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I spent three wonderful years at Utah State University conducting my Master's research under the guidance of Dr. Wayne Wurtsbaugh. After completing my degree, I accepted a fisheries biologist position at the Prince William Sound Science Center, Cordova, Alaska. Using the skills and knowledge I acquired at USU, my job involved studying the recovery of fish stocks following the Exxon Valdez oil spill. In 1998, I decided to continue my education at Ohio State University (OSU), where I completed my Ph.D. My research focused on the effects of an introduced nest predator on the reproductive behavior and ecology of smallmouth bass. Following my matriculation from OSU in 2004, I accepted a position as Grant Coordinator for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC). My position entails securing peer-reviews for GLFC proposals, summarizing the reviews and proposal, and then helping the GLFC make funding recommendations. Most recently, I started a post-doctoral position at Cornell University. For my post-doctoral research, I am exploring the status and recovery of round whitefish in the Adirondacks. While at OSU, I met my wife, Kristi Arend, and proposed to her during a backpacking trip in southern Utah. We were married in 2003, and happily spend our days hiking, skiing, and kayaking in central and upstate New York (when we're not conducting our respective research!). For those of you who remember Natalie, my dog who accompanied me on many sampling and fishing trips, you'll be glad to hear that she is doing well and still just as active and excited when I take her fishing. For even more info click on the link below to see Dr. Steinhart's website! |
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