How long have you worked at Stone Lab?

I began teaching in 1994, so that would be 15 years on the faculty. I was a graduate student and TA there from 1988?1993. That would be 6 years.

Where are you from?

My residence has been on Put-in-Bay for many years.

Where did you do your studies?

B.S. at Wittenberg University - Graduated in 1964. M. S. (1971) and Ph. D. (1994) at The Ohio State University.

What’s your research about?

My research has focused on aquatic insects, especially dragonflies, mayflies, and caddisflies. Additionally, I have conducted research in science education and environmental education.

What’s your favorite thing about Stone Lab?

Teaching in the field in small groups. Actually experiencing the behavior and ecology of aquatic insects as we sample various habitats.

What are your hobbies?

In my spare time, I garden, have tea, travel, refinish furniture, teach workshops, take care of my English Mastiff (which is a full-time job in itself), and watch insects going about their daily lives while doing all the above.

Something interesting about you?

I have taught for 7 years at a field station in The Bahamas in conjunction with The College of The Bahamas (Bio 300) and The Bahamian Reef Environment Education Foundation (BREEF). I was named Outstanding BREEF Professor for 5 of those years and received the Outstanding Professor Award at Stone Lab for 3 or 4 years (I don’t remember the years), among other rewards.

Course Taught at Stone Laboratory

ENTOMOL 612: Aquatic Entomology