Ford Cross
Interviewee | Collection Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Doug Willis | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
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Joseph W. Smith, Don Hoss, Ford Cross, Douglas Vaughan | Beaufort, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
Patricia “Pat” Tester | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
Dr. Pat Tester, a respected figure in the field of oceanography, has dedicated her career to studying and understanding marine ecosystems. Growing up in Oklahoma, her love for the natural world led her to pursue a Bachelor's Degree at California State University at Sonoma in 1972. Seeking further specialization, she obtained her Master's Degree in Oceanography from Oregon State University in 1976 and went on to complete her Ph.D. in the same field at OSU in 1983. In 1976, Dr. |
Joseph W. Smith, Don Hoss, Ford Cross, Jeff Govoni, Douglas Vaughan | Beaufort, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
Dr. Stanley M. Warlen | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
Stan, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, developed an interest in the natural world from an early age. This passion led him to pursue higher education, and in 1962, he received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri. Stan continued his academic journey and obtained his Master's degree from the University of Delaware in 1964. In 1965, Stan came to work for the Beaufort Laboratory, where he made significant contributions to the field of marine ecology. Initially employed with the Menhaden Program, he played a crucial role in managing fishery-dependent data collection. |
Joseph W. Smith, Don Hoss, Jeff Govoni, Ford Cross, Douglas Vaughan | Beaufort, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
Allyn B. Powell | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
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Don Hoss, Ford Cross, Jeff Govoni, Douglas Vaughan, Joseph W. Smith | Beaufort, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
William “Bill” Hettler | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
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Joseph W. Smith, Ford Cross | Morehead City, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
David Peters | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
Dr. Dave Peters was born in Danville, Pennsylvania, but spent his formative years in South Dakota. He developed a deep fascination with aquatic life, particularly fish. Dave embarked on an academic journey that would shape his future as a prominent fish biologist. He attended Utah State University, where he completed his undergraduate studies in Fish Biology. He honed his understanding of fish ecosystems. Dave continued his graduate education at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. While working towards his graduate degrees, he worked for the U.S. |
Joseph W. Smith, Ford Cross, Douglas Vaughan, Jeff Govoni | Beaufort, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
Carolyn Currin | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
Dr. Carolyn Currin began her tenure at NOAA's Beaufort Lab in 1983, initially serving as a technician under Dr. Jud Kenworthy. Her career trajectory saw her later collaborating with Dr. Peter Hanson on the Status and Trends Program. In 1986, she pursued a Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, conducting her dissertation research at the UNC-Institute of Marine Science in Morehead City, NC. Her research concentrated on the recovery and restoration of salt marshes. After completing her doctorate, Dr. |
Joseph W. Smith, Don Hoss, Ford Cross, Douglas Vaughan, Jeff Govoni | Beaufort, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
Richard “Dick” Stone | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
Richard "Dick" Stone, a native of Virginia Beach, Virgina, has dedicated his life to environmental research and conservation. He completed his Bachelor's Degree at Virginia Military Institute. He pursued a Master's Degree at William and Mary, further honing his expertise. Dick joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Sandy Hook Lab, where he spent 8-1/2 years contributing to important research and conservation efforts. In 1972, Dick embarked on a new phase of his career when he transferred to NOAA's Beaufort Lab. |
Joseph W. Smith, Don Hoss, Ford Cross, Douglas Vaughan, Doug Wolfe | Morehead City, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
Randall “Randy” Cheek | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
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Joseph W. Smith, Don Hoss, Ford Cross, Douglas Vaughan | Beaufort, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
Doug Wolfe and Dave Engel | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
Dr. Doug Wolfe, a highly accomplished scientist, dedicated several years of his career to the Beaufort Laboratory, making significant contributions as a Chemist/Fishery Biologist. Born and raised in Ohio, he nurtured a deep fascination for the natural world from a young age. Doug pursued his academic aspirations at Ohio State University, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Zoology and later a Graduate degree in Biochemistry. In 1964, Doug joined the Beaufort Lab. |
Joseph W. Smith, Don Hoss, Ford Cross, Douglas Vaughan | Beaufort, NC | NOAA Fisheries |