Michael Murray
Assistant Professor
Michael Murray
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Biological Sciences
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Masters in Public Health
Bio
Dr. Murray is an environmental scientist with three decades’ experience in teaching, research, and education and policy work on a wide range of water-related and environmental health issues.
- MIMURRAY@augusta.edu
- SCI E2009
Education
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Ph.D., Water Resources Engineering University of Wisconsin - Madi, 1996
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MS, Water Resources Engineering University of Wisconsin - Madi, 1987
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BS, Geological/Geophysical Engineering Colorado School of Mines, 1982
Awards & Honors
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2022
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2018
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1993
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1990
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BIOL 1102
Environmental Biology
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BIOL 1102L
Environmental Biology Lab
Teaching Interests
Environmental science; environmental biology; introduction to environmental health; environmental aquatic sciences; air pollution; environmental policy and management; research on chemicals of emerging concern and other topics
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Empowering learners through student-led integration of environmental health into small group discussions, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Addressing Lake Erie eutrophication: An assessment of recent progress and recommendations, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Ecology of Lake Erie: Causes, consequences and management of eutrophication: A synthesis, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Climate change as a long-term stressor for the fisheries of the Laurentian Great Lakes of North America, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Engaging Stakeholders To Define Feasible and Desirable Agricultural Conservation in Western Lake Erie Watersheds., 2016
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Environmental cycling and human and ecological exposures and impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); environmental cycling and human and ecological exposures and impacts of microplastics; incorporating environmental health concepts in medical school education; approaches to increasing sustainability in academia and other societal sectors.
Professional Service
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American Association of University Professors, Augusta University Chapter 2022 - Present
Role: Officer, Vice President
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Friends of MSF at Augusta University 2019 - Present
Role: Mentor