Michelle Hornberger
(Term: 2014-2018, re-elected for 2nd term)
US Geological Survey
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US Geological Survey
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Michelle is a Research Scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park. Her primary research focus is on understanding the physical, chemical and biological effects of metal mining on aquatic insects in mine-impacted rivers and streams. Michelle has also conducted research in San Francisco Bay, using sediment cores to reveal the history of metal inputs into the Bay and biomonitors as indicators of point-source discharge.
Michelle received her Bachelors degree from UC Santa Barbara in Environmental Studies, a Masters in Marine Ecology from Moss Landing Marine Labs and a Ph.D. in Ecology from UC Davis. Throughout her career she has worked towards understanding the link between effects of human perturbation on aquatic environments. Michelle has been actively involved in SETAC at the national level for 23 years, most recently serving as Chair of the SETAC Career Development Committee. Michelle has served on the NorCal SETAC Board of Directors since 2013 and was president in 2015. She values her time mentoring and supporting young scientists as students, early and mid-career professionals. As a member of the Board, Michelle looks forward to continuing her efforts on expanding research and networking opportunities for young professionals at the regional level.
Michelle received her Bachelors degree from UC Santa Barbara in Environmental Studies, a Masters in Marine Ecology from Moss Landing Marine Labs and a Ph.D. in Ecology from UC Davis. Throughout her career she has worked towards understanding the link between effects of human perturbation on aquatic environments. Michelle has been actively involved in SETAC at the national level for 23 years, most recently serving as Chair of the SETAC Career Development Committee. Michelle has served on the NorCal SETAC Board of Directors since 2013 and was president in 2015. She values her time mentoring and supporting young scientists as students, early and mid-career professionals. As a member of the Board, Michelle looks forward to continuing her efforts on expanding research and networking opportunities for young professionals at the regional level.