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Biography

Dr. Lewis completed his doctorate at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he explored the genetics and physiology of the large marine brown algae known as kelp. After postdoctoral appointments at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution and the University of Nebraska, he came to Wheaton College in 1996. In his laboratory research he collaborates with students to further investigate the physiology of growth and reproduction in various species of brown algae. His teaching focuses on botany, environmental issues, and evolution.

Education (3)

University of California, Santa Barbara: Ph.D., Biological Sciences 1991

University of British Columbia: M.Sc., Botany 1982

University of California, Berkely: B.A. (Highest Honors), Biological Sciences 1979

Areas of Expertise and Research Interests (11)

Marine Algae

Use of Algae

Environmental Ethics

Botany

Biology

Environmental Science

Plant Taxonomy

Economic Botany

Theories of Origins

Creation and Evolution

Christians in Science

Professional Affiliations (4)

• American Scientific Affiliation : Fellow
• Phycological Society of America : Member
• International Phycological Society : Member
• Japanese Phycological Society: Member

Links (1)

• Profile on ResearchGate

Presentations and Event Appearances (14)

* indicates Wheaton students

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Raymond Lewis, Stephen Moshier, Larry Funck, Robert Bishop, and John Walton. 2015. “Teaching the Science of Origins in the Context of a Robust Doctrine of Creation”

BioLogos Conference on Evolution and Christian Faith  Grand Rapids, MI

2015-06-30

Stephen Moshier, Larry Funck, Robert Bishop, Raymond Lewis, and John Walton. “A College-Level Textbook: Understanding Scientific Theories of Origins (with Biblical and Theological Perspectives)”

Poster, BioLogos Conference on Evolution and Christian Faith  Grand Rapids, MI

2015-06-30

Lewis, R.J., *Jo, J., *Lee, J.J., and *Kohlhepp, T.J. "Detecting Salinity Ecotypes in Gametogenesis in the Kelp Alaria marginata"

10th International Phycological Congress  Orlando, FL.

2013-08-04

A Model of Science Higher Education as Christian Service in China

67th Annual Meeting of the American Scientific Association  San Diego, CA.

2012-07-20

Introductory Session at 2012 Wheaton College Science Symposium

Evolutionary Theory: Implications for Science and Christian Belief  Wheaton, IL.

2012-03-28

Phillips, N., Kapraun, D.F., Garreta, A.G. Siguan, A.R. Rull, J.L. Soler, N.S., Braun, E., Lewis, R., Kawai, H.; "Sizing the Heterokont Phaeophycean Genome"

Presented by Naomi Phillips at the 64th Annual Meeting of the Phycological Society of America  East Lansing, MI

2010-07-13

*Hunt, H.C. and Lewis, R.J. "Determining zinc nutrition and toxicity for oogenesis of the brown algae Macrocystis integrifolia and Saccharina japonica"

Oral presentation by H. Hunt at the 102nd Annual Meeting of the Illinois State Academy of Science  Millikin University, Decatur, IL

2010-04-09

Lewis, R.J., *Matthews, B.J., *Chambers, M.K., *Coburn, M.E. and *Foxwell, T.J. "The effects of salinity on gametogenesis in various kelps (Laminariales)"

Presented at the 63nd Annual Meeting of the Phycological Society of America  Honolulu, HI

2009-07-18

Heat stability and volatility of a putative oogenesis-inducing male pheromone in the brown alga Macrocystis integrifolia.

Journal of Phycology 45 (s1): 9 (abstract only). Presented at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Phycological Society of America  Loyola University of New Orleans

2008-07-26

*Lee, S.-Y. and Lewis, R.J. "Specificity of male brown algal pheromones"

Poster presented by S.-Y. Lee at the Annual meeting of the American Scientific Affiliation  Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI

2006-07-28

*Cho, G.E. and Lewis, R.J. "Production of sperm and male pheromone in the giant kelp Macrocystis integrifolia"

Poster presented by G. Cho at the Annual meeting of the American Scientific Affiliation  Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI

2006-07-28

*Sakoda, D., *Wells, K. & Lewis, R.J. "Effects of a putative male pheromone on oogenesis in the brown alga Macrocystis integrifolia"

Oral presentation by D. Sakoda, awarded Best Undergraduate Student Presentation Award,  Northeast Algal Symposium

2004-04-23

*Chambers, M.K., *Coburn, M.E. & Lewis, R.J. "Effects of salinity and male presence on growth and reproduction of gametophytes of the brown algae Macrocystis, Pelagophycus, and Pterygophora"

poster presentation by M.K. Chambers  Northeast Algal Symposium

2004-04-23

Academics and Published Research (2)

Courses Taught

- BIOL 242 Diversity of Life: an introduction to Zoology and Botany - BIOL 252 Introduction to Biological Research - BIOL 312 Contemporary Environmental Issues - BIOL 341 Plant Physiology - BIOL 344 Economic Botany - BIOL 494 The Integrated Biologist (Senior Capstone) - SCI 311 Theories of Origins

Research

Dr. Lewis' research involves characterizing the factors that control the growth and reproduction of marine brown algae. Specifically, growth and gametogenesis of microscopic gametophytes of the large and ecologically significant kelps are characterized in response to salinity, pheromones, pH, nutrients, and light.

Select Articles, Chapters, Reviews, and Other Publications (12)

Low-tech waste stabilization ponds in the service of the global poor: The W.A.S.T.E. program

Geoscience for the Public Good and Global Development: Toward a Sustainable Future: Geological Society of America Special Paper

Wallett, K.N., Greenberg, J.G., Kvasnicka, J., Pickens, B., Jackson, M., Gamble, C., Keil, C.B., Clark, J.A. and Lewis, R.J.

2016

Small-scale waste-stabilisation ponds for rural communities: An undergraduate experimental venture

Waterlines

Greenberg, J.G., Wallett, K.N., Gamble, C., Keil, C.B., Pickens, B., Edgren, D.C., Lewis, R.J., and Clark, J.A.

2015

Effects of chelated iron on gametogenesis and vegetative growth of kelp gametophytes (Phaeophyceae)

Phycological Research

Lewis, R.J., Green, M.K., Afzal, M.E.

2013

Estimates of nuclear DNA content in 98 species of brown algae (Phaeophyta)

AoB PLANTS

Phillips, N., Kapraun, D.F., Gómez Garreta, A., Ribera Siguan, M.A., Rull, J.L., Salvador Soler, N., Lewis, R., Kawai, H.

2011

Theories of Origins: A Multi-and Interdisciplinary Course for Undergraduates at Wheaton College

Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith

Moshier, S.O., Arnold, D., Funck, L.L., Lewis, R.J., Smith, A.J., Walton, J.H., and Wharton, W.R.

2007

Why Should We Care about the Extinction of Species?

in "Not Just Science: Questions Where Christian Faith and Natural Science Intersect" D.F. Chappell and E.D. Cook, eds.

Raymond Lewis

2005

Branching morphology of gametophytes and tetrasporophytes of Ceramium codicola (Ceramiaceae, Rhodophyta) is related to phase and reproductive structures

Journal of Phycology

Lewis, R.J. & *Lanker, M.D.

2002

Effects of cell density, temperature, and light intensity on growth and stalk production in the biofouling diatom Achnanthes longipes (Bacillariophyceae)

Journal of Phycology

Lewis, R.J., Johnson, L.M. & Hoagland, K.D

2002

Genetic variation in the diatom Fragilaria capucina (Fragilariaceae) along a latitudinal gradient across North America

Plant Systematics and Evolution

Lewis, R.J., Jensen, S.I., DeNicola, D.M., Miller, V.I., Hoagland, K.D. & Ernst, S.G.

1997

The effect of phosphate concentration on growth and agar content of Gelidium robustum (Gelidiaceae: Rhodophyta) in culture

Hydrobiologia

Sousa-Pinto, I., Lewis, R. & Polne-Fuller, M.

1996

Effects of phosphate and nitrate supply on productivity, agar composition and agar physical characteristics of Gracilaria Strain G-16S

Journal of Applied Phycology

Lewis, R.J. & Hanisak, M.D.

1996

Phycological Reviews 16. Chromosomes of the brown algae

Phycologia

Raymond Lewis

1996