Resource of the Month

October is Open Access Month. During the month University Libraries is offering three presentations that highlight the benefits of open access. A description of each presentation and registration are linked above.

Submit Your Book Recommendations

All faculty, students, and staff--now is the time to submit your recommendations for books to be purchased to support your teaching, research, and learning. Please include as much information as possible--author, title, date, publisher, etc. and indicate your preference for print or e-books. Please note there are some publisher restrictions with e-books including the number of pages you can download (usually 60 pages or less). If this will impede your use of the book, then be sure to indicate you are requesting print. We need your recommendations asap. Print books ordered for COA are housed at Gunter Library at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. Please email to: guntergcrl@usm.edu

Welcome Fall 2024 Graduate Students!!!

Pictured left to right: Hanna Oestrich, Evelyn Pantelopoulos, Shahinur Rahman, Charlsie Wilson, Kirsten Bauer, & Blaise Rohan

Welcome New Hires!

Please join us in welcoming new GCRL employees:

Eugin Bornman – Postdoctoral Research Associate – Andres/COA

Timmy Morgan – Electrician – Physical Plant

Christopher Webb – Maintenance Mechanic II – Physical Plant

Azlyn Justice – Administrative Coordinator – Marine Education Center



Aaron Ridall – Postdoctoral Research Associate – deMutsert/COA

New Books!

In simple yet memorable terms, Englander explains the science behind the shocking impacts to come, and discusses what we must do as a society to prepare for these inevitable, life-changing ramifications.

Cephalopods, Earth’s first truly substantial animals, are still among us: Their fascinating family tree features squid, octopuses, nautiluses, and more. The inventors of swimming, cephs presided over the sea for millions of years. But when fish evolved jaws, cephs had to step up their game (or end up on the menu).

A cutting-edge, introductory genetics text authored by an unparalleled author team, including Nobel Prize winner, Leland Hartwell. This edition continues to build upon the integration of Mendelian and molecular principles, providing students with the links between the early understanding of genetics and the new molecular discoveries that have changed the way the field of genetics is viewed.

Upcoming Events

Drop off location: Gunter Library

More Upcoming Events

• “This is Home” Medgar Evers exhibit at Ocean Springs Municipal Library, August 15-Septmber 15
• Voter Registration at Gunter Library, September 17, 9am-4pm
• Dr. Lee Smee, Dauphin Island Sea Lab / University of South Alabama, Friday, September 20, 9:30 am Caylor Auditorium
• Dissertation Bootcamp, Cook Library 209A, September 20
• Coastal Biodiversity Day and BioBlitz, September 21
• Fall Seminar Series, Michael Hopkins, Pontchartrain Conservancy, September 23, 12:30 PM
• Dissertation Completion Grant Awards, Application Deadline, September 27

• Fall Seminar Series, Jason McKenna, University of Southern Mississippi, September 30, 12:30 PM
• Grant Writing Workshop, Cedar Point A, September 27, 12-2 PM
• Dr. Daryl Parkyn, GCRL CFRD, Friday, September 27, 9:30 am Caylor Auditorium
• ASCEND (Advancing Women’s STEM Careers through Empowerment and Networking) conference on October 4th, 2024, at the Thad Cochran Center. Registration ends September 20.

• Fall Seminar Series, Erick Rogers, NRL, October 7, 12:30 PM
• Design a Winning Poster Presentation Workshop webinar October 8, 12:15pm-1 pm
• Homecoming Tailgate, Spirit Park, October 19, 1-4 PM
• Three Minute Thesis, Joe Paul Theater, October 31 & November 1, Registration Deadline, October 24

• Spring Travel Awards, Application Deadline, October 25

• Proposal Project, Letter of Intent Deadline, November 8

Voter Registration Drive In-Person



Need any assistance registering to vote, or have questions about things like absentee voting? Come to Gunter Library any time from 10 to 4, where helpful library staff are available to help answer your questions and make the process a little easier! We can help you check if you're registered or assist with the process. Prepare to do your civic duty by registering to vote!

GCRL Science Café

Tuesday, September 24th 2024 - 6 pm to 7 pm

Caylor 104

(703 East Beach Drive, aka "Halstead" campus)

Sponsored by Mississippi Alabama Sea Grant Consortium

Understanding the World’s Largest Fish in the Northern Gulf of Mexico: 20 Years of Whale Shark Research

Presented by

Dr. Eric Hoffmayer

Refreshments compliments of Gunter Library

"Like" the GCRL Science Cafe Facebook page for more information about upcoming Science Cafe events.

If you missed any of our Zoom GCRL Science Cafes visit our Marine Education Center’s (MEC) Facebook page at the link below.

Gulf Coast Research Laboratory

703 East Beach Drive

Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Joyce Shaw, Head Librarian - 228-872-4213