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.
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.
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