While many forest ecologists have their eyes on the trees, Dr. Jason Fridley turns to the shrubs– asking how special adaptations can make some infamous invaders.
New York Invasive Species Research Institute
Archive for category: Researcher Spotlights
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Tim McCay
Collaborating with a new generation of ecologists, Dr. Tim McCay is researching Asian Jumping Worms– an invasive species that's spreading "right under our noses."
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Gary Lovett
From his research on the impacts of forest pests, to proposing federal policies through “Tree-SMART Trade”, Dr. Gary Lovett is working to protect the future of our forests.
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Kimberly Schulz
Dr. Kimberly Schulz is protecting New York’s “amazing lakes” from invasive species by studying the invasion pathway of small boats, and the impact of those aquatic invasives on the system.
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Julie Lockwood
Early detection of invasive species can be essential to their management– that’s why Dr. Julie Lockwood and colleagues are developing environmental DNA tools and studying the exotic pet trade.
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Andrew Reinmann and Kelsey Parker
Taking a birds-eye view with satellite data, Dr. Andrew Reinmann and PhD student Kelsey Parker are developing new ways to track invasive species in New York.
Researcher Spotlight: George Robinson, PhD
Meet Dr. George Robinson, Professor Emeritus of SUNY Albany and member of the NY Invasive Species Advisory Committee
Researcher Spotlight: Melissa K. Fierke, PhD
Meet Dr. Melissa Fierke, Associate Professor of Forest Entomology at SUNY ESF
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Peter Ducey
Meet Dr. Peter Ducey, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor at SUNY Cortland.