Dr. Michael Mallin, Laboratory Director

Ph.D. Marine and Estuarine Ecology, 
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

M.S. Environmental Science, University of Florida

B.S. Botany, Ohio University

• Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of
  Science 2007
• Aldo Leopold Environmental Leadership Fellow, 2001
• President, Southeastern Estuarine Research Society,
  2004-2006

Matthew R. McIver, Laboratory Manager

M.S. Marine Biology, UNC Wilmington

B.S. Microbiology/Genetics, North Carolina State University

Dr. Amanda Kahn, Research Associate

Ph.D. Marine Biology, UNC Wilmington

M.S. Marine Biology, UNC Wilmington

B.S. Biology, Marine Science & Chemistry Minor, Univ. of Tampa

• Part-time faculty, Dept. of Biology and Marine Biology, UNCW
• Program Chair, Southeastern Estuarine Res. Society 2010-2012
• Student Activities Chair, Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation 2009-2001

Lauren Bohrer
Masters Degree Candidate

B.S. Marine Science, Minors in Biology and Environmental Science; Coastal Carolina University

Thesis Topic:

Primary Productivity in Urbanized Freshwater Tidal Streams

Anna Robuck

Masters Degree Candidate

B.S. Marine Biology, Minor in Chemistry, Univ. NC Wilmington

Thesis Topic: In progress

Stephanie Protopappas, Intern

B.S. Geology Candidate

Internship Project Topic:

Tracking Potential Sewer Leaks in Burnt Mill Creek, Wilmington, N.C. Using Fecal Coliform Bacteria and Optical Brighteners.