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We are a research team based at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, USA. Our research spans ecology and biogeochemistry and focuses predominantly on understanding broad-scale patterns and processes at the ecosystem and macrosystem scale. We often focus on freshwater ecosystems such as lakes and ponds, because they represent archetypal sites to develop and test ecological theory and provide critical services to society. A goal of our lab group is to forecast the future state of aquatic ecosystems in a regional to global context, with an emphasis on understanding how freshwater ecosystems are changing in response to factors such as land use and climate change. Our interdisciplinary research draws on diverse skills in biology, ecology, biogeochemistry, advanced environmental sensors, and computational modeling. Our research findings have been published in high-impact journals such as Science and Nature and featured in media outlets such as NPR, the Washington Post, Fox News, and Popular Science magazine.
We believe that productive and sustainable research is best accomplished when individuals are supported and empowered to succeed. We proactively foster a healthy, balanced, and inclusive lab culture via open communication and a collaborative spirit. We seek to support and inspire our teammates to grow as confident, collaborative, and passionate leaders in research, education, and community engagement. |