L. Holly Sweat - Florida Institute of Technology
L. Holly Sweat - Florida Institute of Technology
L. Holly Sweat - Florida Institute of Technology
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Research & Career Interests<br />
Education<br />
Curriculum Vitae<br />
L. <strong>Holly</strong> <strong>Sweat</strong><br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Tech DMES 150 W University Blvd Melbourne, FL 32901<br />
Email lsweat@my.fit.edu<br />
Ecological and biological processes <strong>of</strong> marine and estuarine organisms, including<br />
biological invasions and larval recruitment strategies; fouling community formation<br />
and succession; environmental education & conservation<br />
Anticipated May 2015 Ph.D. Oceanography <strong>Florida</strong> Tech Melbourne, <strong>Florida</strong><br />
May 2010 M.S. Biological Oceanography <strong>Florida</strong> Tech Melbourne, <strong>Florida</strong> GPA: 4.0<br />
May 2002 B.S. Marine Science Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, <strong>Florida</strong> GPA: 3.24<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional & Research Experience<br />
05/2011 – Present Research Biologist CCBC <strong>Florida</strong> Tech<br />
Conduct field studies as part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Florida</strong> Tech Center for Corrosion & Bi<strong>of</strong>ouling<br />
Control Examine initial recruitment and succession patterns in fouling community<br />
organisms in and around the Indian River Lagoon on various antifouling and<br />
fouling release coatings Farm monophyletic fouling communities for antifouling<br />
and benthic ecology applications Forecast bi<strong>of</strong>ouling for specific geographic<br />
locations based on biological and environmental data<br />
10/2008 – Present Scientific Writer/Web Designer Smithsonian IRL Species Inventory<br />
Maintain the Indian River Lagoon Species Inventory website established by the<br />
Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce Generate full reports and compile<br />
photographs for species and habitats associated with the IRL Update the Indian<br />
River Lagoon Photo Gallery with entry photos from the annual IRL photo contest<br />
managed by the St. John’s River Water Management District Communicate<br />
individually with site visitors concerning a number <strong>of</strong> scientific & environmental<br />
conservation topics<br />
01/2011 – 05/2011 Adjunct Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Biological Oceanography <strong>Florida</strong> Tech<br />
Instructed upper-level undergraduates in biological oceanography concepts<br />
including plankton ecology and primary production, nutrient dynamics and energy<br />
flow, benthic community structure and anthropogenic impacts on marine<br />
ecosystems<br />
8/2007 – 5/2010 MSc Graduate Research Student <strong>Florida</strong> Tech<br />
Designed and completed thesis research on the effects <strong>of</strong> substratum roughness on<br />
bi<strong>of</strong>ilm formation and recruitment <strong>of</strong> the invasive striped acorn barnacle, Balanus<br />
amphitrite Investigated the effects <strong>of</strong> the red tide din<strong>of</strong>lagellate Karenia brevis on<br />
filter-feeding invertebrates Trained and managed students and volunteers for<br />
various field and laboratory projects<br />
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Curriculum Vitae<br />
8/2007 – 7/2008 Graduate Teaching Fellow NSF InSTEP Program<br />
Created inquiry-based marine science lesson plans for elementary through high<br />
school students as part <strong>of</strong> the Integrated Science Teaching Enhancement<br />
Partnership between the National Science Foundation and <strong>Florida</strong> Tech <br />
Developed mobile exhibits and educational public outreach activities Worked with<br />
other fellows to coach National Ocean Sciences Bowl teams, host public ocean<br />
science seminars and orchestrate pr<strong>of</strong>essional development workshops for teachers<br />
7/2002 – 7/2007 Marine Ecosystems Technician Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce<br />
Created educational documents including full-color exhibit signage and various<br />
outreach materials Developed and maintained photographic and video libraries <strong>of</strong><br />
specimens Conducted exhibit tours, school programs, summer camps, seminars<br />
and other public outreach activities Maintained and monitored models <strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong><br />
marine ecosystems, supporting aquaria and monthly highlighted exhibits Collected,<br />
identified and cultured organisms for exhibits Coordinated and trained volunteers<br />
9/2001 – 5/2002 Independent Undergraduate Researcher Eckerd College<br />
Investigated the effects <strong>of</strong> the invasive Asian green mussel, Perna viridis, on the<br />
structure and diversity <strong>of</strong> native fouling communities in Tampa Bay<br />
6/2001 – 8/2001 Benthic Ecology Intern Mote Marine Laboratory<br />
Assisted in conducting various field and laboratory experiments, benthic specimen<br />
collection and taxonomy, educational programs and aquarium husbandry<br />
Summer 1999 & 2000 Marine Biology Educator Suncoast Girl Scout Council<br />
Designed hands-on lessons plans and field trips to educate girls ages 4-15 about<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> marine ecosystems Taught kayaking, swimming and navigation<br />
Selected Publications & Conference Presentations<br />
<strong>Sweat</strong>, LH & KB Johnson. The role <strong>of</strong> substratum roughness on variations in estuarine bi<strong>of</strong>ilm community<br />
structure. Manuscript in prep.<br />
<strong>Sweat</strong>, LH & KB Johnson. Recruitment <strong>of</strong> the striped acorn barnacle, Balanus (=Amphibalanus) amphitrite, with<br />
increasing substratum roughness. Manuscript in prep.<br />
<strong>Sweat</strong>, LH & KB Johnson. Substratum roughness preferences <strong>of</strong> Balanus (=Amphibalanus) amphitrite. Annual<br />
Benthic Ecology Meeting. Wilmington, NC. March 10-13, 2010.<br />
<strong>Sweat</strong>, LH & KB Johnson. Larval settlement substrate preferences <strong>of</strong> Balanus amphitrite (the striped barnacle),<br />
a long-established invader on <strong>Florida</strong>’s east coast. International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species<br />
Annual Meeting. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. April 19-23, 2009.<br />
<strong>Sweat</strong>, LH & L Diederick. Building bonds and breaking barriers: teaching with model ecosystems.<br />
Annual meeting, <strong>Florida</strong> Marine Science Educators Association. April 28-30, 2006. Crystal River, FL.<br />
<strong>Sweat</strong>, LH. Seeing the big picture: The model ecosystem philosophy.<br />
Annual meeting, National Marine Educators Association. July 18-22, 2004. St. Petersburg, FL.<br />
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Awards & Scholarships<br />
Curriculum Vitae<br />
2010 Outstanding Graduate Student Paper<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences Annual Meeting<br />
2009 Outstanding Graduate Student Paper<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences Annual Meeting<br />
2007 – 2008 InSTEP Graduate Teaching Fellowship<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Tech & National Science Foundation<br />
2004 Smithsonian Team Recognition Award<br />
Smithsonian Institution<br />
1998 – 2002 Honors Scholarship & Grant<br />
Eckerd College<br />
Skills & Certifications<br />
• Dreamweaver, MS Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, SigmaScan Pro, PRIMER, SYSTAT, and SPSS<br />
• PC & Mac platforms<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional photography equipment<br />
• Aquaculture and taxonomy <strong>of</strong> marine organisms<br />
• Biological and oceanographic field collection & lab equipment<br />
• Scientific cruise experience on UNOLS vessels<br />
• NAUI Open Water Diver & AAUS Scientific Diver In Training<br />
• American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and Emergency First Responder<br />
• Boat operation and towing, operation <strong>of</strong> large vehicles, basic sailing skills<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Memberships<br />
American Association <strong>of</strong> Underwater Scientists (AAUS)<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences (FAS)<br />
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society<br />
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