Suzanne McIininch

Assisted in creating and reviewing plans and specifications for wetland restoration projects. Supported consultants in implementing shoreline restoration initiatives.

• Developed and implemented engaging science curricula aligned with state standards.
• Mentored and guided junior teachers in instructional strategies and classroom management.
• Led professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices across the department.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate STEM initiatives into school programs.

Grew native plants for coastal, wetland, and upland restoration and mitigation. Provided consulting on plans and specifications for wetland mitigation, stream restoration, and landscape design, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Led multiple large-scale research projects on the restoration and mitigation of wetland and upland environments. Oversaw field studies resulting in the publication of multiple research papers. Directed the teaching of numerous seminars and weeklong courses in botany, wetland delineation, mitigation, and soil classification.

Directed NSF-funded microbial research initiatives in U.S. coastal marine and estuarine environments, advancing understanding of microbial dynamics.. Oversaw collection and analysis of radioactive samples, facilitating contributions to peer-reviewed scientific publications.. Managed operational logistics for expeditions on oceanographic ships along the continental shelf, ensuring seamless field operations.

Conducted literature reviews to support research projects and enhance knowledge base.

Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software to ensure research accuracy.

Coordinated laboratory setup and maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.