Sal Genovese

Teaching Interests

Biology, Environmental Science, Urban Ecology 

Research Interests

Selected Publications

Genovese, S. (2021) An interview with Richard Bulliet, Professor of History Emeritus, Columbia University.  Impact 10(2): 38-44.  

Wing, S. R., Wing, L. C., O’Connell-Milne, S. A., Barr, D., Stokes, D., Genovese, S., & Leichter, J. J. (2020). Penguins and seals transport limiting nutrients between offshore pelagic and coastal regions of Antarctica under changing sea ice. Ecosystems. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10021-020-00578-5  

Wing, S.R., J.J. Leichter, L.C. Wing, D. Stokes, S.J. Genovese, R.M. McMullin and O.A. Shatova.  (2018) Contribution of sea ice microbial production to Antarctic benthic communities is driven by sea ice dynamics and composition of functional guilds.  Global Change Biology 24(8): 3642-3653. http://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.14291

Stokes, M.D., J.J. Leichter, and S.J. Genovese. (2010)  Long-term declines in coral cover at Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles.  Atoll Research Bulletin  582 1-21.

Leichter, J.J., M.D. Stokes, and S.J. Genovese. (2008)  Deep water macroalgae seaward of the Florida Keys, USA.  Marine Ecology Progress Series 356:  123-138.

Other Professional Activities and Awards

Affiliated Faculty, Boston University Marine Program

Peyton Richter Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Teaching (2021)

CGS Social Impact Research Fund Award.  Project title:  Presence and Distribution of Microplastics in Massachusetts’ Tidal-Influenced River Systems.  With Gabe Calistro, CGS ’21.  (2021-2022)

Creator and co-instructor for the following Cross-College Challenge (XCC) courses:
Environmental Equity and Urban Tree Canopies (with Joelle Renstrom) 2021-2023
Bike2BU (with Nathan Phillips)  2023-2024.