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Rinchard, Jacques
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2022-01-12
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Firstly, I would like to thank my major advisor Dr. Jacques Rinchard, for his
dedication, time and commitment to his students. He has pushed me both
academically and intellectually to become a better version of myself. Next, I would
like to thank the rest of my graduate committee Drs. Brian Lantry, Donald Tillitt, and
Matthew Altenritter who contributed to the conceptualization and execution of this
thesis. Special thanks to the dedicated professionals at the United States Geological
Survey - Lake Ontario Biological Station including Dr. Brian Weidel and Scott
Minikiem, Dr. Michael Connerton from the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation, all those who assisted with annual lake trout and prey
fish surveys, and finally to the staff at the Allegheny National Fish Hatchery for
providing lake trout on short notice. This work would not be possible without their
hard work and perseverance. The undergraduate laboratory assistants in Dr.
Rinchard’s lab, including Jarrod Ludwig and Lillian Denecke deserved recognition
for their dependability and diligence in assisting with laboratory work. Finally,
financial assistance was provided by the Brockport Distinguished Professor Award,
the Department of Environmental Science and Ecology, and the Great Lakes
Research Consortium.
On a personal note, I would like to thank my friends Kylee Wilson, Kyle
Morton and the rest of the Altenritter’s lab for providing substantial moral support,
thoughtful conversations and fond memories that made my time at Brockport special.
Lastly, I would like to thank my parents Kim and Chris Heisey for the sacrifices they
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made to make my educational journey a reality. Their love and support made this
thesis possible and for that I have immense gratitude.