Dominican earns PHD in Marine and Coastal System Science

David was always interested in the rise of sea levels
David was always interested in the rise of sea levels. Photo: UMass.edu

From an early age Camille David developed an interest in the effects of the rise of sea levels.

Growing up in Vieille Case and in close proximity to the coast he was able to have first hand observation of the influence of the ocean.

That interest led him to study the matter further and he has now received a PHD in Marine Sciences/Coastal System Science at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST).

This after the presentation of his dissertation, “Linkage between sea level rise, tidal inlet dynamics and wetland response.”

In an interview with the school’s website David said he developed an interest on the effects of the rise of sea levels because he grew up in close proximity to the coast and ‘ocean influence.’

“I developed a keen interest in coastal/marine science from my early days in high school,” he said. “This interest was heightened with an understanding of sea level rise and its destabilizing effects on coastal processes and ecology as well as on the built environment, and on the need to develop strategies to mitigate effects.”

He stated that studying and doing research at SMAST helped him develop the confidence to work with real-world challenges.

“Working on my research has enabled me to grow and develop the confidence to tackle real-world challenges with a skill set built from both practical experience and theory,” David pointed out. “There was tremendous opportunity to present my work at the seminar level and at conferences.”

He stated his future plans include building the skills he has already acquired and “seeking either post-doctoral opportunities or employment opportunities where I can use my knowledge to solve real-world problems.”

He described SMAST as a great learning institution.

“You build a network of friends here in quick time. I also think there is good camaraderie between faculty and students, which enhances learning,” David said.

 

 

 

 

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59 Comments

  1. Tobineau
    May 24, 2014

    well done Camo, the sky is the limit

  2. Anonymous
    May 23, 2014

    yes camo my teacher…jah bless

  3. Stevee
    May 23, 2014

    Camo, Congrats on your achievement, you have done yourself, family, Vieillecase and Dominica proud. Looking forward to working with you to take Dominica on a more sustainable path, cheeers Doc!

  4. #TeamDominicaGirl
    May 22, 2014

    camoooooooooo!!!!! Vieille Case again! We producing good!
    congratulations Camo!

  5. YHWH believer
    May 22, 2014

    big up camo!

  6. Informant
    May 22, 2014

    Nuff respect from your people in Gomier. Proud of you Dr. David. I remember those days while we were in Trinidad and then working with you at the College. It is always a good feeling when one of your people progresses to a higher level. Proud of you!

  7. May 22, 2014

    So proud of you my friend.now I know why when we were younger you would always bother me to go opac in the see. Congrates my besti.I still afraid of the sea.

  8. nyc
    May 22, 2014

    Wow i had no idea this was Camo from cotton. Congrats my brother we went to school together in VCase.

  9. May 22, 2014

    Congratulations to Camo. One of the best lecturers at DSC in the time I attended that school. Most prepared and had some of the most effective presentations. Big Up Camo from the Kalinago Nation

  10. ian
    May 22, 2014

    Camo, nuff respk bro, we the class of 94-96 agricultural science at college is extremely proud of you. you are a genuine person, every willing to help when called upon.
    Bro, u bring happiness to your family, those of us who are true friends.
    95% of our class have gone to achieve greater things and for that I thank our teachers (mr Wallace & mrs George) for being friends and mentors in our lives.

    keep the vibes flowing, sky is the limit so keep reaching for that star. its also good to see your kids showing their appreciation.
    The favour of the lord continue to be with your family.

  11. Trudy
    May 22, 2014

    Great news. Congratulations Camo. More resource people for our country and the region

  12. valda bruno durand
    May 22, 2014

    Congratulations darling, WOW always focused.

  13. May 21, 2014

    I have made us proud you will be an asset to human kind.

  14. May 21, 2014

    Hello and good evening my people. I would like to congratulate Dr David on his accomplishment. Congrats again.

  15. May 21, 2014

    So proud of you handsome dude.God bless.

  16. PSS
    May 21, 2014

    WOW !!! U HAD IT ALL.

    School mate

  17. Free Thinker
    May 21, 2014

    Congratulations Dr David, Dominica is very proud of you, your academic achievement is a shining light for our young people. Go with God Brother………..God bless!

  18. Tumble back kick
    May 21, 2014

    Nuff respect Dr. Camo

    • Edgar Hunter
      May 21, 2014

      Congratulations bro.

  19. Anonymous
    May 21, 2014

    DR/ Mr/Sir or should I say camo! Yes Camo we need u to represent VCase with team Dominica n show Skerrit wat it is to work hard n earn an education n most of all use it wisely.

    • May 22, 2014

      Why are you trying to put the man in your political nonsense?

      • Anonymous
        May 22, 2014

        Shut up if only u knew u would keep ur mouth shut

  20. kevy
    May 21, 2014

    this is my dad

    :wink:

  21. io
    May 21, 2014

    Congrats Camox!!! I am sooooo very proud of you! :mrgreen:

  22. Royette Laurent
    May 21, 2014

    Congrats Mr David…

  23. The Onlooker
    May 21, 2014

    congrates mr david my teacher from college truly a smart person

  24. KEVY AND WRENNIE
    May 21, 2014

    CONGRATS DADDY CAMO…….WE ARE PROUD

  25. labourd
    May 21, 2014

    thats the man we need to rep change always positive and respectable you throught you took it from hime but, change is a must

  26. Anonymous
    May 21, 2014

    Cograts on your achievement’s, the government should use the resources that the Dominican diasporas provide , we the diasporas have many skills we can give back to our country, the so call baby boomers are retiring and are coming back home, we or most of us will be working for free just to give back to our community .
    There should be a registry where we can sign up for volunteer service in our specific skills..

    A Dominican diaspora in California.

    • Sylvester Cadette
      May 21, 2014

      Great comment ! This compliments an earlier posting of mine. This is so encouraging that Dominica’s Sons and Daughters are well educated and equipped with skills. More importantly, they want to give back – even volunteering.

      DOMINICA, TAKE NOTE. DO Like India and encourage and utilize your human resource base wherever they may be.

  27. Tri-State Beauty
    May 21, 2014

    Excuse me,Excuse me…. :-P bondieu hoye I haven’t yet congratulated my people and all you start with negativity. Congrats tan Cam! DR DAVID :mrgreen: If he had done something negative you all would be harassing DNO to post more and more and salivating over his carcass( like you all did with the woman from the Tourism office) but he has distinguished himself in a non-traditional field and given hope to young people restless in career goals, instead of the mundane and some of you vex. Bat coh zoh toujours! DNO thank you for highlighting those who have no qualms about the publicity! I am particularly over joyed when a Dominican male excels to remind us that all aren’t engage in negativity.

    • yes
      May 21, 2014

      Its true. People get jealous when others in the positive spotlight. If he had done some thing bad then they would be asking DO for his pictures and his details. We should be happy and celebrate the achievements of others.
      Thank you DNO for posting these things so Our younder generation can see that there is still hope.
      They we can still make it through hard work and determination.

      Lets keep the positive Vibes

  28. Itassi too
    May 21, 2014

    Dr. David! Itassi! Here are a few pointers and things to remember as you plan for your future:

    1. David in the Bible destroyed the Philistines and king Goliath.
    2.Although Goliath thought he was tall, big, powerful and had money David on the other hand though seen by many as the underdog, was able to destroy Goliath and set Israel free.
    3. A young man from Itassi whom we all thought was going to make us proud did directly the opposite and brought shame. But we all know Dr. David will restore our image
    4. We know you earned your PHD unlike another young man from Itassi that told us he had degree and it turned out that it was just a “Greede” pronounced the same as greedy.
    5. Itassi and neighbouring villages are ripe and waiting on you for harvest. No doubt DAVID WILL KILL GOLIATH! So congratulations to you Dr. David.

    • mwe meme
      May 21, 2014

      stuppse and your point is?????

      • Itassi too
        May 21, 2014

        @Mwe Meme, my point is all of the above from number one to five and driven home in #5. Do you have some more points I missed?

      • moi
        May 21, 2014

        go and hide jaloozee

  29. Laura
    May 21, 2014

    Proud of you cous, you did it amidst the storm. Remember Jesus is always on your side. I am proud to have you in my corner.

  30. Sylvester Cadette
    May 21, 2014

    CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER TO YOU SIR !

    I think DNO is doing one of the greatest services Locally and in Diaspora Affairs in highlighting the achievements of Dominicans Oversees. The Value is probably not fully appreciated by those who criticize this initiative.

    These great Dominican minds are NOT looking for praise, or to boast or show off – They are simply announcing (and indirectly offering) their expertise to Dominica and the World. If we are smart we will tap their expertise through consultancies and projects rather than to sometimes, far less qualified high-priced consultants.

    IN FACT if the MINISTRY of EDUCATION, Ministry responsible for DIASPORA AFFAIRS, the Ministry responsible for Employment, DAIC, Government on a whole, Opposition Parties, Private Sector etc. are astute enough and cognizant of the value of creating a Database of Dominican expertise then surely Dominica’s future can only be bright if harnessed well. For a small country, per capita, we may be one of the more qualified in the world but do we utilize and appreciate the expertise of Dominicans that is available for our country’s sustainable development and competitiveness on the global scene.

    They (our Dominican experts oversees) do not all necessarily have to return to Dominica physically by virtue of the type of sector they work in but their expertise can return through advise, consultancies, projects, opportunity for entrepreneurship. INDEED THEY CAN LIVE IN ONE GEOGRAPHICAL SPACE AND WORK OR USE THEIR EXPERTISE ELSEWHERE. Who best to use as consultants on Marine studies and climate change (our very own – of course, it goes without saying, under the terms and conditions of strict project or consultancy guidelines in order to bring out the best in them for the ultimate good of the country).

    Nous avons le talent, mais nous ignorons et de gaspiller ce talent (we have the talent but we are ignoring and wasting this talent)

    I hope the Ministries and agencies I mention take a real close look at this. They should probably seek out all such postings on DNO since DNO started its operations and continue from there in partnership with DNO.

    Again Congratulations to you Dr. Camille David

    THANKS DNO FOR SUCH GREAT SERVICE –

    and for posting this Epistle :lol: :lol:

    UBUNTU ! UBUNTU !

  31. SA POUR FAIRE
    May 21, 2014

    Good Riddance Camille..Determination! :)

    • CaraW
      May 21, 2014

      Lord have mercy! Good riddance?????

    • pa Feb . pa Feb
      May 21, 2014

      He should have taken you to college with him. Lol because you need to stop using words out of context .

  32. Anonymous
    May 21, 2014

    Congratulations are in order Dr. David

  33. Itassi
    May 21, 2014

    Well done brother man you know our needs I think you would be a good replacement for Skerro

  34. Vieille Case/ Cotton
    May 21, 2014

    Congrats Camo.

  35. Prada Boi
    May 21, 2014

    Yes I Cammo

  36. gwaj
    May 21, 2014

    Congrats Doc. You seem like a real man of the sea! Love it

  37. Oh Yes
    May 21, 2014

    Congratulations Dr. Camile David

  38. Nacinimod
    May 21, 2014

    Great job David. By the way is the first Camille or David?

    Never mind, I just checked the net and it says, although rare, Camille is sometimes ascribed to boys. Go figure.

    Nevertheless, it’s interesting that your name and field of study is linked to Hurricane Camille, one of the most destructive Category 5 Atlantic hurricanes.

    Welcome to the Academy and my best wishes on becoming a productive scholar.

  39. Anonymous
    May 21, 2014

    Congratulations….another son of the soil.

  40. Itassi too
    May 21, 2014

    DNO you said Camille David grew up in “Vieux Case”? Is this a village in St. Lucia or the home village of Roosvelt Skerrit? If the latter, then it is spelt Vieille- Case. If he is indeed from Vieille- case (Itassi), I hope we the people get to hear more about him and his aspirations later this year. Congrats to you Camille and I am quite sure you will make us very proud when all is said and done, Itassi is excited!

  41. NYPD
    May 21, 2014

    I am trying to find out who is his parent from vcase. congrats young man

    • Zanda
      May 21, 2014

      “Ma Pappy” at Coton is his mother. His deceased father “Pappy” was also an avid fisherman and farmer.

      Congratulations Dr David…there is no box.

  42. grell
    May 21, 2014

    Congrats my brother,keep up the good work,educate our leaders and our people.

  43. Anonymous
    May 21, 2014

    I have a feeling, we are going to be inundated with these announcements during the summer

    Stay tuned.

    • Anonymous
      May 21, 2014

      And why not? Must all news be azure tinted?

    • Norm
      May 21, 2014

      Maybe you can have one—–I will tell you- negative and envy.

  44. papa met
    May 21, 2014

    congrats mayne.. big up Itassi

  45. Grandbarian Born
    May 21, 2014

    Congrats… Glad you followed your dream… You could inspire many

  46. justice
    May 21, 2014

    CAMO!! My geo teacher from ITSS..CONGRATS!!!!!

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