Rebecca J Waggett

Rebecca J Waggett is a Professor in the Biology Department at The University of Tampa. She specializes in marine science with a focus on plankton ecology, examining both organismal biomechanics and ecosystem-level trophic dynamics.

• Education: B.S. from Providence College (1999), Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin (2005).

Her research explores sensory ecology of zooplankton, predator-prey interactions, and the role of zooplankton in harmful algal bloom toxin transfer. She publishes in journals like Marine Ecology Progress Series and collaborates with institutions such as NOAA.

• Scientific Awards: National Research Council Research Associateship Program Fellowship.

Waggett teaches Biological Diversity and Introduction to Marine Science, participates in outreach initiatives like the National Ocean Sciences Bowl, and presents at national/international conferences.