Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Understanding Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future

As a public health precaution, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is extending the cancelation or postponement of all public events, programs and gatherings until at least the end of the summer. The SERC campus remains temporarily closed to the public, including buildings, trails and other parts of the campus. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the situation, we are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on our website.

Staff Profile

Daniel Gustafson, Jr.

Professional Training Coordinator

Gustafsond@si.edu

Phone

443-482-2217

Biography

I began my career with the Smithsonian in 2006 after spending 18+ years as a researcher with the University of Maryland, Center for Environmental Science located at Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, MD. This former position enabled me to visit most of the world’s oceans as well as the Antarctic as part of four research teams. Whereupon, I moved into administration as Fellowship Coordinator with the non-profit, Chesapeake Research Consortium overseeing their Fellowship program with the Chesapeake Bay Program in Annapolis. At the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), I administer to Fellows, Interns, and Volunteers who are assisting with our research projects and education programs. I am involved in the recruitment, appointment and orientation process, as well as organize activities for each of these administrative groups at our Edgewater campus.