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Hunter J. Carrick, Ph.D. Vitae 11/26/14

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VITAE

Hunter J. Carrick Professor of Aquatic Ecosystems Ecology

Department of Biology 114 Brooks Hall

Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

Phone: (989) 774-3348 FAX: (989) 774-3462

Email: [email protected]

DATE OF BIRTH: June 6, 1960 BIRTHPLACE: Youngstown, Ohio, Citizen of the USA I. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Ph.D. AQUATIC ECOLOGY: The University of Michigan, 1987-90, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Advisors: Drs. E.F. Stoermer and R.G. Wetzel. M.S. AQUATIC ECOLOGY: Bowling Green State University, 1983-85. Bowling Green, Ohio.

Advisor: Dr. R.L. Lowe. B.A. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (MINOR IN BOTANY): Binghamton University, 1983,

Binghamton, NY. Advisor: Dr. G. Schumacher. H.S. GENERAL STUDIES: Yorktown High School, 1976-79, Yorktown, NY II. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE A. Professional Positions 2011-pres PROFESSOR: Department of Biology, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 2007-2011 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: School of Forest Resources, Pennsylvania State University,

University Park, PA 2002-06 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: School of Forest Resources, Pennsylvania State University,

University Park, PA 1998-01 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST: Division of Watershed Research & Planning, South

Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL. 1995-98 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: Aquatic Ecology, Department of Biology & Great Lakes

Center, Buffalo State College, NY. 1993-95 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: Aquatic Ecosystems Ecology, Department of Biology, San

Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA. 1990-93 POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW: Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences,

The University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 1985-90 ECOLOGIST: U.S. Department of Commerce, Great Lakes Environmental Research

Laboratory, NOAA, Ann Arbor, MI. B. Other Professional Appointments 1998-01 RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: Ecology, Department of Biological Sciences,

University at Buffalo, Buffalo NY. 1998-00 ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: Aquatic Ecology, Department of Biology, Buffalo

State College, NY. 1986 ADJUNCT LECTURER: Department of Biology, The University of Michigan, Dearborn,

MI.


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C. Student Appointments 1985 TEACHING ASSISTANT: University of Michigan, Douglas Lake Biological Station.

Freshwater Phycology (Biol. 450), Dr. Rex Lowe, instructor. 1984 TEACHING ASSISTANT: University of Michigan, Douglas Lake Biological Station.

Limnological Methods (Biol. 440), Dr. Rebecca Glover, instructor. 1983-85 GRADUATE ASSISTANT: Bowling Green State University, Humans and their

Environment (Biol. 101), Intro. Biology (Biol. 104), Algology (Biol. 424), and Limnology (Biol. 425).

1982 TEACHING ASSISTANT: State University of New York at Binghamton, Freshwater Phycology (Biol. 244), Dr. G. Schumacher, instructor.

III. PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS (114 Total) A. Manuscripts in Preparation (3 Total) 2015 Butts, E., and H.J. Carrick. Importance of winter phytoplankton blooms along a gradient of

island lakes and Lake Michigan. Journal of Great Lakes Research. In prep. 32 p. 2015 Carrick, H.J., and D.F. Millie. Benthic chlorophyll-nutrient relationships in Mid-Atlantic

streams. Freshwater Science, In prep. 31 p. 2015 May, M.K., and H.J. Carrick. Assessing stream nutrient status along natural and

experimental gradients using benthic biofilms. Intended for Limnology and Oceanography, In prep. 44 p.

B. Journal Articles (72 total, * 13 Invited, Student authors) 2015 (72)* Carrick, H.J., E. Butts, D. Daniels, M. Fehringer, C. Frazier, G.L. Fahnenstiel, and H.

Vanderploeg. Importance of the Microbial Food Web in a Changing Lake Michigan Ecosystem. Journal of Great Lakes Research, In review.

2015 (71) Carrick, H.J., E. Cafferty, A. Stimetz, and G.L. Fahnenstiel. Dynamics of heterotrophic and phototrophic picoplankton in Lake Superior: Evidence for close coupling between seasonal growth and grazing losses. Journal of Plankton Research, In review.

2015 (70) Price, K.J., and H.J. Carrick. Effects of nutrient loading on phosphorus uptake by biofilms situated along a stream productivity gradient. Freshwater Science, In review.

2015 (69)* Scanlan, A.S., D.F. Millie, G. Weckman, and H.J. Carrick. Abrupt shifts in stream biofilm biomass and diatom taxonomic composition along a gradient of changing land use. Fundamental and Applied Limnology, In press.

2015 (68) Zhu, W., Y.Q. Tian, Q. Yu, B. Becker, T. Zheng, and H.J. Carrick. Issues and potential improvement of multiband models for remotely estimating chlorophyll-a in complex inland waters. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing. doi: 10.1109/JSTARS.2014.2360872 (IGLR #48).

2014 (67) Millie, D.F., G.R. Weckman, G.L. Fahnenstiel, H. Carrick, E. Ardjmand, W.A. Young II, M. Sayers, and R. Shuchman. Using artificial intelligence for CyanoHAB niche modeling: Discovery and visualization of Microcystis-environmental associations within western Lake Erie. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 71: 1642-1654. (IGLR #45).

2014 (66) Zhu, W., Y.Q. Tian, Q. Yu, B. Becker, T. Zheng, and H.J. Carrick. An assessment of remote sensing algorithms for colored dissolved organic matter in complex, freshwater environments. Remote Sensing and Technology, 140: 766-778

2014 (65) Twiss, M.R., D.E. Smith, E.M. Cafferty, and H.J. Carrick. Phytoplankton growth dynamics in offshore Lake Erie during mid-winter. Journal of Great Lakes Research, 40: 449-454. (IGLR #41).

2014 (64) Price, K.J., and H.J. Carrick. Quantitative evaluation of spatio-temporal phosphorus fluxes in stream biofilms. Freshwater Science, 33: 99-111.


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2014 (63) Zhu, W., Y.Q. Tian, Q. Yu, B. Becker, T. Zheng, and H.J. Carrick. An assessment of remote sensing algorithms for colored dissolved organic matter in complex, freshwater environments. Remote Sensing and Technology, 140: 766-778.

2013 (62) Eckert, R.A., and H.J. Carrick. Evidence for median consumer regulation of biofilm-nutrient interactions among hardwater streams (Pennsylvania, USA). Hydrobiologie 722: 183-198.

2013 (61) Price, K.J., and H.J. Carrick. Effects of physical disturbance on phosphorus uptake in temperate stream biofilms. Inland Waters, 3: 321-330.

2012 (60) Carrick, H.J., K.L. Dananay, R.A. Eckert, and K.J. Price. Decomposition during autumn foliage leaf-out in wetlands situated along a biogeochemical gradient in Pennsylvania, USA. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 21: 1-17.

2012 (59) Millie, D.F., G.R. Weckman, W.A. Young II, J.E. Ivey, H.J. Carrick, and G.L. Fahnenstiel. Modeling microalgal abundance with artificial neural networks: Demonstration of a heuristic “Grey Box” to deconvolve and quantify environmental influences. Environmental Modeling Software 38: 27-39.

2012 (58) Twiss, M.R., R.M.L. McKay, R.A. Bourbonniere, G.S. Bullerjahn, H.J. Carrick, R.E.H. Smith, J.G. Winter, N. D’Souza, P.C. Fuery, A.R. Lashaway, M.A. Saxton, and S.W. Wilhelm. Diatoms abound in ice-covered Lake Erie: An investigation of offshore winter limnology in Lake Erie over the period 2007 to 2010. Journal of Great Lakes Research 38: 18-30.

2011 (57)* Carrick, H.J. REVIEW- Niche modeling and predictions of algal blooming in aquatic ecosystems. Journal of Phycology 47: 709-713.

2011 (56) Price, K.J., and H.J. Carrick. REVIEW- A meta-analytical approach to explaining variation in microbial phosphorus uptake rates in aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic Microbial Ecology 65: 89-102.

2010 (55)* Fahnenstiel, G., T. Nalepa, S. Pothoven, H. Carrick and D. Scavia. Lake Michigan lower food web: Long-term observations and Dreissena impact. Journal of Great Lake Research. 36: 1-4.

2010 (53) Tzilkowski, C.J., S.S. Gustafson, H.J. Carrick. Design and performance of affordable artificial streams. Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Natural Sciences. 84: 79-84.

2010 (52) Lashaway, A.R., and H.J. Carrick. Effects of Light, Temperature, and Habitat Quality on Meroplanktonic Diatom Rejuvenation in Lake Erie: Implications for Seasonal Hypoxia. Journal of Plankton Research, 32: 479-490.

2009 (51) Godwin, C.E., M.E. Arthur, and H.J. Carrick. Periphyton nutrient status in a temperate stream with mixed land-uses: Implications for watershed nitrogen storage. Hydrobiologia 623:141-152.

2008 (50) Rohr, J.R., A.M. Schotthoefer, T.R. Raffel, H.J. Carrick, J.T. Hoverman, C.M. Johnson, L.B. Johnson, C. Lieske, M.D. Piwoni, P.K. Schoff, and V.R. Beasley. Agrochemicals increase exposure and susceptibility to trematode infections in a declining amphibian. Nature 455: 1235-1240

2008 (49) MacDougall, S.B., H.J. Carrick, and D. DeWalle. Benthic algae in episodically acidified Pennsylvania streams. Northeastern Naturalist. 15: 189-208.

2008 (48) Godwin, C.M., and H.J. Carrick. Spatio-temporal variation of periphyton biomass and production in a temperate, spring-fed stream. Aquatic Ecology. 42: 583-595.

2007 (47) Moon, J.B., and H.J. Carrick. Seasonal succession of phytoplankton nutrient limitation in the central basin of Lake Erie. Aquatic Microbial Ecology. 48: 61-71.

2007 (46) Carrick, H.J., and R.L. Lowe. Are benthic algae in Lake Michigan limited by silica? Journal of Phycology. 43: 228-234.

2007 (45) Carrick, H.J., C.M. Godwin, M. Johnston-Greenwald, C. Rilk, A. Siefert, and C.J. Tzilkowski. Evaluation of water quality in a spring fed stream (Spring Creek,


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Pennsylvania) based upon benthic algae and macroinvertebrates. Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences. 80: 71-78.

2006 (44) Carrick, H.J. The rationale for IAGLR’s Lifetime Achievement award (LTA). Journal of Great Lakes Research 32: 653-655.

2006 (43) Millie, D.F., G.R. Weckman, R.J. Pigg, P.A. Tester, J. Dyble, R.W. Liker, H.J. Carrick, and G.L. Fahnenstiel. Modeling phytoplankton abundance in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron: Using artifical neural networks to discern functional influence of environmental variables and relevance to a Great Lakes observing system. Journal of Phycology 42: 336-349.

2006 (42) Schelske, C.L., F.J. Aldridge, H.J. Carrick, and M.F. Coveney. Net production and heterotrophy in Lake Apopka: A reply to Bachmann et al. Archive fur Hydrobiologie. 166: 565-576.

2005 (41)* Carrick, H.J. Under-appreciated aspects of biodiversity in planktonic communities: The role of protozoa in Lake Michigan (A case study). Revue of Hydrobiologia. 551: 17-32.

2005 (40)* Carrick, H.J, J.B. Moon, and G.F. Gaylord. Phytoplankton dynamics and hypoxia in Lake Erie: Evidence for benthic-pelagic coupling in the central basin. Journal of Great Lakes Research.31: 111-124.

2005 (39)* Ostrom, N.E., M.E. Russ, A. Field, L. Piwinski, M.R. Twiss , and H.J. Carrick. Understanding the relationship between primary production and respiration in Lake Erie based on oxygen isotopes techniques. Journal of Great Lakes Research 31: 138-153.

2005 (38) Ostrom, N.E., H.J. Carrick, M.R. Twiss, and L. Piwinski. Evaluation of primary production by multiple proxies. Oecologia 144: 115-124.

2004 (37) Marchi, A.M., and H.J. Carrick, H.J. Limnological variation in an urbanized lake system (California, USA): Developing trophic indices to predict algal blooming. Lake and Reservoir Management. 22: 33-43.

2004 (36) Millie, D.F., H.J. Carrick, P.H. Doering, and K.A. Steidinger. Intra-annual variability of water quality and phytoplankton in the North Fork of the St. Lucie Estuary, Florida (USA): A quantitative assessment. Estuarine and Coastal Shelf Science 16: 137-149.

2004 (35) Carrick, H.J. Algal distribution patterns in Lake Erie: Implications for water column oxygen balances. Journal of Great Lakes Research 30: 133-147.

2003 (34) Millie, D.F., G.L. Fahnenstiel, S.E. Lohrenz, H.J. Carrick, T. Johengen, and O. Scofield. Physical-biological coupling in Southern Lake Michigan: Influences of episodic sediment resuspension on phytoplankton. Aquatic Ecology 37: 393-408.

2003 (33) Schelske, C.L., F.J. Aldridge, H. J. Carrick, and M.F. Coveney. Factors controlling phytoplankton community production in a hypereutrophic lake, Lake Apopka, Florida. Archive fur Hydrobiologie 157: 145-172.

2002 (32)* Millie, D.F., G.L. Fahnenstiel, H.J. Carrick, S.E. Lohrenz, and O.Scofield. Spatial variation in Lake Michigan phytoplankton assemblages during sediment resuspension events. Verhandlungen fur International Limnology 28: 1216-1220.

2002 (31) Millie, D.F., G.L. Fahnenstiel, S.E. Lohrenz, H.J. Carrick, and O.Scofield. Effect of a recurrent sediment plume on phytoplankton biomass and group dynamics in southern Lake Michigan. Journal of Phycology 38: 639-648.

2001 (30) Carrick, R. Barbiero, and M.L. Tuchman. Variation in Lake Michigan plankton: Temporal, spatial, and historical trends. Journal of Great Lakes Research 27: 467-485.

2001 (29) Carrick, H.J., and A.D. Steinman. Variation in periphyton biomass and composition in Lake Okeechobee, Florida (USA): Distribution of algal guilds along environmental gradients. Archive fur Hydrobiologie 152: 411-438.

2001 (28) Higley B., H.J. Carrick, M. Brett, C. Luecke, and C.R. Goldman. Effects of ultraviolet radiation and nutrients on periphyton growth in Castle Lake, California. International Review of Hydrobiologie 86: 145-161.


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2000 (27)* Carrick, H.J., A. Padmanabha, L. Weaver, G.L. Fahnenstiel, and C.R. Goldman. Importance of the microbial food web in large lakes. Verhandlungen fur International Limnology 27: 3170-3175.

2000 (26) Barbiero, R., H.J. Carrick, J.B. Volerman, and M.L. Tuchman. Spatial and temporal heterogeneity in the phytoplankton communities of Lake Michigan, USA. Verhandlungen fur International Limnology 27: 1788-1794.

1999 (25) Havens, K.E., H.J. Carrick, E.J. Lowe, and M.F. Coveney. Contrasting relationships between nutrients, chlorophyll a, and Secchi transparency in two shallow lakes: Lakes Okeechobee and Apopka (Florida, USA). Lake and Reservoir Management 15: 298-309.

1999 (24) Havens, K.E., A.D. Steinman, H.J. Carrick, J.W. Louda, N.W. Winfree, and E.W. Baker. A comparative analysis of periphyton communities in a subtropical lake using HPLC pigment analysis and microscopic cell counts. Aquatic Ecology 61: 1-16.

1998 (23)* Fahnenstiel, G.L., A. Krause, M.J. McCormick, H.J. Carrick, and C.L. Schelske. The structure of the planktonic food web in the St. Lawrence Great Lakes (Invited for special issue commemorating the career of D. Chandler). Journal of Great Lakes Research 24: 531-554.

1997 (22) Carrick, H.J., and C.L. Schelske. Have we underestimated the importance of small phytoplankton in productive waters? Limnology and Oceanography 42: 1613-1621.

1995 (21) Fahnenstiel, G.L., M.J. McCormick, G.A. Lang, D.G. Redalje, S.E. Lohrenz, M.H. Marcovitz, B. Wagoner, and H.J. Carrick. Taxon-specific growth and loss rates for dominant phytoplankton populations from the northern Gulf of Mexico. Marine Ecology Progress Series 117: 229-239.

1995 (20)* Schelske, C.L., H.J. Carrick, and F.J. Aldridge. Can wind-resuspension of meroplankton affect phytoplankton dynamics? Journal of the North American Benthological Society 14: 616-630.

1994 (19) Carrick, H.J., D. Worth, and M.L. Marshall. The influence of water circulation on chlorophyll-turbidity relationships in Lake Okeechobee as determined by remote-sensing. Journal of Plankton Research 16: 1117-1135.

1993 (18) Carrick, H.J., C.L. Schelske, F.J. Aldridge, and M.J. Coveney. Phytoplankton nutrient limitation in productive waters: Application of dilution bioassays. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 50: 2208-2221.

1993 (17) Carrick, H.J., F.J. Aldridge, and C.L. Schelske. Wind influences phytoplankton biomass and composition in a shallow, productive lake. Limnology and Oceanography 38: 1179-1192.

1993 (16) Aldridge, F.J., C.L. Schelske, and H.J. Carrick. Nutrient limitation in a hypereutrophic Florida lake. Archive fur Hydrobiologie 127: 21-37.

1992 (15) Carrick, H.J., G.L. Fahnenstiel, and W.D. Taylor. Growth and production of planktonic Protozoa in Lake Michigan: In situ and in vitro comparisons and importance to food web dynamics. Limnology and Oceanography 37: 1221-1235.

1992 (14) Fahnenstiel, G.L., and H.J Carrick. Phototrophic picoplankton in Lakes Huron and Michigan: Abundance, distribution, composition, and contribution to biomass and production. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 49: 379-388.

1991 (13) Carrick, H.J., G.L. Fahnenstiel, E.F. Stoermer, and R.G. Wetzel. The importance of zooplankton-protozoan trophic couplings in Lake Michigan. Limnology and Oceanography 36: 1335-1345.

1991 (12) Fahnenstiel, G.L., H.J. Carrick, and R. Iturriaga. Physiological characteristics and food web dynamics of Synechococcus in Lakes Huron and Michigan. Limnology and Oceanography 36: 219-234

1991 (11)* Fahnenstiel, G.L., H.J. Carrick, C.E. Rogers, and L. Sicko-Goad. Red fluorescing phototrophic picoplankton in the Laurentian Great Lakes: What are they and what are they doing? International Review of Hydrobiologie 76: 603-616.


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1991 (10)* Fahnenstiel, G.L., T.R. Patton, H.J. Carrick, and M.J. McCormick. Diel division cycle and growth rates of Synechococcus in Lakes Huron and Michigan International Review of Hydrobiologie 76: 657-664.

1990 (9) Carrick, H.J., and G.L. Fahnenstiel. Protozoa in Lakes Huron and Michigan: Seasonal abundance and composition of ciliates and dinoflagellates. Journal of Great Lakes Research 16: 319-329.

1990 (8) Laird Pernie, G.A., D. Scavia, M.L. Pace, and H.J. Carrick. Micrograzer impact and substrate limitation of bacterioplankton in Lake Michigan. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 47: 1836-1841.

1989 (7) Carrick, H.J., and G.L. Fahnenstiel. Biomass, composition, and size structure of phototrophic and heterotrophic nanoplankton in Lakes Huron and Michigan. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 46: 1922-1928.

1989 (6) Carrick, H.J., and R.L. Lowe. Benthic algal response to N and P enrichment along a pH gradient. Hydrobiologia 179: 119-127.

1989 (5) Fahnenstiel, G.L., J.F. Chandler, H.J. Carrick, and D. Scavia. Photosynthetic characteristics of Lakes Huron and Michigan Phytoplankton communities: P-I parameters and end-products. Journal of Great Lakes Research 15: 394-407.

1988 (4) Carrick, H.J., and R.L. Lowe. Response of Lake Michigan benthic algae to in situ enrichment with Si, N, and P. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 45: 271-279.

1988 (3) Carrick, H.J., R.L. Lowe, and J.T. Rotenberry. Guilds of benthic algae along nutrient gradients: Relationships to algal community diversity. Journal of the North American Benthological Society 7: 117-128.

1988 (2) Fahnenstiel, G.L., and H.J. Carrick. Primary production in Lakes Huron and Michigan: In vitro and in situ comparisons. Journal of Plankton Research 10: 1273-1283.

1987 (1) Gardner, W.S., J.F. Chandler, G.A. Laird, and H.J. Carrick. Sources and fates of dissolved free amino acids in epilimnetic Lake Michigan water. Limnology and Oceanography 32: 1353-1362.

C. Proceedings, Books, and Book Chapters (5 total, 4 Invited *) 2010 (5)* Bennion, H., J. Sayer, J. Tibby and H. Carrick. Diatoms as indicators of environmental

change in shallow lakes, pp. 152-173. In (J. Smol and E.F. Stoermer, eds.) Diatoms as environmental indicators. Cambridge press, New York, NY.

2010 (4)* Millie, D.F., R. Pigg, G.L. Fahnenstiel, and H.J. Carrick. Algal chlorophylls: A synopsis of analytical methodologies, pp. 93-122. In Algae Source to Treatment, Manual of water supple practices M57, American Water Works Association, Denver, CO.

2000 (3)* Steinman, A.D., K.E. Havens, H.J. Carrick, R. VanZee. The past, present, and future hydrology and ecology of Lake Okeechobee and its watersheds. In: K. Porter and J. Porter (eds.), Linkages between ecosystems in the South Florida hydroscape. CRC Publications, Boca Raton, FL.

1995 (2) Carrick, H.J., and G.L. Fahnenstiel. Common planktonic protozoa in the upper Great Lakes: An illustrated guide. Pine Press, Ann Arbor, MI. 68 p.

1992 (1)* Fahnenstiel, G.L., D.G. Redalje, S.E. Lohrenz, M.H. Marcovitz, M.J. McCormick, H.J. Carrick, and M.J. Dagg. High growth and microzooplankton-grazing loss rates for phytoplankton populations from the Mississippi River plume region. Proceedings of the Nutrient Enhanced Coastal Ocean Production Workshop. Texas A&M Publication, TAMU-SG-92: 111-116.

D. Technical Reports (30 total)


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2014 (30) Carrick, N. Jammer, and A Stimetz. Contribution of N and P loading to the development of nuisance biofilm growth in Pennsylvania streams. Final Report to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Harrisburg, PA, 20 p. In final prep.

2014 (29) Carrick, H.J. Rigorous Validation of Protocols for Sampling Stream Biota to Improve Estimates of Nutrient Criteria. Final Report to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Harrisburg, PA, 64 p.

2011 (28) Carrick, H.J., and K.J. Price. Determining variation in TMDL reduction criteria. Final Report. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 84 p.

2011 (27) Carrick, H.J., R.A. Eckert, M.K. May, and K.J. Price. Changes in biofilm stoichiometry and diatom taxonomic composition in response to ecosystem-level, experimental enrichment with P. Final Report, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 23 p.

2010 (26) Carrick, H.J., K.J. Price, M.K. May, and J.M. Regan. Developing Numeric Criteria to Guide Nutrient Controls for Streams in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Water Resources Research Institute, Pennsylvania Seagrant Program. 9 p.

2009 (25) Carrick, H.J., A. Scanlan, and R. Wagner. Use of periphyton to estimate TMDL end-points. Final Report. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 57 p.

2009 (24) Carrick, H.J. Using stream diatoms to estimate nutrient end-points in tributaries to the Delaware estuary. Final Report, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Pennsylvania Seagrant. 10 p.

2008 (23) Arway and others. Climate change in Pennsylvania: Impacts and solutions for the keystone state. Union of Concerned Scientists, 54 p.

2008 (22) Carrick, H.J. Recommendations Regarding the Taxonomic Treatment of Phormidium. Final Report, 19th Workshop on Harmonization of Algal Taxonomy, USGS National Water Quality Assessment, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, 13 p.

2007 (21) Lynch, J.A., K.S. Horner, J.W. Grimm, H.J. Carrick, and E. Boyer. Mercury deposition in Pennsylvania: 2006 status report. Report, Department of Environmental Protection, 108 p. 20%.

2007 (20) Lynch, J.A., K.S. Horner, J.W. Grimm, E. Boyer, and H.J. Carrick. Reductions in acidic wet deposition in Pennsylvania following implementation of the clean air act amendments of 1990 1995-2006. Report, Department of Environmental Protection, 46 p. 20%.

2007 (19) Carrick, H.J. Analysis of periphyton from the Delaware River. Final Report, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 14 p.

2006 (18) Carrick, H.J., and S.J. Mays. Water quality assessment for Paxton Creek (Pennsylvania) based upon periphyton assemblages. Final Report, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (through Louis Berger, Inc.), 28 p.

2006 (17) Carrick, H.J., and C.M. Godwin. TMDL endpoint estimates for an urban-suburban stream based upon in-stream periphyton assemblages (Wissahickon Creek Watershed, Pennsylvania). Final Report, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (through Tetra Tech, Inc.), 22 p.

2006 (16) Carrick, H.J., and C.M. Godwin. TMDL endpoint estimates for an urban-suburban stream based upon in-stream periphyton assemblages (Neshaminy Creek, Pennsylvania). Final Report, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (through Tetra Tech, Inc.), 20 p.

2006 (15) Lynch, J.A., K.S. Horner, J.W. Grimm, and H.J. Carrick. Atmospheric deposition: Spatial and temporal variation in Pennsylvania. Department of Environmental Protection, 83 p.

2005 (14) Lynch, J.A., H.J. Carrick, K.S. Horner, and J.W. Grimm. Reductions in acidic wet deposition following implementations of the clean air act amendments of 1990: 1995-2004. Department of Environmental Protection, 43 p.

2005 (13) Lynch, J.A., H.J. Carrick, K.S. Horner, and J.W. Grimm. Mercury Deposition in Pennsylvania: 2005 Status report. Report, Department of Environmental Protection, 114 p. 20%.


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2005 (12) Carrick, H.J. Analysis of periphyton assemblages to support TMDL development for Pennsylvania streams. Draft Report, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (through Tetra Tech, Inc.), 14 p.

2004 (11) Carrick, H.J. Using periphyton to estimate TMDL endpoints and assess impairment in an urban-suburban stream (Skippack Creek, Pennsylvania). Final Report, Dept. of Environmental Protection, 18 p.

2003 (10) Carrick, H.J. Ecological efficiency in aquatic food chains: A literature review. Final report, ASA Analysis and Communications, Inc. 19 p.

2002 (9) Millie, D., H. Carrick, P. Tester, and K. Steidinger. Watershed research assessing key environmental issues in the St. Lucie Estuary. Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Final Report 51 p.

2000 (8) Carrick, H.J. The relative importance of benthic versus pelagic primary production in the Eastern basin of Lake Erie: Implications for hypolimnetic oxygen depletion. New York Department of Environmental Conservation (Project GLPF9544), Final report, 42 p.

2000 (7) Carrick, H.J. A review of water quality conditions in the Kissimmee Upper Basin. Technical Report, South Florida Water Management District, Special Publication, 12 p.

1999 (6) Carrick, H.J. Scientific Research in the Kissimmee Upper Basin (KUB): Monitoring and Experimental Studies to Address Management Issues. South Florida Water Management District, Technical Report, 11 p.

1999 (5) Carrick, H.J. Evaluation of the management program for the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes: Recommendations and Evaluation. South Florida Water Management District. Technical Report, 34 p.

1998 (4) Carrick, H.J. Assessing effects of food web structure on patterns of productivity and trophic transfer in lake food webs (Award # DEB-9696148). National Science Foundation, Final Project Report, 11 p.

1998 (3) Carrick, H.J. Enhancing the microbial ecology curriculum: An integrated approach to undergraduate instruction in biology (Award # DEB-9520884). National Science Foundation, Final Project Report, 11 p.

1996 (2) Carrick, H.J. Spatial and temporal distribution of periphyton in Lake Okeechobee, Florida. South Florida Water Management District, Special Publication, 45 p.

1992 (1) Schelske, C.L., F.J. Aldridge, and H.J. Carrick. Phytoplankton-nutrient interactions in Lake Apopka., St. Johns River Water Management Dist., Palatka, Florida. Special Publ SJ92-SP9, 181 p.

E. Theses (3 Total) 1990 Carrick, H.J., Jr. Planktonic protozoa in Lake Michigan: Distribution, production, and fate.

Ph.D. Dissertation, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 140 p. 1985 Carrick, H.J., Jr. The response of Lake Michigan benthic algae to an in situ nutrient

manipulation. Master's Thesis, Bowling Green State University, 86 p. 1983 Carrick, H.J., Jr. The effects of water filtration on the community structure of diatoms.

Undergraduate Thesis, State University of New York at Binghamton, 25 p. F. Scientific Impact (Results from Citation Index) A Science Citations Index analysis (SCI) was carried out of Dr. Carrick’s published papers where he was either a senior or co-author for a 15-year period 1985-2000 (analysis run 10 November 2006). SCI retrieved data on 28 documents (2-theses/dissertations, 1-guide, and 25 journal articles), totaling 604 citations. Fifty percent of his papers from the analysis had been cited more than 20 times. The overall average number was 23.1 per publication (excluding his master’s thesis and dissertation). These data were corrected for self-citation.


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IV. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (200 Total) A. International Society (72 Presentations, 42 Invited, 20 Student, 1 Best Student Paper*) 2014 (72) Carrick, H., D. Daniels, M. Fehringer, E. Butts, E. Cafferty, G.L. Fahnenstiel, and H.A.

Vanderploeg. Plankton size structure from Near to Offshore: Contrasting Patterns in Lakes Michigan and Superior. 55th International Association for Great Lakes Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, 30 May.

2014 (71) Carrick, H., E. Butts, C. Frazier, and H.A. Vanderploeg. Changes in the Lake Michigan food web: Importance of microzooplankton 1980-present. 55th International Association for Great Lakes Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, 30 May.

2014 (70)* Carrick, H.J., E. Butts, M. Fehringer, C. Frazier, P. Lavrentyev, and H. Vanderploeg. A changing pelagic food web in Lake Michigan: A bigger role for smaller players. Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Portland, Oregon, May 19 Invited

2014 (69) Butts, E., and H.J. Carrick. The occurrence of phytoplankton blooms among temperate lakes: Does mixotrophy sustain populations during ice cover? Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Portland Oregon May 20

2014 (68) Diller, J. T., and H.J. Carrick. Influences on diatom (BACILLARIOPHYCEAE) diversity among isolated, lentic systems as island ecosystems (Beaver Island, Michigan, USA). Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Portland, Oregon, May 22.

2014 (67) Millie, D. F.; Weckman, G. R.; Fahnenstiel, G. L.; Carrick, H. J.; Ardjmand, E.; Young II, W. A.; Shuchman, R. A.; Sayers, M. J.; Fries, D. P. Big data analytics and squaring the circle: Using artificial intelligence to enable cyanoAHAB knowledge and discovery relevant to Great Lakes stewardship. Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Portland, Oregon, May 22.

2014 (66)* Vanderploeg, H. A.; Rutherford, E. S.; Liebig, J. R.; Cavaletto, J. F.; Johengen, T. H.; Carrick, H. J.; Pothoven, S. A.; Fahnenstiel, G. L.; Mason, D. M.; Constant, S. Impacts of invasive mussels in the Great Lakes: Univerisal paradigms or context-dependent results. . Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Portland, Oregon, May 19 Invited

2013 (65) Carrick, H.J., E. Cafferty, K. Carrick, D. Daniels, J. Dart, and A. Stimetz. Biomass and Taxonomic Composition of Benthic Biofilms in the Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania: Relationship with Diel Oxygen Changes. 22nd North American Diatom Symposium, Bar Harbor Maine, 20 August. Invited

2013 (64) Dart, J.A., D.M. Daniels, E.M. Cafferty and H.J. Carrick. Evaluation of water quality in the Susquehanna River Basin, PA based on dominant diatom taxa and chlorophyll values. 22nd North American Diatom Symposium, Bar Harbor Maine, 20 August.

2013 (63) Diller, J., and H.J. Carrick. Diatom Species-Area Relationships among lakes on the Beaver Island Archipelago (Michigan, USA). 22nd North American Diatom Symposium, Bar Harbor Maine, 20 August.

2013 (62) Marble, C. and H.J. Carrick. Composition Of Benthic Biofilms Across A Dissolved Organic Carbon Gradient In The Chippewa River (Michigan, USA). ). 22nd North American Diatom Symposium, Bar Harbor Maine, 20 August.

2013 (61) Butts, E., K. Carrick, A. Stimetz, and H. Carrick. Seasonal Variation of Diatom and Chrysophte Blooms in lakes on Beaver Island, and Lake Michigan USA. 22nd North American Diatom Symposium, Bar Harbor Maine, 20 August.

2013 (60) Carrick, H.J., E.K. Butts, E.M. Cafferty, D. Schuberg, and A. Stimetz. Where have all the diatoms gone? A shift towards dominance by the microbial food web in Lake Michigan. International Association for Great Lakes Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 3 June. Invited

2012 (59) Carrick, H.J., A.S. Scanlan, G. Weckman, and D. Millie. Evidence for ecological threshold: Abrupt changes in stream diatoms along both experimental and environmental gradients. International Association for Great Lakes Research, University of Cornwall, Cornwall, Ontario, 17 May. Invited

2011 (58) Carrick, H.J., A.S. Scanlan, G. Weckman, and D. Millie. Do abrupt changes in diatoms

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reflect ecological threshold? North American Diatom Symposium, Flathead Lake Biological Station, Polson, MT, 15 September.

2010 (57) Carrick, H.J., M.R. Twiss, R.A. Bourbonniere, G.S. Bullerjahn, R.M.L. McKay, R.E.H. Smith, and S.W. Wilhelm. Winter phytoplankton in Lake Erie: Contrasting ice and open water assemblages. Advancing Science of Limnology and Oceanography, Santa Fe, NM, 13 June. Invited

2010 (56) Price, K.J., and H.J. Carrick. Effects of in situ phosphorus enrichment on the uptake capacity of stream biofilms. Advancing the Science of Limnology and Oceanography, Santa Fe, NM, 8 June.

2010 (55) Twiss, M., S.W. Wilhelm, R.M.L. McKay, R.A. Bourbonniere, G.S. Bullerjahn, H.J. Carrick, and R.E.H. Smith. CASHE’s: Unique limnological features in ice covered Lake Erie. Advancing Science of Limnology and Oceanography, Santa Fe, NM, 13 June. Invited

2010 (54) Carrick, H.J., E.A. Cafferty, R.A. Bourbonniere, G.S. Bullerjahn, N.A. Desousa, R.M.L. McKay, M.A. Saxton, R.E.H. Smith, D.E. Smith, M.R. Twiss and S.W. Wilhelm. Plankton on Ice: Taxonomic Composition, Production, and Grazing Loss of Winter Assemblages in Lake Erie. 53rd International Association for Great Lakes Research, Toronto, Ontario, May 18. Invited

2010 (53) McKay, R.M.L., M.R. Twiss, R.A. Bourbonniere, R.E.H. Smith, H.J. Carrick, H.J.5, G.S. Bullerjahn, B.F.N. Beall, N.A. Desousa, M.A. Saxton, and S.W. Wilhelm. Life Under Ice: Insights on Winter Production in Lake Erie. 53rd International Association for Great Lakes Research, Toronto, Ontario, May 18. Invited

2010 (52) Smith, D.E., M.R. Twiss, S.W. Wilhelm, R.A. Bourbonniere, G.S. Bullerjahn, H.J. Carrick, and R.M.L. McKay. Tight Coupling of Phytoplankton Growth and Grazing Rates under Ice in Lake Erie. 53rd International Association for Great Lakes Research, Toronto, Ontario, May 18. Invited.

2010 (51) Carrick, H.J., and K.J. Price. Effects of N and P enrichment on nutrient cycling in streams. American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Portland, OR, 17 February. Invited

2010 (50) May, M.K. and H.J. Carrick. Enzymatic Responses to In situ Nutrient Enrichment: Support for Two Alternative Measures of Biofilm Nutrient Status in a Limestone Stream. American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Portland, OR, 17 February. Invited

2009 (49) Carrick, H.J., K.J. Price, and R. Wagner. Phosphorus retention in streams: Application of an in situ enrichment system (ISES) to assess the contribution of benthic biofilms. 20th North American Diatom Symposium, University of Iowa Lakeside Laboratory, September 25.

2009 (48) H.J. Carrick, S. Ripple, L. Jungbuth, T. Nalepa, and N. Hawley. Does the spring diatom bloom contribute to seasonal hypoxia in Lake Erie? 52nd International Association for Great Lakes Research, Toledo, Ohio, May 19. Invited

2009 (47) Lashaway, A.R. and H.J. Carrick. Spatial and Temporal Variation of Diatom Physiological Condition in Lake Erie Benthos: Implications for Seasonal Hypoxia. 52nd International Association for Great Lakes Research, Toledo, Ohio, May 21.

2008 (46) Carrick, H.J. and A.R. Lashaway. Remnants of the spring diatom bloom may regulate hypoxia in Lake Erie. 51st International Association for Great Lakes Research, Peterborough, Ontario, May 23.

2008 (45) Jones, E.L., L.F. Leon, R.E.H. Smith, J.R. Craig, and H.J. Carrick. Three-dimensional Modeling of Lake-wide Nutrient and Chlorophyll Dynamics in Lake Erie Using ELCOM-CAEDYM. 51st International Association for Great Lakes Research, Peterborough, Ontario, May 20. Invited

2008 (44) Lashaway, A.R. and H.J. Carrick. Diatom Rejuvenation and Hypoxia in Lake Erie. 51st International Association for Great Lakes Research, Peterborough, Ontario, May 20.

2008 (43) Twiss, M.R., S.W. Wilhelm, R.M.L. McKay, G.S. Bullerjahn, J.R. Dempsey, H.J. Carrick, and R.E.H. Smith. The CACHE: A Unique Limnological Feature in Ice Covered Lake Erie.


51st International Association for Great Lakes Research, Peterborough, Ontario, May 23. Invited

2008 (42) Wilhelm, S.W., McKay, R.M.L., Twiss, M.R.3, Bullerjahn, G.S.2, Bourbonnierre, R.A., Carrick, H.J., Ostrom, N.E., Al-Rshaidat, M.M.D.2, LeCleir, G.R.1, Sterner, R.W., Marvin, C.J.H., and Smith, R.E.H. Winter assessment of microbial biomass and metabolism (WAMBAM): A first look at winter pelagic biology in Lake Erie and the implications of climate change. 51st International Association for Great Lakes Research, Peterborough, Ontario, May 23. Invited

2007 (41) Carrick, H.J., S. Mays, A. Gavin, and D. Hintz. Variation in benthic algal assemblages and stream nutrient concentrations in a key tributary to the Chesapeake Bay, USA (Conestoga River). North American Diatom Symposium. University of Michigan Biological Station, Pellston, MI, 14 September.

2007 (40) Carrick, H.J. Importance of phototrophic picoplankton in the North American Great Lakes. Society of International Limnology, Montreal, Quebec, 16 August. Invited

2007 (39) Carrick, H.J., and S. Ripple. Spatio-temporal dynamics of phototrophic picoplankton in Lake Erie. International Association for Great Lakes Research, University Park, PA, May 31. Invited

2007 (38) Carrick, H.J., T.F. Nalepa, and N. Hawley. A link between seasonal plankton dynamics and hypoxia in Lake Erie. International Association for Great Lakes Research, University Park, PA, June 1. Invited

2007 (37) Mays, S.J., H.J. Carrick, A. Gavin, and D. Hintz. Relating benthic diatom assemblages to coastal tributary nutrient concentrations. International Association for Great Lakes Research, University Park, PA, May 30.

2007 (36) Siefert, A., C.J. Tzilkowski, and H.J. Carrick. Top-down trophic interactions in a benthic stream community. . International Association for Great Lakes Research, University Park, PA, May 29.

2007 (35) Stewart, R.J., K.N. Nickles, and H.J. Carrick. Spatial synchrony of benthic primary production in a tributary to the Chesapeake Bay. International Association for Great Lakes Research, University Park, PA, May 30.

2007 (34) Tzilkowski, C.J., J.A. Lynch, K.S. Horner, and H.J. Carrick. Atmospheric deposition of trace metals at Presque Isle, Pennsylvania. International Association for Great Lakes Research, University Park, PA, May 30.

2007 (33) Carrick, H.J., L. Jones, S. Ripple, T. Nalepa, N. Hawley. Phytoplankton dynamics and hypoxia in Lake Erie. American Society of Limnology and Oceanorgaphy, Santa Fe, NM, 9 February. Invited

2006 (32) MacDougall, S.M., H.J. Carrick, D. DeWalle. Effects of episodic acidification severity on benthic algal assemblages. American Fisheries Society, Lake Placid, NY. Sept. 10.

2006 (31) Carrick, H.J., L. Jones, S. Ripple, H. Ryan, N. Hawley, T. Nalepa. Seasonal phytoplankton dynamics and hypoxia in the central basin of Lake Erie. Lake Erie Millennium Conference, Windsor, Ontario, March 28. Invited

2005 (30) Carrick, H.J. Are benthic algae in Lake Michigan silica limited? International Association for Great Lakes Research, Ann Arbor, MI. May 27. Invited

2005 (29) Godwin, C.M. (presenter), H.J. Carrick, and M.J. Johnston-Greenwald. Temporal patterns of periphyton accumulation in a temperate cold-water stream. Joint meeting, American Geophysical Union and North American Benthological Society. May 24.

2005 (28) Carrick, H.J., J.B. Moon, and C.L. Schleske. Evaluation of nutrients as predictors of phytoplankton biomass yield in Lake Erie. International Association for Great Lakes Research, Ann Arbor, MI. May 24. Invited

2005 (27) Millie, D.F. (presenter), G.R. Weckman, R.J. Pigg, H.J. Carrick, P.A. Tester, and G.L. Fahnenstiel. Modeling phytoplankton biomass in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron using artificial


neural networks. International Association for Great Lakes Research, Ann Arbor, MI. May 24. Invited

2004 (26) Ostrom, N. (presenter), E. Piwinski, M. Twiss, and H. Carrick. Determination of primary production in Lake Erie by multiple proxies. Ocean Science Research Conference, American Society of Limnology and Oceanography and The Oceanographic Society, Honolulu, Hawaii, 18 February.

2004 (25) Moon, J.B. (presenter), and H.J. Carrick. Variation in phytoplankton nutrient limitation in Lake Erie’s central basin. 47th Conference on Great Lakes Research, International Association for Great Lakes Research, Waterloo, Ontario CA. 27 May. Invited

2004 (24) Carrick, H.J. The Lake Erie dead zone: A historical perspective. 22nd Annual Meeting, Great Lakes United. Erie, PA 5 June. Invited

2004 (23) Carrick, H.J. Biological and physical indicators of hypoxia in Lake Erie. American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Savannah GA. 15 June. Invited

2003 (22) Carrick, H.J. Recent changes in Lake Erie’s microbial food web: Influences on water column oxygen balances in the Central Basin. 46th Conference on Great Lakes Research, International Association for Great Lakes Research, Chicago, IL. 24 June. Invited

2003 (21) Edwards, W.J. (presenter), J.D. Conroy, G. Matisoff, H.J. Carrick, and D.A. Culver. Sensitivity of hypolimnetic oxygen concentration to recent changes in the Lake Erie Ecosystem. 46th Conference on Great Lakes Research, International Association for Great Lakes Research, Chicago, IL. 24 June. Invited

2003 (20) B.F. Gaylord (presenter), and H.J. Carrick. Periphyton distribution patterns in Lake Erie: Biomass, species composition, and contributions to an anoxic hypolimnion. 46th Conference on Great Lakes Research, International Association for Great Lakes Research, Chicago, IL. 24 June. Invited

2002 (19) Carrick, H.J., and G.L. Fahnenstiel. Tutorial to special session: Large-scale change in prominent ecosystems. American Society of Limnology and Oceanography. Victoria, BC, 12 June. Invited

2002 (18) Carrick, H.J. Patterns in land-use and limnology for a chain of lakes: an ecosystem network linked to the South Florida landscape (USA). American Society of Limnology and Oceanography. Invited

2002 (17) Millie, D.F. (presenter), G.L. Fahnenstiel, S. Lohrenz, O. Scofield. Primary production in lake Michigan during seasonal plume events. American Society of Limnology & Oceanography. Victoria, BC, 12 June. Invited

2001 (16) Carrick, H.J. Linking lake productivity to land-use: Limnological variation within a subtropical chain of lakes (Florida, USA). American Society of Limnology and Oceanography. Albuquerque, NM, 16-19 February. Invited

1998 (15) Carrick, H.J., Importance of the microbial food web in large lakes. Society of International Limnology. Dublin Ireland, 9-14 August. Invited

1997 (14) Carrick, H.J. The importance of small algae in lakes: Consistency among a diversity of systems in the USA. American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Santa Fe, NM, 10-14 February.

1997 (13) Carrick, H.J. Microzooplankton biomass and community structure in the Laurentian Great Lakes: A comparison among the five lakes. International Association of Great Lakes Research. Buffalo State College, NY, 1-5 June. Invited

1996 (12) Carrick, H.J. Evidence for a changing food web paradigm in the Great Lakes. International Association of Great Lakes Research. University of Toronto, Erindale, CANADA, 26-30 May. Invited

1994 (11) Carrick, H.J., and G.L. Fahnenstiel. A guide to common planktonic protozoa in the upper Great Lakes. 38th Conference on Great Lakes Research, International Association of Great Lakes Research, University of Windsor, Ontario, 1-7 June.


1993 (10) Carrick, H.J. The importance of photoautotrophic picoplankton in productive waters. American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Edmonton, Alberta, June 1-5.

1992 (9) Carrick, H.J. Variation in phytoplankton biomass in a subtropical, eutrophic lake: Importance of episodic wind events. American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 9-14 February.

1991 (8) Carrick, H.J. The importance of the zooplankton-protozoan trophic link in Lake Michigan. American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 10-14 June.

1991 (7) Carrick, H.J., F. Aldridge, and C.L. Schelske. Temporal and spatial variation in phytoplankton biomass in a eutrophic, subtropical lake: The role of meroplanktonic diatoms. 11th North American Diatom Symposium, Clemson University, Clemson South Carolina, 23-25 October.

1989 (6) Carrick, H.J. and G.L. Fahnenstiel. Growth and Production of planktonic protozoa in Lakes Huron and Michigan. 33rd Conf. on Great Lakes Res., International Association of Great Lakes Research, University of Windsor, Ontario, 12-14 May.

1988 (5) Carrick, H.J., and G.L. Fahnenstiel. Biomass, size structure, and composition of phototrophic and heterotrophic nanoflagellate communities in Lakes Huron and Michigan. American Geophysical Union. San Francisco, CA, 5-9 December. Invited

1986 (4) Carrick, H.J., R.L. Lowe, and J.T. Rotenberry. Functional associations in Lake Michigan benthic algae along experimentally manipulated nutrient gradients. 29th Conference on Great Lakes Research, International Association for Great Lakes Research. Univ. of Toronto-Scarborough, Ontario, 21-23 May.

1986 (3) Carrick, H.J., and R.L. Lowe. Guild-structuring in Lake Michigan benthic algae along experimentally manipulated nutrient gradients. 34th meeting of North American Benthological Society. Lawrence, Kansas, 26-29 May.

1985 (2)* Carrick, H.J., and R.L. Lowe. The effects of nutrient addition on Lake Michigan benthic algae: An in situ experiment. 28th Conference on Great Lakes Research, International Association of Great Lakes Research. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 3-5 June.

1985 (1) Carrick, H.J., and R.L. Lowe. The response of Lake Michigan benthic algae to an in situ nutrient manipulation. 8th North American Diatom Symposium. Hancock Biological Station, Gilbertsville, Kentucky, 16-19 October.

B. Academic and Governmental Institutions (39 Presentations, all Invited) 2014 (39)* Carrick, H., E. Butts, D. Daniels, M. Fehringer, C. Frazier, G.L. Fahnenstiel, and H.A.

Vanderploeg. Importance of the microbial food web in a changing Lake Michigan ecosystem, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, 27 October. Invited

2014 (38)* Carrick, H., E. Butts, C. Frazier, A. Stimetz, P. Lavrenteyv, G. Fahnenstiel, E. Cafferty, and H. Vanderploeg. The importance of the microbial food web in a changing Lake Michigan, Lake Muskegon Workshop, Grand Valley State University, Muskegon, Michigan, April 16

2014 (37)* Carrick, H., E. Butts, C. Frazier, A. Stimetz, P. Lavrenteyv, G. Fahnenstiel, E. Cafferty, and H. Vanderploeg. The importance of the microbial food web in a changing Lake Michigan, Seagrant State of Lake Michigan Workshop State, Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 1

2013 (36) Carrick, H.J. Seasonal plankton dynamics and reoccurring hypoxia in Lake Erie. Chinese-American Workshop on Global Changes and Management of Lakes and Watersheds, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology (Chinese Academy of Sciences), Nanjing, China, 31 May. Invited

2013 (35) Carrick, H.J. Using aquatic biofilms as indicators of watershed nutrient loading, 2013 International Workshop on Aquatic Ecology and Restoration, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China, 27 May. Invited

2013 (34) Carrick, H.J., E.M. Cafferty, D.E. Smith, and M. Twiss. The importance of winter plankton


assemblages in Lake Erie. Recent changes in the biogeochemistry of the Great Lakes, National Science Foundation workshop. Wayne State University, 11 March.

2012 (33) Carrick, H.J. Phytoplankton seasonality and reoccurring hypoxia in Lake Erie. Plenary lecture, University of Michigan Biological Station, 26 June. Invited

2012 (32) Carrick, H.J. Nutrients, taxonomic shifts, and the sustainability of stream ecosystems. Dept. of Biology Seminar Series, Eastern Michigan University, 13 March. Invited

2010 (31) Carrick, H.J. Underappreciated components of plankton communities: The importance of protozoa in the Great Lakes. Department of Biology, Slippery Rock University, 5 November. Invited

2010 (30) Carrick, H.J. Using algae to develop nutrient criteria for streams. Technical Advisory Group- Rivers and streams Nutrient criteria, Region III Office, Environmental Protection Agency, Philadelphia, PA, 29 September. Invited

2009 (29) Carrick, H.J. Determining variation in TMDL reduction criteria. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Harrisburg, PA, 6 November. Invited

2008 (28) Carrick, H.J., and T. Stoe. Nutrient-algae relationships in Pennsylvania streams. United States Environmental Protection Agency, Mid-Atlantic States Meeting, Rehoboth, DE. 20 May. Invited

2006 (27) Carrick, H.J. Use of periphyton to set nutrient end-points in streams: An integration of methods. Stroud Water Research Center, Avondale, PA. 29 November. Invited

2006 (26) Carrick, H.J. Seasonal hypoxia in Lake Erie: The benthic-pelagic hypothesis. Pymatuning Lake Ecology, University of Pittsburgh, PA 13 June. Invited

2005 (25) Carrick, H.J. Using periphyton to estimate TMDL end-points in Skippack Creek, PA. United States Environmental Protection, Mid-Atlantic States Meeting, Rehoboth, DE. 17 May. Invited

2005 (24) Carrick, H.J. Benthic-pelagic coupling and hypoxia in Lake Erie. Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH. 22 April (Earth Day). Invited

2005 (23) Carrick, H.J. Fifty years of IAGLR: The past, present, and future of Great Lakes research. Windsor University. 25 February. Invited

2004 (22) Carrick, H.J. Plankton dynamics and the dead-zone (hypoxia) in Lake Erie- Evidence for benthic-pelagic coupling. Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. 14 April. Invited

2003 (21) Carrick, H.J. Algal distribution patterns in Lake Erie: Implications for lake oxygen balances. University of Waterloo, Ontario, 2 April. Invited

2003 (20) Carrick, H.J. (presenter), and B.F. Gaylord. Microbial biomass and metabolism in Lake Erie: Contribution to the hypolimnetic oxygen depletion. Lake Erie Millennium Conference, University of Windsor, Ontario, 6 May. Invited

2002 (19) Carrick, H.J. Importance of the microbial food web in the St. Lawrence Great Lakes. Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 1 November. Invited

2002 (18) Carrick, H.J. (presenter) and B.F. Gaylord. The relative importance of benthic versus planktonic algal assemblages in Lake Erie. University of Windsor. Windsor Ontario, 8 November. Invited

2001 (17) Carrick, H.J. Linking land-use to lake phosphorus: Implications for restoration in South Florida. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, 8 March. Invited

2001 (16) Carrick, H.J. The importance of microbes in lake food webs. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, 9 March. Invited

2001 (15) Carrick, H.J. Contributing to an academic program in Environmental Resource Management: A prospectus. Pennsylvania State University, Job Interview. University Park, PA, 19 July. Invited

2001 (14) Carrick, H.J. Linking lake phosphorus to land use: Implications for ecological restoration in the Florida Everglades. University at Buffalo, Amherst, NY, 31 November. Invited


2000 (13) Carrick, H.J. Plankton dynamics and the role of physical factors in Florida lakes. Archbold Biological Station, Lake Placid, FL 4 May. Invited

2000 (12) Carrick, H.J. The Kissimmee Upper Basin: Headwaters to south Florida. South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL, 16 June. Invited

1998 (11) Carrick, H.J. The importance of the microbial food web among a diversity of aquatic ecosystems. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, May 21. Invited

1998 (10) Carrick, H.J. The importance of microzooplankton in the St. Lawrence Great Lakes. Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 22 June. Invited

1996 (9) Carrick, H.J. The role of microbes in aquatic ecosystems. Cornell University, Cornell Biological Station, Shackleton, NY, June 26. Invited

1996 (8) Carrick, H.J. Microbial ecology of the Great Lakes. University at Buffalo, Amherst, NY, October 24. Invited

1995 (7) Carrick, H.J. Lake plankton dynamics. Great Lakes Seminar Exchange Program, University of Buffalo, 28 November. Invited

1994 (6) Carrick, H.J. Carbon cycling in pelagic ecosystems: Retentiveness, size structure, and the role of protozoa. Great Lakes Environment Research Laboratory, NOAA, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 29 March. Invited

1993 (5) Carrick, H.J. The role of planktonic protozoa in pelagic ecosystems. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, California State University, Moss Landing, California, 19 October. Invited

1993 (4) Carrick, H.J. Reconciling high bacterioplankton production in the Great Lakes: The role of protozoa. Environmental Sciences Program, University of California, Davis, California, 12 November. Invited

1992 (3) Carrick, H.J. The importance of planktonic protozoan in Lake Michigan. Horn Point Environmental Laboratory, University of Maryland, Cambridge, Maryland, 26 February. Invited

1992 (2) Carrick, H.J. Phytoplankton dynamics in Lake Apopka, Florida: Diatoms, resting cells, and wind. Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Seminar Series, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, April 10. Invited

1992 (1) Carrick, H.J. Spatial and temporal variation of phytoplankton biomass in Lake Apopka, Florida: The importance of wind. South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, Florida, June 23. Invited

C. Regional Scientific Meetings (68 Presentations, 25 Invited, 48 Student, 7 Best Talks*) 2014 (68)* Carrick, H., E. Butts, C. Frazier, A. Stimetz, P. Lavrenteyv, G. Fahnenstiel, E. Cafferty, and

H. Vanderploeg. The importance of the microbial food web in a changing Lake Michigan, Lake Muskegon Workshop, Grand Valley State University, Muskegon, Michigan, April 16 Invited

2014 (67) Butts, E., C. Frazier, H. Vandeploeg, and H. Carrick. Changes in the Lake Michigan food web in comparison to the 1980’s. Great Lakes Science in Action Symposium, Central Michigan University, 4 April.

2014 (66) Hurley, M., J. Dart, A, Stimetz, S. Taylor, and H. Carrick. Using diatoms (Phylum Bacillariophyta) to assess water quality in the Susquehanna River. Great Lakes Science in Action Symposium, Central Michigan University, 4 April.

2014 (65) Diller, J., and H. Carrick. Diatom (Bacillariophycecae) species-area relationships using isolated wetlands as island ecosystems (Beaver Island, Michigan, USA). Great Lakes Science in Action Symposium, Central Michigan University, 4 April.

2014 (64) Marble, C., Y. Tian, and H. Carrick. Nutrient status across a dissolved organic carbon gradient in the Chippewa River (Michigan, USA). Great Lakes Science in Action Symposium, Central Michigan University, 4 April.

2014 (63)* Carrick, H., E. Butts, C. Frazier, A. Stimetz, P. Lavrenteyv, G. Fahnenstiel, E. Cafferty, and H. Vanderploeg. The importance of the microbial food web in a changing Lake Michigan,


Seagrant State of Lake Michigan Workshop State, Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 1 Invited

2014 (62) Butts, E., C. Frazier, H. Vanderploeg, and H. Carrick. Changes in the Lake Michigan food web in comparison to the 1980’s. Institute for Great Lakes Research Annual Student Symposium, Central Michigan University, 28 February.

2014 (61) Hurley, M., J. Dart, A, Stimetz, S. Taylor, and H. Carrick. Using diatoms (Phylum Bacillariophyta) to assess water quality in the Susquehanna River. Institute for Great Lakes Research Annual Student Symposium, Central Michigan University, 28 February.

2014 (60) Diller, J., and H. Carrick. Diatom (Bacillariophycecae) species-area relationships using isolated wetlands as island ecosystems (Beaver Island, Michigan, USA). Institute for Great Lakes Research Annual Student Symposium, Central Michigan University, 28 February.

2014 (59) Marble, C., Y. Tian, and H. Carrick. Nutrient status across a dissolved organic carbon gradient in the Chippewa River (Michigan, USA). Institute for Great Lakes Research Annual Student Symposium, Central Michigan University, 28 February.

2013 (58)* Fehringer, M., and H.J. Carrick. Variation in the microbial food web in Lake Michigan: Near to offshore changes and comparison to reference waters. Beaver Island Biological Station, Beaver Island MI, 16 July. Invited

2013 (57)* Carrick, H.J. REU summer mentor- where have all the diatoms gone? Beaver Island Biological Station, Beaver Island MI, 10 June. Invited

2013 (56)* Carrick, H.J. Biomass, nutrient stoichiometry, and oxygen metabolism of benthic biofilms in the Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania. Interim Report to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Harrisburg, PA, 7 May.

2013 (55) Stimetz, A., G.L. Fahnenstiel, and H.J. Carrick. Phototrophic picoplankton abundance in Lake Michigan: Recent changes and a reconsolidation of the pelagic food web. Institute for Great Lakes Research Annual Student Symposium, Central Michigan University, 10 March.

2013 (54) Frazier, C., and H.J. Carrick. Zooplankton body size in lakes of contrasting food web configuration (Beaver Island, Michigan). Institute for Great Lakes Research Annual Student Symposium, Central Michigan University, 10 March.

2013 (53) Cafferty, E.M., H.J. Carrick, B.F. Beall, G.S. Bullerjahn, and R.W. Sterner. Distribution of phototrophic picoplankton in Lake Superior: Relations to cycles of C and N in the world’s largest lake. Institute for Great Lakes Research Annual Student Symposium, Central Michigan University, 10 March.

2013 (52) Butts, E.K., K.A. Carrick, D. Schuberg, and H.J. Carrick. Phytoplankton seasonal variation in temperate, ice-covered lakes: The potential role of mixotrophy (Beaver Island, Michigan). Institute for Great Lakes Research Annual Student Symposium, Central Michigan University, 10 March.

2012 (51) Carrick, H.J., E.M. Cafferty, B.F. Beall, G.S. Bullerjahn, and R.W. Sterner. Phytoplankton abundance and distribution in Lake Superior. Institute for Great Lakes Research Annual Symposium, Central Michigan University, 19 April.

2012 (50) Carrick, H.J., E.M. Cafferty, R.A. Bourbonniere, G.S. Bullerjahn, R.M.L. McKay, R.E.H. Smith, M.R. Twiss and S.W. Wilhelm. Plankton on ice: Ecology of winter plankton assemblages in Lake Erie. Institute for Great Lakes Research Annual Symposium, Central Michigan University, 19 April.

2010 (49) Carrick, H.J., R.A. Bourbonniere, G.S. Bullerjahn, R.M.L. McKay, R.E.H. Smith, M.R. Twiss and S.W. Wilhelm. Abundance, distribution, and taxonomic composition of winter plankton in ice covered Lake Erie. Regional Science Consortium Symposium, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie, PA. 5 November. Invited

2010 (48) May, M., and H.J. Carrick. Biofilm nutrient metabolism in PA streams: Changes in biomass, N:P ratio, and enzyme activity across experimental and natural nutrient gradients. Regional Science Consortium Symposium, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie, PA. 5 November.

2010 (47) Eckert, R., K.J. Price, and H.J. Carrick. Influence of nutrient, fish, and abiotic factors on


stream algal biomass. Regional Science Consortium Symposium, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie, PA. 4 November.

2010 (46) Price, K.J., and H.J. Carrick. A Comprehensive Evaluation of Variance in Phosphorus Uptake Kinetics among Aquatic Microbes. Regional Science Consortium Symposium, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie, PA. 4 November.

2010 (45) Cafferty, E.M., H.J. Carrick, B.F. Beall, G.S. Bullerjahn, and R.W. Sterner. Abundance and Distribution of Phytoplankton in Lake Superior. Regional Science Consortium Symposium, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie, PA. 4 November.

2010 (44)* Price, K.J. and H.J. Carrick. Biofilm Phosphorus Assimilation along a Stream Productivity Gradient: an In Situ Experiment. Poster Presentation. Pennsylvania Water Symposium, State College, PA, 6 May.

2010 (43) Price, K,J. and H.J. Carrick. Influence of Stream Trophic State on Phosphorus Assimilation by Benthic Biofilms: Implications for Nutrient Management. Invited Oral Presentation. 20th Annual Conference, Pennsylvania Lake Management Society, State College, PA, 4 March. Invited

2010 (42)* Price, K.J. and H.J. Carrick. Assessing the Effects of Techniques used in Benthic Biofilm Phosphorus Uptake Studies. Poster Presentation. Gamma Sigma Delta Annual Student Research Expo, State College, PA,

2010 (41) May, M.K. and H.J. Carrick. Nutrient effects on biofilms in PA streams: Linking biological indicators to land use. Poster Presentation. Pennsylvania Water Symposium. State College, PA, 6 May.

2010 (40) May, M.K. and H.J. Carrick. Assessing nutrient limitation in streams: Correspondence between alternative measures of biofilm nutrient status. Oral Presentation. 20th Annual Conference, Pennsylvania Lake Management Society, State College, PA, 4 March. Invited

2009 (39) Lashaway, A., and H.J. Carrick. Spatial and temporal diatom physiological condition in Lake Erie benthos: Implications for seasonal hypoxia. Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 27.

2009 (38) May. M., and H.J. Carrick. Variation in phosphorus limitation along a gradient of central Pennsylvania streams. Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 27.

2009 (37) Price, K., and H.J. Carrick. Variation in phosphorus assimilation by benthic biofilms exposed to in situ enrichment. Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 27.

2009 (36) Scannell, J., K. Price, and H.J. Carrick. 2009. Does P-uptake differ among microbes: A meta-analysis comparing planktonic versus benthic forms world-wide. Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 27.

2009 (35) Price, K., M. May, and H. Carrick. Use of biofilms in identifying impacts to Pennsylvania streams. Pennsylvania Lake Management Society, St. College, PA 26 February. Invited

2009 (34) Scanlan, A., R. Kolar, and H. Carrick. Estimating P thresholds in Pennsylvania streams based upon diatom species composition. Pennsylvania Lake Management Society, St. College, PA 26 February. Invited

2008 (33) Lashaway, A., and H.J. Carrick. Diatom rejuvenation and hypoxia in Lake Erie. Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 28.

2008 (32)* May, M., and H.J. Carrick. Use of a rapid, biochemical assay to evaluate phosphorus limitation in streams: Implications for downstream transport. Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 28.

2008 (31) Price, K.J., and H.J. Carrick. Phosphorus assimilation by stream biofilms along a strong biogeochemical gradient. Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 28.


2008 (30) Scanlan, A., and H.J. Carrick. Alterations in diatom biodiversity reflects changing land-use among Mid-Atlantic streams. Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 29.

2007 (29) Carrick, H.J. Periphyton biomass, production, and nutrient status in Spring Creek, PA. Spring Creek Water Resources Monitoring Program, Clearwater Conservancy, State College, PA. 13 November. Invited

2007 (28) Carrick, H.J. Using the State-wide periphyton survey to develop nutrient criteria. Dept. of Environmental Protection Regional States Meeting, Stroud Water Research Center, Avondale, PA. 18 October. Invited

2007 (27) Carrick, H.J. Predicting the severity of hypoxia in Lake Erie. Pennsylvania Lake Management Society, St. College, PA 10 October. Invited

2007 (26) Mays, S.J., H.J. Carrick, A. Gavin, and D. Hintz. Relating benthic diatom assemblages to coastal tributary nutrient concentrations. Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, April 14.

2007 (25)* Siefert, A., C.J. Tzilkowski, and H.J. Carrick. Top-down trophic interactions in a benthic stream community. Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, April 14.

2007 (24) Stewart, R.J., K.N. Nickles, and H.J. Carrick. Spatial synchrony of benthic primary production in a tributary to the Chesapeake Bay. Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, April 14.

2007 (23)* Siefert, A., and H.J. Carrick. The effects of fish in stream food webs. Honors Student Undergraduate Exhibition, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Runner-up Best Student Poster.

2006 (22) MacDougall, S. (presenter), D. DeWalle, and H. Carrick. Benthic algal response to episodic stream acidification. American Fisheries Society Lake Placid, NY. 14 Sept.

2006 (21) Carrick, H.J. Understanding the “dead zone” in Lake Erie: The role of plankton seasonality. Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie, PA 13 June. Invited

2006 (20) Godwin, C. (presenter), and H. Carrick. Periphyton Biomass and Nutrient Status in a Temperate Spring-Fed Stream. Ecology Mini-Symposium, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 25 April.

2006 (19) Godwin, C. (presenter), and H. Carrick. Patterns in plant nutrient stoichiometry and nutrient limitation in a temperate trout Stream: A case study from Spring Creek, PA. . 9th Annual Student Symposium, Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 18.

2006 (18) Grant, C. (presenter), H. Carrick, D. DeWalle, and R. Carline. Relationships between riparain vegetation and summer stream temperatures. 9th Annual Student Symposium, Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 18.

2006 (17)* Jones, L. (presenter), S. Ripple, H. Ryan, and H. Carrick. Contribution of phytoplankton to seasonal oxygen depletion in the central basin of Lake Erie. 9th Annual Student Symposium, Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 17.

2006 (16)* MacDougall, S.E. (presenter), D.R. DeWalle, and H.J. Carrick. Periphyton in five Northern Appalachian Plateau streams with differing sensitivities to episodic acidification. 9th Annual Student Symposium, Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, University Park, PA. March 17-18, 2006.

2006 (15) Rilk, C. (presenter), C. Godwin, R. Cushman, A. Siefert, and H. Carrick. Use of biotic indices to evaluate water quality in a temperate, spring-fed stream (Spring Creek, Pennsylvania). 9th Annual Student Symposium, Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 17-18.


2005 (14) Carrick, H.J. Developing TMDL criteria based on in-stream periphyton assemblages. Dept. of Environmental Protection State-wide Biology Meeting, State College, PA, 27 October. Invited

2005 (13) Carrick, H.J. Algal Distribution Patterns in Lake Erie: Biomass, Species Composition, and Contribution to Hypoxia in the Central Basin Regional Science Consortium Symposium, Tom Ridge Center, Erie, PA. 6 October. Invited

2005 (12) Godwin, C.M. (presenter), and H.J. Carrick. Longitudinal and temporal patterns of stream periphyton biomass and nutrient composition in a temperate coldwater stream. Regional Science Consortium Symposium, Tom Ridge Center, Erie, PA. 6 October.

2005 (11) MacDougall, S.E. (presenter), D.R. DeWalle, and H.J. Carrick. Periphyton assemblage structure in Northern Appalachian Plateau streams with differing sensitivities to episodic acidification. Regional Science Consortium Symposium, Tom Ridge Center, Erie, PA. 6 October.

2005 (10) Carrick, H.J. Use of periphyton to evaluate stream environment quality. Dept. of Environmental Protection State-wide Training workshop, State College, PA 26 April. Invited

2005 (9) Moon, J.B. (presenter), and H.J. Carrick. Seasonal variation in nutrient limitation of phytoplankton in Lake Erie. 3rd Annual Northeast Ecology and Evolution Conference, Pennsylvania State University, March 20.

2005 (8) Godwin, C.M. (presenter), H.J. Carrick, and M.E. Johnston. Temporal patterns of periphyton accumulation in a temperate, cold water stream. 3rd Annual Northeast Ecology and Evolution Conference, Pennsylvania State University, March 20.

2005 (7) Carrick, H.J. Hosting the 50th Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research in 2007. Regional Science Consortium, Presque Isle, PA. March 17. Invited

2004 (6) Carrick, H.J. The dead-zone in Lake Erie: History of a Changing Ecosystem. Society of Environmental Journalists, 14th Annual Conference, Presque Isle, PA. October 21. Invited

2004 (5) Carrick, H.J. Ecological indicators of hypoxia in Lake Erie. American Fisheries Society, Pennsylvania Chapter, Pleasant Gap, PA. 2 April. Invited

2003 (4) Carrick, H.J. Recent water quality changes in Lake Erie and the dead-zone in Lake Erie. Pennsylvania Lake Management Society, St. College, PA 17 October. Invited

2003 (3) Moon, J.B. (presenter), and H.J. Carrick. Variation in Nutrient limitation in the central basin of Lake Erie. Pennsylvania Lake Management Society, St. College, PA 17 October.

1994 (2) Carrick, H.J. Pelagic carbon cycling and microheterotrophy. Land Margin Ecosystem Research Group (LMER), Biogeochemical Research in Estuaries (BRIE) San Francisco State University, Marconi Conference Center, Marshall, California, May 6. Invited

1992 (1) Carrick, H.J. Phytoplankton dynamics in Lake Apopka: The importance of abiotic factors. 7th Annual Florida Lake Management Conference, Polk Community College, Winter Haven, Florida, May 7-8. Invited

D. Grant and Contract Progress Reports (8 Talks) 2013 (8) Biomass, nutrient stoichiometry, and oxygen metabolism of benthic biofilms in the

Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania. Interim Report to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Harrisburg, PA, 7 May.

2011 (7) Carrick, H.J. Developing nutrient criteria for Pennsylvania streams. Final Report to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Harrisburg, PA, 19 September.

2009 (6) Carrick, H.J. Use of periphyton to estimate TMDL end-points. Final Report to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Harrisburg, PA, 6 November

2008 (5) Carrick, H.J., A. Scanlan, and R. Kolar. Use of periphyton to estimate TMDL end-points. FINAL Report to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. 15 July.


2008 (4) Carrick, H.J. Variation in benthic algal assemblages and stream nutrient concentrations in a key tributary to the Chesapeake Bay, USA. Interim Report to Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. 26 March.

2008 (3) Carrick, H.J. TMDL End-points project status, 11 January 2008. Interim Report to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. 11 January.

2008 (2) Carrick, H.J. Reduction criteria project status 11 January 2008. Interim Report to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. 11 January.

2007 (1) Carrick, H.J. Evaluating stream end-point criteria based upon periphyton. Interim Report to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. 28 September.

E. Student Clubs and Guest Lectures (13 Invited Talks) 2012 (13) Carrick, H.J. Links between microbes and ecosystems attributes: Is the whole greater than

the sum of its parts? Guest lecture, Molecular techniques to measure biodiversity. Central Michigan University, 6 September. Invited

2012 (12) Carrick, H.J. Contributions to Great Lakes Research. CMU Biological Station, Central Michigan University, 13 August. Invited

2012 (11) Carrick, H.J. The scientific method, Guest Lecture, Biology undergraduate mentoring program, BUMP, Central Michigan University. 25 May. Invited

2012 (10) Carrick, H.J. The scientific method, Guest Lecture, Biology undergraduate mentoring program, BUMP, Central Michigan University. 25 May. Invited

2011 (9) Carrick, H.J. Predator-prey relations in plankton communities. Guest Lecture, Animal Behavior, WFS 460. Penn State University, 11 February. Invited

2008 (8) Carrick, H.J. Alterations in stream productivity with changing land use. School of Forest Resources, Seminar Series. Penn State University, 11 April. Invited

2007 (7) Carrick, H.J. Limnological Research at Penn State. Freshman Seminar, College of Agricultural Sciences, University Park, PA. Invited

2006 (6) Carrick, H.J. Careers in Wildlife and Fisheries Science. Freshman Seminar, College of Agricultural Sciences, University Park, PA. Invited

2005 (5) Carrick, H.J. Hypoxia in Lake Erie: Causes and consequences of ecosystem-level change. Marine Science Society, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. September 29 (pending). Invited

2003 (4) Carrick, H.J. Identifying factors that influence the dead-zone (hypoxic region) in Lake Erie. American Water Resources Association, Pennsylvania State University Student chapter, 11 December. Invited

2002 (3) Carrick, H.J. Using microbes as indicators of ecological change. Cooperative Wetlands Center, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 19 February. Invited

1995 (2) Carrick, H.J. Wind and lake plankton dynamics. Graduate Student Forum, Dept. of Biology, San Francisco State University, May 1. Invited

1994 (1) Carrick, H.J. The role of microbes in aquatic food webs- or it's the little things in life that matter. Cell, Molecular, and Microbiology Club, Dept. of Biology, San Francisco State University, April 22 (Earth Day). Invited

V. GRANT HISTORY

A. Research Grants and Contracts Completed (Total $ amounts include match) 1. In progress (3 Projects in hand for $1,338,795; Projects pending none) 2013-14 (3) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Bureau of

Watershed Management: Benthic Biofilm Biomass and Metabolism in the Susquehanna


River, Pennsylvania: Relationship to Daily Variation in River Dissolved Oxygen Concentrations. PI: H. Carrick ($124,501 over 1 year).

2012-15 (2) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, Major Research Instrumentation: MRI: Acquisition of a Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorter for Multidisciplinary Research and Teaching at Central Michigan University. PI: C. Damer, co-PI’s: H. Carrick, G. Dunbar ($718,218 over 3 years).

2013-16 (1) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Hydrological-microbial interactions controlling landscape phosphorus mobility. PI: J. Regan, Penn State University; co-PIs: T. Walter, Cornell University; H.J. Carrick, Central Michigan University ($496,076 over 3 years).

2. Completed (Total of 45 Projects for $7,387,729) 2013-14 (45) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Bureau of

Watershed Management: Benthic Biofilm Biomass and Metabolism in the Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania: Relationship to Daily Variation in River Dissolved Oxygen Concentrations. PI: H. Carrick ($150,001 over 1 year).

2012-14 (44) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Bureau of Watershed Management: Contribution of N and P loading to the development of nuisance biofilm growth in Pennsylvania streams. PI: H. Carrick ($98,000 over 2 years).

2011-13 (43) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Bureau of Watershed Management: Benthic Biofilm Biomass and Metabolism in the Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania: Relationship to Daily Variation in River Dissolved Oxygen Concentrations. PI: H. Carrick ($96,239 over 2 years).

2010-12 (42) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Growing Greener, Watershed Protection- Evaluation of Riparian Buffers to Implement TMDL’s. PI: H. Carrick ($138,700 over 2 year).

2011-12 (41) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Bureau of Watershed Management: Changes in biofilm stoichiometry and diatom taxonomic composition in response to ecosystem-level, experimental enrichment with P. PI: H. Carrick ($42,700 over 1 year).

2010-11 (40) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Watershed Management- Rigorous Validation of Protocols for Sampling Stream Biota to Improve Estimates of Nutrient Criteria. PI: H. Carrick ($144,707 over 2 years).

2009-10 (39) PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY: College of Agricultural Sciences (seed grant program)- Extent and characteristics of freshwater subaqueous soils in Pennsylvania waterways with special focus on reservoir systems. Co-PI’s: P. Drohan, H. Carrick, D. Miller, and J. Bishop ($14,550 over 1 year).

2009-10 (38) UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY: Water Resources Research Institute- Developing Numeric Criteria to Guide Nutrient Controls for Streams in Pennsylvania. Co-PI’s: H. Carrick and J. Regan (19,337 over 1 year).

2009-10 (37) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Watershed Management- Validation of In Stream Metrics to Determine Phosphorus End-Points for Pennsylvania. PI: H. Carrick ($64,671 over 1 year).

2006-09 (36) GROWING GREENER: Environmental Stewardship and Watershed Protection- Determining Variation in TMDL Reduction Criteria. PI: H. Carrick ($116,000 over 2 years).

2006-08 (35) GROWING GREENER: Environmental Stewardship and Watershed Protection- Use of periphyton to estimate TMDL end-points. PI: H. Carrick ($135,300 over 2 years).

2006-08 (34) SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION: Water quality assessment of Conestoga Creek. PI: H. Carrick ($25,000 over 2 years).


2008-08 (33) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Agricultural Experimental Station. The role of microbes as mediators of environmental change in aquatic ecosystems: Species distribution, metabolism, and food web dynamics. PI: H. Carrick (no monies requested, over 5 years).

2007 (32) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Using periphyton taxonomic composition to evaluate stream health. PI: H.J. Carrick ($21,000 over 1 year).

2007 (31) PENNSYLVANIA SEA GRANT: Using stream periphyton to set total maximum daily loads in streams that feed the Delaware estuary. PI: H.J. Carrick ($12,500 over 1 year).

2006 (30) PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY: College of Agricultural Sciences (seed grant program)- Development of artificial streams to address nutrient and water management issues: Perennial experimental and educational tools. PI: H.J. Carrick, co-PI: C. Tzilkowski ($15,000 over one year).

2005 (28) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Atmospheric Deposition Monitoring at Leading Ridge Experimental Watersheds. Co-PI: H. Carrick and J. Lynch ($1,283,045 over 3 years).

2006 (27) U.S. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY (THROUGH LOUIS BERGER GROUP, INC.): Water quality assessment in Paxton Creek. PI: H. Carrick ($18,729 over 1 year).

2006 (26) SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION: Water Quality Division. Entitled: Using stream periphyton to develop TMDL end-points for Conestoga Creek, PA. PI: H. Carrick ($15,000 over 1 year).

2006 (25) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Water Quality Division. Entitled: Evaluating the transferability of periphyton-derived TMDL end-points. PI: H. Carrick ($60,000 over 2 years).

2006 (24) NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION AND SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM: Microbial food web structure and function in Lake Erie: Influence on benthic-pelagic coupling in the central basin. PI: H. Carrick ($ 14,000 over 1 year).

2004 (23) UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY: Water Resources Research Institute- Nitrogen dynamics in the Spring Creek Watershed (Pennsylvania, USA): Evaluating stream retention of point and non-point sources loadings. PI: H. Carrick ($15,000 over 1 year).

2004 (22) PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY: College of Agricultural Sciences. Entitled: Integrating microbial ecology into natural resources management at PSU: Using state of the art technologies to enhance research, education, and outreach. PI: H. Carrick ($14,993 over 1 year).

2004 (21) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Water Quality Division. Entitled: Using periphyton to estimate TMDL endpoints and assess impairment in an urban-suburban stream (Skippack Creek, Pennsylvania). PI: H. Carrick ($40,242 over 1 year).

2004 (20) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Water Quality Division. Entitled: Assessing water quality conditions in an urban-suburban stream (Skippack Creek, Pennsylvania) based on BOD measurements. PI: H. Carrick ($28,700 over 1 year).

2003 (19) U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: Great Lakes National Program Office. Trophic Status of Lake Erie: Yr2 field year supplement. PI: Matisoff (PI), Co-PI’s: H. Carrick, D. Culver, N. Ostrom, D. Schloesser, and M. Twiss ($120,000 over 1 year).

2002 (18) U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: Great Lakes National Program Office. Trophic Status of Lake Erie: Investigating mechanisms and extent of internal phosphorus loading in support of modeling. 16 Co-investigators ($487,302 over 2 years).

2002 (17) PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY: College of Agricultural Sciences. Enhancing instruction in Environmental Resource Management: Requested equipment to augment curriculum development. Co-PIs: H. Carrick & R. Shannon ($28,675 for 1 year).

2000 (16) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: St. Lucie Watershed and Aquatic Research Initiative. Monitoring harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the St. Lucie


Estuary. PI’s: H.J. Carrick and D.F. Millie, co-investigators: R. Chamberlain, P. Doering, K. Steidinger, and P. Tester ($102,867 total over 2 years).

1998 (15) U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: Great Lakes National Program Office. Spatial and temporal variation of plankton communities in Lake Michigan: A multivariate approach. PI: H.J. Carrick ($54,949 over 1.5 yrs.)

1997 (14) NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION: Great Lakes Protection Fund. The relative importance of benthic versus pelagic primary production in Eastern Lake Erie: Implications for hypolimnetic oxygen depletion. PI: H.J. Carrick ($48,735 over 1 yr).

1996 (13) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION: Improvement in Facilities at Biological Field Stations and Marine Laboratories Program. A planning workshop to develop a multidisciplinary approach to Great Lakes Environmental Studies. PI: H.J. Carrick & Co-PI's: S.B. Brandt, R. Snyder, K. Hartman, J. Freidhoff, and R. Butz ($25,000 over 1 yr).

1996 (12) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION: Academic Research Infrastructure Program. Development of a Great Lakes bioenergetics, physiology, and behavior laboratory. Co-PI's: S.B. Brandt, H.J. Carrick, and R. Synder ($235,408 total over 2 yrs.)

1996 (11) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION: Academic Research and Infrastructure Program. Renovation of the water supply and treatment facilities of the Great Lakes Center aquatic research laboratory. PI: S.B. Brandt & Co-PI's R.J. Snyder, J. Freidhoff, H.J. Carrick ($236,920 total over 2 yrs).

1996 (10) BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE: Great Lakes Center Research Incentive Program. Entitled: Predictive model for the dispersal patterns of Quagga mussels (Dreissena bugensis) employing biochemical genetics. Co-PIs: S. Calhoun and H. Carrick ($2,000 over one year).

1996 (9) BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE: Great Lakes Center Equipment Incentive Program. Entitled: Use of an underwater spectrometer to study lake physics and ecosystem change. PI: H. Carrick ($4,296 over one year).

1995 (8) SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT: Department of Research. Periphyton cell counts in Lake Okeechobee, Florida. PI: H.J. Carrick ($35,000 over 2 yrs).

1995 (7) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION: Division of Environmental Biology- Ecology. Assessing effects of food web structure on patterns of primary production and trophic transfer in lake food webs. PI: H.J. Carrick, M. Brett, C. Luecke, C. Goldman ($108,000 total over 2 yrs).

1995 (6) BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE: Great Lakes Center Incentive Program- Teaching and research using a field Fluorometer. PI: H. Carrick ($7,000 over one year).

1995 (5) BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE: Center for the Development of Human Services. Entitled: Bridging tides between aquatic research and public education: Developing an integrative tour at the Great Lakes Center Field Station. PI: H. Carrick ($1,500 over one year).

1994 (4) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN). PI: F. Bayliss ($1,164,250 over 3 yrs.). Minor contributor, 5% contribution.

1994 (3) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION: Ecology Program. Entitled: Long-term ecological monitoring at Castle Lake, California. PI's: C.R. Goldman, M.T. Brett, and C. Luecke; Subcontractor: H.J. Carrick ($20,000 over 1 yr).

1994 (2) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION: Division of Undergraduate Research. Enhancing the microbial ecology curriculum: An integrated approach to undergraduate instruction in biology. PI: H. Carrick ($88,914 total over 2.5 yrs).

1994 (1) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH, Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC). PI: F. Bayliss ($2,507,438 over 5 yrs.). Minor contributor, 5% contribution.

VI. EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS A. Courses Taught (21 total, 9 new courses; *denoted new courses)


Biol 104 Environmental Biology, Buffalo State College Biol 203 General Botany, Central Michigan University Biol 313 Principles in Ecology, San Francisco State University Biol 315 Ecology, Buffalo State College ERM 413w Ecosystem Management, Penn State University ERM 413w Case Studies in Ecosystem Management, Penn State University ERM 432 Pollution in Aquatic Systems, Penn State University (Co-taught) ERM/WFS 435* Limnology, Penn State University ERM/WFS 436* Limnological Methods, Penn State University Biol. 523 Freshwater Algae, Central Michigan University Biol. 526 Limnology, Central Michigan University WFS596* Applied Aquatic Ecology, Penn State University Biol 580 Limnology, San Francisco State University Biol 590* Plankton Ecology, Buffalo State College Biol 597* Ecology of Great Lakes Algae, Central Michigan University (Biological Station) Biol 612a* Great Lakes Limnology, Buffalo State College (Team-Taught) Biol 612b* Research Principles and Paradigms, Buffalo State College Biol 612c* Ecosystems Ecology, Buffalo State College Biol 620 Ecosystems Ecology, Central Michigan University Biol 863 Ecosystems Ecology, San Francisco State University Biol 897* Foundations in Aquatic Ecology, San Francisco State University B. Thesis Advisement: Chair of Committee Post-Graduate Advisement (1):

2006-07 Dr. Caleb Tzilkowski: Effects of environmental contaminants on stream ecosystem biodiversity and sustainability, Post-doctoral Fellow, Pennsylvania Institutes of the Environment.

Graduate Degrees Completed (14): 2012-14 Ms. Christine Marble: Nutritional status of benthic biofilms in the Chippewa River

watershed. M.S. in Biology, Central Michigan University. 47 p. 2011-13 Mr. David Schuberg: Seasonal variation in plankton assemblages among lakes on Beaver

Island, Michigan. M.S. in Biology, Central Michigan University. 20 p. 2009-12 Ms. Rebecca Eckert: Top down versus bottom up influences in streams: An in situ

experiment. M.S. in Fisheries & Wildlife, Pennsylvania State University. 54 p. 2007-12 Mr. Keith Price: Phosphorus assimilation by stream biofilms along strong biogeochemical

gradients. Ph.D. in Fisheries & Wildlife, Pennsylvania State University. 147 p. 2008-11 Ms. Melissa May: Assessing stream biofilm nutrient status across natural and experimental

nutrient gradients. M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science (Watershed Stewardship). Pennsylvania State University, 60 p.

2007-09 Ms. Aubrey Lashaway: Spatial and temporal variation of diatom physiological condition in Lake Erie benthos: Implications for seasonal hypoxia. M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Pennsylvania State University, 102 p.

2007-09 Mr. Andrew Scanlan: Assessing diatom assemblage changes in stream biofilms as a function of watershed forest cover. M.S. in Ecology, Pennsylvania State University, 54 p.

2004-06 Ms. Sarah MacDougall:. Periphyton assemblage structure in Northern Appalachian Plateau streams with differing sensitivities to episodic acidification. M.S. in Forest Science, Pennsylvania State University;,111 p. (Co-chair with Dr. D. DeWalle).

2004-06 Mr. Casey Godwin: Temporal and spatial variation of periphyton in a temperate, cold water stream (Spring Creek, PA). M.S. in Ecology, Pennsylvania State University, 48 p.


2002-04 Ms. Jessica Moon: Response of phytoplankton in Lake Erie to nutrient enrichment: A bioassay approach. M.S. in Fisheries & Wildlife, Pennsylvania State University, 72 p.

2001-03 Mr. Barrett Gaylord: Importance of benthic algal assemblages in Lake Erie. M.S. Degree in Ecology, Pennsylvania State University, Final Paper 63 p.

1996-98 Mr. Brent Higley: The influence of ultraviolet radiation on periphyton growth response to N and P enrichment in Castle Lake, California. M.S. in Biology, Buffalo State College, 59 p.

1994-98 Mr. Albert Marchi: An evaluation of phytoplankton nutrient limitation in an urban lake system: Lake Merced, San Francisco CA. M.S. in Biology, San Francisco State University, 64 p.

1994-96 Ms. Kristen Nutile: The importance of phototrophic picoplankton in Tomales Bay, California. M.S. in Biology, San Francisco State University, 50 p.

Graduate Degrees In progress (4): 2012-pres Mr. John Diller: Diatom biodiversity on islands. M.S. in Biology, Central Michigan

University. 2013- pres Ms. Mariena Hurley: Algal-oxygen dynamics in the Susquehanna River ecosystem.

Central Michigan University. 2013- pres Ms. Shayna Taylor: The role of stream biofilms in the retention of phosphorus within

agricultural landscapes. Central Michigan University. 2014- pres Ms. Kristy Phillips: Importance of deep chlorophyll in Lake Michigan. Central Michigan

University. Undergraduate Theses (10, underlining indicates honors student): 2012-14 Mr. Emon Butts: Phytoplankton seasonality among a gradient of island lakes and Lake

Michigan: Importance of winter assemblages. Biology undergraduate mentorship program (BUMP), Dept. of Biology, Central Michigan University. 17 p.

2013-14 Ms. Julia Dart: A visual representative guide of diatom taxa observed in the Susquehanna and Juniata River Watershed in Central Pennsylvania region; featuring light and scanning electron microscopy, Dept. of Biology, Central Michigan University, 18 p.

2013 Ms. Melanie Fehringer: Variation in the Microbial Food Web in Lake Michigan: Near to Offshore changes and Comparison to Reference Waters. Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU, summer program), Central Michigan University (full time at student at Nebraska Westleyan College). 13 p.

2009-10 Ms. Natalie Cohen: The effect of increased salinity n diversity and abundance of diatoms. Pennsylvania State University, 20 p.

2007- 08 Ms. Melissa May: Use of a rapid biochemical assay to evaluate phosphorus limitation in streams. B.S. Degree in Environmental Resources Management (Honors). Pennsylvania State University, 40 p.

2006-07 Mr. Andrew Siefert: Effects of trout on lower food web structure in a spring-fed stream. B.S. Degree in Environmental Resources Management (Honors). Pennsylvania State University, 39 p.

2006-07 Ms. Renee Reilly: Response of periphyton to nutrient enrichment in Spring Creek, PA. B.S. Degree in Environmental Resources Management. Pennsylvania State University, 15 p.

2005-06 Ms. Katie Nickles: Influences on primary production in Spring Creek, B.S. Degree in Environmental Resources Management (Honors). Pennsylvania State University, 31 p.

2003-04 Ms. Morgan Johnston: Periphyton biomass and production relative to nutrient inputs in Spring Creek (Pennsylvania). B.S. Degree in Environmental Resources Management (Honors). Pennsylvania State University, 20 p.

1997-98 Ms. Chrissy Plotner: Growth response of Lake Erie phytoplankton following enrichment with nitrogen and phosphorus, B.S. in Biology. Buffalo State College, 25 p.


C. Undergraduate Research Projects (132 Total Credits, Underlining Denotes Honors Student) 2014 Ms. Shannon Bradley: Senior in Biology Mr. Emon Butts: Junior in Biology (BUMP)

Ms. Domonique Byrd: Senior in Biology (Graduated) Ms. Daniella Daniels: Senior in Biology Ms. Julia Dart: Senior in Biology (403 project, Microscopy) Mr. Chris Frazier: Senior in Biology

Mr. Nathan Jammer: Senior in Biology Mr. Gary Michaud: Junior in Biology

Ms. Chelsea Niles: Senior in Biology Ms. Sara Zalewski: Junior in Biology

2013 Mr. Emon Butts: Sophomore in Biology (BUMP) Ms. Daniella Daniels: Sophomore in Biology Ms. Julia Dart: Sophomore in Biology (Microscopy) Mr. Chris Frazier: Sophomore in Biology Mr. Dan Earl: Sophomore in Biology (Honors) Mr. Nathan Jammer: Sophomore in Biology Ms. Heather Purman: Sophomore in Health Professions Ms. Melanie Fehringer: Junior from Nebraska Wesleyan (visiting) 2012 (10) Mr. Andrew Stimetz: Senior in Biology, CMU

Phytoplankton nutrient limitation among lakes situated on a freshwater archipelago (BIO 3 credits) Ms. Erin Cafferty: Junior in ERM, Penn State

Phototrophic picoplankton dynamics in Lake Superior (WFS 496, 2 credits). Ms. Jessica Dow: Senior in Biology, Penn State Nitrogen dynamics in Pennsylvania streams (WFS 496, 2 credits).

Ms. Claudia Shuman: Senior in Biology, Penn State Do seasonal changes in macroinvertebrate assemblages reflect stream productivity and water quality? (WFS, 3 credits).

2011 (7) Ms. Erin Cafferty: Junior in ERM Phototrophic picoplankton dynamics in Lake Superior (WFS 496, 2 credits). Ms. Jessica Dow: Senior in Biology Nitrogen dynamics in Pennsylvania streams (WFS 496, 2 credits).

Ms. Claudia Shuman: Senior in Biology Do seasonal changes in macroinvertebrate assemblages reflect stream productivity and water quality? (WFS, 3 credits).

2010 (7) Ms. Erin Cafferty: Junior in ERM Phototrophic picoplankton dynamics in Lake Superior (WFS 496, 3 credits). Ms. Natalie Cohen: Senior in Biology Diatom response to experimental increases in salinity. (WFS 496, 2 credits).

Mr. Timothy Roth: Effects of NO3 and NH4 enrichment on nitrate reductase activity in benthic biofilms (WFS, 2 credits).

2009 (8) Ms. Jamie Sziklay: Senior in Wildlife and Fisheries Changes in benthic biofilms as a function of nutrient concentrations in Spring Creek, Centre,

County, PA. (WFS 496, 2 credits).


Mr. Sean Cochran: Senior in ERM Variation in macroinvertebrate abundances and biotic indices along a geochemical gradient (2

credits). Mr. James Scannell: Senior in Biology Comparison of P uptake rates among functional plankton groups (WFS 496, 1 credits). Ms. Erin Cafferty: Junior in ERM Streams diatoms as indicators of water quality conditions in the commonwealths Water

Quality Network of streams (WFS 496, 1 credits). Ms. Natalie Cohen: Senior in Biology Diatoms as indicators of water quality in Spring Creek watershed, Centre, County, PA. (WFS

496, 2 credits). 2008 (5) Ms. Katherine Doster: Senior in ERM at PSU Comparing in vitro versus in situ stream metabolism measurements (ERM 496, 2 credits). Ms. Melissa May: Senior in ERM at PSU Using Rapid, Biochemical Assays to Evaluate Phosphorus Limitation in Streams (ERM 496,

3 credits). 2007 (18) Ms. Jennifer Beals: Senior in Biology at PSU

Spatial synchrony in benthic algal biomass and primary production (ERM 496, 2 credits). Mr. Cameron Doll: Senior in Biology at PSU Nutrient limitation and tolerance of phytoplankton in Lake Perez (WFS 496, 2 credits). Ms. Katherine Doster: Senior in ERM at PSU

Comparing in vitro versus in situ stream metabolism measurements (ERM 496, 2 credits). Ms. Melissa May: Senior in ERM at PSU Using Rapid, Biochemical Assays to Evaluate Phosphorus Limitation in Streams (ERM 496,

3 credits). Ms. Renee Reilly: Senior in ERM at PSU Nutrient enrichment bioassay: Spring Creek in Centre County, PA (ERM 496, 3 credits) Mr. Benjamin Roberts: Senior in Biology at PSU

Monitoring stream metabolism using benthic biofilms (WFS 496, 2 credit). Mr. Andrew Siefert: Junior in ERM at PSU

Food web interactions in a spring fed stream (ERM 496, 3 credits). Mr. Juan J. Vicenty: Senior in ERM at PSU Monitoring stream metabolism using benthic biofilms (ERM 496, 1 credit). 2006 (8) Ms. Leslie Jones: Senior in ERM at PSU Benthic algal species composition in Lake Erie (ERM 496, 2 credits) Ms. Katie Nickles: Senior in ERM at PSU. Influences on primary production in Spring Creek (ERM 496, 3 credits) Ms. Hannah Ryan: Sophomore at PSU Seasonal variation of phytoplankton resting cells in Lake Erie (ERM 496, 1 credits) Mr. Andrew Siefert: Junior in ERM at PSU

Food web interactions in a spring fed stream (ERM 496, 2 credits). 2005 (18) Mr. Josh Jackson: Junior at PSU. Use of macroinvertebrate indices to evaluate water quality in Spring Creek (ERM 496, 3

credit). Ms. Leslie Jones: Senior in ERM at PSU

Estimating rates of benthic production and respiration in Spring Creek (WFS 496, 2 credits). Ms. Jacqueline Moreno: Senior in ERM at PSU.

Phytoplankton response to incremental P-enrichment in Lake Erie (ERM 496, 1 credit). Ms. Mallory Phillipeck: Senior in Dairy & Animal Science at PSU Estimating rates of benthic production and respiration in Spring Creek (WFS 496, 1 credit) Mr. Corey Rilk: Senior in ERM at PSU.


Use of habitat indices to evaluate water quality in Spring Creek (ERM 496, 5 credits). Ms. Sheena Ripple: Senior in ERM at PSU. Population dynamics of phototrophic picoplankton in Lake Erie (ERM 496, 4 credits). Ms. Jacqueline Sorg: Senior in ERM at PSU. Estimating rates of benthic production and respiration in Spring Creek (ERM 496, 2 credits) 2004 (5) Ms. Morgan Johnston: Senior in ERM at PSU Periphyton biomass and production relative to nutrient inputs in Spring Creek (Pennsylvania).

Supported by USGS grant (ERM 496, 3 credits). Ms. Lindsay Olinde: Senior at Louisiana State University Effects of limiting nutrients on periphyton in Spring Creek (Pennsylvania). Supported by

NSF- REU grant (1 credit). Ms. Sabrina Chranowski: Senior in ERM at PSU Ecology of biofilms in freshwater (ERM 496, 1 credit). Mr. Cory Rilk: Junior in ERM at PSU. The ecology of cyanobacteria blooming algae (ERM 496, 2 credits). 2003 (10) Mr. Matthew Omizek: Senior at PSU Use of macroinvertebrate assemblages to evaluate water quality in Spring Creek (ERM496, 3

credits). Ms. Corianne Iacovelli: Junior in ERM at PSU Evaluating phytoplankton growth limitation in Lake Erie: Use of nutrient enrichment

bioassays (ERM496, 2 credits). Ms. Katie Nickles: Sophomore in ERM at PSU The importance of phototrophic picoplankton in Lake Erie and Green Lake, NY (ERM495, 1

credit). Ms. Morgan Johnston: Senior in ERM at PSU

Periphyton biomass and production relative to nutrient inputs in Spring Creek, Pennsylvania (ERM 496, 2 credits). Ms. Jamie Bosiljevac: Senior in ERM at PSU Measuring hypolimnetic respiration rates in Lake Erie’s dead-zone (ERM495, 2 credits)..

2002 (4) Ms. Corianne Iacovelli: Junior in ERM at PSU Use of flow-cytometry to evaluate phytoplankton abundance and species composition (ERM

496 , 2 credits). Ms. Katie Nickles: Freshman in ERM at PSU Evaluating plankton distribution patterns in Green Lake, NY (ERM 496, 2 credits). Ms. Morgan Johnston: Junior in ERM at PSU Technical support to Lake Erie Trophic Status project. 1998 (10) Mr. Aneal Padmanabha: Senior in Biology at BSC Title- Abundance of planktonic nanoflagellates among lakes of varying productivity and food

web configuration (Biology 495, 2 credits). Ms. Chrissy Plotner: Senior in Biology at BSC Growth response of Lake Erie phytoplankton following enrichment with nitrogen and

phosphorus (Biology 499, 4 credits). *Ms. Laurie Weaver: Senior in Biology at BSC Abundance of planktonic ciliates and microflagellates among lakes of varying productivity and food web configuration (Biology 495, 2 credits). *Ms. Kelly Jo Driskel: Senior in Education at BSC

A study of Lake Erie plankton and biogeochemistry (Biology 495, 2 credits). 1997 (10) Mr. Aneal Padmanabha: Junior in Biology at BSC Title- Abundance of phototrophic picoplankton among lakes of varying productivity and food

web configuration (BIO 495 Plankton Ecology, 1 credit). Ms. Chrissy Plotner: Junior in Biology at BSC


Title- Growth response of Lake Erie phytoplankton following enrichment with nitrogen and phosphorus (BIO499 Algal Ecology, 5 credits).

Ms. Nicole Horning: Graduate in Biology at BSC Use of multivariate statistics to evaluate ecological processes (Biol. 590, 3 credits). Ms. Sarah Jillson: Senior in Biology at BSC Center for coastal studies at Barkley Sound, British Columbia (CANADA): A personal

overview (Biol. 495, 2 credits). 1996 (3) Ms. Rebecca Caldwell: Graduate in Biology at BSC Developing instructional signage for a walk-through tour at Great Lakes Field Station,

SUNY-College at Buffalo (Biol. 590, 3 credits). 1995 (3) Ms. Terrianne Schulte: Graduate in Biology at BSC An ecosystem approach to management and remediation action plans on the Great Lakes

(Biol. 590, 3 credits). 1994 (4) Ms. Betty Jo Hall: Senior in Biology at SFSU Global climate change and the Biosphere II experiment (Biol. 599, 2 credits). Mr. Jeffery Wilcox: Graduate in Biology at SFSU Direct assessment of protozoan bactervory across a trophic gradient of freshwater lakes: A

preproposal (Biol. 897, 2 credits). 1993 (2) Mr. Ivan Bocanegra: Senior in Biology at San Francisco State University Radioactive wastes: The nuclear power industry’s Pandora’s Box (Biol. 599, 2 credits). VII. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE A. Committee Service 1. Departmental Committees 2012-14 RETENTION, TENURE AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE: Department of Biology, Central

Michigan University (General member). 2012-14 BY-LAWS COMMITTEE: Department of Biology, Central Michigan University (General

member). 2008-11 GENERAL MEMBER: Graduate Studies Committee, School of Forest Resources, Penn State

University (General member). 2004-11 FOREST LANDS COMMITTEE: School of Forest Resources, Penn State University (General

Member). 2002-06 GRADUATE STUDIES COMMITTEE: School of Forest Resources, Penn State University

(General Member). 2004-06 ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES INSTITUTE: School of Forest Resources

representative to College-level committee (General Member). 2005-06 COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING STUDY GROUP: Member of College of Agricultural

Sciences (CAS) committee (General Member). The committee was tasked with developing a strategy to guide recruitment and marketing efforts for the CAS. The group upgraded (and standardized) recruitment materials for the CAS (web-site, written material, film-media) and recommended a College level administrative body to oversee marketing and recruitment within the CAS. The activities of this group were associated with a considerable increase in student enrollment to the CAS in Fall 2006 (more than 20%).

2003-05 CURRICULUM COMMITTEE: Inter-college Degree Program in Ecology, Penn State University (Chair).

1997-99 GRADUATE COMMITTEE: Department of Biology, Buffalo State College. 1995-97 FACILITIES COMMITTEE: Great Lakes Center, Buffalo State College (Chair). 1995-97 STEERING COMMITTEE: Great Lakes Center, Buffalo State College. 1995-97 GENERAL MEMBER: Graduate Committee, Great Lakes Center, Buffalo State College. 1995-96 Community Service and Out-Reach Committee: Great Lakes Center, Buffalo State College. 1995-96 Research Committee, Great Lakes Center, Buffalo State College.


1993-95 Curriculum Committee: Department of Biology, San Francisco State University. 2. College or University-wide Governance 2011-12 EARTH AND ECOSYSTEMS SCIENCE PH.D.: College of Science and Technology, Central

Michigan University (Chair). 2004-11 MARINE SCIENCE MINOR (INTER-COLLEGE PROGRAM): Offer expertise to steering

committee for this minor (Faculty Member). 2001-11 GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CONSORTIUM: Tom Ridge Environmental Center. Dr. Carrick

serves as the Penn State, University Park representative to this regional science consortium. The consortium is composed of representatives from 18 universities and institutions in Pennsylvania that provide technical assistance for the planning and administration of a new research and outreach facility.

009-10 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & PSIEE: Host of candidate for Disease Ecology Tenure-track Faculty position (Dr. Jason Rohr).

2009-10 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & PSIEE: Search Committee for Landscape Ecologist, General member

1997-98 COLLEGE SENATE COMMITTEE ON INSTRUCTION & RESEARCH: School of Natural & Social Science Rep, Buffalo State College

1993-95 RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE: College of Science Representative to the University, San Francisco State University (Secretary).

3. Administrative Support (College Representative, etc.) 2007 SEARCH COMMITTEE: Successfully interviewed and recruited faculty member with USGS

Cooperative Unit. School of Forest Resources, Penn State University. 2003 GLATFELTER DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES: School of Forest Resources.

Successfully nominated Dr. Claire Schelske for the SFR’s special honor. Dr. Carrick hosted Dr. Schelske’s visit to PSU (Nominator and Host).

2003 RACHEL CARSON DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES: School of Forest Resources & Dept Urban and Rural Sociology.

2002-08 SEMINAR COMMITTEE: School of Forest Resources, Penn State University (Chair). 4. International Society 2014-pres GUEST EDITOR: Journal of Great Lakes Research- Dr. Carrick has served as a Guest

Editor for this international journal. His is helping to put together, review and oversee the publication of a special volume dedicated to evaluating food web changes in the Lake Michigan ecosystem relative to the Driessenid mussel invasion.

2009-pres EDITORIAL BOARD: Northeastern Naturalist- Dr. Carrick has served on the Editorial Board for this regional, international journal for 2 years. His duties include, overseeing the peer review of approximately 10 manuscripts per year.

2002-13 ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Journal of Great Lakes Research- Dr. Carrick has served as an Associate Editor for this international journal for more than 10 years. His duties include, overseeing the peer review of approximately 12 manuscripts per year.

2009-10 GUEST EDITOR: Journal of Great Lakes Research- Dr. Carrick has served as a Guest Editor for this international journal. His is helping to put together, review and oversee the publication of a special volume dedicated to evaluating historic changes in the Lake Michigan ecosystem, which includes what appears to be a recent collapse in the lake’s food web.

2007 CONFERENCE HOST: International Association for Great Lakes Research- Dr. Carrick hosted the 50th conference here at PSU from May 28- June 1 in 2007. The meeting hosted 550 delegates, who delivered 450 scientific presentations (published abstracts). The meeting ran for 5 days and supported 6 concurrent sessions.


2005-08 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE: International Association for Great Lake Research (Host for 2007 Conference at Penn State University, expected attendance 600).

2003-05 AWARDS COMMITTEE: International Association for Great Lake Research (Co-chair). 2002-05 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: International Association for Great Lakes Research (Elected by

society members at large). 2003 NOMINATION: American Society of Limnology and Oceanography. Successfully nominated

Dr. Claire Schelske for ASLO’s Ruth Patrick award, one of the societies highest honors. 2001 STEERING COMMITTEE: Annual society meetings. American Society of Limnology &

Oceanography. 10-14 June, Victoria, Canada. 2001 CHAIRPERSON: Special Session- Large-scale change in prominent ecosystems. American

Society of Limnology & Oceanography. 10-14 June, Victoria, Canada. B. Ad Hoc Referee: Professional Journal Reviews (31 Journals) Academic Press African Journal of Aquatic Sciences Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management Society Aquatic Microbial Ecology Archive fur Hydrobiologie Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Diatom Research Ecology Ecological Applications Ecological Monographs Estuaries Hydrobiologia Internationale Revue Gesamten Hydrobiolgie Journal of Aquatic Microbial Ecology Journal of Ecology Journal of Environmental Quality Journal of Geophysical Research Journal of Great Lakes Research Journal of the North American Benthological Society Journal of Paleolimnology Journal of Phycology Lake and Reservoir Management Limnology Limnology and Oceanography Marine Ecology Progress Series Marine and Freshwater Research New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research Northeastern Naturalist South Florida Water Management District The Diatoms Transactions of the American Fisheries Society Proposal Reviews (15 Institutions) Hudson River Foundation Institute for Limnology, Austrian Academy of Sciences National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin, Seagrant Program, Florida


National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin, Seagrant Program, Michigan National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin, Seagrant Program, Minnesota National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin, Seagrant Program, New York National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin, Seagrant Program, Ohio National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin, Seagrant Program, Pennsylvania National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin, Seagrant Program, Wisconsin National Science Foundation- Broadening Participation National Science Foundation- Division of Environmental Biology National Science Foundation- Division of Oceanography National Sciences and Research Council of Canada US Environmental Protection Agency US Geological Survey, Eastern Region National Park Research C. Participation in Multidisciplinary Research Projects 2012-pres STABILITY OF THE PELAGIC OF THE FOOD WEB IN LAKE MICHIGAN FOLLOWING

THE DREISSENID MUSSEL INVASION: Project funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and US Environmental Protection Agency. PI’s: H. Vanderploeg, D. Mason, E. Rutherford, V. Denef (U. Michigan), and H. Carrick (Central Michigan U). Regular meetings among 5 researchers to exchange information concerning scientific research on the food dynamics and biogeochemistry of Lake Michigan (Meetings held 2 times each year). Working Group Member

2010-13 SOURCES AND SINKS OF INCREASING NITRATE CONCENTRATIONS: Collaborative project funded by the National Science Foundation. PI’s: R. Sterner, J. Finlay, G.S. Bullerjahn, and R.L.M. McKay. Project designed to evaluate the sources and sinks that regulate the accumulation of nitrate in Lake Superior (Meeting held 1 time each year). Collaborator

2004-11 MICROBIAL ECOLOGY OF THE LAKE ERIE ECOSYSTEM (MELEE): Regular meetings among 9 researchers to exchange information concerning scientific research on the microbial ecology and biogeochemistry of the Great Lakes (Meetings held 2 times each year). Working Group Member

2000-02 EPISODIC EVENTS- GREAT LAKES EXPERIMENT (EEGLE): Project funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. PI’s: G. Fahnenstiel, S. Lohrenz, O. Scofield, and D. Millie. Periodic meetings were held between 4-5 researchers to facilitate the exchange of information about the effects of climate on coastal dynamics in the Great Lakes. Meetings held in Sarasota Florida, (December 00, January 01). Working Group Member

1998-01 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST: Assessment of ecosystem dynamics in Florida lakes, estuaries, and the Everglades wetland. Funded by the South Florida Water Management District and various cooperating institutions (e.g., Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Marine Research Institute, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Research program devoted towards determining the effects water regulation and landscape-scale alterations (e.g., agriculture, urbanization) has on aquatic ecosystem structure and function. Responsible for guiding and supervising research of 3-10 scientific staff.

1995-97 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Assessment of food web dynamics in Castle Lake, California funded by the National Science Foundation. Research program devoted towards understanding trophic relationships and climatic influences on lake productivity in lakes in the Pacific Northwest (Co-PI’s: H.J. Carrick, C.R. Goldman, C. Luecke, and M. Brett).

1993-95 INVITED SCIENTIST: Land Margin Ecosystem Research Group (LMER): funded by the National Science Foundation. Research program devoted towards understanding


biogeochemical linkages between the Tomales Bay estuary, CA and its adjacent terrestrial environments. Collaboration among 10 scientists (PI’s: J. Hollibaugh & S.V. Smith).

1990-92 RESEARCH SCIENTIST: Phytoplankton-Nutrient Interactions in Lake Apopka: funded by the St. Johns River Water Management District. Research project devoted towards understanding the relationship between nutrient loading and the eutrophication of Lake Apopka, a large lake in central Florida. Collaboration- 3 scientists and 1 lake manager (PI: C.L. Schelske).

1990-91 INVITED SCIENTIST: Nutrient Enhanced Coastal Ocean Production (NECOP): funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA. Research program devoted towards field interdisciplinary research and modeling of nutrient loading to assess associated biogeochemical effects the Mississippi River has on the coastal Gulf of Mexico. Collaboration among 40 scientists.

1985-90 RESEARCH SCIENTIST: Importance of the Microbial Food Web in Lake Michigan: supported internally by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA. Research program designed to measure the abundance, production, and fate of planktionic microbes in Lake Michigan to evaluate their role in the carbon balance of pelagic food web (Co-Investigators: D. Scavia, W. Gardner, G. Fahnenstiel, G. Laird-Pernie, H. Carrick).

D. Advisory Board Participation

1. Scientific Expert 2014-15 SCIENTIFIC EXPERT: US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (SCIENCE ADVISORY

BOARD)- Lake Erie. Dr. Carrick was one of 20 invited experts elected to evaluate water quality issues in Lake Erie including hypoxia and harmful algal blooms.

2013 SCIENTIFIC EXPERT: INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION- Lake Erie Ecosystem Priority. Dr. Carrick was one of 12 invited experts asked to evaluate water quality issues in Lake Erie including hypoxia and harmful algal blooms. 24-26 February.

2009 SCIENTIFIC EXPERT: UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY- National Lakes Survey. Dr. Carrick was invited to review the USEPA’s comprehensive evaluation of the nation’s lake water quality.

2009 PANEL MEMBER: TALU Workshop, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Water Quality Assessment of streams using diatoms, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA. 6-7 August.

2007 PANEL MEMBER: 19th US Geological Survey National Water Quality Assessment, Algal Taxonomy Harmonization, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA. 14-16 December.

2006 PANEL MEMBER: 18th US Geological Survey National Water Quality Assessment, Algal Taxonomy Harmonization, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA. 15-17 December.

2006 EXPERT WITNESS: Dr. Carrick provided a legal deposition, in which he summarized research he performed that was used to set a total maximum daily load for Skippack Creek in Pennsylvania (Montgomery County). His research shows that marine algal species now reside in freshwater streams that receive high material loadings from watershed disturbances (salt and mineral nutrients).

2004 SCIENTIFIC EXPERT: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration- Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory. Dr. Carrick was one of 25 scientists invited to this workshop with the task of identifying key issues (and approaches) affecting the Lake Erie ecosystem (March 25).

2004 SCIENTIFIC EXPERT: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Dr. Carrick has assisted the PA-DEP through the development of a new method for establishing


nutrient loading end-points for streams in the state of PA. He summarized this information which is now posted on the DEP website. These efforts provide the general public a period of time with which to review this information and make comment. In addition, Dr. Carrick attended several public meetings in order to provide technical explanation of the science behind these implementation policies.

2003 SCIENTIFIC EXPERT: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration- Coastal Ocean Program. Dr. Carrick was one of 20 scientist invited to this workshop with the task of developing a request for proposals (RFP) for a new project on the Great Lakes (5 million dollars over 5 years). Dr. Carrick attended as a general participant in the area of Plankton Ecology (January 19-20).

2003 CONSULTANT: Compiled information for private consulting in support of efforts to revise ecosystem models used to predict changes in the ecosystem response to alterations in water temperature from power generating plant effluent. Submitted as final report entitled: Ecological efficiency in aquatic food chains: A literature review. Final report, ASA Analysis and Communications, Inc. 19 p.

1999 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: St. Lucie Watershed and Aquatic Research Initiative. Co-chairperson (with Mr. D. Haunert) responsible for evaluation and funding research proposals totaling $750,000. West Palm Beach, Florida, September 1999.

1996 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION: Division of Environmental Biology- Ecology program. Advisory panel member considering 84 proposals requesting funds for basic research in ecology. Washington, DC, 8-10 October.

1996 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION: Division of Environmental Biology- BIO Research Training Program. Advisory panel member considering 48 proposals requesting funds to develop multidisciplinary Ph.D. programs in biology. Washington, DC, 23-25 April.

1995 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION: Division of Undergraduate Education, Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement. Advisory panel member considering 20 proposals reviewed requesting funds to develop course curriculum through laboratory modification. Washington, DC, 23-25 January.

1991 U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: Co-instructor (w/ Dr. B. Rosen). Course entitled: Taxonomy and Ecology of Freshwater Algae. Athens, GA, September 1-5.

2. Service to public and private organizations 2005-pres NUTRIENT CRITERIA DEVELOPMENT FOR PA STREAMS: Dr. Carrick presented a summary

of this research at several public forums sponsored by the Department of Environmental Protection to set nutrient loading limited to streams throughout Pennsylvania. His presentation was designed to help explain the science behind new implementation policy. This information was made available to concerned citizens and their legal representation, who might challenge these policies. His research indicates water quality impairment through this ecosystem.

2006-11 SPRING CREEK WATERSHED GROUP: A member of a non-governmental, grass-roots organization tasked to monitoring water quality within the Spring Creek Watershed for conversation purposes.

2002 LAKE GUARDIAN PRESS CONFERENCE: Project Wrap-Up (June and September)- Dr. Carrick participated in two, 3-hour press conference and field demonstration held aboard the R/V Lake Guardian (arranged by the Environmental Protection Agency). The press conference consisted of a 3-hour boat trip, where Dr. Gerald Matisoff (Project Leader) and Dr. Carrick (Chief Scientist) were interviewed aboard the R/V Lake Guardian and demonstrating several field collections techniques used in the project to address environmental issues in Lake Erie. Representatives from the press included the Associated


Press, National Public Radio, Cleveland Tribune, Buffalo News, and Beacon Journal, Columbus Dispatch.

2000-01 AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE: Harmful Algal Blooms Workshop. General participant at workshops designed to provide critical comments on needs of state agencies for future research. Florida Marine Research Institute, St. Petersburg, FL. He attended several meetings over the course of the year.

E. Professional Affiliations (General Membership) American Association for the Advancement of Science (1994-99) Association of International Biologists (1996-2008) Ecological Society of America (1983-87 and 2005-present) International Association for Great Lakes Research (1985-present) North American Lake and Reservoir Management Society (1990-92 and 2005-2008) Society of International Limnology (1998-present) The American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (1985-present) The North American Benthological Society (1986-1997, 2005-present) The Phycological Society of America (1990-present) The Society of Protozoologists (1989-99) F. Leadership 2013-14 GOALTENDING COACH, Mount Pleasant Youth Hockey League, Squirt level. Hockey

USA. Mr. Tobias Keyes, Head Coach. 2011-13 GOALTENDING COACH, Central Michigan University Men’s Ice Hockey Team. Division

II, Club Sport. Mr. Michael Willett, Head Coach. 2009-11 ACADEMIC ADVISOR, Penn State Lady Icers Ice Hockey Team. Division I, Club Sport.

Mr. Maurice Stroemel, Head Coach. 2009-10 ASSISTANT COACH, State College Youth Hockey League, Squirt level. Hockey USA. 2008-09 Goaltending Coach, Penn State Lady Icers Ice Hockey Team. Division I, Club Sport. Mr.

Maurice Stroemel, Head Coach. 2000 Boat and Seamanship Training, U.S. Coast Guard, 6-27 Sep. 1999 Management Skills and Techniques for Supervisors, American Management Association,

Orlando, FL, Mar. 5-7. 1993 SHODAN (1st degree black belt) in Shorin-ryu Karate-do, Shorin-ryu Kenpo School of

Karate, G. Alexander lead instructor. 1990 SHODAN (1st degree black belt), Issyn-ryu Karate-do, Gainesville School of Karate, G.

Foster lead instructor. VIII. AWARDS AND HONORS 2013 INVITED MEMBER, Chinese-American Workshop on Global Changes and Management of

Lakes and Watersheds, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology (Chinese Academy of Sciences), Nanjing, China, 30 May – 1 June.

2013 INVITED MEMBER, International Workshop on Aquatic Ecology and Restoration, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China, 27-29 May.

2010 EDITOR’S AWARD, International Association for Great Lakes Research. Recognized for efforts and contributions to the journal as associate Editor, University of Toronto, Toronto, CANADA, 24 May.

2007 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION, College of Agricultural Sciences, Contribution to the “Think Again” Undergraduate Recruitment Campaign, September.

2007 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION, International Association for Great Lakes Research. Recognized for efforts in co-hosting the 50th Annual Meeting, Meet held at The Pennsylvania State University, 28 May- 1 June.


2005 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION, International Association for Great Lakes Research. Recognized for efforts in co-chairing the awards committee.

2001 Chairperson: Large-scale change in prominent ecosystems. Special contributed paper session, American Society of Limnology & Oceanography. Scheduled for June Victoria, Canada.

1997 Chairperson: Microbial ecology of large lakes, Contributed papers session, International Association of Great Lakes Research, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY, June 1-5.

1994 Nominee for the President's Award: Outstanding young scientist award offered by the National Science Foundation. Nominated by Dr. J. Hafernik, Department of Biology chairperson, San Francisco State University.

1993 Safety Award: South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL. 1991 Chairperson: Trophic Dynamics presented paper session, American Society of Limnology

and Oceanography, June 12. 1989 Merit Scholarship Award: School of Natural Resources, The University of Michigan. 1989 IAGLR Scholarship Award: Competitive award to support student research on the Great

Lakes, International Association of Great Lakes Research, June 1. 1988,90 Outstanding Performance Award: Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory. 1987 IAGLR-HYDROLAB Awards Committee: Evaluation of student paper presentations.

International Association for Great Lakes Research, May 3-5. 1985 IAGLR-HYDROLAB Award: Best Student Paper, International Association of Great

Lakes Research, June 3-5. 1985 Certificate of Teaching Excellence: Department of Biological Sciences, Bowling Green

State University.


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