Summary of Qualifications
For me, the PhD process has entailed much more than just developing as a scientist. In addition to my research training, I have developed into a better teacher, mentor, and leader. I find balancing of all of these skills and talents immensely rewarding which has motivated me to seek a career in academia.
Education
Ph.D., Ecology. Duke University, 2008.
B.S., Environmental Science. Oregon State University, 2000.
B.A., International Studies. Oregon State University, 2000.
Research Interests
Ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, biodiversity and ecosystem function, wetland restoration
Publications
Freidenburg, T.L., B.A. Menge, P.M. Halpin, M. Webster, & A.E. Sutton-Grier. (2007). Cross-scale variation in top-down and bottom-up control of algal abundance. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology(2). 347:8-29.
Richardson, C.J., M. Ho, J. Pahl, A.E. Sutton-Grier, & W. Willis. (2007). Report of 2006 Project Activities to Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services and Water Quality Program
Sutton-Grier, A.E. & M.A. Kenney. (2005). Recruiters and Academia: A Class Act. Nature. 436: 886.
Sutton-Grier, A.E., J. Pahl, M. Ho, & C.J. Richardson. (2005). Compost Use in Urban Restored Wetlands. BioCycle Journal of Composting and Organics Recycling. October 2005: 40-41.
Grants
- National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant. 2005.
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. 2003-2006.
- Society of Wetland Scientists Student Research Grant. 2005.
- FORWARD to the Professorship (Focus on Reaching Women for Academics, Research, and Development). Funding from the National Science Foundation ADVANCE leadership award. 2007.
- Sigma Xi Annual Conference Travel Grant. 2006.
- Conference Travel Grant. Funding from the Duke University Graduate School and the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences. 2006.
- Conference Travel Grant. Funding from the Duke University Graduate School and the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences. 2005.
- Conference Travel Grant. Funding from the Duke University Graduate School and the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences. 2004.
- Oreon State University Research Innovation, Scholarship, Creativity Undergraduate Incentive Program Award. 1999.
Awards
- American Association of University Women American Fellowship, 2007-2008.
- 10th International Symposium on Wetland Biogeochemistry "Exceptional Oral Presentation," 2007.
- 2002 OSU Waldo Cummings Outstanding Senior Award.
- 2000 OSU College of Science Outstanding Woman in Science Scholarship, 1999.
Activities
- Reviewer: Journal of the North American Benthological Society, Soil Science Society of American, Aquatic Botany, and Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems
- Symposium. "Biodiversity and Restoration in a Changing World." Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, San Jose, 2007. Co-Organizers: Justin Wright and Roberto Lindig-Cisneros.
- Duke University Representative at the National Conference on Graduate Student Leadership, 2007
- Duke University Graduate and Professional Women's Network (2002-present), Advisory Board (2006-present)
- PBS Dragonfly TV "SciGirls" Mentor, 2006.
- Wetland Educator for the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, 2005-2007.
- Group Leader for N.C. State "Expanding Your Horizons" Math and Science Conference for 8th Girls, 2004, 2005, 2007.
- Duke University Consortium on Teaching and Learning (2005-present)
Research Featured In
- Public Broadcasting (PBS) Dragonfly TV "Wetlands of North Carolina" Kids' science show, Spring 2007
- Duke Magazine "Plant Manager," July-August 2006
- News and Observer, Raleigh, NC. "Duke scholars work to restore wetlands-on campus" Aug. 22, 2005
Technology Skills
- Dreamweaver
- Blackboard
- PowerPoint
- R
- Amos
- MPlus
