University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point Laboratory
PO Box 775 2020 Horns Point Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
Phone: (410) 221-8419
Fax: (410) 221-8490
Laura Murray University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point Laboratory
COSEE Role:
PI-Director of COSEE Coastal Trends
Primary COSEE Affiliation:
Other affiliations:
- Coastal Trends
- Scientist Engagement Working Group
Interaction with COSEE Network:
PI of a COSEE Center, attended netowork meetings, led workshops for educators, presented COSEE-based material at conferences
Background with Respect to Ocean Sciences Education:
PhD in wetlands ecology; MS in biology and education; classroom teaching experience at the high school level; conducts research on submerged aquatic vegetation; coordinates science outreach experiences for Horn Point Lab
Selected Publications:
Murray, L and D. Gibson. 2008. Real-Time Ocean Data in the Classroom. The Science Teacher. October 2008 pp.44-48
Murray, L., W. M. Kemp, D. Hinkle, D. Shafer. Production and Field Planting of Vegetative Propagules for Restoration of Redhead Grass and Sago Pondweed in Chesapeake Bay. Army Corps of Engineers. Tech Notes. (in press)
Murray, L., W.M. Kemp. 2008. Biological factors: Aquatic grasses, pp. 115-120, In: J. Petersen, V. Kennedy, W. Dennison and W.M. Kemp (eds.). 2008. Experimental ecosystems and scale: Tools for understanding and managing coastal ecosystems. Springer, New York.
Kemp, W.M., L. Murray. 2008. Nutrient enrichment and aquatic grass restoration, pp. 172-178, In: J. Petersen, V. Kennedy, W. Dennison and W.M. Kemp (eds.). 2008. Experimental ecosystems and scale: Tools for understanding and managing coastal ecosystems. Springer, New York.
Sanford, L, S. Suttles, W.M. Kemp, J. Petersen, L. Murray. 2008. Physical factors: Materials exchange, pp. 75-81, In: J. Petersen, V. Kennedy, W. Dennison and W.M. Kemp (eds.). 2008. Experimental ecosystems and scale: Tools for understanding and managing coastal ecosystems. Springer, New York.
Lemus, J. and L. Murray. 2007. Leveraging COSEE: Going Above and Beyond. Special Issue of Currents. Currents. (Spring 2007).
