Jena R. Campbell 1904 N. Loop 499 Citizenship: United States of America Harlingen, Texas 78550 (361) 230-3193 (cell/home) Email: jena.campbell@tstc.edu EDUCATION B.S., Biology Honors, Magna cum laude - Wittenberg University - 2007 Honors thesis Diel vertical migration in zooplankton species in the Newport River Estuary, Beaufort, North Carolina Ph.D., Marine Science The University of Texas at Austin Successfully defended: August 2012; Degree awarded: December 2012 Dissertation - The role of planktonic protozoan grazers in harmful algal bloom dynamics: tools for community and grazing analyses PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1/2016-Present Academic Science Instructor, Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas. o Instructor for Anatomy & Physiology I labs 1/2015-Present Adjunct Biology Professor, Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, Texas. o Instructor for General Biology Lab and Lecture for Non-Majors o Assignment and exam preparation o Teach the basics of giving presentations 9/2015-12/2015 Adjunct Academic Science Instructor, Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas. o Instructor for Anatomy & Physiology I labs 9/2013-10/2014 Cultivation Technician, Aurora Algae, Inc., Rio Hondo, Texas. o Large and small-scale algal cultivation processes o Microscopy and flow cytometry algal health assessments, protozoan contaminant identification, bacteriology o Data collection, QAQC and reporting o Nutrient assays (spectrophotometer), ash-free dry weight analyses, and gas chromatography sample preparation o Work instruction drafting and editing o Technical report drafting and editing 9/2012-11/2012 Research Scientist Associate II, Marine Science Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Port Aransas, Texas. o Preparing manuscripts for publication o Diatom, dinoflagellate, and ciliate identification work o Hand counting samples using microscopy o Identification of any algal blooms 6/2008-9/2012 Graduate Research Assistant, Marine Science Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Port Aransas, Texas. o Monitoring of whole water plankton samples with the aid of the FlowCAM and FlowCytobot including QA/QC of data o Diatom, dinoflagellate, and ciliate identification work
2 o Hand counting samples using microscopy o Identification of any algal blooms o Molecular methods (DNA extraction and PCR) to determine food web linkages o Intermediate MatLAB usage for plankton image analysis from the FlowCytobot o Usage of SigmaStat/SigmaPlot software for statistical analysis of data o Extensive usage of Microsoft Office products for PC and Mac in compiling data, writing reports, and constructing presentations o Experience in cell culturing techniques in maintaining algal cultures for laboratory experiments 4/2012 Lecturer, Planktonic Processes, Department of Marine Science, The University of Texas at Austin. 8/2008-12/2009 Teaching Assistant, Department of Marine Science, The University of Texas at Austin o Lecture and laboratory teaching assistant for Invertebrate Zoology o Prepared equipment and resources for field and laboratory studies o Prepared lecture materials (e.g. quizzes, papers) o Lecture teaching assistant for Marine Science Seminar o Graded weekly essays 8/2007-5/2008 Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology, The University of Texas at Austin. o Taught Lab Experience in Genetics o Tested experiments before class o Instructed students during fruit fly and PCR-based experiments 5/2007-8/2007 Laboratory Technician, Research and Development, Sauder Woodworking. o Independent study measuring formaldehyde emissions from particleboard using a desiccator o Extensive spectrophotometer work o Quality control of adhesives, wood finishes, and paper wrapping o Chemical inventory 9/2004-5/2007 Phonathon Caller/Student Office Manager, Advancement Office, Wittenberg University. o Called donors to build rapport and receive donations o Called university alumni to update university records o Called donors to give customer service on donations received o Promoted to student office manager in 2005 o Helped plan and organize fundraising events for the university Board of Directors o Assisted in the planning and dispersion of mailing campaigns o Research other donations sites to better develop the university s Advancement office and donor web pages 9/2004-5/2006 Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology, Wittenberg University. o Lecture teaching assistant for Introduction to Biology o Held office hours to give extra instruction to students o Graded exams o Laboratory teaching assistant for Introduction to Biology o Instructed students during oxygen consumption and field-based stream experiments and studies
3 9/2006-12/2006 Part-Time Research Assistant, Dr. Andy Read, Duke University Marine Laboratory. o Extensive use of Microsoft Office software, including updating of Microsoft Access databases o Use of GIS to update dolphin sightings in the Dolphin Fin Database (GIS and Microsoft Access) 5/2005-8/2005 Laboratory Technician, Research and Development, Sauder Woodworking. o Independent study measuring formaldehyde emissions from particleboard (spectrophotometer) o Chemical inventory o Developed electron beam and ultraviolet light curable adhesives o Extensive use with the electron beam machine o Quality control of adhesives, wood finishes, and paper wrapping AWARDS 2010-2012, E.J. Lund Endowed Fellowship, The University of Texas at Austin 2009-2012, National Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Research Fellowship, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 2012, Student Presentation Award, 3 rd Place, Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting, Port Aransas, Texas 2011, Student Poster Award, 6 th Symposium on Harmful Algae in the US, Austin, Texas 2011, Marine Science Institute Student/Staff Recognition Award, The University of Texas at Austin 2009, Walter B. Jones Memorial Award Excellence in Coastal and Marine Graduate Study, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 2007, Phi Beta Kappa, Wittenberg University 2005, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Department of Biology, Wittenberg University 2006, Omicron Delta Kappa, Wittenberg University 2006, Mortar Board, Wittenberg University 2005, Pick and Pen, Wittenberg University 2004, Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, Wittenberg University PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 2012 Moderator, ASLO Ocean Sciences Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah 2012 Facilitator, Climate Change Communication Workshop 2011 Convener, Texas Bays & Estuaries Meeting 2011 Moderator, Texas Bays & Estuaries Meeting PUBLIC SERVICE 2015, Judge, Episcopal Day School Science Fair, Brownsville, TX 2009-2012, Volunteer, The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute 2009-2012, Volunteer Animal Attendant, Animal Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) 2006-Present, Treasurer, Our Special Angels, Inc. 2010-2012, Team Captain, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K, American Cancer Society 2005-2007, Volunteer, Gift Shop, Information Desk, and Tour Scheduler, Westcott House, Springfield, OH UNIVERSITY & DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEES 2011-2012 Secretary, MSI Green Team 2011-2012 Student Representative, MSI Director Search Committee 2011-2012 Treasurer, MSI Graduate Student Association
4 2011 Student Representative, Open House Committee 2010-2011 President, MSI Graduate Student Association WORKSHOPS ATTENDED 2012, Climate Change Communication, The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas. 2011, Water Words That Work, The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas. 2011, FlowCAM Training Workshop, ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2010, 24-Hour HAZWOPER Training Workshop, Padre Island National Seashore, Texas. PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS AND/OR ORAL PRESENTATIONS (*=INVITED PAPER) PAPERS Campbell, J.R. (2012) The role of protozoan grazers in harmful algal bloom dynamics: tools for community and grazing analyses. Ph.D. Thesis, The University of Texas at Austin. ABSTRACTS Buchhop, J.R. 2006. Planktonic abundance of three fiddler crabs (Uca spp.) along an estuarine gradient near Beaufort, North Carolina: implications for settlement. The Ohio Academy of Sciences Conference, March 2006, Dayton, OH. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Campbell, J.R., Buskey, E.J. The role of protozoan grazers in harmful algal bloom dynamics. Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting, The University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas, April 2012. Campbell, J.R., Buskey, E.J. The role of protozoan grazers in harmful algal bloom dynamics. ASLO Ocean Sciences Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, February 2012. Campbell, J.R. A tale of two Texas red tides: It was the best of tides, it was the worst of tides. Bay Education Center Lecture Series, Rockport, Texas, February 2012. Campbell, J.R. Ask a Scientist: Harmful Algal Blooms: "It was the best of tides, It was the worst of tides. Public Lecture Series, The University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas, February 2012. Campbell, J.R., Buskey, E.J. The role of Noctiluca scintillans grazing in harmful algal bloom dynamics. Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting, The University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas, April 2011. Campbell, J.R., Buskey, E.J. Imaging technology and plankton monitoring in the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve. ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico, February 2011. Campbell, J.R. The role of Noctiluca scintillans and Protoceratium sp. grazing in harmful algal bloom dynamics. The University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas, November 2009. Campbell, J.R. Red tide: morphology and monitoring of Karenia brevis. Texas A&M University, Coastal Bend Bays Foundation Coastal Issues Forum, Corpus Christi, Texas, November 2009. Campbell, J.R. The role of protozoan planktonic grazers in harmful algal bloom dynamics. The University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas, April 2009.
5 POSTER PRESENTATIONS Campbell, J.R., Buskey, E.J. The role of protozoan planktonic grazers in harmful algal bloom dynamics. 6 th Harmful Algal Bloom Symposium, Austin, Texas, November 2011. Buchhop, J.R., Welch, J.M. Planktonic abundance of three fiddler crabs (Uca spp.) along an estuarine gradient near Beaufort, North Carolina: implications for settlement. The Ohio Academy of Sciences Conference, Dayton, Ohio, March 2006.