NOAA-EPP LMRCSC Undergraduate Graduate
B.S., Marine & Environmental Science
Hampton University
Ileana Fenwick completed an undergraduate degree in Marine and Environmental Science at Hampton University in May 2020. Her past research focused on black sea bass health under Dr. Brad Stevens at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. After graduating, Ileana continued to do research as an LMRCSC Fellow at Hampton University, investigating oyster reef restoration in the Hampton River.
Ms. Fenwick is pursuing her PhD at UNC Chapel Hill in quantitative fisheries.
Publications/Presentations
- Fenwick, I., Salcedo, A., Leslie, J., Rogers, J. & Gibson, D. (2018). An Innovative Approach to Oyster Reef Restoration and Understanding Our Waterways. 90th Annual National Technical Association (NTA) Conference. Hampton University, Sept. 26-28, 2018.
- Fenwick, I., et al. (2019). Herbivory Increases Energy Allocation Towards Reproduction in Small Turbinaria ornata. Presented at the ASLO meeting, San Juan, PR, Feb. 2019
- Fenwick* I, Salcedo A, Rogers J, Leslie J, Gibson D. (2018). Save the Bay: Crassostrea virginica Oyster Spat Recruitment Study in Hampton River of Virginia. 9th Biennial NOAA EPP Science and Education Forum. Howard University, Washington, DC, March 18-21, 2018. Fenwick* I, Salcedo A, Rogers J, Leslie J, Gibson D. (2018). Save the Bay: Crassostrea virginica Oyster Spat Recruitment Study in Hampton River of Virginia. Annual School of Science Research Symposium, Hampton University, Hampton, VA April 11-12, 2018.