College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dr. Patricia Mosto
Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Professor- Department of Biology
Rowan University      
Glassboro, NJ, 08028 (856) 256-4853         
mosto@rowan.edu

Summary:

  • Thirteen years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in higher education
  • Twenty-six years of distinguished teaching experience in higher education
  • Distinguished scholarship record encompassing over 100 publications and over 100 presentations
  • Impressive accomplishments in research grants totaling over $1 million dollars
  • Proven leadership and service record in academic and professional organizations
  • Research interests: Taxonomy and ecology of fresh-water algae; water quality control and assessment; water pollution; environmental ethics

Education:

Institution Degree Year of Graduation Major
University of Buenos Aires - Argentina PH. D. 1995 Environmental Biology
Drexel University M.S. 1993 Environmental Science
The University of Texas at Austin M.A. 1980 Phycology
University of Buenos Aires - Argentina M.S. 1973 Aquatic Biology
Teachers College N 6 - Argentina N.T.A. 1967 Education


Academic Leadership Positions:
  • Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - present
  • Interim Associate Provost for Academic Affairs - 10/04 – 6/07
  • Chair of the Biology Department – 7/98 to 10/04
  • Chair of Chair Council - 3/04 – 10/04 
  • Vice President of the University Senate - 07/02–06/04
  • Acting Director - 07/00–06/01; and Board Member of the Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning - 07/99–06/02
  • Board Member and Program Coordinator for Rowan Professional Women’s Network - 07/00 – 07/07
  • Board Member of the Bantivoglio Honors Program- 07/98 – 06/02
  • Board Member for Women Studies - 07/94 – 10/04

Academic Teaching Positions:

Rowan University Professor 08/02-present
Associate Professor 08/98-07/02
Assistant Professor 08/95-07/98
Instructor 08/93-07/95
Bucks County Community College Adjunct Professor 07/92-07/95
Drexel University Teaching Assistant 08/89-06/92
University of Buenos Aires Instructor 03/74-07/77
Teaching Assistant 03/72-07/74
Pedagogic Center of Buenos Aires Biology Teacher 03/71-02/72

Academic Research Employment:

Naval Service for Investigation and Development, Argentina Research Consultant 06/95-present
Rohm & Hass Corporation, PA Research Consultant 01/97-01/99
Academy of Natural Sciences, PA Research Consultant 03/95-12/96
Research Assistant 02/92-09/93
Drexel University , PA Research Assistant 09/89-09-92
Department of Water and Power, CA Water Biologist II 03/88-08/89
Department of Public Works, CA Water Biologist I 05/85-03/88
University of Southern California, CA Consultant 01/83-04/85
University of Texas at Austin , TX Assistant Curator 02/78-11/82
CONICET- Buenos Aires, Argentina Research Associate 06/74-03/75
University of Buenos Aires, Argentina Technical Assistant 06/69-06/71

Community Participation:

  • Pitman Environmental Commission – N.J.
  • Division of Water Resources, Clean Lakes program, Department of Environmental Protection, N.J.      
  • Chestnut Branch Stabilization Project, Department of Environmental Protection, N.J.
  • Centerton Environmental Commission – N.J.
  • Coriell Institute Science Fair (Judge), NJ
  • PSE&G consultant for Wetland Protection, NJ
  • Landis Sewerage Authority consultant for Environmental Programs, NJ
  • Metropolitan Philadelphia Indicators Project, PA

Grants (main grants over a total of 25 grants):

Zhang,H., P. Mosto, C. Richmond, G. Tang. “Interactive Mobile Aqua Probing & Surveillance”
           Grant from The National Science Foundation (NSF), 2005-2006 ($72,692) – Co-PI

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)  - Co-PI

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) – Co-PI

Mosto. P. “Biotic Indicators of Atmospheric N Deposition – Aquatic Component”. Grant
            from Department of Environmental Protection. 2001-03 ($107,912). - PI

Everett, J., Kausar, J., Head, L., and Mosto, P. “Field Experience for Undergraduate
           Engineers”. NSF CCLI-A&I Grant. 1999-02 ($19,927) – Co-PI

Blanc, S. and Mosto, P. “Acoustical monitoring of phytoplankton as indicators of coastal
           pollution”. Office of Research and Development - Ministry of Defense - Argentina.
           1996-98 ($14,000) – Co-PI

Goulden, C.; S. Kilham and P. Mosto “Algal food quality: Its biochemical characterization
           and role in zooplankton feeding and fecundity responses”. National Science Foundation
           (NSF) Grant. Academy of Natural Sciences, PA. 1992-94 ($346,000) – Co-PI

Pipes, W., G. Ramirez and P. Mosto “Transferability of Escherichia coli from MMO-MUG media
            for detection in drinking water samples”. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grant.
            Drexel University, PA. 1990-91 ($31,000) – Co-PI

White, R and P. Mosto . “Development and evaluation of a bio-monitoring system at the Los Angeles
           Aqueduct Filtration Plant”. American Water Works Association Grant. Department of Water
           and Power, Los Angeles, CA. 1988-89 ($ 21,800) – Co-PI

Awards, Fellowships and Honors:

  • Distinguished Student, Teachers College Normal 6, Buenos Aires 1967
  • Distinguished Student, University of Buenos Aires, 1973.
  • Distinguished Student, Alianze Francaise, 1976.
  • Good Neighbor Fellowship, University of Texas, 1979.
  • Phi Kappa Phi, Honor Society, University of Texas, 1979.
  • Academic Achievement Award, Drexel University, 1991.
  • Excellence in Scholarship, Rowan University, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
  • Excellence in Teaching, Rowan University, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE)
  • Argentine College of Biologists
  • American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
  • National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
  • National Audubon Society
  • Phycological Society of America (PSA)
  • The Wilderness Society
  • World Wildlife Foundation

Publications:

Books & Book Chapters
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Clowney, D. and P. Mosto. Environmental Ethics: An Anthology. Submitted for publication to
           Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Mosto, P. 2007. Suenos de Anoranzas – Poemario –Managua Publications - Nicaragua

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 and Proceedings (latest publications from over 50)
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Jahan, K., S. Balzer and P. Mosto 2008. “Toxicity of Nonionic Surfactants”, Proceedings of the
           Environmental Toxicology Conference

Zhang, H., Tang, Y., Courtney, R., and Mosto, P. “IMAPS —a multidisciplinary aquatic robot project”.
           Proceedings to the ASEE Annual Conference (2007).

Mosto, P., M. Savelski, S. Farrell, and G. Hecht. 2007. “Future of Chemical Engineering: Integrating
           Biology into the ChE Curriculum”. Chemical Engineering Education. Vol 1: 43-50

Mosto, P. and M. Rosado. 2007. Effectiveness of an Interdisciplinary Course Designed for Freshman.
           Practicing Anthropology Vol. 29 (2)

Zhang, H., Tang, Y., Courtney, R., and Mosto, P. 2006. “Interactive Mobile Aqua Probe & Surveillance
           (IMAPS) – a multidisciplinary design project,” World Transactions on Engineering and Technology
           Education Vol. 5, No. 3, pp425-428

D. Dorland and Mosto, P. 2006. “The Engineering Clinics at Rowan University: A Unique Experience”.
           Proceeding of the International Congress of Chemical and Processing Engineering

Jahan K., P. Mosto, Crystal Mattson, Erin Frey and Lara Derchak. 2006. “Microbial Removal of Arsenic”
          Water, Air and Soil Poll. Springer Netherlands Publisher. ISSN:1567-7230 (Paper) 1573-2940 (Online)

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. 2006. “Sustainability Research for
          Undergraduates”, Proceedings of the 3rd WSEAS/IASME International Conference on Engineering
          Education

Jahan K., P. Mosto, Crystal Mattson, Erin Frey and Lara Derchak. 2006. “Microbial Removal of Arsenic”
          in Water, Air and Soil Pollution, Springer Netherland Pub. 1567-7230.  

Jahan, K., P. Mosto, C. Mattson, E. Frey, L. Castano and L. Derchak. 2006 “Arsenic Removal using
          Wastewater Bacteria and Algae”, Proceedings of the  Annual WEF Conference

Hong Z., G. Tang, C. Richmond and P. Mosto. 2006. “Robotic aqua sensor – an multidisciplinary project”.
           Proceeding of the ASEE Annual Conference  

Hong Z., G. Tang, C. Richmond and P. Mosto. 2006. “Building an interactive mobile aqua probe system”
           Proceeding of the ASEE Annual Conference   

Jahan, K., P. Mosto, C. Mattson, E. Frey, L. Castano and L. Derchak. 2005. “Arsenic Removal using
           Wastewater Bacteria and Algae”, Proceedings of the  Annual WEF 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.  “Environmental Education
           in Pollution Prevention and Sustainability Development” Proceedings of the Annual AWMA
           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”  Proceeding of the Annual ASEE 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.  “Pollution Prevention and
          Sustainability Initiatives for Undergraduates”  Proceedings of the Engineering Sustainability Conference.

Technical Reports (latest publications from over 50)
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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.

Jahan, K., P. Mosto, C. Mattson, E. Frey, L. Castano and L. Derchak 2005 "Arsenic Removal
          by Microorganisms" Proceedings of the 8thInternational In-Situ and On-Site
          Bioremediation Symposium.

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.

Presentations (latest presentations)

International Presentations
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“The Engineering Clinics at Rowan University: A Unique Experience”. 17th International
         Congress of Chemical and Processing Engineering (CHISA) - 2006

“New Innovations in Engineering Education – Rowan Clinics: A Case Study and Integrating
         Biology in the Engineering Curriculum at Rowan University” - Invited Speaker - Ataturk
         University, Turkey 2005

“Green algae from Cryptogamic Crusts, San Fe, New Mexico”. International Botanical
         Conference, Vienna, Austria. 2005

“Innovation in Engineering Education” – Invited Speaker - Ankara University, Turkey. 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

 “Future of Chemical Engineering: Integrating Biology into the ChE Curriculum”. 16th
          International Congress of Chemical and Processing Engineering (CHISA), Prague,
          Czech Republic. 2004.

National Presentations
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 “IMAPS —a multidisciplinary aquatic robot project”. ASEE Annual Conference, Honolulu,
          Hawaii, 2007

 “Algae from Cryptogamic Crusts, Santa Fe, New Mexico”. 59th PSA Conference Proceedings,
          Alaska, 2006

 “Research Experiences in Pollution Prevention and Sustainability for Undergraduates”, ASEE
          Midatlantic Section Fall Meeting, Washington D.C. 2004

"Integrating Biology into the Upper Level ChE Curriculum" AIChE Annual   Meeting. Austin,
          TX. 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

Regional Presentations
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“Classroom Application of a Water Quality Testing Robot (IMAPS)” Tenth Rowan STEM
          Symposium, Glassboro, NJ, 2006

“Development of a Robotic Agent for Autonomous Water Quality Testing (IMAPS)” Tenth
          Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ, 2006

“Design of a lab module incorporating the IMAPS unit into the classroom” Ninth Rowan STEM
          Symposium, Glassboro, NJ, 2006

“Measurement of water quality parameters on Rowan Pond” Ninth Rowan STEM Symposium,
          Glassboro, NJ, 2006

“Myth Busters Revisited: Which Algae Grow in the Desert?”. Eight Rowan STEM Symposium,
          Glassboro, NJ. 2005

 “Water Quality indicators of two tributaries of the Maurice River, NJ”. Eight Rowan STEM
          Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2005

“Water Quality indicators of river health on two tributaries of the Maurice River, NJ”. Seventh
          Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2004

“Haematococcus pluvialis growth for optimum astaxanthin production”. Seventh Rowan STEM
          Symposium, Glassboro, NJ. 2004

“Myth Busters: Do Algae Grow in the Desert?”. Seventh Rowan STEM Symposium, Glassboro,
          NJ. 2004

“Microbial Uptake of Arsenic”. 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

“Bildner Project”. Scholarship Night. Rowan University, N.J. 2004.

Languages

Bilingual: English-Spanish

Speak and read: French (Intermediate Certificate, Alianze Francaise)

Read: Portuguese, Italian