Jennifer Chan Prairie

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1 Jennifer Chan Prairie University of San Diego Department of Environmental and Ocean Sciences 5998 Alcalá Park San Diego, CA Education 2011 Ph.D. Biological Oceanography Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Univ. of California, San Diego 2007 M.S. Biological Oceanography Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Univ. of California, San Diego 2004 B.A. Mathematics, Biology Minor Dartmouth College, New Hampshire Appointments present Assistant Professor University of San Diego Department of Environmental and Ocean Sciences Postdoctoral Research Associate University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Marine Sciences and Department of Mathematics Visiting Lecturer University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Mathematics Publications Prairie JC, Ziervogel K, Camassa R, McLaughlin RM, White BL, Dewald C, Arnosti C (2015) Delayed settling of marine snow: Effects of density gradient and particle properties and implications for carbon cycling. Marine Chemistry 175: doi: /j.marchem Waldrop LD, Adolph SC, Diniz Behn CG, Braley E, Drew JA, Full RJ, Gross LJ, Jungck JA, Kohler B, Prairie JC, Shtylla B, Miller LA (2015) Using active learning to teach concepts and methods in quantitative biology. Integrative and Comparative Biology: doi: /icb/icv097.

2 Doubell MJ, Prairie JC, Yamazaki H (2014) Millimeter scale profiles of chlorophyll fluorescence: deciphering the microscale spatial structure of phytoplankton. Deep-Sea Research II 101: doi: /j.dsr Prairie JC, Ziervogel K, Arnosti C, Camassa R, Falcon C, Khatri S, McLaughlin RM, White BL, Yu S (2013) Delayed settling of marine snow at sharp density transitions driven by fluid entrainment and diffusion-limited retention. Marine Ecology Progress Series 487: doi: /meps Camassa R, Khatri S, McLaughlin RM, Prairie JC, White BL, Yu S (2013) Retention and entrainment effects: Experiments and theory for porous spheres settling in sharply stratified fluids. Physics of Fluids 25: doi: / Prairie JC, Sutherland KR, Nickols KJ, Kaltenberg AM (2012) Biophysical interactions in the plankton: A cross-scale review. Limnology and Oceanography: Fluids and Environments 2: Prairie JC, Franks PJS, Jaffe JS, Doubell MJ, Yamazaki H (2011) Physical and biological controls of vertical gradients in phytoplankton. Limnology and Oceanography: Fluids and Environments 1: doi: / Prairie JC, Franks PJS, Jaffe JS (2010) Cryptic peaks: invisible vertical structure in fluorescent particles revealed using a planar laser imaging fluorometer. Limnology and Oceanography 55: Benham C, Cawood AM, Cook GS, Darnell A, Davison PC, Goldstein MC, Johnson AE, Konotchick T, Maldonado EM, Pasulka AL, Prairie JC, Moseman SM, Tai V, Tanner CA, Vardi T, Whitty TS, Levin LA (2008) Review of J.P. Kritzer and P.F. Sale, Marine Metapopulations (2006) in Marine Ecology 29: 319. Teaching Experience present Assistant Professor, Dept. of Environmental and Ocean Sciences, USD Teaching lower-level and upper-level courses including introductory courses in marine biology and physical oceanography, and a newly developed course in plankton ecology with laboratory Visiting Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, UNC Sole instructor for four major-level mathematics courses including Mathematical Modeling (Spring 2014), Linear Algebra (Fall 2013), Differential Equations (Fall 2012), and Discrete Mathematics (Fall 2012) 2013 Co-Instructor, Department of Marine Sciences, UNC Instructor for the second half of an introductory non-science major course entitled The Marine Environment (Fall 2013), lecturing on topics including waves, tides, and biological oceanography 2

3 Guest Lecturer, UNC Presented over ten guest lectures in many courses covering diverse topics that include marine biology, multivariable calculus, number theory, differential equations, and linear algebra Teaching Assistant, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD Teaching assistant for an introductory undergraduate course in marine science entitled The Oceans (Fall 2010). Led two discussion sections each week, reviewing concepts from physical oceanography, marine geology, marine biology, and marine chemistry Adjunct Lecturer, University of San Diego Sole instructor of an introductory marine biology course, Life in the Ocean. The curriculum included an introduction to all marine organisms, their ecosystems, and the evolutionary adaptations needed to live in the ocean environment Co-Instructor, Academics Connections, UCSD Designed and taught a 3 week course during the summers of 2006, 2007, and 2008 for advanced high school students entitled Beneath the Surface: Concepts in Biological Oceanography. The course incorporated both lectures and interactive field trips and experiments Tutorial Leader and Grader, Math Department, Dartmouth College Led tutorials and graded homework and exams for advanced undergraduate mathematics classes (Calculus and Abstract Algebra). Presentations Prairie JC, Ziervogel K, Burns W, Vicci L, Marchetti A, Chen S, White BL (2015) An interdisciplinary project to study the effects of turbulence on phytoplankton growth and aggregate formation. Microscale Ocean Biophysics Conference, Aspen, CO (poster) Prairie JC, Waldrop LD (2014) Group learning assignments in an undergraduate course on mathematical modeling in biology. International Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research, Claremont, CA (talk) Prairie JC (2014) Small-scale Biophysical Interactions Influencing Marine Plankton Ecology. University of San Diego, CA. (invited talk) Prairie JC, Ziervogel K, Camassa R, McLaughlin RM, White BL, Arnosti C (2014) Ephemeral aggregate layers leave lasting carbon footprints. Ocean Sciences Meeting, Honolulu, HI. (poster) 3

4 Prairie JC, Camassa R, Khatri S, McLaughlin RM, White BL, Yu S (2013) Thin layer formation by delayed particle settling at sharp density gradients. Microscale Interactions in Aquatic Environments Meeting. Les Houches, France. (talk) Prairie JC (2012) Biophysical interactions influencing spatial patchiness in marine planktonic ecosystems. Department of Biology Colloquium, Harvey Mudd College, CA. (invited talk) Prairie JC (2012) Mathematics in Marine Ecology. University of North Carolina GMA Vision Seminar. Chapel Hill, NC. (invited talk) Prairie JC, Ziervogel K, Arnosti C, Camassa R, Falcon C, Khatri S, McLaughlin RM, White BL, Yu S (2012) Delayed settling of marine snow: Sinking behavior at sharp density transitions driven by fluid entrainment and diffusion-limited retention. 2nd International Workshop on Marine Aggregates. Bremen, Germany. (poster) Prairie JC (2012) Interactions between biology and fluid dynamics in plankton ecology. University of North Carolina Applied Math Seminar. Chapel Hill, NC. (invited talk) Prairie JC, Arnosti C, Camassa R, McLaughlin RM, White BL, Ziervogel K (2012) Delayed settling of marine snow particles through sharp density transitions. Ocean Sciences Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT. (poster) Prairie JC (2011) New insights into small-scale vertical distributions of phytoplankton. University of North Carolina Department of Marine Sciences Seminar Series. Chapel Hill, NC. (invited talk) Prairie JC, Franks PJS, Jaffe JS, Doubell MJ, Yamazaki H (2011) Discrete vs. continuous: what is a microscale patch of phytoplankton fluorescence? Microenvironments Modulating Biological Interactions in the Ocean Workshop, Aspen, CO. (talk) Prairie JC (2010) Spatial distribution of phytoplankton on small scales. Ecological Dissertations in the Aquatic Sciences (Eco-DAS IX) Symposium, Honolulu, HI. (talk) Prairie JC, Franks PJS, Jaffe JS, Doubell MJ, Yamazaki H (2010) Physical and biological controls of vertical gradients in phytoplankton. Ocean Sciences Meeting, Portland, OR. (talk) Prairie JC, Franks PJS, Jaffe JS (2009) Physical and biological dynamics of cryptic layers. Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Nice, France. (poster) Prairie JC, Franks PJS, Jaffe JS (2008) Phytoplankton spatial distributions: the random to clumped transition scale. Ocean Sciences Meeting, Orlando, FL. (talk) 4

5 Awards 2015 CEE Participation and Involvement Award, USD 2013 Postdoctoral Award for Research Excellence, UNC 2012 Ocean Sciences Meeting Early Career Travel Award, ASLO Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Scholar 2009 Aquatic Sciences Meeting Student Travel Award, ASLO National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow 2004 Cum Laude, Dartmouth College 2001 Nominee, Green Key Honor Society, Dartmouth College Research Cruise Experience 2011 R/V New Horizon in Santa Barbara Channel August 17 to 23, R/V Thompson in Puget Sound April 30 to May 8, R/V Wecoma in Santa Barbara Channel August 31 to Sept. 7, 2006 Community Outreach and Service present Co-director, National Ocean Science Bowl, SD Regional Competition Responsible for organizing and directing (along with Drew Talley) the San Diego NOSB competition, an ocean trivia competition to engage high school students in the ocean science and prepare them for STEM careers present Committee Member, Mathematics and Problem Solving ATF, USD Helped design the learning outcomes for the mathematics and problem solving area task force at USD as part of the core curriculum revision 2015 Faculty workshop leader, STEM Mission Science Camp Led workshops as part of a week-long science camp for high school students from Mater Dei and Juan Diego High Schools Mentor, Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) at UNC Mentored a first-year female graduate student in the Department of Mathematics as part of a new AWM mentoring program at UNC Volunteer Presenter, Tigerfest at Chapel Hill High School, NC 2013 Volunteer Presenter, Creekside Elementary School Science Night, NC Presenter and Coordinator for UNC Fluids Lab, UNC Science Expo Organized, prepared, and led interactive activities for 3 years at UNC Science Expo, an annual event to engage the public in scientific research 2010 Volunteer Presenter, San Diego Science Festival Expo Day, CA 5

6 Mentor and Volunteer Assistant Coach, NOSB, San Diego, CA Mentored and taught students from Mt. Miguel High School, an underserved high school, in preparation for NOSB, an ocean trivia competition Birch Aquarium Activity Leader, San Diego, CA Designed and participated in education activities on the floor of the Birch Aquarium as part of an informal education class Member, Scripps Marine Sciences Physical Planning Committee, SIO Counselor and Tutor, Reality Changers Mentored and tutored under-served high school students in San Diego with Reality Changers, a program to provide students with the resources to become first generation college students Speaker Promoting Opportunities in Oceanography Visited California State University at Los Angeles (Oct. 2006) and Dartmouth College (Jan. 2007) to promote opportunities in oceanography Volunteer at National Ocean Science Bowl Helped write questions, set up, and moderate during National Ocean Science Bowl, a high school oceanographic trivia competition Member of the Scripps Teaching Award Committee, SIO 2003 Summer Learning Adventures Intern, Birch Aquarium, San Diego Assisted in summer programs designed for K-12 students that involved both hands-on learning and lectures about the ocean environment. 6