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Sherry L Martin

Sherry Martin is a Physical Scientist with the Upper Midwest Water Science Center.

Professional Experience

  • Physical Scientist, Upper Midwest Water Science Center, USGS, Lansing, MI. 2022-current.

  • Research Associate, Department of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. 2010-2022.

  • Environmental Scientist 3, Office of Water Quality, Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Indianapolis, IN. 1999-2002.

  • Scientist I, Environmental Health Laboratories. South Bend, IN. 1998-1999.

  • Biologist, Bay Study Group, City of Tampa. Tampa, FL. 1995-1997.

  • Researcher, Department of Public Works, City of Grand Island. Grand Island, NE. 1994.

Education and Certifications

  • Ph.D. Fisheries and Wildlife and Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. 2010.

  •      Dissertation: Understanding variation in lake water chemistry over space and time.  Advisor: Daniel Hayes

  • M.S. Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. 2004.

  •      Thesis Title: Defining lake landscape position: relationships to hydrologic connectivity and landscape features.  Advisor: Patricia Soranno

  • B.A. Biology, with Political Science minor, Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH. 1995.

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