RESUME

Steeve Pomerleau
Extension Aquaculture Specialist
Aquaculture/Fisheries Center
Mail Slot 4912
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
1200 North University Drive
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Office: (870) 575-8139
Fax:      (870) 575-4638
spomerleau@uaex.edu

EDUCATION:

M.S. Aquaculture/Fisheries (2004)
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (Pine Bluff, AR, USA)
Thesis: Economic analysis of stocker catfish production with respect to optimal management strategies for catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) farms.

B.S. Biology (1999)
Université Laval (Quebec, QC, Canada)

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Funds for Research and Researchers Education (Quebec, Canada)
Scholarship for master studies (2000 - 2002)

Program for North American Mobility in Higher Education (Quebec, Canada)
Scholarship to study one semester at the University of Guadalajara, Mexico (1998)

EMPLOYMENT:

Extension Aquaculture Specialist (2006 – Present)
Aquaculture/Fisheries Center, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (Pine Bluff, AR, USA)
- Direct a state-wide yield verification program for catfish and baitfish culture.
- Work and cooperate with commercial fish farmers on various Extension projects.
- Develop and maintain websites.
- Develop computing tools for the fish farming industry.
- Write Extension materials, reports and research manuscripts.
- Give presentations in professional conferences and meetings.

Research Associate – Aquaculture Research Verification Program (2003 – 2005)
Aquaculture/Fisheries Center, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (Pine Bluff, AR, USA)
- Direct a state-wide yield verification program for catfish and baitfish culture.
- Work and cooperate with commercial fish farmers on various Extension projects.
- Develop and maintain websites.
- Develop computing tools for the fish farming industry.
- Write Extension materials, reports and research manuscripts.
- Give presentations in professional conferences and meetings.

Graduate Research Assistant in Aquaculture (2000 - 2003)
Aquaculture/Fisheries Center, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (Pine Bluff, AR, USA)
- Conduct research on channel catfish culture (data collection and analysis).
- Culture catfish in experimental ponds (feeding, water quality monitoring, treatment applications, repairs, etc).
- Organize fish stocking and harvesting.
- Present results of research in professional conferences and meetings.
- Publish results of research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Assist with Extension workshops and other outreach activities.

Technician in Sea Urchin Culture (1999 - 2000)
St. Andrews Biological Station, Department of Fisheries & Ocean Canada (St. Andrews, N.B., Canada)
- Conducted research on sea urchin culture (diet development, growth enhancement, reproduction, etc).
- Assisted to daily research operations and maintenance of rearing systems, data collection, and data analysis.

Science & Technologies Museum Guide (1999)
Department of International Relations of Quebec (Paris, France)
- Guided the public, in a science and technology museum, through an exposition on the latest technologies developed in Quebec, in the field of medicine, telecommunication, environment, and transportation.

Research Assistant in Plant Ecology (1998)
Center of Nordic Studies, Laval University (Quebec, Qc, Canada)
- Assisted a graduate student conducting research and dendrochronology analysis on perishing paper birch tree populations of the boreal forest.

Research Assistant in Peatland Ecology (1997)
Center for Research in Regional Planning and Development, Laval University (Quebec, Qc, Canada)
- Assisted a graduate student conducting research on the regeneration of a highly disturbed peatlands.
- Sampled, identified and studied plant communities of peatlands.

Research Assistant in Salmon Ecology (1996 - 1997)
National Institute of Scientific Research (Quebec, Qc, Canada)
- Assisted a graduate student conducting research on the impact of winter conditions on salmon embryo and fry.
- Located salmon redds and nests in selected rivers, installed artificial incubators, and monitored water quality.

OTHER EXPERIENCES:

Teaching Assistant in Aquaculture Economics (2001)
United States Department of Agriculture - Hurricane Mitch Reconstruction Project (Honduras & Nicaragua)
Assisted shrimp farming financial workshops professors to educate selected shrimp farmers and extension specialists on the basics of financial management of shrimp farms.

Foreign Internship to Mexico (1998)
University of Guadalajara (Jalisco, Mexico)
As part of an exchange program between North American universities, studied biology and aquaculture at the University of Guadalajara (Mexico) for one semester.

Field Volunteer in a Sea Turtles Protection Program (1998)
University of Guadalajara (Jalisco, Mexico)
Patrolled beaches to find sea turtles and nests, identified species, measured the body sizes, and collected the eggs for incubation and release.

Literature Review on the Aquaculture Development in Asia and Africa (1997)
Roche Consulting Groupe / Laval University (Quebec, Canada).
Analyze the factors that slowed down the development of aquaculture in Africa and those that contributed to its success in Asia.

Foreign Internship to India (1997)
Laval University (Quebec, Canada).
Organized a trip to India with a group of biology students. Traveled through India to learn about the biodiversity of a region different than Canada and to realize the problems that developing countries have to face in terms of population control, garbage management, wildlife protection, etc.

OTHER SKILLS:

Languages: French, English, and Spanish.

Certifications: - First Aid & Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
                        - SCUBA Diving

Softwares: Visual CE, SPSS, GAMS, MS Access, MS FrontPage, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word.

SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

• Catfish Farmers of America
• Catfish Farmers of Arkansas
• World Aquaculture Society, parent and U.S. Chapter
• United States Aquaculture Society

PUBLICATIONS:

Refereed Journal Articles

Engle, C.R., S. Pomerleau, G. Fornshell, J.N. Hinshaw, D. Sloan, and S. Thompson. 2005. The Economic Impact of Proposed Effluent Treatment Options for Production of Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss in Flow-through Systems. Aquacultural Engineering 32: 303-323.

Kaliba, AR, C.R. Engle, S. Pomerleau, J.M. Hinshaw, D. Sloan. 2004. The Economic Impact of the Trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Industry on Transylvania County, North Carolina. Journal of Applied Aquaculture 15: 61-82.

Pomerleau, S. and C.R. Engle. 2005. An Economic Comparison of Producing Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Stockers with Either 9, 11, or 13-cm Fingerlings. Journal of Applied Aquaculture 17(2): 61-74.

Pomerleau, S. and C.R. Engle. 2005. The effect of on-farm production of various sizes of stocker catfish Ictalurus punctatus on farm profitability. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 36(3): 291-301.

Pomerleau, S. and C.R. Engle. 2003. Production of stocker-size channel catfish: effect of stocking density on production characteristics, costs, and economic risk. North American Journal of Aquaculture 65: 112-119.

Arkansas Aquafarming

Pomerleau, S. 2005. Baitfish Research Verification Program Update. Arkansas Aquafarming 22(2): 6.

Pomerleau, S. 2004. A New Start for Aquaculture Research Verification Programs. Arkansas Aquafarming 21(1): 5.

Pomerleau, S. 2004. New Staff for the Aquaculture Verification Programs. Arkansas Aquafarming 21(1): 5.

Pomerleau, S and J. Trimpey. 2005. Catfish Research Verification Program Update. Arkansas Aquafarming 22(1): 6-7.

Abstracts

Pomerleau, S. 2006. Catfish Research Verification Program. 2006 Catfish Farmers of America Annual Convention and Research Symposium, Book of Abstracts.

Pomerleau, S. 2006. Catfish and Baitfish Research Verification Programs in Arkansas. Aquaculture America 2006, Book of Abstracts.

Pomerleau, S. 2006. Putting together a Business Plan. Aquaculture America 2006, Book of Abstracts.

Pomerleau, S. 2005. Aquaculture Research Verification Programs in Arkansas. Aquaculture America 2005, Book of Abstracts: 335.

Pomerleau, S. and C.R. Engle. 2005. Stocker Catfish Production: A Summary. Aquaculture America 2005, Book of Abstracts: 334.

Pomerleau, S. and C.R. Engle. 2005. Will Your New Aquaculture Business Be Profitable? Aquaculture America 2005, Book of Abstracts: 333.

Pomerleau, S. and C.R. Engle. 2004. Linear Programming Analysis of Optimal Production Strategies for Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Farms. World Aquaculture 2004, Book of Abstracts: 477.

Pomerleau, S. and C.R. Engle. 2003. Economic Effect of Stocker Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Production on Farm Profitability. Aquaculture America 2003, Book of Abstracts: 232.

Pomerleau, S. and C.R. Engle. 2002. Stocker Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Production at Three Different Stocking Sizes. Aquaculture America 2002, Book of Abstracts: 269.

Pomerleau, S. and C.R. Engle. 2001. A partial budget analysis of the economics of producing stocker catfish Ictalurus punctatus. World Aquaculture 2001, Book of Abstracts: 533.

Pomerleau, S. and J. Trimpey. 2005. Catfish Research Verification: A Dynamic Extension Program in Arkansas. Aquaculture America 2005, Book of Abstracts: 332

Trimpey, J. and S. Pomerleau. 2005. Baitfish Research Verification Program. Aquaculture America 2005, Book of Abstracts: 458.

Others

Pomerleau, S. 2006. Catfish Research Verification Program Update. Catfish Channel 46(1): 5-7.

Pomerleau, S. 2006. Preparing for Electric Power Outages. Catfish Channel 46(2): 2-3.

Pomerleau, S. 2004. Catfish Research Verification Program: A New Start Spring 2004. Catfish Channel 44(2).

Pomerleau, S. 2004. Catfish Research Verification Program Update. Catfish Channel, 44(4).

Pomerleau, S. 2004. Optimal Strategies for Producing Stocker Catfish Ictalurus punctatus on Farm. Thesis. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

Engle, C.R. and S. Pomerleau. 2006. Cost of Treatment Options for Trematodes. Catfish Trematode Workshop, May 11th, Lake Village, Arkansas.

Engle, C.R. and S. Pomerleau. 2005. Rebuilding ponds, economic consideration. Area Catfish Workshop, Lewisville, Arkansas.

Pomerleau, S. 2006. How to Ensure Prompt Service Restoration Following Power Outages. Catfish Trematode Workshop, May 9th, Paragould, Arkansas.

Pomerleau, S. 2006. How to Ensure Prompt Service Restoration Following Power Outages. Catfish Trematode Workshop, May 11th, Lake Village, Arkansas.

Pomerleau, S. 2005. Aquaculture Research Verification Programs in Arkansas. Aquaculture America 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Pomerleau, S. 2005. Catfish Farmers of Arkansas Web Site. Catfish Farmers of Arkansas Annual Meeting, Tunica, Mississippi.

Pomerleau, S. 2005. Catfish Farmers of Arkansas Web Site. Catfish Farmers of Arkansas Mid-Year Meeting, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Pomerleau, S. 2005. Getting the most out of your feed money. Area Catfish Workshop, Lake Village, Akansas.

Pomerleau, S. 2005. Getting the most out of your feed money. Area Catfish Workshop, Lewisville, Arkansas.

Pomerleau, S. 2005. Getting the most out of your feed money. Area Catfish Workshop, Newport, Arkansas.

Pomerleau, S. and C.R. Engle. 2005. Stocker Catfish Production: A Summary. Aquaculture America 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Pomerleau, S. and C.R. Engle. 2005. Will Your New Aquaculture Business Be Profitable? Aquaculture America 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Pomerleau, S. and C.R. Engle. 2004. Linear Programming Analysis of Optimal Production Strategies for Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Farms. World Aquaculture 2004, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Pomerleau, S. and C.R. Engle. 2003. Economic Effect of Stocker Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Production on Farm Profitability. Aquaculture America 2003, Louisville, Kentucky.

Pomerleau, S. and C. R. Engle. 2002. Economic analysis of channel catfish stocker production. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Student/Faculty Research Forum 2002, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Pomerleau, S. and C. R. Engle. 2002. Stocker catfish production. Arkansas Aquaculture 2002, Catfish Farmers of Arkansas and Arkansas Bait and Ornamental Fish Growers Association, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Pomerleau, S. and C. R. Engle. 2002. Stocker channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus production at two different stocking sizes. Aquaculture America 2002, San Diego, California.

Pomerleau, S. and C. R. Engle. 2002. Stocker channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) production at two different stocking sizes. 2002 Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society Mid-Year Meeting, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Pomerleau, S. and C. R. Engle. 2001. A partial budget analysis of the economics of producing stocker catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. World Aquaculture 2001, International Triennial Conference and Exposition of the World Aquaculture Society, Orlando, Florida.

Pomerleau, S. and C. R. Engle. 2001. Costs of producing stocker catfish with three different stocking densities. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Student/Faculty Research Forum 2001, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Pomerleau, S. and C. R. Engle. 2001. Effect of stocking density on production characteristics and costs of producing stocker channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Chapters of the American Fisheries Society, Heber Springs, Arkansas.