- Bachelor of Arts in Geology from Hamilton College
- Ph.D. in Oceanography from Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
- Dr. Burton's (formerly Schrum) research interests include the biogeochemistry of marine sediments, particularly the carbon and nitrogen cycles. She has participated on research expeditions to the Southern, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans, the Bering Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.
- Dr. Burton joined the MSSEP faculty in 2012 and teaches courses in Earth Science, Coastal Ecology, and Marine Biology and oversees the MSSEP Experiential Learning, a winter field course in St. John, USVI.
Mike Campbell is a 1987 graduate of the Academy and was hired as our Second Mate in December 2013. With the retirement of our previous Chief Mate, he became our Acting Chief Mate in December 2014. As Chief Mate, he is responsible for implementing safety management for all personnel, as well as planned maintenance of ship’s interior and exterior spaces, including machinery as required. In August of 2016, Mike was selected to be the Master of the T. S. Kennedy. This assignment will merge with Chief Mate duties except during activations.
Licenses and certification include BS Degree in Marine Transportation; USCG Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of any gross tons upon oceans; Medical Care Person in Charge; GMDSS Radio Operator; Radar Observer Unlimited; Tankerman; Vessel Security Officer.
- Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College
- Master of Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute