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Ed Brothers, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist,
Microanalysis Specialist 
Ithaca, NY

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Ed earned a Ph.D. in Oceanography from Scripps Institution of Oceanography (University of California) and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Brooklyn College.  He completed additional graduate course work at Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory, and advanced course work in electron microscopy and failure analysis.  Ed has over 25 years of experience in Materials Testing and Failure Analysis, with a specialty in SEM/EDS and electronic failures.  He has worked as a Research Associate at the National Marine Fisheries Service, Smithsonian Institution, and the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission; an Assistant Professor and Collection Curator at Cornell University; and continues biological research as an Independent Consultant in Fisheries. 

Ed’s hobbies include fly fishing/fly tying, scuba diving, kayaking, and painting.  On occasion, he teaches adult courses related to these activities.

Memberships:
-Sigma Xi
-ASM
-Microscopy Society of America