Senior Lecturer
Research Interests: Effects of land use changes on aquatic communities, hydrology, and geomorphology; Use of bioassessment for determining water quality; Eco-justice pedagogy; the role of cultural traditions and economics in science; Development of inquiry-based investigation skills.
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About Gwendolyn D. Carroll
Research Interests: Effects of land use changes on aquatic communities, hydrology, and geomorphology; Use of bioassessment for determining water quality; Eco-justice pedagogy; the role of cultural traditions and economics in science; Development of inquiry-based investigation skills.
| Present | Faculty Member, Georgia Southern University ‐ Department of Biology | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2014 - 2016 | Georgia Mathematics and Science Partnership Program with the Heart of Georgia RESA Progam |
| Georgia Department of Education | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): G. Chamblee (PI) and M. Shriver (Co-PI) | |
| $344,144 | |
| 2014 - 2015 | Project Ramp: Raising academic measures of progress in Liberty County |
| Georgia Department of Education | |
| Role: PI | |
| Colleague(s): R. Mays(Co-PI), K. Greer(Co-PI), and T. Koballa (Co-PI) | |
| $73,215 | |
| 2012 | Service Learning Facilitator for the Classroom |
| Georgia Southern University Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): D. Williams(Co-PI) | |
| 2010 | Teen Keepers: Paddle the Savannah |
| United Way Community Foundation Grant | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): T. Bonitatibus (PI) and F. Carl (Co-PI) | |
| $23,749 | |
| 2009 | Biological Assessment for the City of Bainbridge |
| City of Bainbridge | |
| Role: PI | |
| Colleague(s): J.L. Shelton (Co-PI) and C.R. Jackson (Co-PI) | |
| $9,320 | |
| 2009 | Flying Wild City Partner Grant |
| Council for Environmental Education | |
| Role: PI | |
| Colleague(s): Kris Irwin (Co-PI) and Emily Saunders (Co-PI) | |
| $4,500 | |
| 2008 | Augusta State University’s mountains to sea aquatic ecosystem program |
| U.S. Dept of Education, Improving Teacher Quality Program | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): B.M. Saul (PI) | |
| $46,555 | |
| 2008 | Biological Assessment for the City of Ashburn |
| City of Ashburn | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): J.L. Shelton (Co-PI) and C.R. Jackson (Co-PI) | |
| $13,970 | |
| 2008 | Biological Assessment for the City of Statham |
| City of Statham Stormwater Management Department | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): J.L. Shelton (Co-PI) and C.R. Jackson (Co-PI) | |
| $8,937 | |
| 2008 | Ethical Decision-Making in the Education of Future Science Teachers: Exploring the Nature of Science through Popular Culture Videocases |
| STEM Small Grants Program, The University of Georgia/Mathematics and Science Education | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): Deborah Tippins (PI), Michael Mueller (Co-PI), and Anne Shenk (Co-PI) | |
| $7,980 | |
| 2008 | University of Georgia’s Satilla River Watershed Program: A Model for Understanding Georgia’s Natural Resources and Nurturing Ecological Relationships in Georgia Schools |
| U.S. Dept of Education, Improving Teacher Quality Program | |
| Role: PI | |
| Colleague(s): James L. Shelton(Co-PI), M. Mueller(Co-PI), and T.C. Rasmussen(Co-PI) | |
| $37,216 | |
| 2007 | Augusta State University’s mountains to sea aquatic ecosystem program |
| U.S. Dept of Education, Improving Teacher Quality Program | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): B.M. Saul (PI) | |
| $46,555 | |
| 2007 | Biological Assessment of Barber Creek and Calls Creek |
| Oconnee County Utility Department | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): J.L. Shelton (Co-PI) and C.R. Jackson (Co-PI) | |
| $7,218 | |
| 2007 | City of Carnesville/Franklin County, Georgia Watershed Assessment and Protection Plan Expansion Project |
| City of Carnesville | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): J.L. Shelton (Co-PI) and C.R. Jackson (Co-PI) | |
| $21,000 | |
| 2007 | City of Moultrie, Georgia, Watershed Assessment and Protection |
| City of Moultrie | |
| Colleague(s): J.L. Shelton (Co-PI) and C.R. Jackson (Co-PI) | |
| $22,000 | |
| 2006 | Augusta State University’s mountains to sea aquatic ecosystem program |
| U.S. Dept of Education, Improving Teacher Quality Program | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): B.M. Saul (PI) and B. Thompson (Co-PI) | |
| $39,000 | |
| 2006 | City of Carnesville/Franklin County, Georgia Watershed Assessment and Protection Plan |
| City of Carnesville | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): J. Sellers (PI), J.L. Shelton (Co-PI) and C.R. Jackson (Co-PI) | |
| $18,600 | |
| 2006 | City of Lafayette, Georgia, Watershed Assessment and Protection Plan: Biological Assessment |
| City of Lafayette | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): J. Sellers (PI), J.L. Shelton (Co-PI) and C.R. Jackson (Co-PI) | |
| $14,500 | |
| 2006 | City of Portal, Georgia, Watershed Assessment and Protection Plan: Biological Assessment |
| Carter and Sloope, Inc. | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| Colleague(s): J. Sellers (PI), J.L. Shelton (Co-PI) and C.R. Jackson (Co-PI) | |
| $14,894 |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2013 - Present | Committee member, Undergraduate Advising/Mentoring, GSU | 2012 - Present | Committee member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, GSU | 2011 - Present | Faculty Co-Advisor, TriBeta - Biology Club, GSU | 2014 - 2015 | Committee member, Advisory Committee, GSU | 2014 - 2015 | Committee member, Assessment Committee, GSU | 2013 | Committee member, Microbiology/Genetics Lecturer Search Committee, GSU | 2012 - 2013 | Committee member, Safety Committee, GSU | 2007 - 2011 | Member, American Fisheries Society | 2008 - 2010 | Member, The Association for Science Teacher Education | 2006 - 2010 | Member, North American Benthological Society | 2002 - 2008 | Member, American Water Resources Association | 2003 - 2005 | Member, Trout Unlimited, Board of Directors, Oconee River Chapter | 2002 - 2004 | President, American Water Resources Association, UGA Student Chapter |
Honors and Awards
- University-wide Dissertation Completion Award (University of Georgia)
- Senior Biology Award (Augusta State University)
Courses
- Plants and Civilization (BIOL 1335)
- General Biology (BIOL 1130)
- Environmental Science (BIOL1230)
- Principles of Biology II – Lecture and Lab (BIOL 2108)
| 2009 | Ph.D., Hydrology, University of Georgia | |
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| 2002 | M.S., Forestry, Mississippi State University | |
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| 1998 | B.S., Biology, Augusta State University | |
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Contact Information
PO Box 8042-1
Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: (912) 478-5487
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