Dr. Mark Meade
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology

                         Curriculum Vitae 

EDUCATION

1.  University of Alabama at Birmingham, Biology, Ph.D., 1995.
2.  University of Alabama at Birmingham, Biology, M.S., 1990.
3.  University of Alabama at Birmingham, Biology, B.S., 1988.
 
EMPLOYMENT

1.  Assistant Professor – Jacksonville State University (September 1999 – Present)
2.  Adjunct Faculty – University of Southern Mississippi (Jan 2001 – Present)
3.  Visiting Assistant Professor – Jacksonville State University (September 1998 – Present)
4.  Assistant Director/Instructor - Gadsden State Community College Aquaculture Education and Development Center (June 1995 – August 1998)
5.  Research Assistant Professor - University of Alabama at Birmingham, Biology Dept. (Sept. 1995 - Sept. 1997)
6.  Instructor - Princeton Review: Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) preparation         (June 1995-August 1999)
7.  Teaching Assistant (1988-1995): Department of Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham.  Courses:  Human, Mammalian, Cellular Physiology. 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

A.  Manuscripts (published or in review)

 1.  Littlejohn, C., B. Blair, M. Meade, and C. Olander.  Submitted.  Effects of phloxine B on morphology, growth, and metabolism of Tetrahymenapyriformis. Bull. Env. Chem. Tox.  July 2002.

2.  Olander, J., B. Blair,  M. Meade, and C. Olander.  Submitted. Effects of nitrite on the metabolic physiology of postlarval freshwater prawn, Macrobrachiumrosenbergii.  J. World Aqua. Soc.  July 2002.

3.  Tatum, T., G. Cline, M. Meade, and C. Olander.  Submitted.  Differences in metabolic enzymes of two species of calling anurans. Southeastern Biol.  July 2002.

4.  Blair, B, S. Blair, and M. Meade.  2002. Phylogenetic analysis of four Estrildid finch spp. and an interspecific hybrid.  Ala. Acad. Sci.

5.  Meade, M.E., J. Doeller, D. Kraus, and S. Watts.  2002.  Temperature and salinity dependence on growth, energy utilization, and growth efficiency in juvenile Australian crayfish, Cheraxquadricarinatus. J. World Aqua. Soc., 33(2):188-198.

6.  Meade, M.E. and S.A. Watts.  2000. Physiological compensation in unilateral ablated crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus.  J. Exp. Zool., 289(3):184-189.

7.  Meade, M.E. and J. Gladden.  1998. Biochemical identification of channel catfish, Icataluruspunctatus, blue catfish, Ictalurusfurcatus, and their hybrid using IEF fingerprints.  J. Ala. Acad. Sci., 69(4):223-227.

8.  Meade, M.E. and S.A. Watts.  1997. Patterns of growth in juvenile Australian freshwater crayfish, Cheraxquadricarinatus, during nutrient deprivation and recovery.  Freshwater Crayfish XI, pp. 403-416.

9.  Meade, M.E. and G.B. Cline.  1996. Growth and survival of prawn larvae, Macrobrachiumrosenbergii, fed Artemia nauplii from different geographical areas.  J. Ala. Acad. Sci., 64(4):233-242.

10.  Meade, M.E. and S.A. Watts.  1995. Toxicity of ammonia and nitrite to juvenile Australian crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus.  J. Shell. Res., 14(2):341-346.

11.  Powell, M.L., M.E. Meade, and S.A. Watts.  1995.  Identification of six commercially cultured crayfish species using total protein separation by isoelectric focusing.  J. Crus. Bio., 15(4):763-770.

12.  Meade, M.E. and S.A. Watts.  1995. Weight gain and survival of juvenile Australian crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus, fed formulated feeds.  J. World Aqua. Soc., 26(4):469-474.

13.  Meade, M.E., J.E. Doeller, D.W. Kraus, and S.A. Watts. 1994.  Heat and oxygen flux as a function of environmental pO2 in juvenile Australian crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus. Journal of Experimental Zoology, 270(5):460-466.

B.  Published Abstracts

1.  Aladdin, Randa, James R. Rayburn, Benjamin Blair, and Mark Meade.  2002. Phloxine B’s toxicity on Xenopuslaevis using FETAX.  Assn. Southeastern Bio.

2.  Collins, Christa, Cynthia Littlejohn, Mark Meade, and Charles Olander.  2002. Sublethal effects of Phloxine B on population growth kinetics and aerobic metabolic rates in Tetrahymena spp. Assn. Southeastern Bio.

3.  Meade, Mark, and James Rayburn.  2002.  Computer-based physiology activities for pre-health professional undergraduate labs. Assn. Southeastern Bio.

4. Griebeling, Kristina, Michelle O’Dell, Samuel Polek, Corinne Millington, James Powell, Candice Robertson, Mark Meade, and Frank Romano.  2002. Effects of light intensity on the growth and metabolic performance of Oreochromisniloticus.  Assn. Southeastern Bio.

5.  Odom, Allison, Charles Frazier, and Mark Meade. 2002.  The effect of diet on metabolic physiology of nile tilapia, Oreochromisnilotica.  Assn. Southeastern Bio.

6.  Olander, Joshua, Kristina Griebeling, Corinne Millington, Michelle O’Dell, Samuel Polek, James Powell, Heather Reger, Candice Robertson, Mark Meade, and Frank Romano.  2002.  Chronic effects of nitrite on the respiratory physiology of post-larval prawn, Macrobrachiumrosenbergii.  Assn. Southeastern Bio.

7.  Polek, Samuel, John Moser, Benjie Blair, Mijitaba Hamissou, Mark Meade, and Frank Romano.  2002.  A phylogenetic study of the olive nerite, Neritinausnea, using RFLP analysis.  Assn. Southeastern Bio.

8. Robertson, Candice, Mark Meade, and Samuel Polek.  2002. Phylogenetic relationship among Cyprinella populations in Northeast Alabama.  Assn. Southeastern Bio.

9.  Wilson, Misti H. and Mark E. Meade. 2001. Effects of sub-lethal exposure to combinations of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate on aerobic metabolism in juvenile Australian crayfish, Cheraxquadricarinatus. Assn. Southeastern Bio.

10.  Wilson, Cynthia, Mark Meade, and Charles Olander. 2001.  Sublethal effects of Phloxine B on population growth kinetics and aerobic metabolic rates in Tetrahymenaspp. Assn. Southeastern Bio.

11.  Tatum, Tatiana C., George Cline, Mark Meade, Charles Olander, and Roger Sauterer. 2001. Observation of metabolic enzymes in two species of anurans. Assn. Southeastern Bio.

12.  Olander, Joshua and Mark Meade. 2001.  Acute effects of sub-lethal exposure to nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia to juvenille Palaemonetesspp. Assn. Southeastern Bio.

13.  Guthrie, Joseph and Mark Meade. 2001.  Effects of sub-lethal exposure to ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate on metabolic rates in juvenile Oreochromisniloticus. Assn. Southeastern Bio.

14.  Wilson, C. B. Blair, and M. Meade.  2000.  Effects of a photodynamic dye on fish protozoa.  Assn. Southeastern Bio.

15.  Tatum, T., G. Cline, M. Meade, and R. Sauterer. 2000.  Preliminary analysis of citrate synthase levels in three species of calling Anurans.  Assn. Southeastern Bio.

16.  Wilson, M.H., C.A. Matheny, J.G. Rodriguez, and M.E. Meade.  2000.  Genetic diversity among spotted salamander, Ambystomamaculatum, populations.  Ala. Acad. Sci.

17.  Guthrie, J. and M.E. Meade.  2000.  Analysis of polymorphic enzyme systems among tilapia, Oreochromisspp. Ala. Acad. Sci.

18. Bryzostowski, L. and M.E. Meade. 1999. Phylogenetic analysis of African Cichlids.  Assn. Southeastern Bio.

19.  Gladden, J. and M.E. Meade.  1999.  Biochemical identification of channel catfish, Ictaluruspunctatus, blue catfish, Ictalurusfurcatus, and their hybrid. Assn. Southeastern Bio.

20.  Wilson, C. and M.E. Meade.  1999.  Isozyme variability among Cichlid species.  Ala. Acad. Sci.

21.  Meade, M.E., N. Gilbert, and J.T. Simpson. 1998.  Gadsden State Community College:  A role model for the development of advanced-education aquaculture programs at two-year schools.  Second Meeting of PTK/NSF sponsored program “Improving Math and Science Technology Education at Two-Year Colleges.”

22.  Meade, M.E., N. Gilbert, and J. T. Simpson. 1997.  Development of advanced technology aquaculture curricula at two-year institutions.  First Annual Meeting of PTK/NSF sponsored program “Improving Math and Science Technology Education at Two-Year Colleges.”

23.  Meade, M.E., H.S. Hammer, M.L. Powell, and S.A. Watts.  1997.  Aquaculture of red swamp crayfish using non-forage based feeding regimes. WAS.

24.  Meade, M.E. and S.A. Watts.  1996.  Patterns of growth in juvenile Australian crayfish, Cheraxquadricarinatus, fed formulated crustacean feeds.  Asta. Soc.

25.  Meade, M.E. and S.A. Watts.  1996.  Crayfish aquaculture in Alabama.  Ala. Acad. Sci.

26.  Kreider, J., J. Floyd, M.E. Meade, and S.A. Watts. 1995.  Food consumption, absorption, and assimilation in the Australian freshwater crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus.  Ala. Acad. Sci.

27.  Meade, M.E. and S.A. Watts.  1995.  Growth efficiency of hatchling Australian crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus, cultured at various temperatures and salinities. WAS.

28.  Meade, M.E. and S.A. Watts.  1995.  Growth of single eyestalk ablated hatchling crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus.  Am. Soc. Zoo.

29.  Meade, M. E. and S.A. Watts.  1994.  The use of oxygen flux measurements to determine growth efficiencies for hatchling Australian crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus, at different temperatures and salinities.  Ala. Acad. Science.

30.  Meade, M.E. and S.A. Watts. 1994. A comparison of the growth of hatchling Australian crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus, fed various formulated and commercial diets. WAS.

31.  Powell, M.L., M.E. Meade, and S.A. Watts. 1994. Identification of Cherax quadricarinatus and several commercially cultured crayfish species using total protein fingerprints. WAS.

32.  Meade, M.E., J.E. Doeller, D.W. Kraus, and S.A. Watts.  1993.  The effect of temperature on oxygen consumption rates in the sub-tropical Australian crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus. Am. Soc. Zoo.

33.  Powell, M.L., M.E. Meade, and S.A. Watts. 1993. Isoelectric focusing of total proteins in commercially cultured crayfish species. Ala. Acad. Sci.

34.  Meade, M.E. and S.A. Watts. 1993. Optimization of growth in hatchling Australian crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus:  A comparison of commercial feeds. Ala. Acad. Sci.

35.  Powell, M.L., M.E. Meade, S.A. Watts, and D.B. Rouse. 1992. A comparison of commercially cultured crayfish using electrophoretic separation of total protein. Amer. Zool. 32(5), 73A.

36.  Meade, M.E., J.E. Doeller, D.W. Kraus, and S.A. Watts. 1992. Parallel measurements of the rates of heat dissipation and oxygen consumption of hatchling Australian crayfish,Cherax quadricarinatus. Amer. Zool. 32(5), 58A.

37.  Meade, M.E., M. Powell, G.B. Cline, S.A. Watts, and D.B. Rouse. 1992. A comparison of the Australian red claw crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus, to native American crayfish species using IEF and molecular weight protein fingerprints. WAS.

38.  Powell, M., M.E. Meade, G.B. Cline, S.A. Watts, and D.B. Rouse. 1992. Species comparisons of the Australian and American crayfish using molecular weight protein and IEF fingerprints. J. Ala. Acad. Sci. 63(2), 50.

39.  Meade, M.E., G.B. Cline, and S. Watts. 1992. Biology of the Australian red claw crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus. J. Ala. Acad. Sci. 63 (2), 56.

40.  Meade, M.E. and G.B. Cline. 1991. A comparison of the Australian red claw crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus, to several native North American crayfish species using IEF protein and isozyme fingerprints. Iso. Bull. (25).

41.  Meade, M.E. and G.B. Cline. 1991. Comparative dietary effects of Artemia on development and survivorship of Macrobrachium rosenbergii larvae. J. Ala. Acad. Sci. 62 (2-3), 62.

42.  Meade, M.E. and G.B. Cline. 1989. Isozymic analysis on Immobiline gels of Macrobrachium rosenbergii larvae fed different diets. Iso. Bull. (23).

43.  Meade, M.E. and G.B. Cline. 1989. Development of a computer library of IEF profiles of single aquacultured larval stages of the stone crabs, Menippe adina,Menippe mercenaria, and their hybrid. J. Ala. Acad. Sci. 60 (3), 118.

44.  Cline, G.B., M.E. Meade, and R.A. Angus. 1988. IEF analysis of soluble proteins during development of aquacultured zoeae of the stone crabs Menippe adina, Menippe mercenaria, and their hybrid. Iso. Bull. (22), 54.

45.  Cline, G.B., Meade, M.E., and H.J. Cline. 1988. IEF analysis of polymorphic enzyme systems during development of aquacultured larvae of the Malaysian prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii. Iso. Bull. (22), 55.

C.  Grants Funded

1. CCCF Stringfellow Award (May 2001) - $53,850.00         

2. JSU Faculty Grants (1998-2001) - $11,492.00

D.  Courses Taught (undergraduate and graduate; all classes at JSU unless otherwise noted)

1.  Introductory Biology I and II (BY101/102)

2.  Honors Introductory Biology I (BY 101H)

3.  Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BY 263/264)

4.  Genetics (class and seminar courses) (BY 322/322L/522)

5.  Introduction to Research (BY 370)

6.  Animal Physiology (class and seminar courses) (BY 434/434L/534/534L)

7.  Evolutionary Biology (class and seminar courses) (BY 440/440L/540/540L)

8.  Ichthyology (BY 460/460L/460G)

9.  Research Methods (BY 594)

10.  Marine Aquaculture (COA 524/524L; Univ. S. Miss.)

11.  Introduction to Aquaculture (FSH 101/102; GSCC)

12.  Water Chemistry (FSH 112; GSCC)

13.  Diseases of Aquaculture species (FSH 114; GSCC)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

A.  Awards

1.     JSU Outstanding Teacher of the Year (2000-2001)

B. College/University Service

1.     JSU Biology Advisor – Tri-Beta honor society (1999-Present).
(Awarded ~ $6,000 in student travel funds, sponsors annual JSU Science Fall picnic).

2.     Organizer - 2003 Annual Alabama Academy of Science Meeting at JSU.

3.     Executive Officer - Alabama Academy of Science (membership/biological sciences section)

4.     Organizer - 2002 JSU Student Symposium (34 participants).

5.     Participant JSU Visitation Days (1998 – present).

6.     Participant JSU sponsored Science Olympiad (1998 – present).

C. College/University Committees

1.     Institutional Animal Care and Use committee chair (2000 – present).

2.     Graduate curricula committee chair (2002).

3.     SACS library sub-committee (2002).

4.     Department head search committee (2002).

5.     Graduate advisee committee chair (2002) – Littlejohn, McLaren, Olander, Robertson, Wood.

6.     Graduate advisee committee (2002) – Aladdin, Davis, Griebeling, Moser, Polek, Powell, Shurette, Wolfe.

7.     Graduate thesis completed (1998-2002) – Bone-Strickland, Tatum, McCartney.