Ivy Colleen Jones, Ph.D., M.Sc., is an Associate Professional Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), where she leads the Jones Applied Aquaculture Group (JAAG). She holds a B.S. in Organismal Biology from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, an M.S. in Fisheries and Mariculture from TAMU-CC, and a Ph.D. in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on microalgae aquaculture, algal production systems, and aquatic animal nutrition for finfish and crustaceans. Dr. Jones has held positions in academic research and industry R&D, and brings extensive applied industry experience, including co-invention of a commercialized U.S. patent and a substantial body of technical work produced for private aquaculture and environmental remediation clients. Her peer-reviewed work includes publications in Aquaculture International, and she is dedicated to aquaculture workforce development and science outreach, mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers in applied marine science. She is a member of the World Aquaculture Society, United States Aquaculture Society, National Aquaculture Association, and the Texas Aquaculture Association.