Jona L. Scarbro

Department of Earth, Ecology, & Environmental Sciences, University Of Toledo, Toledo Ohio 43606-9987; Phone 419-530-4581

Email:  Rockscarbro@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

M.S.; Biology with Ecology Track, University of Toledo. Thesis emphasis: Microbial transport of Escherichia coli Associated with Sewage Sludge through soil horizons of agricultural fields. Anticipated graduation date: 2006.

B.S.; Environmental Science with Biological Track and Biology minor (magna cum laude), Marietta College. Capstone title: A Pollution inventory of the Lower Muskingum River. Graduation date: 2004

Diploma; Primary Leadership Development Course, Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Ft. Drum NY. Graduation date: 1997

Research interests:  Aquatic Habitats & Species, Wetlands Restoration, Microbial Source Tracking, DNA Profiling.      

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE

 2004- Present: Conducting thesis research geared toward investigating deleterious effects of the application of class B sewage sludge to agricultural fields.

2003-2004: Completed a pollution inventory of the Lower Muskingum Watershed (Southeast OH) for Nitrate, Nitrate, Phosphate, Atrazine, & Arsenic levels.

2003: Assisted in electro-fishing the Maumee River for aquatic species inventory.

2003: Assisted in Microbial source tracking of Escherichia coli in Maumee Bay portion of Lake Erie. 

2002: Humane Society of the Ohio Valley; responsibilities involved general care of small domesticated animals. Supervised personnel conducting community service.

2000: Armell Corporation; Performed various vehicle maintenance tasks. Operated equipment such as metal lathe, Oxygen/Acetylene torches, Pipe bender, and Mig/Arc welders.

1993-1999: US Army; Performed duties of Helicopter Crew Chief, Door Gunner, Platoon Leader, & Quality Control Technical Inspector Assistant.

Skills

Proficient in the use or implementation of:

1.      Arc View & Microsoft Office Applications

2.      Environmental Sampling for Determination of Bacterial Density

3.      Analysis of Soil/Water/Sediment for the Enumeration of Bacteria

4.      Extraction and Purification of Environmental DNA

5.      Agarose and Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis

6.      Polymerase Chain Reaction

7.      Sampling Vessels up to 28 Feet in Length (Coast Guard Qualification)

8.      All Terrain Vehicles

9.      Various Metal/Mechanical Shop Equipment

10.  Combat Lifesaver

11.  Field Sanitation (prevention of food water contamination)

12.  Aviation Unit Level Logistics Systems

PRESENTATIONS 

2004, Friends of the Lower Muskingum; A Pollution Inventory of the Lower Muskingum River.

2003, University of Toledo Faculty/Students; A Study of Escherichia coli in Maumee Bay.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Phi Theta Kappa; International Honor Society for 2 yr. colleges

Beta Beta Beta; International Honor Society for Biology

All American Scholar; United States Achievement Academy

 

AWARDS

 

National Dean’s list, Dean’s List, President’s List, Good Conduct Medals (2), Army Achievement Medals (2), Army Certificate of achievement Awards (3), Army Service Ribbon, Army National Defense Ribbon, Army Overseas Duty Ribbon, Army Primary Leadership Development Ribbon, Army Safety & Accident Prevention Award, Sikorsky Helicopter Superior Maintenance Award

 

OTHER

 

Top Secret Security Clearance; for the testing and use of sensitive military intelligence equipment