BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH - BRIAN PLANKIS

Research Associate
Laboratory for Applied Biotelemetry & Biotechnology
Department of Marine Biology
Texas A&M University at Galveston

Degrees:

• Master of Science in Educational Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 1997
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 1994

Current Projects:

• SLiDAP technical design and support. Integrating system components to allow for remote operation of system in Oregon and Alaska for monitoring Steller sea lions.

Professional Work and Employment:

• Research Associate, Texas A&M University at Galveston, TX (2001 -)
• Business Consultant & Project Manager, Kraft Foods, Inc. Chicago, IL (1997-2001)

Teaching Experience:

• EDCI 560 - Microcomputer Applications for Education and Training - Purdue University 1996 - Lab Instructor(1996)
• AGRY 255 - Soil Science - Lab Instructor(1995)
• CS 110 - Introduction to Computers - Lecturer and Lab Instructor(1993-1997)

Volunteer Experience:

• TEXAS MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING NETWORK (Nov 2001- ) Texas A&M University at Galveston, National Marine Fisheries Service Galveston, TX
• SHEDD AQUARIUM Interpretive Guest Services (Jan 2000 - Oct 2001) Chicago, IL
• HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (May 1998 - Oct 2001) Chicago, IL

Current Species of Interest:

• Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) Aleutian Island chain, Alaska, USA
  Population estimates and determination of animal health.

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