Heather Stapleton

Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
Environmental Sciences & Policy

PhD Environmental Chemistry, University of Maryland, 2003
MS Environmental Chemistry, University Maryland, 2000
BS Marine Chemistry, Southampton College, 1997

Stapleton's experience lies in Fate and biotransformation of organic contaminants in aquatic systems. Focus on persistent organic pollutants (POPs), such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs).

Primary area of expertise: environmental chemistry

Secondary areas of expertise: environmental toxicology, estuarine ecosystems, fisheries and fish ecology, marine science

Curriculum Vitae

Web Links:

• Dialogue Fall 2005 new faculty profile