Final Dossier Oct. 11, 2000
SECTION II: JOB DESCRIPTION
The position responsibilities are to encourage wise use of water resources through teaching (40%), research (32%) and extension (28%). Teaching responsibilities include teaching a Tier 1 course and two upper division courses. The teaching component also includes advising and providing support to undergraduates and graduate students. Courses taught should contribute to the overall teaching mission of the department and the college.
Research responsibilities are to develop an active and recognized program focused on aquaculture, aquatic biology and water quality issues. The program should cover issues of interest for industry and the public in the state and be recognized on a national and international level.
The extension responsibilities include working with active and potential aquaculture producers in the state and with county extension professionals who are working directly with their clientele. The aquaculture specialist responsibilities also include aspects of aquatic biology and aquatic nuisance species in the state. The specialist will work closely with many high school agriculture programs as they incorporate aquaculture into their regular agriculture curricula. Develop and maintain a Web site devoted to aquaculture in Arizona and write and distribute an aquaculture newsletter.
I agree with this job description.
Kevin Fitzsimmons
SECTION IV: CV and CANDIDATE STATEMENT - Kevin Fitzsimmons
Chronology of Education:
Ph.D. - Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Arizona, 1999
Development of urban wildlife habitat using saline effluent from electrical generating stations.
Dissertation Director: O. E. Maughan
Master of Science – Marine Biology, University of West Florida, 1988.
Growth and feeding behavior of larval Cyprinodon variegatus reared under continuous illumination.
Thesis Director: C. A. D’Asaro
Bachelor of Science Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona, 1978.
Additional Professional Training:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Short Courses; Water Quality (Jan. 1983), Wildlife Diseases (Aug. 1995), Aquatic
Nuisance Species Identification and Control (Jan. 1998), Pesticides and Aquatic Plant Control (Mar. 2000)
University of Arizona, College of Business, Executive Development Course, Tucson. April-May 1984
Western Behavioral Sciences Institute, Leadership & Management Development, Ojai, CA. April 1988
Western Region Teaching Symposium, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, September, 1995.
University of AZ short courses; Lab Safety, Radiation Protection, and Research Animal Care and Use
Chronology of Employment:
1995 to present - Associate Research Scientist - Soil, Water and Environmental Science.
1995 to present - Associate Research Scientist - Wildlife and Fisheries Science (joint appointment)
Conduct an active research program in aquaculture and management of aquatic systems. Teach an introductory environmental science lab course and co-teach two upper division 4 unit courses that are cross- listed by three departments. Develop a formal aquaculture extension program including a Web site, field days, extension newsletter, visits to farms, Career Development Event and school programs. I also provide many tours of University aquaculture research facilities to clientele.
1992 to 1995 - Associate Research Scientist - Environmental Research Lab, University of Arizona.
1992 to 1995 - Adjunct Research Scientist - Wildlife and Fisheries, RNR, University of Arizona.
Principal Investigator on numerous projects with a focus on aquaculture, reuse of wastewaters and management of man-made bodies of water in Arizona. Worked with many of the fish farmers and high school aquaculture programs in the state. Began teaching Biology and Culture of Algae as an experimental course in the Wildlife and Fisheries department.
1988 to 1992 - Research Specialist, Principal - Environmental Research Lab, University of Arizona.
Coordinator for aquaculture research efforts at ERL. PI for research projects concentrating on nutrition, engineering, breeding, production and integration techniques in aquaculture/agriculture systems. I also developed bioremediation projects using saline waters for revegetation projects and soil management and agronomic systems to remove pollutants from stack gases.
1984-88 - Program Coordinator ERL, Univ. of Arizona.
Coordinator of University agricultural efforts for the Biosphere 2 project. Led and supervised a multidisciplinary team from the University including faculty, staff, graduate students, and consultants. Prepared budgets, reports, and worked with sponsors, other contractors, press and NASA officials. Also, maintained a small program in aquaculture research.
1981-84 - Research Assistant ERL, Univ. of Arizona.
Conducted research in support of freshwater aquaculture program and marine shrimp aquaculture project. Duties including collecting broodstock shrimp in Mexico and transporting to farm in Hawaii, designing, conducting, and reporting feeding trials with shrimp and fish.
1979 - 80 - Biological Aide National Marine Fisheries Service, Destin, Florida.
Collected biological and catch effort data in support of the Oceanic Game Fish Investigation. Duties included coordinating fish tagging project, taking morphological, sex, and gut content data, collecting fish parts for aging studies and officiating at big game fishing tournaments.
Honors, Awards, Certifications:
Elected President of US Aquaculture Society in 1999 (aquaculture professional society)
Certified Professional Fisheries Scientist, No. 1932, American Fisheries Society
Top 20%, College of Agriculture Teaching Evaluations (Spring 1993)
University of West Florida Graduate Fellowship 1979
Invited Member of the Network of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries Professionals
Certified Pesticide Applicator PUG 99-5630 Arizona Department of Agriculture
Service (last 5 years): Outreach:
Local:
Organized and hosted Aquaculture Career Development Event for State FFA Field Day 1998-2000
Instructor - Arizona In-service in Aquaculture Education - AED 597e June 1995 and June 1998
President, V.P. and Board of Directors, Tucson Zoological Society 1997-2000
Presentation “Taste and Odor in the Phoenix area Drinking Water” - Glendale City Hall - March 1997
Guest lecturer - Environmental issues - Canyon Ranch (bimonthly) 1995-1996
National/International:
Organizing 6th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture, Manila, PHILIPPINES – 9/04
Organizing and moderating Tilapia Technical Session at World Aquaculture Meetings, Orlando, FL – 1/01
Organized & chaired 5th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture, Rio de Janeiro, BRASIL – 9/00
Co-Chair of Inland Aquaculture Session, World Aquaculture Meeting, Sydney, AUSTRALIA – 5/99
Instructor - National In-service in Aquaculture Education - Auburn University - 7/98
Participant in National Workshop on Aquaculture Genetics, THE PHILIPPINES – 3/98
Organized and moderated Tilapia Technical Session at World Aquaculture Meetings, Las Vegas, NV – 2/98
Organized and chaired 4th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture, Orlando, FL - 11/97
Organized and moderated Tilapia Technical Session at World Aquaculture Meetings, Seattle, WA – 2/97
Invited lecture to Nevada Aquaculture Association, Reno, NV - 10/96
Organized and moderated Tilapia Technical Session at US Aquaculture Meetings - 1/96
Organized Tilapia Technical Session at World Aquaculture Meetings, San Diego, CA – 2/95.
Guest lecturer - 1. Shrimp diseases, 2. Integrated aquaculture and agriculture & 3. The role of extension in aquaculture development - National Aquaculture Center, Abbassa, EGYPT 8/94.
Guest lecturer - Aquaculture course - University of Idaho – 4/95
Guest lecturer - Aquaculture course - Washington State University – 4/95
Guest seminar and review of aquaculture program at New Mexico State University – 5/95.
Hosted Visiting Scientist from EGYPT 1 – 5/94.
Hosted Visiting Scientists from CHINA 9/98
Hosted Visiting Scientist from ISRAEL 12/99
Hosted Visiting Scientist from ISRAEL 6/00
Hosted Visiting Scientist from PERU 10/00
Hosted Visiting Scientist from ECUADOR 10/00
Professional Societies:
1. World Aquaculture Society, (Nominated to Board of Directors, lost election)
2. U.S. Aquaculture Society, (President-Elect, Board of Directors, Chair of Subcommittee on Electronic Media)
3. American Fisheries Society (Certified Professional Fisheries Scientist, No. 1932)
4. American Tilapia Association (Vice President)
5. Arizona Aquaculture Association (V.P.& Newsletter Editor)
6. Aquacultural Engineering Society
7. Network of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries Professionals
8. Aquatic Plant Management Society
9. North American Lake Management Society
10. American Association for the Advancement of Science
11. Tucson Zoological Society (President, Board of Directors, Treasurer, VP)
Citizenship:
Intramural:
Department Committee(s)
Core curriculum courses
Retreat planning
Department Web Page Coordinator
Seminar Committee
Aquaculture Career Development Event field day
Peer Review Committee
College Committee
Natural Resources Extension Committee (2000 Co-chair education subcommittee)
Review proposals to Agricultural Experiment Station (Wildlife and Fisheries)
University Committee
Task force to develop research and student programs with ITESM, Campus Guaymas, Mexico
Other:
Semi-Annual short course on Care and Use of Aquatic Animals in Research for UA Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Member of Development Panel for Natural Resources Curriculum - A curriculum developed for teaching natural resources at the secondary level in Arizona.
Recorder for session on Whole Effluent Toxicity for Annual Arid West Water Quality Conference. June 1997.
Extramural:
1. Editorial Advisory Board for Reviews in Fisheries Science - A professional journal published by CRC Press and the American Fisheries Society
2. Editorial Advisory Board for Journal of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Environment - A professional journal devoted to these issues in the developing world
3. Reviewer of competitive grants for U.S. Departments of Agriculture (CSREES, SBIR, Regional Aquaculture Centers and Fund for Rural America) and Dept. of Commerce, National Science Foundation, Electric Power Research Institute and Water Resources Research Program
4. Member of Technical Committee for Western Regional Aquaculture Center, USDA
5. Member of Review Panel for Aquaculture Curriculum Guide - A curriculum developed for teaching aquaculture at the secondary level, distributed nationwide by the Council for Agricultural Education
6. Member of Technical Advisory Committee, Arizona Department of Water Resources
7. Reviewer for journals - Aquaculture, Progressive Fish Culturist, Journal of World Aquaculture Society, Journal of Aquaculture Engineering, Journal of Aquaculture Research, Journal of Applied Aquaculture, Journal of North American Aquaculture
8. Invited Member of the Network of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries Professionals
9. Provided a program review (curriculum, facilities, student achievements) for aquaculture program at Trinidad State College, CO.
10. Invited member of a USDA-EPA Task Force on Effluent Management from Aquaculture Facilities
Publications:
Books:
Tilapia Aquaculture : Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Editor. Fitzsimmons, K. 1997. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service Publication No. NRAES - 106. Ithaca, N. Y. 808pp.
Tilapia in the 21st Century: Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Editor, Fitzsimmons, K. 2000. Ministry of Agriculture, Brazil. Rio de Janeiro. 682 pp.
Book Chapters: (Peer reviewed)
Fitzsimmons, K. 2000. Tilapia aquaculture in Mexico. Pp. 171-183 In:Costa-Pierce, B.A. and J.E. Rakocy, eds. Tilapia Aquaculture in the Americas, Vol. 2. The World Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.
Fitzsimmons, K. 2000. Future Trends of Tilapia Aquaculture in the Americas. Pp. 252-264 In:Costa-Pierce, B.A. and J.E. Rakocy, eds. Tilapia Aquaculture in the Americas, Vol. 2. The World Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.
Refereed journal articles:
9. Galindo-Bect, M.S., Glenn, E.P., Page, H.M., Fitzsimmons, K., Galindo-Bect, L.A., Hernandez-Ayon, J.M., Petty, R.L., Garcia-Hernandez, J. and Moore, D. 2000. Penaeid shrimp in the Upper Gulf of California in relation to Colorado River discharge. Fishery Bulletin 98(1): 222-225.
8. Glenn, E., Cohen, M., Morrison, J., Valdes-Casilla, C. and Fitzsimmons, K. 1999. Science and policy dilemas in the management of agricultural waste waters: The case of the Salton Sea, CA, USA. Environmental Science and Policy 2:413-423.
7. Brown, J.J., Glenn, E.P., Fitzsimmons, K.M. and Smith, S.E., 1999. Halophytes for the treatment of saline
aquaculture effluent. Aquaculture 175:255-268.
6. Fitzsimmons, K., Lovely, C. and E. Glenn. 1998. Growth differences among widely separated geographic accessions of fourwing saltbush (Atriplex canescens) in the Great Basin desert, New Mexico, USA. Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation 12(2):87-94.
5. Glenn, E., Moore, D., Brown, J.J., Tanner, R., Fitzsimmons, K., Akutigawa, M. and S. Napoleon. 1998. A sustainable culture system for Gracilaria parvispora (Rhodophyta) using sporelings, reef growout and floating cages in Hawaii. Aquaculture 165:221-232.
4. Glenn, E., Tanner, R., Miyamoto, S. Fitzsimmons, K. and Boyer, J. 1998. Water use, productivity and forage quality of the halophyte Atriplex nummularia grown on saline waste water in a desert environment. J. of Arid Environments 38:45-62.
3. Fitzsimmons, K., Dickenson, G., Brand, C., and J. Davis. 1997. Effects of reducing dietary lipid levels on growth of hybrid tilapia in an intensive recirculating water system. Progressive Fish Culturist 59:293-296.
2. Riley, J.J., Fitzsimmons, K. M. and E. Glenn. 1997. Halophyte irrigation: An overlooked strategy for management of membrane filtration concentrate. Desalination 110:297-211.
1. Glenn, E., Moore, D. Fitzsimmons, K. and Azevedo, C. 1996. Spore culture of the edible red seaweed, Gracilaria parvispora (Rhodophyta) Aquaculture 142:59-74.
Conference Proceedings:
15. Fitzsimmons, K. 2000. TILAPIA : The most important aquaculture species of the 21st Century. Pp. 3-8. In: Tilapia in the 21st Century: Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Editor, Fitzsimmons, K. 2000. Ministry of Agriculture, Brazil. Rio de Janeiro.
14. McKeon, C., Gerba, C., Glenn, E., and Fitzsimmons, K., 2000. Microbiological hazards of freshwater tilapia culture systems. Pp. 479-485. In: Tilapia in the 21st Century: Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Editor, Fitzsimmons, K. 2000. Ministry of Agriculture, Brazil. Rio de Janeiro.
13. Fitzsimmons, K. 1999. Marketing of Tilapia in the USA. Pp. 12-25. In: The Fifth Roche Aquaculture Conference – August 26, 1999. Bangkok, Thailand.
12. Fitzsimmons, K. and Posadas, B. 1997. Consumer demand for tilapia products in the US and the effects on local markets in exporting countries. Pp. 613-632. In: Tilapia Aquaculture: Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Editor. Fitzsimmons, K. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service Publication, No. NRAES - 106. Ithaca, N. Y.
11. Fitzsimmons, K. 1997. Introduction to tilapia production systems. Pp. 317-318. In: Tilapia Aquaculture: Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Editor, Fitzsimmons, K. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service Publication, No. NRAES - 106. Ithaca, N. Y.
10. Fitzsimmons, K. 1997. Introduction to tilapia nutrition. Pp. 9-12. In: Tilapia Aquaculture: Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Editor, Fitzsimmons, K., Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service Publication, No. NRAES - 106. Ithaca, N. Y.
9. Skeen, B. A., Fitzsimmons, K., Brown, J.J. and G. Dickenson. 1997. Performance characteristics of open and closed bead filters in a closed recirculating tilapia production system. Pp. 276-286. In : M.B. Timmons and T. Losordo, editors. Advances in Aquacultural Engineering. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service Publication No. NRAES - 105, Ithaca, NY.
8. Fitzsimmons, K. 1997. AquaRIC’s: Philosophy and direction. Pp. 19-22. In : Webster, D. and Ewart, J. , editors. National Aquaculture Extension Conference Proceedings. Annapolis, MD.
7. Fitzsimmons, K. 1997. Development and introduction of triploid grass carps for water quality control. Pp.50. In : Webster, D. and Ewart, J. , editors. National Aquaculture Extension Conference Proceedings. Annapolis, MD.
6. Piedrahita R.H., Zachritz, W.H., Fitzsimmons, K, and Brockway, C. 1996. Evaluation and improvements of solids removal systems for aquaculture. pp. 141-150. In: G. S. Libey and M. B. Timmons, editors. Successes and Failures in Commercial Recirculating Aquaculture. Aquacultural Engineering Proceedings II. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service Publication No. NRAES - 8.
5. Olsen, M.W., Fitzsimmons, K.M. and Moore, D.W. 1993. Surface irrigation of cotton using aquaculture effluent, pp.159165. In: Techniques for Modern Aquaculture (J.K. Wang, Ed.) St. Joseph, MI:ASAE Pub. 0293.
4. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1992. Extending the value of aquaculture effluents through sustainable
agriculture practices, p.344-346. In: National Livestock, Poultry, and Aquaculture Waste Management.
Am. Soc. Ag. Eng. Pub. 03-92.
3. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1992. Fertilizer value of aquaculture effluent and land disposal as a Best Management Practice. pp. 1-4. In: Proceedings of the National Extension Aquaculture Workshop. Ferndale, Ark..
2. Lightner, D., Redman, R., Mohney, L., Dickenson, G., Fitzsimmons, K., 1988. Major diseases encountered in controlled environment culture of tilapias in fresh and brackish water over a three year period in Arizona, p.111116. In: 2nd International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. ICLARM, Manila, Philippines.
1. Leigh, L., Fitzsimmons, K.M., Norem, M. and Stumpf, D.K. 1987. An introduction to the intensive agriculture biome of Biosphere II, p.76-81. In: Space Manufacturing 6: Nonterrestrial Resources and Biosciences. Am. Inst. Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Other Publications:
22. Fitzsimmons, K. 2000. Tilapia in Brasil and Mexico. Panorama Acuicola 6(1): in press.
21. Fitzsimmons, K. 2000. Tilapia and shrimp polycultures. Global Aquaculture Advocate 3(4):xx-xx.
20. Fitzsimmons, K. and McIntosh, D. 2000. Aquaculture in the classroom. Hatchery Magazine. in press
19. Fitzsimmons, K., Circa, A., Jimenez, E.B. and Pereda, D. 1999. Development of low cost supplemental feeds for tilapia in pond and cage culture. In: K. McElwee, D. Burke, M. Niles and H. Egna (Editors),Sixteenth Annual Technical Report. Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture CRSP, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. pp. 57-63.
18. Fitzsimmons, K. 1998. O Mercado de Tilapia nos EUA. (Tilapia markets in the US.) Panorama da AQUICULTURA 8(45):28-30.
17. Rusin, P., Walker, D. and Fitzsimmons, K. 1998. Control of geosmin and methylisoborneol in the Central Arizona Project and Salt River Project canals. Final report to Valley of the Sun Water Providers.
16. Fitzsimmons, K. and Circa, A. 1997. Development of low cost supplemental feeds for tilapia in pond and cage culture in the Philippines. In: Fifteenth Annual Technical Report, 1997. Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture CRSP, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
15. Olsen, M., Frye, R., Fitzsimmons, K., Ebert, S. and Dickenson, G. 1997. Agricultural remediation of stack gases. Rural Electric Research Project 92-4. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Arlington, VA.
14. Glenn, E., Moore, D., Machado, C., Fitzsimmons, K. and Menke, S. 1996. Atlas of Gracilaria Spore Culture. National Coastal Research and Development Institute, Portland, OR.
13. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1995. Evaluation of halophytes to dispose of saline water and for direct planting on ash ponds. Report to Arizona Public Service.
12. Fitzsimmons, K.M., E. Glenn, K. Hilwig and T. Holstein 1995. A Survey, with recommendations for control, of aquatic weeds and algae in the Central Arizona Project Canal. Report to Central Arizona Water Conservation District. 22pp.
11. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1995. Survey and review of constraints to aquaculture development and new species. Western Regional Aquaculture Center, USDA., University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 73pp.
10. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1994. Staff Appraisal Report: Development of aquaculture infrastructure in Mexico. Report to the World Bank..
9. Glenn, E., Fitzsimmons, K. and D. Baumgartner. 1994. Growth and water use of conventional and halophytic landscape plants irrigated with saline water. EPRI Report 8021-03.
8. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1992. Use of reclaimed water for Lakeside and other urban lakes. ERL Report #92112. Report to TUCSON WATER, Dec. 1992.
7. Glenn, E., Fitzsimmons, K., and Tollefsen, R. 1991. Productivity of Long Ogo (Gracilaria parvispora) in floating cages in Moloka'i fishponds. Report to National Coastal Resources Institute. Portland, OR.
6. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1990. Software program to predict hatchery requirements for several species.
Report to Greiner Engineering, Inc.
5. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1988. Status of aquaculture in the state of Arizona. GHC Bulletin 11(1):23-24.