Curriculum Vitae
Louise Wootton, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Georgian Court University
Education
Bachelor of Science, Biology,
Acadia
University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. 1986
Master of Science, Oceanography,
University
of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. 1989
Doctor of Science, Marine and Estuarine Environmental Sciences,
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. 1996
Professional Background
2008-now
Professor. Dept of
Biology, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ
2003-2008
Associate Professor. Dept of
Biology, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ
1997-2002 Assistant Professor. Dept of Biology,
Georgian Court College, Lakewood, NJ
1995-97
Lecturer. Dept of Biology,
Salisbury State University, Salisbury, MD 21803.
1993-95 Horn Point Environmental Laboratory
research fellow.
Horn Point Environmental Laboratory (HPEL), Cambridge, MD.
1991-93
University of Maryland graduate fellow
at HPEL.
1989-91
N.S.E.R.C. graduate
fellow at HPEL.
1988-89 Graduate teaching assistant,
University of British Columbia, Canada
1986-88 N.S.E.R.C.
Graduate fellow,
University of British Columbia, Canada.
1986 N.S.E.R.C. Summer
undergraduate research assistant. Dr. M. Risk. McMaster
University, Ontario, Canada.
1985
N.S.E.R.C.
Summer undergraduate research assistant. Dr. G. Daborn.
Acadia
University, Nova Scotia, Canada.
1984 N.S.E.R.C. Summer
undergraduate research assistant. Dr. V. Tunnicliffe.
University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
1983 Summer
undergraduate research assistant. Dr. D. Grund. Acadia
University,
Nova Scotia, Canada.
Awards and Distinctions
2008 Provost's Merit Award for Teaching Excellence.
Georgian Court University.
2007 Provost's Merit Award for Scholarship.
Georgian Court University.
2005
President’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Georgian Court University.
Boyer Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning
and Technology. The Center for the Advancement of
Teaching & Learning. Florida Community College at Jacksonville
1998 Dean's Award for Innovative Use of Technology
in the classroom, Georgian Court College, NJ
1997
Outstanding Faculty Award, Biology
Department, Salisbury State University, MD
Research Interests
Studying the impact of
invasive plants and animals in wetlands and dunes on community structure (e.g.
abundance and diversity of native species ) and function (e.g. dune
geomorphology, storm protection, sediment storage etc.). Because of its
significant impacts on New Jersey’s coastal ecosystems, my current focus is on
measuring distribution, expansion rates and impact of the invasive Asiatic sand
sedge, Carex kobomugi, and on developing and monitoring management
strategies for this species. Restoration of resilient natural communities.
Emphasis here is on growing awareness for the need for diverse plantings both to
enhance ecological function and to maximize community’s ability to adapt to
future environmental stressors. Researching and creating effective tools for
environmental education and sustainability at all levels from Pre K to college,
as well as for community education beyond the formal education system.
Grants Received
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and my colleagues have received.
Publications and theses
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and my students have authored
Research Presentations
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presentations that I and my students have made.
Sessions Chaired at Scientific Meetings
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chaired at scientific meetings.
Teaching Philosophy
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Students carrying out Honors and Master’s Theses under my supervision
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research
Service Activities
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in which I've participated in recent years
Administrative Experience
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some of the administrative service that I've done in
recent years
Administrative Philosophy
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Memberships and Societies
American Society of Limnology and Oceanography
Coastal and
Estuarine Research Federation
and its local affliate the
Atlantic Estuarine Research Society
New Jersey Academy of Science
Sigma Xi
Tri Beta Honors Society
Zonta International, Ocean County Chapter.
Mentor to the Georgian Court University Chapter of Golden Z
How to Contact me:
Louise Wootton, Ph.D
Department of Biology
School of Science and Mathematics,
Georgian Court University
900 Lakewood Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701-2697
Work phone: (732) 987 2349
Fax:
(732) 987 2010
E-mail:
woottonl@georgian.edu
