Ronald M. Coleman: Donations and Support

The Tschannen Science Complex ("SCIENCE II")

Sacramento State has a wonderful new Science building, i.e., "Science II". This is a great opportunity, but also a time of concern for me and others. Like so many projects in higher education right now, this project was under-funded. Contrary to what some people think,this building is not a replacement for existing buildings -- the new building is a fraction of the size needed to replace our existing facilities, which are too small to begin with, given the number of students that we serve. For those that have been wondering, my lab will not be going into the Tschannen Science Complex. The new science building largely consists of cell and molecular labs that moved out of Sequoia Hall. My lab will eventually be moving into the vacated space in Sequoia Hall, likely in the basement.

My goal, and my track record, at Sacramento State, has been to provide as many quality research experiences for undergradaute and graduate students as I possibly can, so that each may advance towards their own best future. To this end, I devote massive amounts of my time and my personal resources to making this happen. I feel that these opportunties, in addition to advancing science, equip our students with the experiences and skills that will help them live better lives, have more opportunities and make more meaningful contributions to our society

The move to Sequoia will involve rebuilding the entire lab from the floors to the shelves to the water, air and power systems. This will be expensive.

If you feel that what we do is a valuable goal, and want to help make this happen in the future, then please consider donating to help build the new Evolutionary Ecology of Fishes Laboratory. Contact me if you are interested. Thank you.

Supporters

Various manufacturers, organizations and individuals have generously supported the work of myself and my students over the years.

If you have new or good quality equipment that we might use, please let me know.

I would like to thank the following people and companies for their help.

Equipment

Jim Ellenberger (donated equipment)

Marineland Aquarium Products (equipment donations)

Rohlf C. Hagen, Inc. (equipment donations)

Duboisi.com (discounted equipment)

Capitol Aquarium, Sacramento (discounted equipment)
1920 29TH St., Sacramento, CA 95816-7398;  

Troy Hanson (aquarium and equipment)

Hikari USA (fish food)

Anzo and Anges Costa (fish tank, stand, supplies)

Roger Brousseau (fish tank, stand, supplies)

Aaron Jackson (fish tank, stand, supplies)

Michael Lee, El Cerrito (video equipment)

 

Fish

Steve Polk, Lakeport, CA

Anthony Mazeroll, Aliso Viejo, CA

Aquatic Specialties and Pets (ASAP),
31640 Hayman St., Hayward, CA 94544, 510-477-9683

Pam and Gary Chin
Sloughhouse, CA

Rich Bireley,
El Dorado Hills, CA

Leo,
San Jose, CA

Michael Lee
El Cerrito,, CA

AJ
Monterey, CA

Bradley King
Sacramento, CA

Jeff and Cecile Aadnesen
Sacramento, CA

Lee's Feed & Supply
Shingle Springs, CA

Tina Najjar
Sacramento, CA

Ivan and Alena ()
Sacramento, CA

 

Research Grants

Ohio Cichlid Association (Jim Smith fund)

Pacific Coast Cichlid Association (research grants, Cichlid Egg Project)

American Cichlid Association (research grants)

Fisheries Society of the British Isles (research grants)

WaterForum (research grants)

Patrons

If you are seriously interested in, and able to afford, supporting a research expedition and would like to go along with me to Central America, South America, or Africa, email me and we can discuss it. Field research is not Club Med but it is a unique and fascinating experience. You would need to be physically fit and either able to snorkel or willing to learn. What does it cost? It costs roughly $3000-$5000 for a few weeks in the field in Central America (airfare, ground transportation, accomodation).

rcoleman@csus.edu

 

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