Jerry L. Kaster
Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences

Phone: (414) 229-4889 or (414) 382-1733
Fax: (414) 229-3926 or (414) 382-1705
E-Mail:
Web Site: Dept. of Biology Page

Great Lakes WATER Institute
600 E. Greenfield Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Research Interests
    Aquatic invertebrate biology is the primary theme of research in my laboratory that is operated as part of the Center for Great Lakes Studies. The areas of greatest activity are centered on a broad array of basic and applied research.
Education
  • B.A., Winona State Univ. 1972
  • M.S., Univ. of Wisconsin-Stevens Pt. 1976
  • Ph.D., Univ. of Colorado 1978
Publications
  • Seaman M and Kaster JL. Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) biofilter reduction of waterborne microbes. National Undergraduate Research Conference Proceedings, 1995.
  • Klump V, Remsen T, Lovalvo D, Anderson P, Cuhel R, Kaplinski M, Kaster JL, Maki J, and Paddock R. 20,000 leagues under Yellowstone Lake. Yellowstone Science 3(4):10-14, 1995.
  • Bardygula-Nonn L, Kaster JL, and Glonek T. Phospholipid profiling of sediments using phosphorus-31 nuclear magnetic resonance. Lipids 30(11):1047-1051.