A. Environmental Studies Biology, Univ. Southern California
 
Research Speciality: Inorganic and organic nutrient analysis and the study of coastal HABs, in particular the ecophysiology of the raphidophyte, Heterosigma akashiwo.  In charge of all day-to-day lab activities and logistics, including the procurement of fine blends of coffee and single malts.  Extensive cruise experience from Antarctica to the Pacific Northwest. Seaname – ‘Woodchuck’.
 
 
Graduated Student, SFSU Marine Biology             mauro@whoi.edu
Garden City, NY
Education: M.S. Marine Biology, San Francisco Sate University
B.A. Biology, Lafayette College, PA - now at WHOI
 
Research Speciality: Nitrogenous nutrition and toxicity of Pseudo-nitzschia cuspidata. Loves to repeat oceanography classes and hang out in Port Townsend.  Experienced East Coast mariner, marine science educator (Bay Quest) and sea shanty singer. Seaname: ‘MoMo’. Graduated in June 2007 with distinction, and is currently a research associate at WHOI.
 
 
Graduate Student, SFSU Marine Biology            rlradan@hotmail.com          
Fairfax, Virginia
Education: B.A. Fisheries and Wildlife/Pre-Vet, Virginia Tech., VA
 
Research Speciality: Nitrogenous nutrition of the toxigenic diatom, Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries and the role of trace metals in algal growth characteristics and toxin production.  Experienced marine mammal handler, marine science educator (Bay Quest), yoga-at-sea instructor, and brewer of lab coffee.  Seaname: ‘Regine’.
 
 
Graduate Student, SFSU Marine Biology (currently at NWFSC)
Seattle, WA
Education: B.S. Biology, Univ. Washington         Brian.D.Bill@noaa.gov  
 
Research Specialty: Extensive experience in marine phytoplankton (including HABs) culturing, taxonomy and toxin analyses gained while employed as an NOAA research technician at NWFSC, Seattle.  Numerous research cruises in the Pacific Northwest (as part of ECOHAB-PNW) and the open ocean (PAPA-SEEDS). Seaname: ‘Brain’
 
 
SFSU Undergraduate researcher                            foxphire@gmail.com
San Jose, CA
Education:  junior at SFSU
 
Research Specialty: Work-study student and trace-metal cleaner extraordinaire.
Rumors are that she go into nursing  where all her cleaning expertise will be put to excellent use
 
 
Off-campus lab personnel – somewhat geographically challenged
 
SFSU researcher – currently at Oregon State Univ.
Chehalis, WA
Education: senior at OSU                                   julia_gulia@mad.scientist.com
 
Research Speciality: Photosynthetic efficiency of marine phytoplankton and keeping the others in line.  Former SFSU undergraduate work-study student.  Has participated in four research cruises ranging from 3 weeks (ECOHAB-PNW) to 6 weeks (SEEDS-II) in duration. Seaname ‘Lil-j.’
 
 
 
Marine Science Educator, North High School, Torrance CA
Long Beach, CA                                              
Education: B.A. Biology, University of Southern California
M.A. Education, CSU Dominquez Hills
                                                                                drcostello@earthlink.net
 
Research Specialty: ARMADA Master Teacher.  Experienced in dissolved nutrient and phytoplankton biomass collection/analyses. Has participated in three research cruises (SEEDS-II and ECOHAB-IV & VI) and two RTC Educator Workshops.  Cruise consistency expert and Will Farrell groupie.  See his cruise journal for a complete description of his activities at sea during ECO-IV at the Armada Project and during ECO-VI at ECOHAB-PNW websites.