Sam Bengs

Samantha Bengs

B.S. Biology, University of Southern Maine (2022)

Advisor: Rachel Lasley-Rasher

Thesis topic: Characterization of phenology and habitat use in river herring and their zooplankton prey using eDNA technology

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Matt Brown

B.S. Biology, University of Southern Maine (2024)

Advisor: Doug Currie

Thesis topic: TBA

Olivia Bubar

B.S. Biology, University of Southern Maine (2022)

Advisor: Doug Currie

Thesis topic: Effects of toxins on nervous system development in Drosophila

Brian Determan

Brian Determan

B.S. Environmental Science, University of Southern Maine (2024)

Advisor: Karen Wilson

Thesis topic: Use of stable isotopes and hydroacoustic surveys to investigate habitat use and interspecific interactions among juvenile alewife, blueback herring, and American shad in the Kennebec River as they migrate from fresh water to ocean

Anna Garrett

B.S. Biology, University of Southern Maine (2024)

Advisor: Catherine Miller

Thesis topic: Insect vectors of viral diseases

Luc Harrison

Luc Harrison

B.S. Marine Science – Biology, University of Tampa (2022)

Advisor: Rachel Lasley-Rasher

Thesis topic: Diet and feeding behavior of mysid shrimp

Madison Harvey

B.S. Environmental Science, University of New England (2023)

Advisor: Jim Paruk

Thesis topic: Determining the anatomy of the outer and middle ear of the Common Loon

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Samantha White

B.S. Biology, University of Southern Maine (2019)

Advisor: Catherine Miller

Thesis topic: Microbial diversity and chemical composition of wild-fermented American coolship ale