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Stacey DeAmicis

Biography

Stacey De Amicis says it was her love for education and for nature that enabled her to transcend her background and become a scientist. She is her family's first college graduate and the first to experience work as a vocation, not simply a job. "Although there were no role models in my family to show me how to succeed in this endeavor, I found the drive and desire to excel through my love of science and nature."

At the University of Plymouth, Stacey will continue her studies of invasive species and their impact on marine ecosystems, examining, for example, how seaweed introduced from Japan affects eelgrass on Britain's southwest coast. "Biological invasions, one of the major components of global change, have impacted and will continue to change our planet's ecosystems," she explains. "Although we cannot turn back the hands of time and regain "pristine" ecosystems, it is possible to build deeper understanding of how we might control and avoid future introductions."

Long term, Stacey plans to continue her research either in an academic setting or by working for a governmental agency. Teaching, outreach programs, and continued volunteer work are important priorities. "It is my hope to create a greater sense of stewardship for our environment with the general public by increasing community involvement."

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