Mona S. Hochman

Mona S. Hochman is a Lecturer and Lab Manager of the Seafood Safety Lab at the Department of Marine Biology, Texas A&M University at Galveston. She specializes in microbiology, coastal environmental bacteria, and marine organisms. Her roles include teaching and research in marine biology and microbiology.

• Education:
• M.S. Environmental Sciences-Fisheries Ecology, University of Maryland, 2000
• B.S. Marine Fisheries/Marine Biology, Texas A&M University at Galveston, 1994

Her research interests focus on microbiology’s applications in coastal environments and seafood safety, bridging field and lab work. She emphasizes student engagement in these areas, aiming to inspire careers in microbiology.

Awards:

• 2014 CEO Meritorious Service Award for Classroom Teaching.

Teaching & Lab Work:

• Courses taught include Introductory Biology I, Fundamentals of Microbiology (Lab), and Research in Marine Biology.
• Supervises research credits in the Seafood Safety Lab.

Labs/Teams: Oversees the Seafood Safety Lab, focusing on microbial aspects of coastal ecosystems and food safety.