David Earle Stilwell
Dept. Analytical Chemistry
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
123 Huntington St.
P.O. Box 1106
New Haven, CT 06504-1106
Voice: (203) 974-8457 Fax: (203) 974-8502
E-mail: David.Stilwell@po.state.ct.us
Education:
B.S., University of New Mexico
Ph. D., University of New Mexico
Station career:
Assistant Scientist, 1990-
Service Activities
Analysis of feeds and fertilizers is conducted on behalf of
the CT Department of Agriculture to confirm label guarantees.
Analysis of food and animal samples for contamination by heavy
metals is conducted for a variety of agencies. Lead content of
toys and solders is determined in support of activities in the CT
Department of Consumer Protection.
Research Activities
The research in my laboratory is primarily focused on heavy
metals and arsenic in foods and in the environment. I am
currently investigating the sources of lead in maple syrup, and
will shortly begin to study the amounts of heavy metals in fish
caught in urban fishing holes, such as the Quinnipiac River in
New Haven. I am also actively researching the leaching of Cu, Cr,
and As from CCA pressure treated wood in field studies on decks
and other products made from this material.
Selected publications available from author, David.Stilwell@po.state.ct.us