Student spotlight: Undergrad Ieva Juska describes her research (1 min. video)
CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENTS
Abby Hay
(Biology MS expected 2023)
Individual and interactive effects of white-tailed deer and invasive shrubs on native tree seedlings in early-successional forests
(Biology MS expected 2023)
Individual and interactive effects of white-tailed deer and invasive shrubs on native tree seedlings in early-successional forests
Kathryn Yurek
Masters of Environmental Science (M.En.) expected 2024
Improving restoration of forest understory: experimental deer exclosure, invasive plant management, and enrichment planting.
Masters of Environmental Science (M.En.) expected 2024
Improving restoration of forest understory: experimental deer exclosure, invasive plant management, and enrichment planting.
UNDERGRADUATE ADVISEES
Read the College of Arts and Science story on Elea and her research project here.
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Elea Cooper. Combined Program: Biology AB and Environmental Science M.En.
Estimating Deer Activity and Impacts in Miami University Natural Areas |
Chloe Hill. Zoology BS
Deer activity in the Miami University Natural Areas
Deer activity in the Miami University Natural Areas
PAST GRADUATE STUDENTS
DOCTORAL STUDENTS
Brian Hoven (Ecology, Evolution, & Environmental Biology, PhD 2021)
The effect of emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) -caused canopy gaps on understory invasive shrubs and forest structure and composition.
The effect of emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) -caused canopy gaps on understory invasive shrubs and forest structure and composition.
Jessica Peebles-Spencer, Ph.D. 2016 Interactions between an invasive shrub, Lonicera maackii, and a generalist herbivore, white-tailed deer, in southwestern Ohio forests.
Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
Xanic Rondon., Ph.D. 2008. Assessing the sustainability of strip clear-cutting in the Peruvian Amazon
Visiting Scholar
Department of Geography
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Visiting Scholar
Department of Geography
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Eric Berry, Ph.D. 2006. Population ecology of the harvested understory palm, Chamaedorea radicalis
Professor of Biology Saint Anselm College 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH 03102-1310 Phone: 603-641-7373 [email protected] https://www.anselm.edu/faculty-directory/eric-berry |
Anne Bartuszevige, Ph.D. 2004.The influence of habitat suitability, landscape structure, and seed dispersers on invasion of an exotic plant species, Lonicera maackii (Rupr.) Herder, Amur honeysuckle
Conservation Science Director
Playa Lakes Joint Venture
2675 Northpark Dr
Lafayette, CO 80026
[email protected]
www.pljv.org
Conservation Science Director
Playa Lakes Joint Venture
2675 Northpark Dr
Lafayette, CO 80026
[email protected]
www.pljv.org
Bryan Endress, Ph.D. 2002.Population dynamics, conservation and management of the palm Chamaedorea radicalis Mart. in the El Cielo Biosphere Reserve, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Associate Professor
Eastern Oregon Agriculture & Natural Resource Program
205 Badgley Hall
One University Blvd.
La Grande, OR 97850, USA
office: 541-962-3115
Eastern Oregon Ag. Research Center: EOARC-Union Station
PO Box E, Union, OR 97883
Office: 541-562-5129
Mobile: 858-527-9898
[email protected]
http://www.wildlandecologylab.org/
Associate Professor
Eastern Oregon Agriculture & Natural Resource Program
205 Badgley Hall
One University Blvd.
La Grande, OR 97850, USA
office: 541-962-3115
Eastern Oregon Ag. Research Center: EOARC-Union Station
PO Box E, Union, OR 97883
Office: 541-562-5129
Mobile: 858-527-9898
[email protected]
http://www.wildlandecologylab.org/
Evan Notman, Ph.D. 2000.The influence of seed characteristics on post-dispersal seed predation by vertebrates and invertebrates in mature and regenerating lowland tropical forest
Senior Climate Change and Forest specialist
Sustainable Landscape Team
USAID Global Climate Change Team
Senior Climate Change and Forest specialist
Sustainable Landscape Team
USAID Global Climate Change Team
Donald Trisel, Ph.D. 1997. The invasive shrub, Lonicera maackii (Rupr.) Herder (Caprifoliaceae): Factors contributing to its success and its effect on native species.
Retired after serving as Dean for the College of Science and Technology, & Professor of Biology
Fairmont State University, Fairmont WV
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Retired after serving as Dean for the College of Science and Technology, & Professor of Biology
Fairmont State University, Fairmont WV
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LinkedIn: Donald Trisel
MASTERS STUDENTS
Marco Donoso
Botany MS 2022
Long-term impacts of the interactive effects of the invasive shrub, Lonicera maackii, and white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus, on native tree seedlings and shrubs
Grower
80 Acres Farm
Hamilton, Ohio
Botany MS 2022
Long-term impacts of the interactive effects of the invasive shrub, Lonicera maackii, and white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus, on native tree seedlings and shrubs
Grower
80 Acres Farm
Hamilton, Ohio
Kallie Koon
Botany MS 2022
White-tailed deer impacts on woody species composition in the Cincinnati Parks System
Environmental Field Technician
Merjent Inc.
kallie.koon@merjent.com
Botany MS 2022
White-tailed deer impacts on woody species composition in the Cincinnati Parks System
Environmental Field Technician
Merjent Inc.
kallie.koon@merjent.com
Kevin Lash (Botany, MS – Ecology certificate, 2018).
Facilitative effects of dead Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) shrubs on growth and survival of native tree seedlings.
Biological Science Technician (Plants)
Northeast Oregon Ecology Group
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
1550 Dewey Ave. Suite A, Baker City, OR 97814
[email protected]
Facilitative effects of dead Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) shrubs on growth and survival of native tree seedlings.
Biological Science Technician (Plants)
Northeast Oregon Ecology Group
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
1550 Dewey Ave. Suite A, Baker City, OR 97814
[email protected]
Gabrielle Wright (née Reece) (Botany, MS 2017). White-tailed deer browse preference for an invasive shrub, Amur honeysuckle, depends on woody species composition
Kylie Martinod, M.S. 2016. Importance of an invasive shrub, Lonicera maackii, in the diet of white-tailed deer: nutritional quality and browse rates.
Cincinnati Public Schools
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Cincinnati Public Schools
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Lauren Sandhu (née Emsweller), M.S. 2015.
Effects of treefall gaps and soil disturbance on the invasión of four non-native plant species in a mature upland forest in Maryland.
Instructor of Biology at the University of Findlay
Watershed Coordinator for the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership
[email protected]
Peter Guiden, M.S. 2014. What role do white-tailed deer play in long-distance dispersal of Amur Honeysuckle?
Assistant Professor of Biology
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY 13323
[email protected]
peteguiden.weebly.com
Assistant Professor of Biology
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY 13323
[email protected]
peteguiden.weebly.com
Angela Driscoll (née Klinczar), M.S. 2014. The effect of treefall gaps on the spatial distribution and dispersal of four invasive plants in a mature secondary forest in Maryland.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Wetland and Stream Biologist/Ecologist
Buffalo, NY
[email protected]
www.dec.ny.gov
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Wetland and Stream Biologist/Ecologist
Buffalo, NY
[email protected]
www.dec.ny.gov
Steven Pfeiffer, M.S. 2013. Competition for water between Lonicera maackii and tree seedlings.
Intern, Technical Services, University of Cincinnati Science & Engineering Libraries
(Project: Usability testing for Open Science Framework, esp. re: data preservation)
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-pfeiffer-42aa03141/
Intern, Technical Services, University of Cincinnati Science & Engineering Libraries
(Project: Usability testing for Open Science Framework, esp. re: data preservation)
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-pfeiffer-42aa03141/
Stephen Castellano, M.S. 2008. Effect of Alliaria petiolata invasion on ectomycorrhizal colonization of Quercus rubra
Lecturer of Biology
Northern Kentucky University
Department of Biological Sciences
Nunn Dr.
Highland Heights, KY 41099
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Lecturer of Biology
Northern Kentucky University
Department of Biological Sciences
Nunn Dr.
Highland Heights, KY 41099
[email protected]
Jeremy Ash, M.S. 2007. Assessment of sustainable leaf harvest from the understory palm, Chamaedorea radicalis
PhD University of Wisconsin-Madison 2016
Botanist, US Forest Service, Madison, WI
[email protected]
http://jeremyash.info
PhD University of Wisconsin-Madison 2016
Botanist, US Forest Service, Madison, WI
[email protected]
http://jeremyash.info
Wendy Hochstedler, M.S. 2006. Alliaria petiolata (garlic mustard) response to herbicide and June precipitation, and subsequent effects on the forest floor plant community
Field Botanist
Waynesboro, VA
Field Botanist
Waynesboro, VA
Brad Slaughter, M.S. 2005. The response of Alliaria petiolata (garlic mustard) to herbicide, leaf litter and summer precipitation, and subsequent effects on the forest floor plant community in southwestern Ohio
Botanist, Orbis Environmental Consulting
PO Box 10235, South Bend, IN 46680
[email protected]
http://orbisec.com/brad-slaughter/
Botanist, Orbis Environmental Consulting
PO Box 10235, South Bend, IN 46680
[email protected]
http://orbisec.com/brad-slaughter/
Margaret Mulligan, M.S. 2003. Population loss of goldenseal, Hydrastis canadensis L. (Ranunculaceae), in Ohio
Botanist, Mulligan Biological Consulting
Department Associate, Botany Department
San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
[email protected]
In 2017 Goldenseal was added as 'vulnerable' on the IUCN Red List, with Margie's research cited (among others) as evidence.
Botanist, Mulligan Biological Consulting
Department Associate, Botany Department
San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
[email protected]
In 2017 Goldenseal was added as 'vulnerable' on the IUCN Red List, with Margie's research cited (among others) as evidence.
Adriane C. Ruther (née Carlson), M.S. 2002. Effects of herbicide on Alliaria petiolata (garlic mustard) and subsequent effects on native plants in the old-growth and second-growth forests of a southwestern Ohio nature preserve
High School Biology and Botany teacher
Sustainability Initiative Coordinator
Talawanda High School
5301 University Park Blvd
Oxford, Ohio 45056
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High School Biology and Botany teacher
Sustainability Initiative Coordinator
Talawanda High School
5301 University Park Blvd
Oxford, Ohio 45056
[email protected]
Chris Dolanc, M.S. 2002. The effects of silvicultural thinning on tree regeneration in strip cuts in the Peruvian Amazon.
Assistant Professor of Biology
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
http://crdolanc.wixsite.com/christopher-r-dolanc
http://www.mercyhurst.edu/faculty/christopher-dolanc
Assistant Professor of Biology
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
http://crdolanc.wixsite.com/christopher-r-dolanc
http://www.mercyhurst.edu/faculty/christopher-dolanc
Kara Blue (née Miller), M.S. 2001. Effects of the invasive shrub, Lonicera maackii (Amur honeysuckle), on survival, growth, and fecundity of native understory perennial herbs in southwestern Ohio forests.
Director, Albertson Memorial Library
200 N. Water St.
Albany, WI 53502
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Director, Albertson Memorial Library
200 N. Water St.
Albany, WI 53502
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Andrew M. A. Gould, M.S. 1996. Effects of the exotic invasive shrub, Lonicera maackii, Amur honeysuckle, on native forest annual herbs.
Associate General Counsel & Managing Director
Head of Private Finance & Alternatives Legal
Barings LLC
1500 Main Street, Suite 2800
Springfield, MA 01115-5189
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Associate General Counsel & Managing Director
Head of Private Finance & Alternatives Legal
Barings LLC
1500 Main Street, Suite 2800
Springfield, MA 01115-5189
inkedin.com/in/andrew-gould-b773b89
F. Andrew Jones, M.S. 1995. Ecological factors influencing Chamaedorea radicalis Mart. (Arecaceae) densities in the “El Cielo” Biosphere Reserve, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Associate Professor, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University
Research Associate, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama
2082 Cordley Hall
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
[email protected]
http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/joneslab/
Associate Professor, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University
Research Associate, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama
2082 Cordley Hall
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
[email protected]
http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/joneslab/
Todd P. Egan, M.S. 1994. Induction of taxol and baccatin III in Taxus media cv hicksii.
Associate Professor & Curator ECH
Division of Mathematics and Natural Science
Elmira College
1 Park Place
Elmira, NY 14901
607-735-1888
http://sites.elmira.edu/tegan/
Associate Professor & Curator ECH
Division of Mathematics and Natural Science
Elmira College
1 Park Place
Elmira, NY 14901
607-735-1888
http://sites.elmira.edu/tegan/
Scott J. Meiners, M.S. 1994. Nurse plant effects of eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana L.) on hardwood tree seedlings in old fields
Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL 61920
[email protected]
https://www.eiu.edu/biology/personnel.php?id=sjmeiners&subcat=
Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL 61920
[email protected]
https://www.eiu.edu/biology/personnel.php?id=sjmeiners&subcat=
MASTERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Maricruz Rivera-Hernandez, M.En 2009. Evaluating the effectiveness of a novel method (treating a major limb) to control Lonicera maackii.
Bryan Wilfong, M.En. 2008. Detecting an invasive shrub in deciduous forest understories using remote sensing
Maricruz Rivera-Hernandez, M.En 2009. Evaluating the effectiveness of a novel method (treating a major limb) to control Lonicera maackii.
Bryan Wilfong, M.En. 2008. Detecting an invasive shrub in deciduous forest understories using remote sensing
SOME PAST UNDERGRADUATE ADVISEES
Christina Haffey. Hughes Scholar 2015; Undergraduate Summer Scholar 2016. The Effects of Deer and an Invasive Shrub on Woody Plants and on the Forest Herbaceous Layer. Christina successfully defended her Honors thesis in Fall 2017, and published her findings in Ecoscience.
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Ieva Juska. Biology AB 2019.
Deer browse impacts on tree seedlings and other woody plants.
MS student at University of Virginia, Dept. of Environmental Science
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Click here for a 1 minute video of Ieva describing her undergraduate research
Deer browse impacts on tree seedlings and other woody plants.
MS student at University of Virginia, Dept. of Environmental Science
[email protected]
Click here for a 1 minute video of Ieva describing her undergraduate research
Bekah Duquette. Botany AB 2019.
Effects on four invasive plant species of alternative methods of Lonicera maackii control.
Effects on four invasive plant species of alternative methods of Lonicera maackii control.
Charlotte Owings (née Freeman). B.S. Botany 2013. Honors thesis: "The impact of treefall gaps on the species richness of invasive plants."
M.S. Purdue University. 2015.
Project Coordinator of the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment
Purdue University Dept. of Forestry and Natural Resources
West Lafayette, IN 47907
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M.S. Purdue University. 2015.
Project Coordinator of the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment
Purdue University Dept. of Forestry and Natural Resources
West Lafayette, IN 47907
[email protected]