Deborah Fahey Cato - Instructor
Degrees:
B.A. in Chemistry, Bridgewater State College
M.A.S. in Biology, Bridgewater State College

Research Interests: I have been investigating the process and regulation of adipocyte differentiation in the cell line 3T3-L1, mouse fibroblast cells.

Academic Interests: I am very interested in the teaching of science to non-science majors, specifically pre-service teachers. Instilling an appreciation for and wonder of science in our future teachers and younger students is important to ensure a science literate society. Part of this interest includes my participation in "floating classrooms". Elementary through college age students board the Captain Mac and travel among the Boston Harbor Islands to learn about marine ecology, navigation and water chemistry.

Other Interests: Occasionally during the summer months I enjoy working as a naturalist aboard the Captain Mac whale watching boat. We travel to Stellwegan Bank to study and observe humpbacks, minkes, finback, and right whales , as well as white-sided Atlantic dolphins. To further this effort I serve on the board of the Plymouth Marine Mammal Research Center. PMMRC is a non-profit organization dedicated to research and education regarding marine mammals.

Office:
Telephone: 508-699-9246
Email: dfahey@comcast.net
Office hours: TBD
Other times by appointment.