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Robert Meyer, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Office Location: St. Joseph Hall, Morton Wing, SJ11
Office Phone: 215.248.7179
E-Mail: meyer@chc.edu
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Educational Background
- Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
- B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Courses Taught
| Cell Biology | Genetics |
| General Biology | Environmental Seminar |
| Environmental Field Techniques | Botany Lab | |
| Marine Biology | Evolution | |
| Developmental Biology | Virology | |
| Biological Concepts | Senior Seminar | |
| Microtechnique | Endocrinology | |
| Histology | Freshwater Ecology | |
| Terrestrial Ecology | Ponds and Streams (Non-Majors) | |
| Forests and Fields (Non-Majors) | Ecology and Enviromental Issues (Non-Majors | |
| Botany and Ecology Sections of the General Biology for Major Corurse | | |
Research Interests
Environmental monitoring and analysis of local waterways and wetlands, especially for curriculum development.
Invited Lectures
- “Weather 101.” Ann’s Choice Lifetime Learning Academy. May 2011.
- Co-Planner and panel moderator. Sacred Earth: Spirituality and Sustainability Conference, Chestnut Hill College. June 2010.
- Presentation of Wissahickon Stream Bank Restoration Project to Local Citizen's Group. Whitemarsh, PA, September 2009.
- “The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and Its Impact on Environmental Legislation.” The Legacy of 1968 Conference. Chestnut Hill College. April 2008.
- “Beyond Human Interest: Effects of Global Warming on Ecological Systems.” Global Warming Symposium sponsored by Mount St. Joseph Academy. January 2008.
- Member of a panel on the relationship between water and health. Citizen Science program sponsored by the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education and the Cecilian Center. November 2007.
- “Using the Saylor Grove Stormwater Treatment Wetland in Watershed Education.” 2007 Schuylkill Watershed Congress, Montgomery County Community College West Campus, 2007.
- “Using the Morris Arboretum’s Wetland Project to Teach Ecological Principles.” 2006 Schuylkill Watershed Congress, Montgomery County Community College West Campus, 2006.