Duckett News - The Citadel

Duckett News
A Newsletter of the
Department of Biology
The Citadel
Volume 3
Inside this issue:
Faculty Spotlight—
Dr. Kathy Zanin
2
Corporate Ecological 2
Sustainability
Citadel Academy of
Science and Mathematics Awards Banquet
3
Health Profession
Panels Held
3
Student Research
Presentations
4-5
Faculty Accomplishments
6
Maymester Trip—
Belize
7
Cadets Re-investigate 7
Impacts on Scott
Creek
Alumni Gathering
8
From Duckett Hall
to Capitol Hill
9
Where are they
10
now? - Dr. Joe Kelley
Then and Now…
Approaching 50 yrs!
10
Fall 2015
From the Desk of the Department Head
As we embark on yet another
academic year, I find myself
reflecting on all of our accomplishments during the past year.
It was a busy year. We rolled
out our sophomore-level Citadel Undergraduate Research
Experience (CURE) activities.
The Biology Department hosted
two Pre-Health Discussion Panels this past year, both of which
were well-attended. In April, we
held our Third Annual Biology
Alumni Gathering at the Lockwood Plantation in Huger. As
always, it was great to meet
with so many alumni and hear
their stories.
Both cadets and graduate students were engaged in research,
and many presented their findings at local, regional, and national meetings. Cadet Brittany
Crocker presented her research
findings at “Posters on the Hill”
in April. Cadet Kevin Stewart
and Graduate Student Charleston Marger each won first place
in the undergraduate and graduate student categories, respectively, at The Citadel Student
Research Conference in March.
In April, Graduate Student Austin Gray won the Outstanding
Student Award from The Citadel Graduate College. Drs. Danny Gustafson and John Zardus
were promoted to Full Professor, and Dr. Claudia Rocha was
awarded tenure. And, we hired
our first full-time Instructor, Ms.
Andrea Gramling.
In May, we had 21 undergraduates receive a degree in Biology.
Seven of these fine young men
and women have commissioned
into either the Army or Navy,
as a result of the increased interest by the armed services in
students majoring in the STEM
disciplines. Three of our graduates were accepted to Medical
School and will be attending
MUSC, USC School of Medicine
Greenville, and Campbell University School of Medicine.
Some of our students will be
attending graduate programs,
and have been accepted at
MUSC, USC, Ole Miss, and our
own M.A. in Biology program.
Others have gone directly into
the workforce and are employed as research technicians
or in pharmaceutical sales.
I congratulate all of our students
and faculty on their great accomplishments.
Warmest regards,
John E. Weinstein, Ph.D.
Professor and Department
Head of Biology
New Program - Accelerated Master of Arts in Biology
The Accelerated Master of Arts
in Biology program is designed
to provide Citadel undergraduate students majoring in Biology
an accelerated route to obtain a
Master’s degree. The purpose
of this program is to offer advanced undergraduate students
the opportunity to begin taking
graduate-level courses during
their senior year, and have
those courses be applied to-
ward an M.A. in Biology degree.
After earning a Bachelor’s degree, students in this program
will continue their graduate
course work until completing
the requirements for the M.A.
in Biology program. It is expected that students in this
program would complete the
requirements for both the Bachelor’s degree and the Master’s
degree in a total of 5 years.
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Faculty Spotlight—Dr. Kathy Zanin
Dr. Kathy Zanin is an Associate
Professor who has been at The
Citadel since 2004. She teaches
Cell Biology, Immunology, and
Developmental Biology to cadets and graduate students.
Dr. Kathy Zanin teaching
STEM outreach activities
to middle schoolers.
Her current research explores
the role of histone proteins in
the mitochondria. She previously published a hypothetical
cure for HIV infection. Dr.
Zanin’s passion is teaching, and
she was the 2009 recipient of
The Citadel’s Clinton A. Medbery Award for Dedication in
Teaching. Dr. Zanin has trained
12 cadets and 4 masters-level
students in cell biology research over the years. These
students gain valuable experience that frequently allows
them to go on to MD or PhD
programs after graduating from
the Citadel. Two of her former
research students, Jon
Donohue and Bryan Everitt, co
-authored an article in the jour-
nal Cell Biology International in
2010, and two cadets, Jane Ma
and Sarah Katchen, presented
their research at the annual,
national meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology in
New Orleans in 2013. In 2015
her graduate student, Charlye
Marger, who had no prior research experience, won first
prize for her graduate research
poster presentation at The
Citadel’s Student Research
Conference, and recently went
on to work as a research assistant at MUSC. Dr. Zanin is
currently mentoring a cadet,
Brandon Hall, who is working
toward understanding the cellular transport of histone H3 to
mitochondria during oxidative
stress.
Dr. Zanin is active in promoting stronger pre-college education in the STEM fields; and she
has participated in many of The
Citadel’s STEM outreach activi-
ties, introducing hundreds of
middle and elementary school
students to some of the many
the wonders of developmental
biology. She is also a member
of CASTLE, a faculty club dedicated to improving teaching
and learning at The Citadel.
As Pre-Health Advisor, Dr.
Zanin is in charge of guiding all
Citadel students who wish to
pursue any of the many healthrelated professions. In March of
2013, Dr. Zanin helped found
the Pre-Health Mentorship
Program. Through this program she recruits Citadel alumni and others who are
healthcare professionals locally,
statewide, and nationwide to
serve as mentors to students
who want to learn more about
the health professions through
shadowing and other forms of
mentorship. We are most fortunate to have Dr. Zanin as a
member of the Biology faculty.
Corporate Ecological Sustainability: Cadets Conduct
Biodiversity Study at Daimler Vans Manufacturing
Cadets who participated in the Corporate Ecological
Sustainability course at Daimler Vans Manufacturing in
Ladson, S.C.
Given the potential social and
environmental implications that
each business decision has, it’s
no surprise that corporations,
both large and small, are embracing the concept of sustainability into their long-term strategies. Corporate ecological
sustainability refers to responsible business decision making
and actions that allow ecosystems to maintain their essential
functions and retain their biodiversity over the long-term. In
order to provide students majoring in Biology the opportunity to learn more about this
new, exciting discipline, the
Biology Department worked
with Daimler Vans Manufacturing in Ladson, S.C., to offer a
new course this past Spring
titled, “Corporate Ecological
Sustainability.” According to
Daimler’s Annual Sustainability
Report, they have a tradition of
responsible corporate behavior
that is in harmony with the
environment. As part of the
new course, five cadets majoring in biology traveled with
their instructor, Dr. Joel Gramling, Associate Professor of
Biology, to Ladson for three
hours just about every week
this past Spring to conduct an
environmental survey and biodiversity study on three stormwater detention ponds at the
facility. At the end of the semester, the cadets provided
Daimler with a 15-page technical report and an on-site
presentation concerning the
status of the environmental
quality and biodiversity at these
three ponds, along with a list of
recommendations to improve
biodiversity. Daimler provided
travel funds for this course.
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Citadel Academy of Science and Mathematics Awards Banquet
The Citadel School of Science and Mathematics hosted the Second Annual Citadel Academy of Science and Mathematics Awards
Banquet on March 12, 2015 at the Charleston Marriott. The event was a celebration of science and mathematics showcasing individuals from The Citadel and the community. The event highlighted the creative work of our students and their faculty advisors, and major new initiatives within the School of Science and Mathematics. This year's honourees included Dr. Thomas Blackwell, Dr. David
Fleming, Brigadier General Harvey Schiller, and Dr. Richard Porcher.
Dr. Thomas Blackwell (Class of 1981, Biology) - Dr. Blackwell is a physician, educator, entrepreneur,
and expert in disaster medicine. He created one of the largest EMS post-graduate programs in the U.S,,
holds the patent for the first mobile emergency hospital system, and became CEO of the company that
manufactures these systems. Dr. Blackwell has extensive involvement in community EMS programs, and
has been published extensively in the fields of disaster and emergency medicine.
Dr. Richard D. Porcher, Jr., (Professor Emeritus, Biology) - Dr. Porcher is a scholar, educator,
conservationist, and Renaissance man. His distinguished teaching career at The Citadel integrated field
biology into the curriculum (1970– 2003). Dr. Porcher is the author of definitive books on South Carolina botanical and cultural resources. He has dedicated the proceeds from his books to student scholarships. Dr. Porcher is a renowned conservationist that uses his knowledge to influence regional environmental policies. He was the recipient of 2007 S.C. Environmentalist of the Year Award, and has
mentored many prominent southeastern naturalists.
Please consider joining us for the next Citadel Academy of Science and Mathematics
Awards Banquet to be held on March 17, 2016.
Health Profession Discussion Panels Held
Some of the participants of the “Meet the Experts” Distinguished Health Professions Alumni Panel held on 27 September 2014. Pictured above from left to right are Dr. William
Bowers (‘60), Dr. Gordon Bray (‘65), Dr. Julian Levine (‘76),
Dr. Bill Phillips (‘90), and Dr. Ned Bray (‘66).
This past year the Biology Department sponsored two PreHealth Professional Discussion
Panels. On 27 September 2014,
a “Meet the Experts” Distinguished Health Professional
Alumni Panel was held. This
three hour event provided an
opportunity for our Pre-Health
Profession cadets to gain insight into becoming a health
professional from nine Citadel
grads who have become wellestablished in their respective
careers.
On 12 March 2015, an “Ethics
in Healthcare and Research”
Distinguished Leader Panel was
held as part of the 8th Annual
Principled Leadership Symposium held by the Krause Center
for Leadership and Ethics.
Participants included Ms. Judy
Davis, Chief Legal Officer and
Executive VP at BlueCross
BlueShield of South Carolina;
Dr. Virgil Alfaro (’84), Founder
of Retina Consultants of
Charleston; Dr. James Bearden
(’65), Vice President of Clinical
Research for Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System; and
Dr. Thomas Blackwell (’81),
Professor of Emergency Medicine, USC School of Medicine
Greenville.
Participants of the “Ethics in Healthcare and Research” Distinguished
Leaders Panel held on 12 March 2015. Pictured above from left to
right are Dr. James Bearden (‘65), Dr. Thomas Blackwell (‘81), Dr.
Virgil Alfaro (‘84), and Ms. Judy Davis.
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Student Research Presentations—Fall 2014 and Spring 2015
Cadets Zach Ford and Barrett Bradham presented a poster
titled “A Long-Term Study of Cortisol as a Biomarker for
Chronic and Acute Stressors.” at the 76th Annual Meeting of
the Association of Southeastern Biologists in Chattanooga, TN.
They also presented their research at the Citadel Student Research Conference. They were mentored by Dr. Kristy Johnson.
Cadets Johnathan Overcash and Erik Usher presented a
poster titled “ Wetland Assessment of a Blackwater Swamp
along the Black River, Georgetown County, South Carolina” at
the 76th Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern
Biologists in Chattanooga, TN. They also presented their research at the Citadel Student Research Conference. They were
mentored by Dr. Joel Gramling. Funding for this research was
made possible through a generous donation by Dr. Jim Nasim.
Cadet Brittany Crocker presented a poster titled “Formation of
Microplastic Particles from Three Common Plastic Polymers in a
Salt Marsh Habitat” at the Annual Meeting of the Carolinas Regional Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Her
poster won Third Place among all students, both undergraduate
and graduate students, participating at this conference. Cadet
Crocker also presented her research at the Citadel Student Research Conference and at “Posters on the Hill” in Washington,
D.C. (details on p. 9). She was mentored by Dr. John Weinstein.
Cadet John Gehris presented a poster titled “The Effect Ethnicity and Vitamin D Status on Placental VDR Expression” at
the Citadel Student Research Conference. This was research
that he conducted while participating in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program at MUSC. This research was also
presented at The Perry V. Halushka MUSC Student Research
Day where Cadet Gehris won Second Place in the Oral
Presentation Category. He was mentored by Dr. Carol Wagner from MUSC.
Cadets Stephen Smilak and Blake Carrizales presented a
poster titled “Preen Oil Protection Against UV Light Exposure and Bacterial Degradation in Wood Ducks” at the
Citadel Undergraduate Research Conference. They were
mentored by Dr. Paul Nolan.
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Graduate Student Austin Gray presented a poster titled “Size
Dependent Efects of Polyethylene Microspheres on Daggerblade
Grass Shrimp” at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Society of
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry in Vancouver. He was
mentored by Dr. John Weinstein. Mr. Gray also won the Most
Outstanding Graduate Student Award from the Citadel Graduate College.
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Cadet Charles “Blake” Holt presented a poster titled
“Comparative Toxicity of Mouthguard Cleaning Agents to the
Daggerblade Grass Shrimp and Freshwater Cladoceran, Daphnia magna” at the Annual Meeting of the Carolinas Regional
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry in Raleigh,
NC. He was mentored by Dr. John Weinstein.
Cadet Kevin Stewart presented a poster titled “Assembling a Larval
Transcriptone for the Parasitoid Wasp Copidosoma floridanum” at the
Citadel Student Research Conference. Cadet Stewart won First Place
among undergraduate students. Cadet Stewart also presented his
poster at the 76th Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern
Biologists in Chattanooga, TN. Travel support to this meeting was
provided by the William and Jane Bowers Research Presentation
Award. He was mentored by Dr. David Donnell.
Graduate student Charlye Marger presented a poster titled
“DNase Treatment Prevents Nucleosome Contamination of
Percoll-Purified Mitrochondria” at the Citadel Student Research
Conference. Her poster won First Place among the graduate
students. She was mentored by Dr. Kathy Zanin.
Cadet Leondas Cole presented a poster titled “Analyzing the
Microbiome of Urohydrosis Droppings from Vultures” at the
Citadel Student Research Conference. He was mentored by
Dr. Paul Nolan and Dr. Claudia Rocha.
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Faculty Accomplishments
Publications
Herman, B., Packard, S., Pollack, C., Houseal, G., Sinn, S., Fant, J., Lewis, A.D., Wagenius, S, Gustafson, D.J., Hufford, K., Allison, B.,
Shaw, K., Haines, S., & Daniels, C. 2014. Decisions...Decisions...How to source plant material for native plant restoration. Ecological
Restoration 32:236-238.
Gustafson, D.J., Major C., Jones D., Synovec J., Baer SG, et al. 2014. Genetic sorting of subordinate species in grassland modulated
by intraspecific variation in dominant species. PLoS ONE 9 (3): 391511.doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0091511.
Gustafson, D.J. 2014. Genetic Considerations in Plant Ecological Restoration. In Oxford Bibliographies in Ecology, Ed. David Gibson. New York: Oxford University Press.
Giraudeau, M., Nolan, P.M., Black, C.E., Earl, S.R., Hasegawa, M., McGraw, K.J. 2014. Song characteristics track bill morphology along
a gradient of urbanization in house finches (Haemorhous mexicanus). Frontiers in Zoology 11:83-90.
Zanin, M.K. 2015. Creating & Teaching with Simple Animation: Making Biology Instruction Come Alive. American Biology Teacher. 77
(6), pp. 463-466.
Zardus, J.D., Lake, D.T., Frick, M.G., Rawson P.D. 2014. Deconstructing an assemblage of ‘turtle’ barnacles: species assignments and
fickle fidelity in Chelonibia. Marine Bioogy 161:45-59.
Presentations
Donnell, D. Odorant-binding protein gene activity in the larval castes of the polyembryonic wasp Copidosoma floridanum. Annual
Southeastern Branch Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. Greenville, SC. March 2014.
Donnell, D. Caste-bias in odorant-binding genes of the polyembryonic wasp Copidosoma floridanum. Annual meeting of the Association
of Southeastern Biologists. Spartanburg, SC. April 2014.
Brownlee, Z.J., Gramling, J.M. The short term effects of Laurel Wilt on Southeastern coastal plant species. Annual Meeting of the
Association of Southeastern Biologists. Spartanburg, SC. April 2014.
Rhoad, W.D., Woodyard, S.E., Gustafson, D.J. Developing ex situ protocols for the endangered American Chaffseed. Poster. Association of Southeastern Biologists, Spartanburg, SC. April 2014.
Shultz, A.J., Backström, N., Zhang, Q., Baker, A.J., Hill, G.E., Nolan, P.M., and Edwards, S.V. Signatures of pathogen-mediated selection using genome-wide diachronic comparisons in the House Finch. Conférences Jacques Monod, Roscoff, France. Sept. 2014.
Williams, C.B., Weinstein, J.E., Rocha, C.L. Water quality and fecal coliform levels in Georgia oxbow lakes relative to the connectivity with the Savannah River.” Carolinas Regional Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, April 2014. Clemson, SC.
Weinstein, J.E. Microplastics in estuarine environments: A case study of Charleston Harbor. 35th Annual Meeting of the Society of
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vancouver, BC. Nov. 2014.
Riegerix, R.C., Gray, A.D., Weinstein, J.E. Assessing the potential hazards of polyethylene microspheres on grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio. 35th Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vancouver, BC. Nov. 2014.
Wertz H, Weinstein J.E. Plastic debris in Charleston Harbor: Quantitative analysis of polymer types. Carolinas Regional Society of
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Clemson, SC. April 2014.
Wertz, H., Weinstein, J.E. Plastic debris in Charleston Harbor: Correlating macroplastic debris with microplastic particles. 35th Annual Meeting of the Society of the Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vancouver, BC. Nov. 2014.
Zaghdoudi-Allan, N.A., Roberts, M.A., Frick, M.J., Zardus, J.D. and Andersson, M. Analysis of population genetic structure in the embedding turtle barnacle Stephanolepas muricata. 34th International Sea Turtle Symposium, New Orleans, LA. April 2014.
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Maymester in Belize
During Maymester, Drs. Gustafson and Zardus took a group
of 10 students to Belize for a
course in Tropical Rainforest
and Reef Ecology. They stayed
four nights at the Cockscomb
Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, a
128,000-acre jaguar preserve.
Hiking forest trails and tubing
the central creek, they observed a high diversity of plants
and animals and learned about
the complex ecological linkages
that make up tropical forests.
They then moved on to stay
five nights at Southwater Caye
Marine Reserve, a coral island
on the Mesoamerican Barrier
Reef. Snorkeling the reef and
roaming mangrove islands, they
encountered hundreds of species of fish and reef creatures
and learned how reefs are
structured and some of the
species interactions that drive
their high biodiversity. They
toured a nearby marine lab run
by the Smithsonian Institution
and certified divers were able
to SCUBA-dive. Highlights of
the trip included camping out in
the forest one night, spying an
ocelot, snorkeling with large
tarpon and several large nurse
sharks.
The Mexican Cycadian butterfly, Eumaeus
toxea, which feeds on cycads as a caterpillar
and acquires the toxin cycasin which deters
predators.
Participants in the Maymester 2015 Tropical Rainforest and
Reef Ecology course on the dock at Southwater Caye, Belize.
The fiercesome-looking but harmless amblypygid (tailless whip scorpion), Phrynus
parvulus.
On the trail at the jaguar preserve, Cockscomb Basin Wlidlife Sanctuary, Belize.
10 Years Later – Cadets Re-Investigate Impacts on Scott Creek
Biology major Daniel Larimore investigates the contents of a crab trap at Scott Creek.
In May, Biology majors Johnathon Overcash and Daniel Larimore characterized the animal
community of Scott Creek,
which is the tidal creek separating Edisto Beach Island from
Edisto Island. The causeway to
the island has stopped the natural tidal flow of Scott Creek
since 1940, and there is a difference in land use between
the East Scott Creek and West
Scott Creek estuaries. What
makes this study truly remarkable, according to research advisor Dr. Danny Gustafson, Professor of Biology, is that these
cadets are repeating a study
conducted by Biology majors
Shane Kersting and Will Chapman back in 2005. This will
allow comparisons to be drawn
between the habitat conditions
now and then. Preliminary
analyses suggest less of a difference between the animal communities on the East and West
Scott Creek estuary systems
than 10 years ago, which might
be attributed to an increase in
environmental literacy of the
general public. Cadets Overcash and Larimore will continue to evaluate the results of
their research this academic
year, and they hope to present
their findings at a scientific
meeting in early 2016. This
study is being sponsored by the
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium with NOAA financial
assistance.
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Third Annual Biology Alumni Gathering
On April 18, 2015, the Biology Department held its Third Annual Biology Alumni Gathering at the Longwood Plantation in Huger, SC. Longwood Plantation is an historic rice plantation located along the Cooper River and Quimby Creek at the edge of the
Francis Marion National Forest. These alumni gatherings are designed to allow our Biology alumni an opportunity to interact
with former faculty, current faculty, and current students. Once again, the event was well attended with over 20 alumni participating in the day’s events. When you count former faculty, current faculty, families, and cadets, we had over 75 people in attendance. Drs. Richard Porcher and Joe Kelley led a canoeing trip down Quimby Creek highlighting the rich natural and cultural history of the area, while Dr. Dennis Forsythe led a bird and butterfly hike around the rice impoundments. The activities ended with
camaraderie, stories, and a delicious lunch.
Dr. Dennis Forsythe (right) leading the bird and butterfly hike.
Dr. Richard Porcher with former students.
Dr. Joe Kelley and Dr. Bob Baldwin catching up.
Dr. Richard Porcher speaking with Dr. Mike Johns (‘72)
Assistant Dean for Development, Krystal Oliveira and
Biology Department Head John Weinstein speaking to the
attendees.
Attendees working their way through the lunch buffet.
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From Duckett Hall to Capitol Hill… Brittany Crocker presents her research at
“Posters on the Hill”
Brittany Crocker, a senior
biology major, presented her
research concerning plastic
decomposition at the 19th Annual Posters on the Hill event
on April 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. Crocker’s poster,
one of 60 selected out of nearly 500 submissions, was presented to Members of Congress, Legislative Aides, and
Representatives of Federal
Agencies as part of this annual
showcase of undergraduate
research. Crocker was the
only student from a South Carolina college or university invited to participate in this event.
Crocker’s study, “From Plastic
to Microplastic: Decomposition
of Three Common Plastic Polymers in a Salt Marsh Habitat”
examined the process by which
microplastic particles form
from plastic debris. What
makes her study unique is the
fact that she conducted this
study in the salt marsh, where
the plastics were naturally exposed to a variety of ever
changing abiotic and biotic
factors. According to her research advisor, Dr. John Wein-
stein, Professor and Department Head of Biology, “Her
findings have the potential to
revolutionize the way scientists
think about microplastic particle formation. She has found
that the plastic she set out in
the marsh last June started
producing microplastics in as
little as 8 weeks.”
Posters on the Hill is sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR),
an organization dedicated to
support and promote highquality undergraduate studentfaculty collaborative research
and scholarship. In the 19-year
history of this event, Crocker
is the fifth biology major from
The Citadel to be selected to
present. Most recently, Matt
Verdin in 2004 and Brent
McCarragher in 2007 presented research conducted under
the mentorship of Dr. Alix
Darden, who taught in the
Biology Department from 1995
to 2009. Travel for this trip
was supported by TCF LEAD
funding through the School of
Science and Mathematics.
Biology alum Dr. David Keyser (‘81) alongside Cadet Brittany Crocker at her poster in the Rayburn House Building.
Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-South Carolina), Cadet
Brittany Crocker, and her mentor Dr. John Weinstein.
Cadet Brittany Crocker, Congressman Gary Palmer (RAlabama), and President of the American Chemical Society, Dr. Diane Grob Schmidt, at the Poster Session.
THE CITADEL
DEPARTMENT OF
BIOLOGY
Where are they now?
Dr. Joe Kelley, Biology Faculty Emeritus
Dr. Joe Kelley was a professor
at The Citadel from 19692005. While at The Citadel,
Dr. Kelley taught Marine, Biology, Freshwater Biology, Embryology, and Introduction to
Biology for majors and nonmajors. Dr. Kelley also taught
some summer classes at College of Charleston.
John E. Weinstein, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Head
Department of Biology
The Citadel
Charleston, SC 29409
843-953-7796
[email protected]
Lok Lew Yan Voon, Ph.D.
Dean and Traubert Chair
School of Science and
Mathematics
The Citadel
Charleston, SC 29409
843-953-6682
[email protected]
For more information concerning
opportunities to help support the
Department of Biology,
please contact:
Bobby Houck
Assistant Dean for Development
843-953-0744
[email protected] Dr. Kelley is still very active in
research, and he can still be
found wandering around
Then and now… approaching 50 years!
The Biology Department is
approaching the 50th Anniversary of its formation. As many
of you know, the B.S. in Biology
was originally offered through
the Chemistry Department. In
1968, an independent Biology
Department was created. In
that year, the Department
consisted of 5 full-time faculty
members. Upon completion of
the $1.8 million Chemistry
Building (now Byrd Hall) in
1968, the Biology Department
inherited the vacant space in
the west wing of Bond Hall
(now Duckett Hall). As we
approach our 50th Anniversary,
be on the lookout for announcements for special events
that are currently in the early
planning stages.
For all the latest news, check us
out on Facebook!
The Citadel Biology Department
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Duckett Hall. He studies the
changes in the succession stages of tidal rice fields. In his
spare time, Dr. Kelley enjoys
farming and fishing.
Dr. Kelley recently remarried.
He married Melinda Lucka,
who is a prosecutor for the
City of Charleston. Dr. Kelley
handles the cooking and yard
work, while Melinda handles
Facebook and the phone.