School of Natural Resources

Nov. 3, 2017

John M. Kabrick

Kabrick’s research interests include investigating the ecological processes governing the regeneration and development of oak-dominated forests and woodlands and using this information to develop practical, scientific, and ecologically-based silvicultural prescriptions. Of particular interest are the interactions between the physical environment (e.g., geological parent material, landform position/aspect, soils, and hydrology) and forest vegetation dynamics; the relationship between site factors and oak decline and mortality; restoration of shortleaf pine and oak mixes; responses of upland forest systems to even-age, uneven-age, and no- harvest management; and natural and artificial regeneration of bottomland forests. Educational background Ph.D., 1995, University of Wisconsin-Madison…

Nov. 3, 2017

Hong S. He

Educational background Ph.D., Chinese Academy of Sciences Courses taught NAT_R 2325/8325: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems NAT_R 4365/8365: GIS Applications NAT_R 8395: Landscape Ecology & GIS Analysis II…

Oct. 27, 2017

Michael A. Gold

Educational background Ph.D. 1984, Michigan State University Courses taught FOR 4385/7385 – Agroforestry I: Theory, Practice and Adoption taught fall and spring semesters as asynchronous online course as part of UMCA online masters and graduate certificate in agroforestry…

Oct. 27, 2017

Michael Byrne

Educational background Ph.D. Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Louisiana State University Courses taught Principles of Wildlife Management Ornithology…

Oct. 27, 2017

Claire Baffaut

Educational background Ph.D., Purdue University…

Oct. 27, 2017

Sougata Bardhan

Oct. 27, 2017

Alba Argerich

My research encompasses the following key areas:   1. Nutrient Dynamics and Biogeochemical Processes in Streams: Excess nutrient loading is a major cause of freshwater ecosystem impairment. My research delves into understanding the factors controlling nutrient transport and transformation in streams throughout the year. We have developed innovative techniques, such as a smart tracer using fluorescent dye, to study water exchange between the stream channel and the hyporheic zone, shedding light on how this exchange influences water quality and ecosystem function.   2. Stream metabolism: Stream metabolism involves the balance between organic matter production and consumption in stream ecosystems, impacting nutrient cycling and carbon…

Oct. 27, 2017

Stephen H. Anderson

Educational background Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1985 Courses taught Environmental Science/Civil Engineering 3250: Pollutant Fate and Transport Environmental Science/Soil Science 4305/7305: Environmental Soil Physics Environmental Science/Soil Science 4306/7306: Environmental Soil Physics Laboratory Environmental Science/Natural Resources 4320/7320: Hydrologic and Water Quality Modeling Biological Engineering 4350/7350/Civil Engineering 4720/7720: Watershed Modeling Using GIS Biological Engineering 8250: Water Management Theory Environmental Science/Soil Science 8400: Transport in the Vadose Zone Plant Science 4355/7355: Advanced Turfgrass Management…

Oct. 27, 2017

Sybill K. Amelon

Amelon’s studies focus on ecology of bat species related to population demography, behavioral ecology, resource selection, habitat use, diet/nutritional analysis and energy dynamics. A range of techniques are used including temperature sensitive radio-telemetry to monitoring of bats outfitted with passive transponders (PIT tags) and population genetics to help understand social behavior, winter / summer movements, roosting habitat selection and different overwintering strategies. Her disease research focuses on understanding and mitigating physiological impacts caused by WNS in bats. Mortality rates in affected hibernacula generally exceed 75% and have been documented as high as 99-100%. Focus is on mitigation tools to increase…

Oct. 27, 2017

Eric Aldrich

Educational background Ph.D. Agricultural Education & Leadership, University of Missouri, Currently Pursuing M.S. Atmospheric Science, University of Missouri, 2011 B.S. Atmospheric Science, University of Missouri, 2001 Courses taught ATM_SC 1050: Introductory Meteorology ATM_SC 1050H: Honors Introductory to Meteorology ATM_SC 106: Introductory Meteorology Lab ATM_SC 2022: Severe & Hazardous Weather ATM_SC 2150: Natural Hazards ATM_SC 4110: Broadcast Meteorology 1 ATM_SC 4210: Broadcast Meteorology 2 ATM_SC 4710: Synoptic Meteorology 1 ATM_SC 4720W: Synoptic Meteorology 2…