Donald E. Axinn Distinguished Professor in Ecology and Conservation
​Director of Graduate Studies in Biology and Urban Ecology
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Professional duties include:
Department of Biology
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549-1140
Voice: 516-463-5524
FAX: 516-463-5112
Email: biojdw@hofstra.edu
Education
2000. Ph. D., Biological Sciences: Department of Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI. Dissertation: “Systematics, feeding biology, and ecology of polydorid worms (Polychaeta: Spionidae) associated with hermit crabs from the Indo-West Pacific.”
Advisor: Dr. Robert C. Bullock.
1997. M. S., Zoology: Department of Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI. Thesis: “The biology of a new species of Polydora (Polychaeta: Spionidae) from the east coast of North America.”
Advisor: Dr. Robert C. Bullock.
1995. B. A., Biology: Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA. Honors Thesis: “Feeding biology of Polydora commensalis (Polychaeta: Spionidae).”
Advisor: Dr. John J. McDermott.
COURSES TAUGHT
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Invertebrate Zoology (BIOL147)
Parasitology (BIOL135)
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Marine Biology (BIO155)
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Scanning Electron Microscopy (BIO90A/BIO264)
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Hofstra in Belize - Coastal Marine Biology (BIOL139)
See student instragram from recent trips
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Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
(occasionally teach during summer)
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Invertebrate Zoology (BIO451/551)
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