Jane Thomas - Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL DETAILS
| Name | Jane Thomas |
| jthomas@umces.edu |
ACADEMIC DETAILS
| 2003 | Bachelor of Science Honours - Class I (Botany) from The University of Queensland, Australia |
| 2002 | Bachelor of Science (Ecology; Marine Biology) from The University of Queensland, Australia |
| * Commendation from the Executive Dean for High Achievement |
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
| 2003- | Science Communicator, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science |
| 2003 | Research Assistant, The University of Queensland Centre for Marine Studies, Australia |
| 2000-2003 | Tutor – The University of Queensland School of Life Sciences, Australia |
| 1995-2003 | Advertising Officer and Media Assistant, The University of Queensland Office of Marketing and Communications, Australia |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Interactions of invasive marine species with native species
Ecology of various marine ecosystems
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
During my undergraduate studies and Honours research I have been involved in several projects monitoring the ecosystem health in marine and estuarine systems, either as a student, a volunteer or as an assistant researcher. My Honours project involved investigating the effects of the nuisance green macroalga Caulerpa taxifolia on native seagrasses of Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia, as well as mapping the distribution of C. taxifolia in Moreton Bay.
OTHER SKILLS
Computer Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Macromedia DreamWeaver (web design)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
ArcView GIS
EndNote
Scientific Equipment
PAM Fluorometer
Spectrophotometers
Gas chromatograph
Water Quality Meters (Horiba, TPS)
Filtering Apparatus
Underwater photography
Light meters
Analytical Techniques
Plant pigment analyses (including phytoplankton and benthic microalgae)
Water column and sediment nutrient analysis
Total suspended solids
PAM fluorescence techniques
Setup and maintenance of aquaria
Relevant Qualifications
Queensland, Australia Driver's Licence
Marland, U.S.A. Driver's Licence
PADI Rescue Diver Certification
First Aid Qualifications
CPR Qualifications
DAN Oxygen Provider Qualifications
REFERENCES
Professional
Professor William Dennison
Vice President for Science Applications
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Maryland, USA
Email: dennison@ca.umces.edu
Dr Norm Duke
Head, Marine Botany Group
Centre for Marine Studies
The University of Queensland
Brisbane QLD, Australia
Email: n.duke@uq.edu.au
Dr James Udy
Centre for Marine Studies
The University of Queensland
Brisbane QLD, Australia
Email: j.udy@uq.edu.au