Natl.
Teacher Cert., Teachers
College N6
Licenciade in Biology (M.S.), University of Buenos Aires
M.A. equivalent, University of Texas at Austin
M.S., Drexel University
Ph.D., University of Buenos Aires
Dr. Mosto is the Department Chair - She is currently on
leave in her new postion as Interim
Associate Provost
Research Interests:
Taxonomy and ecology of fresh-water algae
Water quality assessment and control
Toxicology and water pollution
I
currently have 19 students working at my lab in the following projects:
Bioremediation of arsenic and copper using algae:
Lyndsy Castano (Project in
conjunction with Dr. Jahan)
Phylogeny and geographic distribution of desert algae:
Stacey Wallace, Jason Kelsey, John Santiago and Amber Peterson (Project
in
conjunction with Dr. Hecht)
Bioethanol production using microorganisms: Jamie
Ginn, Carly Bock, Zachary Kashdan, Chris Chadwick, Mark Manganelli,
Richard Pelletier, Michael Ritchie, and Salim Shaikh (Project in
conjunction with Drs Hecht, Lefebvre, and Savelski)
Production of asthaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis: Bartos
Santos (Project
in
conjunction with Dr. Otero-Gephard)
Water Quality of the Maurice River, N.J.:
(Project in
conjunction with Dr. Richmond)
My
students presented their work at regional, national
and international conferences
"Arsenic and Copper removal by Microorganisms". 36th Annual
Mid-Atlantic Industrial and Hazardous Waste Conference, Storrs, CT 2004
“Water Quality Indicators of two tributaries of the Maurice River, NJ”.
Delaware Valley Chapter, Society for Conservation Biology, Annual
Meeting. Villanova, PA. 2004
“Ecological Indicators of River Health on two tributaries of the
Maurice River, NJ”. ESA – Mid Atlantic Ecology Conference, Lancaster,
PA, 2004
They also
present their research at the Seventh STEM symposium at Rowan
University - 2004
“Water Quality indicators of river health on two tributaries of the
Maurice River, NJ”.
“Haematococcus pluvialis growth for optimum astaxanthin production”.
“Myth Busters: Do Algae Grow in the Desert?”.
“Microbial Uptake of Arsenic”.
“Isolation of Ethanol-Resistant Mutants of E. coli FBR5 for
Fermentation of Corn Stover to Ethanol”
Publications
Books & Book
Chapters
Clowney, D. and P. Mosto. Environmental Ethics: An
Anthology (In
preparation)
Blanc, S., P. Mosto, C.
Benitez, R. Juarez, M. Milou and G. Lascalea.
1998. Acoustical response of phytoplanktonic volume
scatter at
ultrasonic frequencies as an indicator of pollution in sea
waters. In: Environmental Coastal Regions. WIT Press, UK. pp
231-240.
Mosto, P. 1995. Sampling and growing techniques in algae. In:
Freshwater Ecosystems Methodology. Vol. 1. EDICIONES SUR, La Plata,
Argentina.
Mosto, P. 1986. Growth and isolation of fresh-water algae. In:
Practical Limnology Manual. Chap. 5. EUDEBA Ed., Buenos Aires,
Argentina.
Tell, G. and P. Mosto. 1980.
Chlorococcales from Tierra del Fuego. In:
Cryptogamic Flora of Tierra del Fuego. Vol. 6, Fas. 2. pp 1-48, 14 lam.
FECIE Ed., Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Peer-reviewed
Journals (in the last 5 years)
Jahan,K, M. Savelski, J. Orlins, Y. Mehta, W. Riddell, S. Farrell, G.
Tang, A. Marchese, P. von Lockette, C. Richmond, C. Yang, B. Sukumaran,
P. Mosto and D.
Miller “Undergraduate Research in Pollution Prevention
and Sustainability” Submitted to Proceeding of the Annual ASEE
Conference. (2005)
Jahan,K., M. Savelski, J. Orlins, Y. Mehta, W. Riddell, S. Farrell, G.
Tang, A. Marchese, P. von Lockette, C. Richmond, C. Yang, B. Sukumaran,
P. Mosto and D.
Miller “ Undergraduate Research Experiences in
Pollution Prevention and Sustainability” Submitted to Proceeding of the
IX INTECOL International Congress of Ecology. (2005)
Jahan, K., M. Savelski, J. Orlins,
Y. Mehta, W. Riddell, S. Farrell, G. Tang, A. Marchese, P. von
Lockette, C. Richmond, C. Yang, B. Sukumaran, P. Mosto and D. Miller
“Environmental Education in Pollution Prevention and Sustainability
Development” Submitted to proceedings of the Annual AWMA Conference,
(2005)
Jahan K., M. Savelski, J. Orlins,
Y. Mehta, W. Riddell, S. Farrell, G.
Tang, A. Marchese, P. von Lockette, C. Richmond, C. Yang, B. Sukumaran,
P. Mosto and D.
Miller . Research Experiences in Pollution Prevention
and Sustainability. Submitted to Proceedings of the 7th World Congress
of Chemical Engineering (2005)
Jahan, K., M. Savelski, J. Orlins, Y. Mehta, W. Riddell, S. Farrell, G.
Tang, A. Marchese, P. von Lockette, C. Richmond, C. Yang, B. Sukumaran,
P. Mosto and D.
Miller “Research Experiences in Pollution Prevention
and Sustainability for Undergraduates”, Submitted to Proceedings of the
ASEE Midatlantic Section. (2004)
Jahan, K., M. Savelski, J. Orlins, Y. Mehta, W. Riddell, S. Farrell, G.
Tang, A. Marchese, P. von Lockette, C. Richmond, C. Yang, B. Sukumaran,
P. Mosto and D.
Miller “Research Experiences in Pollution Prevention
and Sustainability”
Submitted to Proceedings of the 36th Annual Mid-Atlantic Industrial and
Hazardous Waste Conference. (2004)
Blanc, S., Mosto. P., Milou,
M., and C. Benitez. An alternative
proposal: Acoustic Techniques To Assess Detection and Monitoring of
Toxic Algal Blooms. Submitted to Proceedings of the Pan Ocean Remote
Sensing Conference - International Journal of Biodiversity, Oceanology
and Conservation – GAYANA (2004)
Mosto, P., M.
Savelski, S. Farrell, and G. Hecht. “Future of Chemical
Engineering: Integrating Biology into the ChE Curriculum”. Submitted to
Chemical Engineering Education (2004)
Mosto, P. “Honing
the Skills of Department Chairs at Rowan University.”
Submitted to ACE Department Chair Online Resource Center.
www.acenet.org (2004)
Jahan, K., P. Mosto and L.
Derchak."Metal Uptake by Algae", Submitted
to Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Waste
Management and the Environment (2004)
Mosto, P. and M.
Rosado. Effectiveness of an Interdisciplinary Course
“Human Ecology: An Evolutionary Approach”, Specifically Designed for
Honors Freshman. Submitted to Practicing Anthropology (2004)
Hollar, K., S. Farrell, P. Mosto
and G. Hecht. 2004. “Integrating
Biology and Chemical Engineering at the Freshman and Sophomore Levels.
Chemical Engineering Education. Vol 38 (2):108-112
Hecht, G, Mosto, P. and
Slater, S. 2003. Establishment of an
Introductory Biology/Microbiology Course for Undergraduate Chemical
Engineer Major. Microbiological Education 4:13-22.
Johnson, F., A. Marchese and P. Mosto.
2001. Crossing Interdisciplinary
Boundaries: Impediments and Enablers to Faculty Collaboration and
Integration. The Department Chair: A resource for Academic
Administrators. Vol 11(3): 20-22.
Mosto, P.
2001. Project Base Learning. The AAHEBulletin 53(6): 6-7
Mosto, P. and Wojz,
J. 2001. Algae as water quality indicators of
a dystrophic pond in Southern New Jersey. The Bulletin of the New
Jersey Academy of Sciences 20(2): 10-22.
Blanc, S., C. Benitez, M. Milou, P.
Mosto, and G. Lascalea.
2000. Acoustical Estimation of Diatom’s Biomass. Proceedings 5th
European Conference on Underwater Acoustics, ECUA2000. Ed. European
Communities, France, Vol. 2: 1479-1484.
Blanc, S., C. Benitez, M. Milou, P.
Mosto, G. Lascalea, and R.
Juarez. 2000. Acoustical Behaviour of Phytoplanktonic algae.
Acoustical Letters, Vol 23(9): 175-183.
Technical
Reports (in the last 5 years)
Mosto, P. 2003. Biotic Indicators
of Atmospheric N Deposition - Water
Component – Year 2. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Final Report 02/03.
Grove, M. P. Mosto, and C.
Richmond. 2003. Development of a water
quality /aquatic biota study of a selected area in the Great Egg Harbor
River. Palace Outfitters Final Report 02/03.
Mosto, P.. F. Cone,
J. Doherty, G. Haring, K. Henderson, C. Nichols, J.
Santiago, M. Tibbels and C. Tsoukalis. 2002. Water Quality Parameters
of Centerton Lake. Centerton Township Environmental Comission.
Richmond, C. and P. Mosto.
2002. Rowan with the tide when it comes to
marine biology and environmental studies. The Jersey
Shoreline 21(3): 15-16
Mosto, P. 2002.
Biotic Indicators of Atmospheric N Deposition - Water
Component – Year 1. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Final Report 01/02.
S. Blanc and P. Mosto. 2002.
Acoustic Scattering behavior of
phytoplankton. AS 2/02 - DAS- SENID 20-0034.
Mosto, P. P.
Mastranduono, K. McCall, B. McDermontt, K. Metzgar and A.
Monturano. 2002. Water Quality Indicators of Chestnut Branch
Creek (Rowan Creek). Report # 2. Gloucester County Planning Division.
Mosto, P. 2001.
Project Base Learning: Reflections. The
Communiqué Vol 5 (1) :2-3.
Mosto, P. 2001.
Mentoring Program. The Communiqué. Vol 5(1) :3-4.
Johnson, F. P. Mosto and E.
Rusch. 2001. Case Studies: Three Approaches
to Learning. The Communiqué. Vol 5 (1) :6-7.
Abstracts (in the
last 5
years)
Savelski, M., G. Hecht, and P. Mosto. 2005. “Bug
Power: Fueling our Future with Microorganisms” ASEE Annual
Conference
Jahan K., M. Savelski, J. Orlins, Y. Mehta, W. Riddell, S. Farrell, G.
Tang, A. Marchese, P. von Lockette, C. Richmond, C. Yang, B. Sukumaran,
P. Mosto and D.
Miller. 2005. “Research Experiences in Pollution
Prevention and Sustainability for Undergraduates” ASEE Annual Conference
Jahan K., M. Savelski, J. Orlins, Y. Mehta, W. Riddell, S. Farrell, G.
Tang, A. Marchese, P. von Lockette, C. Richmond, C. Yang, B. Sukumaran,
P. Mosto and D.
Miller. 2005. “Undergraduate Research
Experiences in Pollution Prevention and Sustainability”. 36th Mid
Atlantic Industrial and Hazardous Waste
Conference
Jahan, K., P. Mosto, C.
Mattson, E. Frey and L. Derchak. 2005. "
Arsenic Removal by Microorganisms”. The 8th International In-Situ and
On-Site Bioremediation Symposium.
Mosto, P. and M.
Rosado. 2005. "Effectiveness of an Interdisciplinary
Course Designed for Freshman". 3rd Annual Hawaii International
Conference on Arts and Humanities
Blanc, S., Mosto. P. and
Milou, M. 2004. “An alternative proposal:
Acoustic Techniques for Algal Blooms”. Proceedings of the Pan Ocean
Remote Sensing Conference (PROSEC)
Mosto, P. M.
Savelski, G. Hecht and S. Farrell. 2004. "Integrating
Biology into the Upper Level ChE Curriculum" AIChE Annual Meeting.
Jahan K., M. Savelski, J. Orlins, Y. Mehta, W. Riddell, S. Farrell, G.
Tang, A. Marchese, P. von Lockette, C. Richmond, C. Yang, B. Sukumaran,
P. Mosto and D.
Miller. 2004. "Research Experiences for Undergraduates
in Pollution Prevention and Sustainability " 3rd ASEE International
Colloquium on Engineering
Education Beijing, People's Republic of China
Jahan, K., P. Mosto, C.
Mattson, E. Frey and L. Derchak. 2004 "Arsenic
and Copper removal by Microorganisms". 36th Annual Mid-Atlantic
Industrial and Hazardous Waste Conference.
Jahan, K., P. Mosto and L.
Derchak. 2004 "Metal Uptake by Algae", Second International Conference
on Waste Management and the Environment.
Mosto, P., M.
Savelski, S. Farrell, and G. Hecht. 2004. “Future of
Chemical Engineering: Integrating Biology into the ChE Curriculum”.
16th International Congress of Chemical and Processing Engineering
(CHISA),
Mosto, P., and M.
Rosado. 2004. “Interdisciplinary Collaborations: A
Key Component in improving Student’s Learning. AAHE National
Learning to Change Conference
Mosto, P.
Burton,R., McCarthy, C., Murphy, E., Pitts, W., Richmond, C.,
Salcedo, L., Scarpa, E., Shterban, S., and Szutowska, M. 2004. “Water
Quality Indicators of River Health on two tributaries of the Maurice
River, N.J.”. DVCSCB Annual Conference
Hollar, K., S. Farrell, P. Mosto
and G. Hecht. 2003 “Introducing
Students to the Link Between Biology and Chemical Engineering in the
Freshman and Sophomore Curriculum”. AICHE Annual Conference.
Mosto, P., L,
Cascallar, P. Mastranduomo, M. Reinhfeld, J. Santiago, C.
Tsoukalis and S. Wallace. 2003 “Peripohytic Algae as indicators of
Nitrogen Enrichment in New Jersey Lakes”. PSA Annual Conference.
K. Jahan, P. Mosto, Laura
Sorrentino and Jesse Condon. 2003. “Metal
Uptake by Algae for Remediation of Hazardous Wastes”. 34th Mid Atlantic
Industrial and Hazardous Waste Conference.
K. Jahan, P. Mosto, Laura
Sorrentino and Jesse Condon. 2003
“Metal Uptake by Algae for Hazardous Wastes”, 7th International
Symposium on In-Situ and On-Site Bioremediation.
Hollar, K., S. Farrell, P. Mosto
and G. Hecht. 2003. “Integrating
Biology and Chemical Engineering at the Freshman and Sophomore Levels.
CHE Division of the 2003 AAEE Annual Conference.
Mosto, P. and C.
Richmond. 2003. “All Together Now: How student
learning is enhanced by working in collaboration with faculty”.
“Learning to Change’ Annual AAHE Conference.
Tahamont, M., J. Lindmand and P. Mosto.
2003. Designing a Workshop to
Develop Team Taught Interdiciplinary Courses to Address Issues of
Diversity and Democracy in America. 89th Annual Meeting of the
Association of America Colleges and Universities.
Hecht, G, Mosto, P. and
Slater, S. 2002. Establishment of an
Introductory Biology/Microbiology Course for Undergraduate Chemical
Engineer Major. 102nd General Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology.
Johnson, F., Mosto, P., and E.
Rusch. 2001. Case Study Teaching:
Variation in Pedagogical Approaches in Undergraduate and Graduate
Education. The Changing Professoriate. 9th AAHE Conference on
Faculty Roles and Rewards.
Mosto, P., F.
Johnson, L. Lewinovitz, M. Rosado and C. Sharp. 2001. The
P.O.W.E.R. of Collaboration: Sustaining a Faculty Center. Surveying the
landscape. National Conference on Higher Education (AAHE).
Kalmanowiecki, L, Lobo, A, Mosto, P.
and Rosado, M. 2000.
Hispanics in Higher Education: A path Towards Professional Achievement.
22nd Annual Conference HAHE (Hispanic Association of Higher Education).
Marchese, A., Mosto, P. and
Johnson, F. 2000. Crossing
Interdisciplinary Boundaries: Impediments and Enablers to Faculty
Collaboration and Integration. Scholarship Reconsidered. 8th AAHE
Conference on Faculty Roles and Rewards.
Mosto,P. E.
Ferguson, N. Nordone, C. Perez and J. Wojz. 2000.
Algae as Water Quality Indicators of Dystrophic Ponds. J. of
Phycology Suppl. Vol 36 (3): 22.
Presentations
International
Presentations
(in the last 5 years)
“ Undergraduate Research Experiences in Pollution Prevention and
Sustainability” IX INTECOL International Congress of Ecology, Montreal,
Canada. 2005
"Effectiveness
of an Interdisciplinary Course Designed for Freshman".
3rd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities,
Honolulu, Hawaii. 2005
“An
alternative proposal: Acoustic Techniques To Assess Dectection and
Monitoring of Toxic Algal Blooms”. Pan Ocean Remote Sensing Conference
(PORSEC), Concepcion, Chile. 2004
"Metal
Uptake by Algae", Second International Conference on Waste
Management and
the Environment, Rhodes, Greece. 2004
“Research Experiences in Pollution Prevention and
Sustainability” 3rd ASEE International Colloquium on Engineering
Education, Beijing, China. 2004
“Future
of Chemical Engineering: Integrating Biology into the ChE
Curriculum”. 16th International Congress of Chemical and Processing
Engineering (CHISA), Prague, Czech Republic. 2004.
“A
comprehensive overview of the development of a project on acoustical
monitoring of phytoplanktonic algae”. Joint Assemblies of the
International Association for the Physical Sciences of The Oceans &
International Association for Biological Oceanography. Mar del
Plata, Argentina. 2001.
“ On
acoustic scattering response of phytoplanktonic micro-algae”. V
Encontro de tecnologia em Acustica Submarina. Inst. De Pesquisas da
Marina. Rio de Janeiro. Brazil. 2001.
“Acoustical Estimation of Diatom’s Biomass”. ECUA 2000. European
Conference on Underwater Acoustics. Lyon, France. 2000.
National
Presentations (in
the last 5 years)
“Pollution Prevention and Sustainability Initiatives for
Undergraduates” Engineering Sustainability Conference, Pittsburg,
PA. 2005
“Undergraduate
Research in Pollution Prevention and
Sustainability” Annual ASEE Conference, Portland, Oregon.
2005
“Research
Experiences in Pollution Prevention and
Sustainability” Annual ASEE Conference, Portland, Oregon. 2005
“Environmental Education in Pollution Prevention and
Sustainability Development Annual AWMA Conference, Minneapolis, MN. 2005
“Research Experiences in Pollution Prevention and Sustainability
for Undergraduates”, ASEE Midatlantic Section Fall Meeting, Washington
D.C. 2004
“Research Experiences in Pollution Prevention and Sustainability”
36th Annual Mid-Atlantic Industrial and Hazardous Waste Conference,
Storrs, Connecticut. 2004
"Integrating
Biology into the Upper Level ChE Curriculum" AIChE
Annual Meeting. Austin, Tx. 2004
"Arsenic
and Copper removal by Microorganisms". 36th Annual
Mid-Atlantic Industrial and Hazardous Waste Conference, Storrs, CT 2004
“Changing
in the Context of Learning”. The teaching Professor
Conference, Cherry Hill, NJ 2004
“If
you build it – They will come”. The teaching Professor Conference,
Cherry Hill, NJ 2004
“Interdisciplinary
collaboration: a key component in improving
students' learning”. “Learning in 3D” 2004 Annual AAHE
Conference. San Diego, CA 2004
“Introducing
Students to the Link Between Biology and Chemical
Engineering in the Freshman and Sophomore Curriculum”. AICHE
Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA. 2003
“Periphytic Algae as indicators of Nitrogen Enrichment in New
jersey Lakes”. Phycological Society of America 56th Annual Conference.
Salishan, Oregon, 2003
“Metal
Uptake by Algae for Hazardous Wastes”, 7th International
Symposium on In-Situ and On-Site Bioremediation. Orlando, Fl, 2003
“Integrating Biology and Chemical Engineering at the Freshman and
Sophomore Levels. CHE Division of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference.
Nashville, TN., 2003
“All Together Now: How student learning is enhanced by working in
collaboration with faculty”.
“Learning
to Change’ 2003 Annual
AAHE Conference. Washington, DC, 2003
Designing a Workshop to Develop Team Taught Interdiciplinary Courses to
Address Issues of Diversity and Democracy in America. 89th Annual
Meeting of the Association of America Colleges and Universities.
Seattle, WA, 2003
"Establishment
of an Introductory Biology/Microbiology Course for
Undergraduate Chemical Engineer Major". 102nd General Meeting of the
American Society for Microbiology. Chicago, Il., 2003
“Case
Study Teaching: Variation in Pedagogical Approaches in
Undergraduate and Graduate Education”. Ninth American Association for
Higher Education Conference on Faculty Roles and Rewards, Tampa,
Fl. 2001.
“The
P.O.W.E.R. of Collaboration: Sustaining a Faculty Center”.
American Association for Higher Education National Conference.
Washington, D.C. 2001.
“Algae
as water quality indicators of dystrophic ponds”. 54rd Annual
meeting of the Phycological Society of America. San Diego, CA. 2000.
“Crossing interdisciplinary Boundaries: Impediments and Enablers
to Faculty Collaboration and Integration”. Eight AAHE Conference on
Faculty Roles and Rewards, New Orleans, LA. 2000.
“
Pilot-scale water quality management study”. New Jersey
American Water Works Association. Annual Conference, Atlantic
City, N.J. 2000.
“Hispanic
in Higher Education: A Path Towards Professional
Achievement”. 22nd Annual Conference for HAHE. Somerset, N.J. 2000.
Regional
Presentations (in
the last 5 years)
“Water Quality indicators of river health on two tributaries of the
Maurice River, NJ”. Seventh Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2004
“Isolation
of Ethanol-Resistant Mutants of E. coli FBR5 for
Fermentation of Corn Stover to Ethanol” Seventh Rowan STEM Symposium,
Glassboro, NJ. 2004
“Water
Quality Indicators of two tributaries of the Maurice River, NJ”.
Delaware Valley Chapter, Society for Conservation Biology, Annual
Meeting. Villanova, PA. 2004
“Ecological
Indicators of River Health on two tributaries of the
Maurice River, NJ”. ESA – Mid Atlantic Ecology Conference, Lancaster,
PA, 2004
“Metal
Uptake by Algae for Remediation of Hazardous Wastes”, 34th Mid
Atlantic Industrial and Hazardous Waste Conference. New Brunswick, NJ,
2003
“To
Kayak or Not to kayak” Sixth Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ.
2003
“PSI-
Pond Scum Investigation: Periphytic Algae as Bioindicators of
Nitrogen Inputs in Lakes” Sixth Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ.
2003
“Algae as Water Quality Indicators”. Scholarship Night. Rowan
University, N.J. 2002.
“Toxic
Pollutants in WasteWater”. Southern Jersey Wastewater
Engineering Association Workshop. Rowan University. Glassboro,
NJ 2002.
“Development
of a project on acoustical monitoring of phytoplanktonic
algae”. Woods Hole oceanographic Institute, Applied Ocean Seminar,
Woods Hole, Ma. 2002.
“Ectomycorrhizal
Community Structure of Pinus rigida as a Potential
Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition Indicator in the New Jersey Pine
Barrens” Fifth Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2002
“Baseline
Study of Nitrogen Levels and Periphytic Algal Assemblages in
Southern New Jersey Lakes” Fifth Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ.
2002
“Algae
as Water Quality Indicators in RUBiS Pond, New Jersey” Fifth
Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2002
“Algae
as Indicators of Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition in Southern New
Jersey Lakes” Fifth Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2002
“Algae
as Biotic Indicators of Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition” Fifth
Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2002
“Metal
Uptake from Water Treatment Residuals by Algae” Fifth Rowan STEM
Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2002
“Passion
Fruit Philosophy: An Anthology on Environmental Ethics”.
Scholarship Night. Rowan University, N.J. 2001.
“Phylogenetic
study of rbcL gene of Klebsormidial algae using molecular
methods” Fourth Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2001.
“Cell
volume variation in Skeletonema costatum in relationship to
growth phases” Fourth Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2001
“Impediments and Enablers for Team Teaching”. 1st
Interdisciplinary Workshop, Rowan University, Glassboro, N.J. 2001.
“Minute Writing Tips”. Writing Across the Campus Series. Rowan
University, Glassboro, N.J. 2000.
“Lack
of Representation of Hispanic Female Students in the Sciences”.
Rowan University. Women History Month. Glassboro, N.J. 2000.
“Algae as Water Quality Indicators”. Rowan Fifth Annual
Professional Conference. Rowan University, Glassboro, N.J. 2000.
“Pilot
Study Management Techniques of A Dystrophic Pond in New Jersey”
Third Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2000.
“Water Quality Indicators for a Dystrophic Pond” Third Rowan STEM
Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2000.
“Phylogenetic
study of an algal isolate with molecular methods” Third
Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2000.
“Promoting Gender Equity in Science”. Gloucester Township
Public School District. Sicklerville, N.J. 2000.
Grants (in
the
last 5 years)
Zhang,H., P. Mosto, C. Richmond, G. Tang. “Interactive Mobile Aqua
Probing & Surveillance” Grant from The National Science Foundation
(NSF), 2005-2006 ($72,692) - pending
Jahan,
K. and Mosto. P. “Microbial Transformation of Arsenic” Grant
from The National Science Foundation (NSF), 2004-2007 ($30,000) -
pending
Jahan,
K, Savelski, M., Farrel, S., Hesketh, R., Metha, Y., Marchese,
A., Miller, D., Mosto, P., Orlins, J., Richmond, C., Sukumaran, B.,
Tang, G., VonLockett, E., Yang, K. “REU in Pollution Prevention and
Sustainable Systems” Grant from The National Science Foundation (NSF),
2004-2006 ($240,513)
Mosto,
P. and D. Clowney. “Sustainable Development: A Costa Rica Case
Study”. College of Liberal Arts and Science, Rowan University. 2004-05
($5,428)
Lindman,
J. Mosto, P. “ The history of an immigrant: Letters from a
daughter and a mother over 20 years”. College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences, Rowan University. 2003-04 ($6,400)
J
ahan, K. and Mosto. P. “Biological Assessment of Newton Creek” Grant
from NJWRRI Student Internship Grant. 2003 ($2,500)
Hollar,K.,
G. Hecht, K. Jahan, P. Mosto, M. Savelski. "Bug Power:
Fueling our Future with Microorganisms." Grant from The National
Science Foundation (NSF), 2003-2006 ($197,524)
Mosto,
P., C. Richmond, M. Grove, and T. O’Brien. “Great Egg
Harbor River Study”. Grant from PALACE Outfitters, 2002-03
($8500).
Mosto.
P. “Biotic Indicators of Atmospheric N Deposition – Aquatic
Component”. Gran from Department of Environmental Protection. 2001-03
($107,912).
Mosto,
P. and D. Clowney. “Passion Fruit Philosophy: An Anthology of
Readings in Environmental Ethics ”. College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences, Rowan University. 2001-02 ($5,150)
Mosto,
P. “Presentation of laboratory undergraduate Research at the
54th Phycological Society of America Conference”. College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences, Rowan University. 2000-01 ($7,050)
Mosto,
P. “Algae as Indicators of Water Quality”. College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences, Rowan University. 1999-00 ($2000)
Mosto,
P. and S. Hales “Spring-Break Wetland Research Trip”.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Rowan University 1999-00 ($4500)
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