People in the Lab Group: February 2017
GRADUATE STUDENTS
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- “I am currently a NatureNet postdoctoral research fellow at Cornell University. I am combining my interests in botany and agriculture and researching the influences of plant communities in agricultural landscapes on biocontrol and pollination. I am using spatial modeling botanical surveys in Central New York to carry out this work. ” ~Aaron Iverson
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- “I stare at the vines in tropical forest canopies… from space.” ~Dave Marvin
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- I am an Ecology and Evolutionary Biology grad student interested in tropical plant ecology and community interactions, as well as tropical forest conservation. ~Tamara Milton
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- “I work as a product manager at a biotech start-up and teach as an adjunct instructor in biology at Schoolcraft College and Concordia University. I get my nature fix from wildflower hunting and hiking with my dog Daisy.” ~Kasie Semrau
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- “I am now in Gainesville where I am a Courtesy Assistant Scholar at the Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida.” ~Beth Kowalski
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- “I am a Masters student at INPA (Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas sobre Amazonia) in Manaus, Brazil. Currently, I am working on the possible correlation between abundance and rerooting capabilities of liana stems.” ~Paulo Piovesan
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHERS
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- “I am close to completing my Plant Biology B.S. I was lost until I met Robyn in the Michigan flora course, and I have been involved with plant taxonomy, the CLIMBERS project, and study of herbarium specimens since then. I suffer a lifelong passion revolving around horses.” ~Lauren Achtemeier
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- I am studying Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and have a love for all things botanical. I am interested in Michigan’s native plants and how their distributions may change in response to climate change. I enjoy playing music and going on very long hikes whenever I get the chance! — John Bradtke
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- “I am majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in Biology. I am part of the U-M Ballroom dance team, enjoy trying new foods and coffee shops, and hope to become a doctor one day.” ~Mekenna Eisert
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- Eu sou estudante de graduação em Engenharia Florestal na Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT) e estou trabalhando na composição florística e distribuição geográfica das espécies lianas presentes em uma estação ecológica (Rio Ronuro) no Brasil. I am an undergraduate student in Forestry Engineering at the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT) and I am working on floristic composition and distribution of liana species in the ecological reserve of Rio Ronuro in Brazil. –Rainiellen S. Carpanedo
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- “I love books, music, ballroom dancing, and jasmine flowers.” ~Neha Srinivasan
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- “I designed the Michigan CLIMBERS website and I led Robyn into the modern age, with grace and patience. I am now in a graduate program at Northwestern University where I try hard to ignore Robyn’s pleas for “HELP, SOCORRO, AJUDAME” because she generally figures it out if I give her enough time… However, I am dedicated to development of tools for accessing information on the internet on biological characteristics of local species. Go CLIMBERS!” ~Claire Malley
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- “I am a graduate student at UM School of Natural Resources and Environment studying landscape architecture and conservation ecology. I’m interested in native plant communities, restoration, and stormwater management.” ~Alexandria Peters
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- “I am in a PhD program at the University of Pittsburgh studying the evolution of floral UV patterns and sexual dimorphism in plants.” ~Matt Koski
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- “I live in Brooklyn and am a molecular biologist for BioWatch, a CDC/DHS public health program, and I would like to start grad school soon.” ~Marko Melymuka
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- “I am currently at Auburn University where I work to understand why bright male birds are sexier than their duller counterparts.” ~Dave Morris
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- “After majoring in PiTE (Program in the Environment) at the University of Michigan, I had several interesting field jobs for environmental agencies, NGOs, and parks departments. I now work for ECI (Environmental Consultants, Inc.), the utility foresters for DTE Energy. I still keep a sharp eye out for vines!” ~Christine Santanna
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- “I work as a product manager at a biotech start-up and teach as an adjunct instructor in biology at Schoolcraft College and Concordia University. I get my nature fix from wildflower hunting and hiking with my dog Daisy.” ~Kasie Semrau
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- “After leaving the lab, I studied abroad in Seville, Spain, exploring the city, taking class and practicing Spanish.” ~Colleen Smith
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- “I am currently a Program Manager at Howard Center Developmental Services and tromp around in the forests and fields of Vermont to identify wildflowers as often as possible.” ~Lauren Sopher
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- “This past year, I worked in Panama and learned techniques in forest dynamics, ecosystem ecology, and plant physiology.” ~Andrew Quebbeman
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- “I am now an optometry student at SUNY College of Optometry in NYC.” ~Andrea Freidman
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- “After my summer research project with Robyn, I started volunteering at a CSA that provides produce for the restaurant I work at. I host Name That Tune every Wednesday, and I enjoy cooking, gardening, and hiking.” ~Monica Valdez
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- I am a transfer student and am approaching completion of my major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. After meeting with Robyn in summer of 2016, I developed a deep interest in plants and biological nitrogen fixation. Currently, I am working for the USGS as an Assistant in Research. During my free time I enjoy hunting for mushrooms, fishing, camping, and hiking. ~JJ Vance
