JSU Alumnus to Deliver Biology Seminar

Dr. P. Brent Nichols

JSU Alumnus Dr. P. Brent Nichols is delivering a seminar to biology faculty/staff and students entitled  FROM DNA TO D.N.A.: The Evolution of a Dauphin Island Derelict.  The seminar is being held Friday, November 9, Martin Hall Rm. 130 beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Dr. Nichols currently serves as the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), Director of Scientific Research, DNA Environmental Logistics Corporation, Tampa, FL.

Dr. Nichols' career experience began in 1996 when as a field scientist for NASA EPSCoR he investigated the potential use of aquatic plants in� phytoremediation of heavy metals and canopy structure and spectral reflectance of under story shrubs.� Dr. Nichols' scientific expertise is in terrestrial and marine ecology, particularly invertebrate systematics and seagrass ecology.� He has conducted several marine surveys in conjuction with NOAA Fisheries, Florida Oceanographic Institute, and the Florida Marine Research Institute.� He is an AAUS certified research diver, PADI Cavern diver, and NAUI Rescue diver.

Dr. Nichols is an alumnus of JSU earning both a BS and MS in Biology. He earned his PhD from the University of South Florida--also in Biology.

For more information about the DNA Environmental Logistics Corporation, visit their Website at www.dnaenvironmental.com.

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