I am a Master's student at the University of South Florida, Tampa majoring in Geology with a focus in geochemistry. After earning my Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, I chose to explore the interdisciplinary field of biogeochemistry to gain expertise in analytical techniques within environmental sciences. My research interests include marine ecology, conservation science, and applied biogeochemistry.
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Contact: gabrielles2@usf.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-scrogham/
Currently, I am studying the use of stable isotope analysis (δ13C and δ15N) in trophic dynamics to track temporal changes in freshwater habitats. For the purposes of my thesis, I am studying dietary shifts in Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) during the transition from a captive environment to being released to the wild as a way to investigate the rate of isotope tissue assimilation between new environments.
In my undergraduate research, I designed a field survey study to monitor changes in the population dynamics of upside-down jellyfish (Cassiopea andromeda) in response to different environmental variables in mangrove habitats. I then collaborated with graduate students to implement an experimental study to determine the mechanism for Cassiopea water movement as benthic organisms (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-30101-4).
As a student and researcher in science, I consider it a vital part of my responsibility to be active within my community by promoting education and understanding. For me, this applies to both environmental and socio-political advocacy. As such, I am involved with multiple on-campus organizations and off-campus community engagement positions focused on educational accessibility and community support. Academically, I specialize in tutoring science, math, reading, and writing for grades 1-12, college courses in science and writing, and developing individualized lessons for students with learning disabilities.
My volunteering allows me to coordinate with programs which focus on providing free tutoring to students in underprivileged positions where additional education sources can be limited. It also allows me to facilitate an interest in science and education in the younger generation of students.
University of South Florida:
Vice President of Outreach, Geosciences Graduate Student Organization (GGSO)
Graduate Student Representative, Geosciences Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
My personal interests include painting and other artistic styles, amateur photography, and martial arts. I currently co-train in karate (shodan) and aikido (gokkyu). I love to use art as a way to connect with people and sharing my fascination with the natural world.
iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/people/gabrielle-scrogham
(Scorpaena plumieri) Observation:
(Octopus briareus) Observation:
I was excited to attend the 2023 biannual conference hosted by the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) in November to give a talk on my recent Master's work:
Comparative analysis of C-N stable isotopes from variable tissues in largemouth bass
G.D. Scrogham, A.J. Menicucci
Simplified anatomical diagram highlighting tissues used in fish ecology stable isotope studies:
* Scale diagram altered from Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2023. FishBase.