Castine Current
Library Research Contest Winners
InconjunctionwiththeNuttingMemorial
Library's annual faculty research celebration,
prizes were awarded April 11 to five students
for excellence in research projects that made cre-
ative and extensive use of the library's resources.
Taylor Grace '16 won first place for his project
exploring how red octopuses (Octopus rubescens)
detect a sponge on spiny scallops that appears to
deter the octopus from predating the scallop.
"The library resources were crucial for me. I
had sent so many requests for different articles I
needed that I thought for sure they were going to
get tired of me!," said Grace. "But the staff is also
incredibly helpful and fast in responding."
Nate Fiske '17 received second place honors.
Third place was a tie between Trevor McNaney
'17 and Leah Libby '17 and Fritz Marseille '17.
The contest was the first of what Wendy
Girven, Director of Library Services, hopes to
be an annual event. "We were able to offer four
Taylor Grace `16 explains his winning project to Corey Jernigan `16. Photo by Billy Sims
cash prizes because of a generous donation from
an alumni to fund this year's awards," she said.
tions, we wanted to also recognize and promote
this paper into the American Academy of Under-
"While this gathering occurred during our fac-
the research done on campus by our students."
water Sciences to be considered for publication,
ulty research celebration showcasing their work,
Now Education Director for Boothbay Sea and
and the contest gave me the boost of ambition to
such as conference presentations and publica-
Science Center, Grace said, "I'l soon be sending
prepare for this next step."
New SGA Board Represents More Diverse Student Body
TheStudentGovernmentAssociationhas ExecutiveBoard
Ocean Studies Senator - Nathaniel Fiske '17,
newly elected board members for the
President - Rylee Knox '18, Marine Systems
Marine Biology and Smal Vessel Operations
coming school year and the current pres-
Engineering
Athletics Senator - Mary Shea '19, Marine Sys-
ident Edward Ma '18 reviews the group's recent
Vice President of Administration - Truman Slo-
tems Engineering
progress.
com '18, Marine Transportation Operations
Independent Senator - Grafton Page '19, Power
The Executive Board rewrote the SGA Con-
Engineering Technology
stitution. "We reconstructed how SGA is run
Vice President of Student Involvement - Thomas
and revised the constitution to better reflect who
White '18, Marine Transportation Operations
Off-Campus Senator - Corey McCoy '18, Marine
we are and what we do," said Ma. "In doing so
Secretary - Arik Akerberg '18, Marine Transpor-
Engineering Operations
we created new senator positions to reflect the
tation Operations
Philanthropic Senator - Erin Donlon '17, Marine
diversity of our student body, so there are now 21
Treasurer - Madeline Armstrong '18, Marine
Systems Engineering
members representing the organization."
Science and Vessel Operations Technology
Regimental Senator - Michael Granger '17, Ma-
SGA also contributed more than $50,000
Student Trustee - Matthew Fendl '17
rine Systems Engineering
to MMA clubs and organizations this year to
Residential Senator - Julia Dillon '19, Marine
aid their events or trips. Plans are in the works
Senate
Transportation Operations
for support of other projects as wel , including
Deck Senator - Kristine Mehuren '18, Marine
Senator-at-large - Heidi Marriner '18, Vessel
renovation of the Bilge for the redesign of the
Transportation Operations
Operations Technology
kitchen and common space to accommodate
Engineering Senator - Alayne Felix '19, Power
more seating.
Class of 2017 - Cristin Wright or officer designee
Engineering Technology
Class of 2018 - Thomas White or officer designee
International Business Senator - Olivia Burke '18,
International Business & Logistics
Class of 2019 - Jack Weeks or officer designee
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