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Loretta Battaglia
Ph.D. Ecology, University of Georgia 1998
M.S. Biological Sciences, University of Louisiana Monroe 1991
B.S. Zoology, University of Louisiana Monroe 1988
Email: lbattaglia at plant dot siu dot edu
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Matt Abbott, M.S. student
B.S. Biology, Marian University, 2010
I am studying the effects of experimental storm surge and sedimentation on the abiotic and biotic characteristics of a Gulf Coast pine savanna. Since hurricanes will likely increase in intensity as global climate change worsens, storm surges that normally accompany these tropical storms will begin reaching ecosystems that occur further inland. Pine savanna soils and plant communities will likely be affected by this disturbance, and pitcher plants (Sarracenia spp.) may be particularly vulnerable. I am currently conducting my experiments in the panhandle of Florida and I am hoping to see how this sort of disturbance will affect the aspects of this endangered ecosystem.
Email: mabbott259 at siu dot edu |
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Adam Chupp, Ph. D. student
M.S. Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University 2005
B.S. Wildlife Biology, Ohio University 2002
My research focuses on the functional consequences of laurel wilt disease. Laurel wilt disease is caused by a fungal pathogen (Raffaelea lauricola) which is vectored by a recently introduced ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus) and primarily infects redbay (Persea borbonia), an often abundant sub-canopy species. The disease has spread to more than 60 counties along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts impacting ~95% of redbay trees. As the primary host to palamedes swallowtail larvae and a food source for overwintering frugivorous birds, the functional role of redbay may be quite important. In this regard, my goal is to identify sources of functional redundancy which may contribute to the sustainability of ecological functions following laurel wilt disease.
Email: chuppad at siu dot edu |
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Jesse Fruchter, M.S. student
B.S. Environmental Biology, with option in Ecology, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) and Syracuse University 2005
My research interests are broad, but specific questions address the historical and future role of fire in coastal wetlands. Specific research questions address whether fire suppression is releasing coastal marshes from disclimax states and if the concerted efforts of independently-caused changes in salinity and fire frequency potentially threaten long-term persistence of these important coastal transition zones. I am also investigating the effects of disturbance and woody species encroachment into coastal Louisiana floating marshes.
Email: fruchter at siu dot edu |
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Diane Harshbarger, M.S. student
B.S. Biology, University of South Florida 2009
A.A General Studies, Northwest Florida State College 2005
My research involves using a remnant longleaf pine-wiregrass savanna as a reference for the restoration of a heavily degraded site that has been altered biotically and abiotically due to urbanization and environmental disturbances. I will be exploring cumulative effects of disturbance on these communities and also evaluating the ecological resilience and integrity of recently restored sites by measuring productivity and soil nutrient availability.
Email: diane0227 at siu dot edu |
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Nyssa, Research Vessel
18' Oquawka aluminum flat bottom boat (Model # 1860). Equipped with 75 horsepower Mercury outboard engine. Interested in leisurely cruises up and down Florida's East River. |
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Brooklyn D. Krings, Ph. D. student
M.S. Biology, Western Illinois University 2011
B.S. Biology, Buena Vista University 2009
I am broadly interested in the restoration of wetlands. As a masters student my research focused on the use of molecular techniques and microscopy in the identification of sessile ciliated protozoans. My research also focused on the impacts of these protozoans on freshwater ostracods. Samples for my research were collected in four fens in Northwest Iowa.
Email: krings at siu dot edu |
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George Manning, Ph. D. student
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Shishir Paudel, Ph. D. student
M.S. Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology, University of Bergen, Norway
M.Sc. Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
B.S. Biology, Amrit Science College, Kathmandu Nepal
I am broadly interested in climate change, disturbances, and invasive species in shaping the structure and functions of communities. I am also interested in looking at the role of belowground microbes (mycorrhizae fungi) in stress tolerance and invasion success of exotic species. A major focus of my research is to investigate responses of native and invasive species to climate change and shifts in disturbance regimes in coastal transition ecosystems. Much of my PhD research has focused on comparing performance of invasive (Triadica sebifera) and co-occurring native species along coastal transition ecosystems experiencing shifts in disturbance regimes (e.g., sea level rise and tropical storms). My research uses a combination of experimental and observational studies to address how climate change mediated disturbances likely increase plant invasion and in turn shape coastal community assemblages.
Email: paudels at siu dot edu |
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Guy Schmale, M.S. student
B.S. Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2009
I am conducting a revisitation study of several non-native invasive plant species in southern Illinois. Working from a database of over 11,000 historic records for such plants, I am revisiting a subset of the sites to determine if the same populations can still be found there today. Ultimately, the presence/absence data collected will be analyzed along with record ages to determine if there is an age (shelf life) at which such records cease to be useful in predicting current population distributions for non-native invasive species.
Email: gschmale at siu dot edu |
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Lilyan Glaeser, M.S. student
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