John D. DeMartini
General Information
Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences
General Invertebrate Zoology and Parasitology, Science Education
Phone: (707) 826-4104
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Email: jdd2@humboldt.edu
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Academic background
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Courses
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Summary of research
In the past - Studies on biology of red abalone, of bay clams, sea urchins, and parasites; biotas of shallow subtidal rocky bottoms.
Presently - Promoting science education grades K-12 in northwestern California and at Lassen Volcanic National Park; developing media on biology of various organisms, e.g., gall wasps of the family Cynipidae.
Sample publications
- Ault, Jerald S. and John D. DeMartini. 1987. Movements and dispersion of red abalone, Haliotis rufescens. Calif. Fish & Game. 73 (4): 196-213.
- Tegner, Mia, John D. DeMartini, and Konstantin Karpov. 1992. The California Red Abalone Fishery: A Case Study in Complexity. In Shepherd, S. A., Mia Tegner, and S. A. Guzman Del Proo (Eds.) Abalone of the World - Biology, Fisheries and Culture: 370-383.
Consulting activities in science education:
- Science Consultant, Teacher Education and Computer Center, Humboldt County Office of Education, 1986 - 87
- College Representative, California Science Teachers Association, 1986 - 89
- Consultant, Science Curriculum Implementation Center, 1987 - 94
- Science Education Consultant for outreach to public schools, Humboldt State University, 1987 - 91
- Curriculum Consultant, California State Dept. of Education and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 1988 - 89.
- Science Mentor, California Science Implementation Network, California State Dept. of Education, U.C. Irvine, 1988 - 1990
- Consultant, Project Storyline, U. C. Irvine, 1990 - 1995
- Member, Golden State Examination Committee for Biology, 1990 - 1994
- Associate Director, Redwood Area Science Project, 1990 - 91
- Science Consultant, Project Parity, for Humboldt State University to schools of Klamath Trinity School District, 1991 - 93.
- Science Consultant, Parity II, for Humboldt State University to schools of Klamath Trinity School District and Round Valley School District, 1993 - 96.
- Science Consultant, for Humboldt State University to River Schools of Klamath Trinity School District and Round Valley School District, 1997 - 2002.
- Science Consultant, for Humboldt State University to Partners in Education Project, Los Molinos School District, Los Molinos, 1997 - 2001.
- Consultant on aquatic biology and interpretation for Lassen Volcanic National Park, 1992 - present.
Graduate students
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