Dr. Ryan Casey
Environmental Science and Studies Program
Smith 561 (Office)
Smith 559 (Laboratory)
T: 410.704.3051
F: 410.704.4265
E: racasey@towson.edu
Courses Taught:
Helpful Tools:
Towson University Chemistry Tutoring Center (tutorials, practice problems, etc...)
Tutorial for using Excel to do basic graphing and data analysis
Calibration and Dilution Tool in Excel
Phosphate Sorption Tool in Excel
Research Interests:
My lab currently has several ongoing research projects.
Quantification of trace metals in storm water retention ponds in suburban Maryland. We are looking at metal levels in water, sediment and the tissues of organisms using these ponds.
Fluxes of trace elements from urban impervious surfaces (roads) into retention ponds during storm events
Evaluation of stormwater pond contributions to elevated salinity in groundwater and surface water
Use of constructed wetlands to control nitrogen and phosphorus exports from golf courses
Curriculum Vita for Dr. Casey (includes citations for publications and presentations)
Education:
B.S. Chemistry, Virginia Tech, 1995
Ph.D. Environmental Toxicology, Clemson University, 1999
Professional Affiliations:
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society