OFFICERS
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Dr. Jen Worthamjwortham@ut.eduUniversity of Tampa2025 – 2027 |
President-Elect |
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Dr. Sarah Krejcikrejcis@cookman.eduBethune-Cookman University2025 – 2027 |
Treasurer |
Treasurer Info |
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Dr. Richard Turnerrturner@fit.eduFlorida Institute of Technology2023 – 2026 |
Secretary |
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Dr. Norine Noonannnoonan@usf.eduUniversity of South FloridaSaint Petersburg2025 – 2028 |
COUNCIL MEMBERS
First Past-President |
Second Past-President |
Awards Chair |
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Dr. Sesha Srinivasansesha.srinivasan@gmail.comUSPTO2025 – 2027 |
Dr. Darin Belldarin.bell@saintleo.eduSaint Leo University2025 – 2027 |
Dr. Sarah Krejcikrejcis@cookman.eduBethune-Cookman UniversityJune 2024 – continuing |
Charter and Bylaws Chair |
Honors Chair |
Local Arrangements Chair |
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Dr. Richard Turnerrturner@fit.eduFlorida Institute of Technology2018 – continuing |
Dr. Sesha Srinivasansesha.srinivasan@gmail.comUSPTO2025 – 2027 |
Dr. Jen Worthamjwortham@ut.eduUniversity of Tampa2025-2026 |
History and Archives Chair |
Program Chair |
Editor of Publications |
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Vacant |
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Dr. James Austinfl.sci.editor@gmail.comUniversity of Florida2013 – 2027 |
Director of Junior Academy |
Representative To the AAAS & NAAS |
Nominating Committee |
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Dr. Norine Noonannnoonan@usfsp.eduUniversity of South Florida-Saint Petersburg2015 – continuing |
Dr. David KarlenDr. Melba HortonDr. Jessica SlisherDr. Sarah Krejci (Non-voting member) |
Appointed Councilor-At-Large |
Appointed Councilor-At-Large |
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Ms. Kym Rouse-Holzwartkym.holzwart@swfwmd.state.fl.usSouthwest Florida Water Management DistrictMarch 2025 – March 2027 |
Dr. James Hawkerjames.Hawker@southflorida.eduUniversity of South FloridaMarch 2024 – March 2026 |
Elected Councilor-At-Large |
Elected Councilor-At-Large |
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Dr. Jessica Slisherjessica.slisher@fsw.eduFlorida Southwestern State CollegeMarch 2024 – March 2026 |
Dr. Sherri Emersemer@fgcu.eduFlorida Gulf Coast UniversityMarch 2025 – March 2027 |
Website Committee Chair |
Website Committee Co-Chair |
Web-Master |
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Dr. Jen Wortham |
Dr. Richard Turner |
Dr. Sesha Srinivasan |
SECTION CHAIRS
AGR – Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Section
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Julie Boswelljbosewell@irsc.eduBiology DepartmentIndian River State CollegeFort Pierce, FL 34981p: 772-480-3251 |
ANT – Anthropological Sciences Section
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Vacant |
AOS – Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Section
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Dr. David KarlenEnvironmental Protection Commissionof Hillsborough County,karlen@epchc.org3629 Queen Palm Drive,Tampa, FL 33619p: 813-627-2600 x1202 |
BIO – Biological Science Section
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Ms. Kym HolzwartKym.Holzwart@swfwmd.state.fl.usSouthwest Florida Water Management District2379 Broad Street Brooksville,FL 34604 p: 352-796-7211 x 4295 |
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Dr. Melba Hortonmdhorton@seu.eduCollege of Natural and Health SciencesSoutheastern UniversityLakeland, FL 33801p: 863-667-5542 |
CMB – Conservation and Management Biology Section
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Dr. I. Jack Stouti.stout@ucf.edu
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CMS – Computer and Mathematical Sciences Section
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Dr. Juan Calderoncalderonj@cookman.edu
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ENG – Engineering Section
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Dr. Sesha Srinivasansesha.srinivasan@gmail.com
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Dr. Muhammad Ullahmullah@floridapoly.edu
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ENV – Environmental Chemistry and Chemical Sciences Section
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Dr. Jerome WilliamsJerome.williams@saintleo.eduDepartment of Math and ScienceSaint Leo University 33701State Road 52 Saint Leo, FL 33574p: 352-588-8336 |
GEO – Geosciences Section
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Dr. Al Karlinakarlin@Dewberry.comDewberry 1000North Ashley Drive Suite 801Tampa, FL 33602p: 813-421-8625 |
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Dr. Bruce W. Nocitabnocita@smeinc.comS&ME, Inc. 111 Kelsey Lane,Suite E Tampa, FL 33619p: 813-623-6646 |
MED – Medical Sciences Section
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Dr. Melissa Borgenmborgen@fit.eduDepartment of Biomedical Engineering& ScienceFlorida Institute of Technology150 West University BoulevardMelbourne FL 32901p: 321-674-7003 |
PSS – Physics and Space Sciences Section
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Dr. Geuorgui Bourovbouro987@erau.eduEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University600 S Clyde Morris BlvdDaytona Beach, FL 32114p: 386-323-8829 |
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Dr. Emadelden Fouadefouad@floridapoly.eduFlorida Polytechnic University4700 Research WayLakeland, FL 33805p: 941-822-5195 |
SOC – Social Sciences Section
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Dr. Jennifer Worthamjwortham@ut.edu
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TCH – Science Teaching Section
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Dr. Tom Arnoldtarnold@lecom.edu
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Dr. Matt Tuckermtucker@lecom.eduAssistant Professor of Microbiology
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