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Cindy Van Dover

Harvey W. Smith Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biological Oceanography in the Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences
Marine Science and Conservation
135 Duke Marine Lab Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Harvey W. Smith Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biological Oceanography in the Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences · 2024 - Present Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment
Professor Emeritus of Biological Oceanography · 2024 - Present Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment
Affiliate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society · 2014 - Present Duke Science & Society, Initiatives

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Biological Oceanography · 2006 - 2024 Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment
Harvey W. Smith Distinguished Professor of Biological Oceanography in the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences · 2008 - 2024 Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment
Director, Duke University Marine Laboratory · 2006 - 2016 Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment
Chair, Division of Marine Science and Conservation · 2011 - 2016 Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment
Chair, Division of Coastal Systems Science and Policy · 2006 - 2009 Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment