Alan Griffith
Associate Professor of Biology · University of Mary Washington
Professor Griffith leads the development of the UMW Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), aiming to enhance the experiences of first-year students
Biology Environmental Sciences Conservation Wetlands Wetlands Ecology
Christine Hladik
Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University
Professor Hladik specializes in the application of geospatial data to address a range of ecological and management goals
Coastal Wetlands Geography Remote Sensing Geospatial Data Mapping Remote Sensing and Data Assimilation
AJ Reisinger
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
AJ Reisinger’s research focuses on how human activities affect levels of nutrients and impair the quality of soil and water.
Urban Ecology Pollution Pharmaceuticals Wetlands and Aquatic Ecosystems Soil, Water, and Aquifer Remediation
Charles "Billy" Gunnels, Ph.D.
Expert in animal behavior and urban ecology · Florida Gulf Coast University
Billy Gunnels examines the interaction between humans and animals.
Animal Behavior Urban Ecology Wildlife Ecology Biological Stats Wasps
M. Eric Benbow
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Insect - Microbe interactions in aquatic ecology, forensics, and human health.
Forensic Sciences Infectious Disease Ecology Aquatic Entomology Aquatic Ecology Microbial Ecology
Torbjörn Törnqvist
Vokes Geology Professor · Tulane University
Professor Törnqvist specializes in how coastal environments evolve under rapid sea-level rise and other impacts.
Paleoclimatology Stratigraphy Climate Change Quaternary Science Sea Level Change
Stephen Hamilton
Professor of Ecosystem Ecology and Biogeochemistry · Michigan State University
Expert in ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry, with particular attention to aquatic environments
Wetlands, Streams, Lakes and Watersheds Acquatic Environments Ecosystem Ecology Biogeochemistry Agricultural Ecology
Dave Owen
Harry Sunderland '61 Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: owendave@uchastings.edu / 415-703-8285 / Office 368-200
Environmental Law Natural Resources Law Water Law Administrative Law Water Resource Management
Joleah Lamb
Assistant Professor, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology · UC Irvine
Joleah Lamb's research focuses on natural buffers for mitigating infectious diseases that threaten coral reefs in coastal regions.
Coral Reefs Ecosystems Conservation Biology Ocean Health Ocean Pollution Disease Ecology
John Leshy
Emeritus Harry D. Sunderland Distinguished Professor of Real Property Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: leshyj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4726 / Office 382-200
Real Property Law State and Federal Constitutional Law Natural Resources Law Public Land Law Water Law
Ken Catania
Stevenson Professor of Biological Sciences · Vanderbilt University
Expert on sensory systems' impact on animal behavior, particularly naked mole rats, star-nosed moles, cockroaches and eels.
spatial maps rodents Biological Sciences neural processing mammals
Jackie Gallagher
Chair/Associate Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Gallagher's expertise focuses on the evolution of landscapes over time.
GPS and GIS Biogeography Geomorphology Quaternary Science Geography
Barry H. Rosen, Ph.D.
Expert in cyanobacteria, harmful algal blooms and blue-green algae · Florida Gulf Coast University
Barry Rosen studies the nature of freshwater harmful algal blooms and their dynamics.
blue-green algae Cyanobacterial genetics Diatoms Limnology Fish kills
Georgeen Theodore
Director, Master of Infrastructure Planning Program · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Professor Theodore focuses on the relationship between strategic planning and local development
Equitable Economic Development Participatory & Dialogic Processes Regional Development Sustainable Building Design Strategic Planning
James Landry
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry & Biochemistry · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Conservation Science Science and Religion Analytical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Spectroscopy
Rick Relyea
Director, Darrin Fresh Water Institute; Director, Jefferson Project; & David M. Darrin ’40 Senior Endowed Chair · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Researches community ecology, ecotoxicology, phenotypic plasticity, forest inputs to wetlands, disease ecology, and invasive species
Aquatic Ecosystems Animal Disease Ecology Animal Behavior Evolution Ecology
Bridget Wadzuk, PhD
Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Director of Strategic Initiatives| College of Engineering · Villanova University
Bridget Wadzuk, PhD, is an expert in water resources engineering, environmental fluid dynamics, and stormwater wetlands
stormwater Stormwater Management Water Resources Research Environmental Fluid Dynamics
Angela Danyluk
Biologist/Sustainability specialist · local government
Ecologist who connects information and people to make change, solve problems and find solutions within the local government sector.
Reducing greenhouse gases Fish Ecology Agriculture Climate Change Adaptation
Stephen Davies
Associate Professor of Computer Science · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Davies specializes in computer modeling and simulation.
Computer Science Modeling and Simulation
Ryan S. King, Ph.D.
Research Professor of Biology · Baylor University
Specializing in understanding the availability of phosphorus, nitrogen, and carbon in inland freshwater systems.
Freshwater science to inform policy Community and ecosystem ecology Numeric water-quality criteria Ecological thresholds Streams and rivers