Dr. Heather (Schrum) Burton is currently Chair of the the Marine Science, Safety & Environmental Protection Department at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. She teaches Earth Science, Oceanography, Coastal Ecology, Communicating Ocean and Climate Science, and several marine biology courses. She has coordinated and taught Experiential Learning field courses in St. John, Maine, and Bermuda. Dr. Burton received her B.A. in Geology (Mathematics minor) from Hamilton College and a Ph.D. in Oceanography from the Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island. Her research interests include marine biogeochemistry, particularly the carbon and nitrogen cycles. Dr. Burton has participated on oceanographic research expeditions to the Southern Ocean, Equatorial Pacific, Atlantic Ocean, the Bering Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.
- Courses Taught:
- FM-5180: Capstone Advisor
- Founded-Facilities Management Cadet Training Center, 2021
- Education:
- M.S. Facilities Management, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 2012
- B.S. Marine Engineering, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 2004
- Marine License - Second Assistant Engineer, Motor, Unlimited Horsepower
- Third Assistant Engineer, Steam, Motor, & Gas Turbine Unlimited Horsepower
- Construction as Owner:
- Morgan Reinauer Shipyard, 2009
- Gillette Stadium & Patriot-Place Renovations, 2011
- Lt. Timothy Steele Field House, 2013
- Duxbury Middle-High School, 2014
- Regional Old Colony Communications Center, 2019
- Duxbury Senior Center Addition, 2018
- Maritime Conference Center & Emery Rice Hall, 2023
- Company 2 Renovation, 2022
- Fantail Student Center, 2023
- MMA Pier Upgrade for NSMV II, 2024
- MMA STEM Laboratory Building, 2025
- Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College
- Master of Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute