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Featured Research Activities:

Student Independent Research:

  • 2025 - (w/ Benjamin Hickman and Timothy Wilson) "Flocculation of Stream-Sourced, Natural Organic Matter in a Microtidal Estuarine Basin", Midshipman 1/C Kady Stigler, USN, Class of 2025
  • 2024 – “Non-Tidal Residual Current and Water Level Response to Storm Events in a Micro-Tidal Estuary”, Midshipman 1/C Siena N. Hall, USN, Class of 2024
  • 2024 – (w/ Benjamin Hickman) “Sidescan Sonar Imaging of Underwater Targets with Different Geometries and Reflectivity”, Midshipman 1/C William Schabacker, USN, Class of 2024
  • 2024 – (w/ Benjamin Hickman) “Quantifying Spatial Heterogeneity in the Optical Properties of Surface Waters in a Semi-Enclosed Estuarine Basin”, Midshipman 1/C Cecelia Wheeler, USN, Class of 2024
  • 2023 – (w/ CAPT Shawn G. Gallaher, PhD) “Rare Earth Element Chemistry in Surface Waters of Rivers and Streams on the North Slope of Alaska”, Midshipman 1/C Mary A. Rogers, USN, Class of 2023
  • 2023 – (w/ CAPT Shawn G. Gallaher, PhD) “Summertime Particulate Fluxes in the Sagavanirktok River on the North Slope of Alaska”, Midshipman 1/C Sarah M. Blank, USN, Class of 2023
  • 2022 – (w/ CAPT Shawn G. Gallaher, PhD) “Thaw Season Constituent Fluxes Through Arctic Rivers to Alaskan North Slope Coastal Waters”, Midshipman 1/C Bryce J. Foxen, USN, Class of 2022
  • 2022 – (w/ Instructor Alexander R. Davies) “A Regression Model to Predict Total Suspended Solid Concentrations in the Severn River, MD”, Midshipman 1/C Alexander V. Schuerch, USN, Class of 2022
  • 2022 – (w/ Mr. Benjamin Hickman) “Optical Tracking of a Chemical Plume in the Surface Waters of a Shallow Water Estuarine System Using a Custom Autonomous Surface Platform”, Midshipman 1/C Megan LaMendola, USN, Class of 2022
  • 2021 –    (w/ Instructor Brianna Tracy) “Spatial Distribution of Microplastics and Synthetic Particulates in the Severn River and Annapolis Harbor”, Midshipman 1/C Mary McClellen H. Hess, USN, Class of 2021
  • 2021 –   “Seasonal Variability in Material Fluxes Through Rivers and Streams on the North Slope of Alaska”, Midshipman 1/C Haven Cofer, USN, Class of 2021
  • 2021 – (w/ Instructor Alexander Davies) “Application of Machine Learning Methods to Better Quantify Water-Level Anomalies in Annapolis, MD”, Midshipman 1/C Forest Wan, USN, Class of 2021
  • 2020 – “The U.S. Naval Academy Polar Science & Technology Program 2019 Alaska North Slope Material Flux Study (AKMFS): Spring-to-Late Summer Variability in Iron and Carbon Fluxes Through Small Rivers”, Midshipman 1/C Emily Doyle, USN, Class of 2020
  • 2020 – “System for Hazard Assessment of Released Chemicals (SHARC) Model Validation and Verification Studies: Improvement of Model Predictions for Chemical Releases in Dynamic Estuarine Systems”, Midshipman 1/C Matthew McClelland, USN, Class of 2020
  • 2019 – (w/Instructor Alex Davies) “Local-scale Water Level Differences and Meteorological Drivers in Annapolis, MD”, Midshipman 1/C George W. Davis, USN, Class of 2019
  • 2019 – “Measuring Water-Quality of the Lower Severn River Using an Autonomous Surface Kayak”, Midshipman 1/C Richmond Paschall, USN, Class of 2019 
  • 2018 – “Reconstruction of a Long-Term Storm Frequency Index at the Site of the Historic World War I Shipwreck of the USS. San Diego (ACR-6)”, Midshipman 1/C Nolan T. Brandon 
  • 2018 – “Development of Algorithms for the Detection and Identification of Bottom-Moored Objects from Sidescan Sonar Imagery”, Midshipman 1/C Timothy C. Abunike
  • 2018 – “The Coastal Kayak Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) Version 2.0”, Midshipman 1/C Tong K. Ma (Ocean Engineering) 
  • 2017 – “Mapping of Coastal Reef Systems Using an Autonomous Surface Kayak”, Midshipman 1/C Bryan A. Laboy
  • 2016 – “Development of Sediment Grain Size Maps from Sidescan Surveys of the Lower Severn River, Maryland”, Midshipman 1/C Margo S. Darragh
  • 2015 – “Optical Characterization of the South River Estuary, MD Through EEMS/PARAFAC Analysis”, Midshipman 1/C Michael S. Fuller Jr.
  • 2015 – “Validation and verification of model predictions for I-131 transport in the tidal-fresh Potomac River”, Midshipman 1/C Kevin M. Lois
  • 2014 – “Potential Legacy of Heavy Metal Contamination in the Sediments of Former Sewage Holding Ponds at Otter Point Creek, MD”, Midshipman 1/C Benjamin Ziemski
  • 2013 - “Validation and Verifications of Model Predictions for   137Cs Fate and Transport in the Tidal Fresh Potomac River”, Midshipman 1/C Samuel Kelly (App. Phys.)
  • 2013 - “Optical Brighteners as a Wastewater Plume Tracer in Estuarine Systems” – Midshipman 1/C Benjamin Baker (App. Phys.)
  • 2013 - “Scale Matters: The Need for a Customizable Autonomous Research Platform for Estuarine Research", Midshipman 1/C Scott Stamer
  • 2012 - “Validation of Model Predictions for the Dispersion of Reactive Chemical Releases in a Sub-estuary of the Chesapeake Bay”, Midshipman 1/C Cynthia F. Cary
  • 2012 - “Flocculation in the Pearl River Estuary – Particle Size Variations in a Circumneutral pH River System with High Colloidal Iron”, Midshipman 1/C Abigail M. Ellis

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