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    A-Z Index of Current Doctoral Students

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    A

    Abeels, Holly
    B.S. Long Island University, Southhampton College, M.S. Florida Gulf Coast University
    Research Topic: Climate Change and Resiliency Community Engagement
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jules Bruck, School of Landscape Architecture and Planning

    Acevedo-Charry, Orlando
    B.S. Universidad Nacional de Colombia at Bogotá, M.S. University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras
    Research Topic: Tropical ecology and conservation, bird communities and population trends, biodiversity response to environmental gradients, citizen science and community-based monitoring linked with quantitative tools
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Miguel Acevedo, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Co-Chair: Scott Robinson, Florida Museum of Natural History

    Adisa, Sylvia
    B.S. Moi University, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Socioecological Impacts and Sustainability of Marine Fisheries in the Western Indian Ocean Region; Gender in Billfish Fisheries
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Kai Lorenzen, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

    Alvarez, Hernan G.
    B.S. Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: TBA
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jessica Kahler, Sociology and Criminology & Law

    Anderson, William
    B.A. Valdosta State University, M.D.P. (Master's of Sustainable Development) University of Florida
    Research Topic: Stakeholder perceptions and experiences related to regional climate change impacts, within relevant spheres-of-interest in tropical cropping livelihoods
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Oscar Liburd, Entomology and Nematology

    Atkinson, Michelle
    B.S. Stetson University, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: The Integrated Socio-Environmental Dynamics of Stormwater Pond Systems
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Paul Monaghan, Agricultural Education and Communication

    B

    Bajema, Jordan
    B.S. Western Washington University 
    Research Topic: Northward range expansion of common snook along Florida’s Gulf coast   
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Will Patterson, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences; Co-Chair: Mike Allen, Nature Coast Biological Station

    Bolds, Sara
    B.S. Florida Gulf Coast University, M.S. Auburn University
    Research Topic: Invasive species and disease in freshwater ecosystems
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Lindsey Reisinger, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

    Bolger, Lexi
    B.S. University of Florida, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: STEM identity development within informal and digital educational environments, arts-based research, narrative inquiry, and science communication
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jamie Loizzo, Agricultural Education and Communication

    Brophy Cerquera, Trista
    B.S., M.S. & M.A. University of South Florida
    Research Topic: Urban Water Management
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Sam Smidt, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences; Co-Chair: Eban Bean, Agricultural and Biological Engineering 

    C

    Campanino, Finella 
    B.S. SUNY College at Oneonta, M.S. Louisiana State University
    Research Topic: Seagrass Ecology
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Laura Reynolds, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Cao, Haojie
    B.S. China University of Geosciences, M.S. Wuhan University
    Research Topic: Ecosystem Services
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jiangxiao Qiu, Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

    Cardoso, Wania Grangeiro 
    Bachelor of Law, Federal University of Pará-UFPA, LL.M, Federal University of Pará-UFPA
    Research Topic: The Recognition of Traditional Territories as a Tool to Address Deforestation and Promote Human Rights to Amazonian People
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Cynthia Simmons, Geography

    Cauvin, Allison
    B.S. and M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Coral Disease
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Julie Meyer, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences; Co-Chair: Andrew Altieri, Environmental Engineering Sciences 

    Chaya, Taryn
    B.S. Flagler College, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Estuarine Biogeochemistry
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Todd Osborne, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Chen, Po-An
    B.S. National Chiayi University, M.S. National Chung Hsing University
    Research Topic: Informationscapes ecology in family Paridae
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Katie Seiving, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Choi, Minjin
    B.S. Sungkyunkwan University and University of Texas - Dallas, M.S Seoul National University
    Research Topic: Lygodium microphyllum, Invasive Plants, Management
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Stephen Enloe, Agronomy

     

    D

    Datta, Ankita
    B.S. GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, M.S. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT GUWAHATI)
    Research Topic: Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Patrick Inglett, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

     

    E

    Earle, Kamala
    B.S. University of Florida, M.S. University of Hawaii
    Research Topic: Springs Ecology
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Tom Frazer, University of South Florida

    Ebrahimi, Seyed Abolfazl 
    B.S. University of Guilan, M.S. Sharif University of Technology
    Research Topic: Understanding Spatial and Temporal Variation in Water Quality, with an Emphasis on Pattern Differences Between Various Potential Contaminants
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Matt Cohen, Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

    Evert, Jason
    B.S. Hope College, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Coastal Habitat Restoration
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Todd Osborne, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    F

    Fluck Essig, Isadora
    B.S. and M.S. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
    Research Topic: Drivers of biodiversity
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Ben Baiser, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Futada, Silvia de Melo
    B.S. and M.S. University of Campinas
    Research Topic: TBA
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Karen Kainer, Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences; Co-Chair: Joel Correia, Latin American Studies 

    G

    Greenspan, Jeff
    B.S. Johns Hopkins University, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: How can we motivate people to act in ways that support evidence-based sustainability?
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Stephen Perz, Sociology and Criminology & Law

    Gómez, Oscar Godínez  
    B.S. and M.S. Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
    Research Topic: Spatial Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Robert Fletcher, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Gottesman, Hannah
    B.S. Cornell University
    Research Topic: The Spawner-Recruit Movement Ecology of Gag Grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis)
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Susan Lowerre-Barbieri, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences; Co-Chair: Will Patterson, Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences 

    Guarino, Tori
    B.S. Florida Gulf Coast University
    Research Topic: Evaluating major factors of Atlantic Coast living shorelines, such as plant sourcing, availability, germination, and revegetation, and effectiveness
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Carrie Adams, Environmental Horticulture

    H 

    Hafliger, Tyrel J.
    B.S. Kansas State University
    Research Topic: Wild Turkey Disease Ecology
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Samantha Wisely, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Haney, Cassidy
    B.S. and M.S. New York University, M.S. Johns Hopkins University
    Research Topic: TBA 
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Mark Clark, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences; Savanna Barry, Nature Coast Biological Station

    Hari Haran, Priyanka
    B.S. University of Madras, M.S Pondicherry University
    Research Topic: The effect of forest fragmentation and restoration on bird communities in the Western Ghats
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Emilio Bruna, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Harling, John
    B.S. Texas A&M University, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Aspects of Livestock Systems in Sub Saharan Africa, and How They Interact With Their Environment to Allow for Sustainable Agricultural Systems
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Esteban Rios, Agronomy

    Harlow, Jaiere
    B.S. and M.S. Tuskegee University
    Research Topic: Assessing Post-Standing Movement, Feeding, and Behavioral Patterns of Florida Manatees Released on-site and from Rehabilitation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Ray Carthy, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Hiatt, Drew
    B.S. University of Nevada - Reno, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Mechanisms and Impacts of Plant Invasions
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Luke Flory, Agronomy

    Hermudananto, Hermu
    B.S. Universitas Gadjah Mada, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Climate Change Mitigation in Indonesian Natural Forest Management through Reduced-Impact Logging
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jack Putz, Biology 

    Hoskins, Levi
    B.S. Tulane University
    Research Topic: Urban Ecology and Conservation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Corey Callaghan, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Co-Chair: Chang Zhao, Agronomy

    Howley, Samantha
    B.S. and M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Biogeochemistry and Role of Anthropogenic Drivers in Wetlands and Streams
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Matt Cohen, Forest Resources and Conservation

    Hurtado, Liz
    B.S. Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: TBA
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Scott Robinson, Florida Museum of Natural History

    I

    Iriarte, Aleida
    B.S. Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
    Research Topic: Diversity, evolution, and natural history of amphibians and reptiles 
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: David Blackburn, Florida Museum of Natural History

    J

    Jones, Jesse
    B.S. University of Florida, M.S. University of Copenhagen
    Research Topic: Interconnections among plant community diversity, ecosystem services, landscaping practices, and socioeconomic dynamics in urban ecosystems
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Basil Iannone, Forest Resources and Conservation

    K

    Kang, Yiyang “Calvin”
    B.S. Xiamen University
    Research Topic: Quantifying variation in coastal wetland structure and function across a winter temperature gradient
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: David Kaplan, Environmental Engineering Sciences

    Kant, Medelin
    B.S. Oklahoma State University, M.S. Oregon State University
    Research Topic: Climate Change Impacts on Plant Ecophysiology and Drivers of Plant Mortality
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: William Hammond, Agronomy

    Keegan, Coral
    B.S. Georgetown University, M.S. Yale University
    Research Topic: Using interdisciplinary methods to examine how multiple-use landscapes in Sub-Saharan Africa can be optimized to support biodiversity conservation and human well-being
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Robert McCleery, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Kefelegn, Getachew Amare
    B.S. Debre Berhan University, M.S. Haramaya University
    Research Topic: Sustainable Agriculture; Optimizing Nutrient Dynamics to Enhance Nutrient Use Efficiency
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw, Agronomy

    Klevtcova, Anna
    B.S. Irkutsk State University, M.S. North Carolina State University
    Research Topic: Socio-Physiological Factors Influencing Hunters’ Attitude to Management of Their Hunting Land
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jessica Kahler, Sociology and Criminology & Law

    Kucharski, Shelby
    B.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Biogeochemical modeling of root-soil interactions; Microbial respiration of SOC and plant-derived carbon; Hyperspectral analysis of soil; Amendment-based soil carbon stabilization
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Chris Wilson, Agronomy

    Kyasiimire, Beatrice
    B.A. and M.S. Makerere University, M.A. International Institute for Geo-Information Sciences and Earth Observation
    Research Topic: Ecological and Social Costs of Linear Infrastructure Development in the Murchison-Semliki Landscape Uganda
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Mark Hostetler, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

     

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    Lamichhane, Saneer
    B.S. Tribhuvan University, M.S. Kathmandu University
    Research: Ecology and Conservation of the Royal Bengal Tiger of Nepal
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Madan Oli, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Lang, Emily
    B.S. Florida State University, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Behavior change related to sustainable urban landscaping
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Laura Waner, Agricultural Education and Communication

    Lenc, Jan
    B.S. and M.S. University of South Bohemia
    Research Topic: The influence of microgeographic processes (i.e. vertical stratification) on the community composition and distribution of tropical ectotherm species at different temporal and spatial scales
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Brett Scheffers, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Lewis, Dakota
    B.S. and M.S. University of Central Florida
    Research Topic: Understanding Fish Community Responses to Disturbance
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Andrew Altieri, Environmental Engineering Sciences

    Lockhart, Sarah
    B.S. Eckerd College, M.S. Duke University
    Research Topic: Wildlife Corridor Design and Implementation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Tom Hoctor, Design, Construction & Planning

    Lynch, Sherri
    B.S. Auburn University, M.S. Florida State University
    Research Topic: Native Solitary Bee Conservation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Debbie Miller, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Co-Chair: Mack Thetford, West Florida Research and Education Center

    M

    Mahrajani, Rajani
    B.S. Tribhuvan University, M.S. Northern Arizona University
    Research Topic: The Role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge for Climate Change Adaptation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Bron Taylor, Religion

    Manning, Morgan
    B.S. University of Georgia, M.S. University of Georgia
    Research Topic: Interdisciplinary Quantitative Ecology
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Miguel Acevedo, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation 

    McIntyre, Tina
    B.A. and P.S.M. University of Central Florida
    Research Topic: TBA
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Laura Warner, Agricultural Education and Communication

    Mintz, Jeff
    B.S. Pacific University, M.S. Oregon State University
    Research Topic: Bayesian statistics for ecology
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Mathew Leibold, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Mirzajonova, Gulchiroy
    B.S. Fergana State University, M.S. Fergana State University
    Research Topic: Environmental and Health Concerns that are Vulnerable to Consequences of Climate Change
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Sarah McKune, Environmental and Global Health

    Moffis, Brooke
    B.S. Tennessee Technological University, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Promoting Biodiversity and Sustainability in Urban Landscaping
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Basil Iannone, Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

    Moore, Tiffany
    B.S. North Carolina State University
    Research Topic: Pine Rockland Invertebrate Conservation (Bartram’s Scrub Hairstreak Butterfly, Miami Tiger Beetle, and Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider)
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jaret Daniels, Entomology and Nematology and Florida Museum of Natural History

    Mora, Mónica
    B.S. Universidad de Chile, M.S. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    Research Topic: Human Dimensions in Conservation Biology
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Nia Morales, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Morgan, Rachel Serafin
    B.S. Marist University
    Research Topic: Western Atlantic Coral and Coral Conservation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Joshua Patterson, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

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    O

    Oliveira Teodoro da Silva Kuzma, Aline
    LL.B. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
    Research Topic: Greening Development II: Working with Communities to Identify Incentives for Development Projects and Low-Income Neighborhoods
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Andrew Koeser, Environmental Horticulture

    Olubisi, Oluwasegun John
    B.S. and M.S. Obafemi Awolowo University
    Research Topic: Beneficial reuse of wastewater for agricultural production
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Mary Lusk, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, Co-Chair: Davie Kadyampakeni, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Opincarne, Megan
    B.A. Ball State
    Research Topic: Studying the Intersectionality of Ecological Relationships, and the Importance of Maintaining Ecological Balance to Preserve the Natural Systems and Organizations We Reply Upon
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Nancy Denslow, Veterinary Medicine

    P

    Palmer, Chad
    B.A. Arizona State University, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Fisheries Management
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Ed Camp, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

    Perez, Kristie
    B.A. Florida International University, MFAS University of Florida
    Research Topic: Assessing the current and potential role of shellfish for to improve coastal water quality
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Shirley Baker, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

    Perry, Emily
    B.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Understanding the Relationship Between Soil Microbial Communities and Tree Physiology
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: William Hammond, Agronomy

    Poincon, Liliane
    B.S. Université d’État d’Haïti, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Rural Nonprofit Organizations in Haiti: Gender, Power and Perceived Benefits of Membership
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Mickie Swisher, Family, Youth, and Community Sciences

    Prasanna, Varshitha
    B.S. and M.S. Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences
    Research Topic: Precision water management, nutrient technology, water quality, groundwater leaching, crop and hydrological modeling
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Vivek Sharma, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

     

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    Reimer, Jenna
    B.S. University of Maryland
    Research Topic: Shellfish and water quality improvement
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Ashley Smyth, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, and Tropical Research and Education Center; Co-Chair: AJ Reisinger, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Rivas, Mayra
    B.S. Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Impact Evaluation: Recovery of Natural Capital of the Dry Corridor Region and Climate Adaptation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Conner Mullally, Food and Resource Economics

    Rodgers, Phillip
    B.S. University of Florida, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Human Dimensions of Prescribed Burning
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Rae Crandall, Forest Resources and Conservation

    Rozzi, Bruno 
    B.S. Arizona State University
    Research Topic: Agricultural Carbon Sequestration and Land Restoration on Clay Settlement Areas
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Zachary Brym, Agronomy

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    Sawant, Suyash 
    B.S. and M.S. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research - Tirupati
    Research Topic: Complexity of vocal communication in family Paridae
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Kathryn Sieving, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation 

    Schlachter, Katharine
    B.S. University of Virginia
    Research Topic: Benthic community ecology of coastal marine systems
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Laura Reynolds, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, Co-Chair: Marc Hensel, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Searles, Adam
    B.S. University of Central Florida
    Research Topic: Elucidating the Mechanisms Driving Community Differences Between Algae and Seagrass Habitats
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Charlie Martin, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences; Co-Chair: Laura Reynolds, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Siemann, Megan 
    B.S. Rice University, M.S. Texas A&M University
    Research Topic: Incorporating Trophic Ecology Data Sources into Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management Modeling
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: David Chagaris, Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences

    Singh, Rajkaranbir
    B.S. Punjab Agricultural University, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: TBA
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Gabriel Maltais-Landry, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Soifer, Lydia
    B.S. Davidson College, MPhil University of Cambridge
    Research Topic: Tropical Forest Microclimate Ecology and Biogeography
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Brett Scheffers, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Song, Jiayi
    B.S. South China University of Technology
    Research Topic: Geospatial Artificial Intelligence for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Modeling
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Chang Zhao, Agronomy, Co-Chair: Corey Callaghan, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    St. Fort, Josue
    B.S. Université d’État d’Haiti, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Optimizing micro-irrigation for reduced water use during strawberry establishment and freeze protection in Florida
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Carlene A. Chase, Horticultural Sciences; Co-Chair: Vivek Sharma, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

    Stanley, Rick
    B.S. Harvard University, MRes. Imperial College
    Research Topic: Ecology and Conservation of Tropical Birds
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Bette Loiselle, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Steele Cabrera, Sarah
    B.S. Brandeis University, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Insect Conservation and Ecology
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jaret Daniels, Entomology and Nematology

    Swigris, Anna
    B.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Restoration Ecology of Freshwater Ecosystems
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Corey Callaghan, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation 

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    Taneja, Yukti 
    B.S. University of Delhi, M.S. Wildlife Institute of India
    Research Topic: Plant Invasions, Ecology, and Evolution of Mutualisms
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Luke Flory, Agronomy

    Tate, Richard
    B.S. Humbolt State University
    Research Topic: Linking Biological and Cultural Conservation in Achara, Georgia (Caucasus)
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: John Stepp, Anthropology

    Teryda, Natalia Sofia 
    B.S. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, M.S. University of California San Diego
    Research Topic: TBA
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Ray Carthy, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Tian, Vera
    B.S. University of Virginia, M.E.S. University of Pennsylvania
    Research Topic: 
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jane Southworth, Geography

    Tittl, Jessica
    B.S. Wittenberg University
    Research Topic: Probiotic Coral Bacteria Pangenomes
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Julie Meyer, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Troy, Savannah
    B.S. University of Texas-Austin
    Research Topic: Differential Impacts of Habitat Degradation on Avian Biodiversity Across Space and Time in Southern Africa
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Robert Fletcher, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Tucker, Kaitlyn 
    B.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Fish Age Validation and Utilize DNA Methylation as a Novel Means to Determine Age of Difficult-to-Age or Protected Species with only Fin Clip Samples
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Will Patterson, Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences

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    Vinod Anand, Akshay
    B.S. University of Madras, M.S. Pondicherry University
    Research Topic: Understanding the Ecological and Environmental Drivers Governing Avian Species Composition and Distribution along an Elevational Gradient in the Western Ghats, India
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Robert Guralnick, Florida Museum of Natural History; Co-Chair: Bette Loiselle, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Vinson, Alyssa
    B.S. University of South Florida, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Socioecological drivers of tree survival in new housing developments
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Andrew Koeser, Environmental Horticulture

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    Walsh, Rachel
    B.S. and M.S. Florida State University 
    Research Topic: Insect ecology, genomics, population genetics, and conservation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Akito Kawahara, Biology and Florida Museum of Natural History; Co-Chair: Jaret Daniels, Entomology and Florida Museum of Natural History

    Walus, Alexandria
    B.S. and M.S. Michigan State University
    Research Topic: Impacts of Climate Change on Coastal Fisheries
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Marc Hensel, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Weimorts, Justin 
    B.S. University of Georgia
    Research Topic: The Effects of Animal Diversity and Abundance on Nutrient Cycling and Ecosystem Services
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Matt Whiles, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Williams, Ajit
    B.S. and M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Mapping and Evaluation of Agroecosystems in the Southeastern US
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Zachary Brym, Agronomy

    Wixson, Joel 
    B.S. Colorado State University, M.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Modeling, and Fishery Science
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Joann Mossa, Geography

    Wu, Ruoyu
    B.S. Nanjing University, M.S. University of Michigan
    Research Topic: Global change ecology, ecosystem services, and sustainability science
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jiangxiao Qiu, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

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    Yesilkusak, Derya 
    B.S. Selcuk University, M.S. Wageningen University & Research
    Research Topic: Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Green Infrastructure
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Thomas Hoctor, Department of Landscape Architecture

    Ykeuti Meiga, Ana Yoko 
    B.S. Centro Universitário Filadélfia, M.S. Universidade Federal de São Carlos 
    Research Topic: Movement and Spatial Ecology and Wildlife Conservation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Denis Valle, Forest Resources and Conservation

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    Zhi, Ran
    B.S. Nanjing Agricultural University, M.S. Renmin University of China
    Research Topic: Soil phosphorus (P) identifying and management; P cycle modeling and prediction
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jiangxiao Qiu, Forest Resources and Conservation

    A-Z Index of Current Master's Students

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    Agis, Daniel
    B.S. Johns Hopkins University
    Research Topic: Seed biology; seed-based plant conservation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Héctor E. Pérez, Environmental Horticulture

     

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    Bishop, Jennifer
    B.S. Broward College
    Research Topic: Restoration on aquatic plants and how to best grow them for future restoration projects
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Lynn Gettys, Agronomy/Aquatic Wetland Plant Science

    Brebion, Andre
    B.S. University of North Florida
    Research Topic: Interdisciplinary GIS Implementation for Conservation Efforts
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Todd Osborne, Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience; Co-Chair: K. Ramesh Reddy, School of Natural Resources and Environment, and Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Broxton, Jazmyn
    B.S. University of Florida
    Research topic: Effects of Beach Alteration on Gas Exchange and Sea Turtle Egg Incubation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Ray Carthy, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

     

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    Cinquini, Andrew           
    B.S. Washington State University
    Research Topic: Tree Physiology and Mortality with Climate Change
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: William Hammond, Agronomy 

    Coleman, Isaac
    B.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Impacts of Renewable Energy on Biodiversity within the Gulf of Mexico
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Vanessa Hull, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Cooke, Sarah
    B.S. Towson University
    Research Topic: Invasive Reptile Ecology and Management
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Frank Mazzotti, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

     

    D

    D’Espies, Madyson
    B.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Bottlenose Dolphin population dynamics and feeing behavior in Cedar Key, FL
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Iske Larkin, Large Animal Clinical Sciences

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    E

    Escobar Torres, Patricia
    B.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Cultural heritage preservation in Southwest Florida
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jamie Loizzo, Agricultural Education and Communication

    Estes, Madeline 
    B.S. Rhodes College
    Research Topic: Habitat Restoration
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Carrie Reinhart Adams, Environmental Horticulture

     

    F

    Febrina Anjali Fika, Jelvi
    B.S. Universitas Pattimura
    Research Topic: Nutrient Loading in Aquatic Ecosystems and Environmental Changes
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: K. Ramesh Reddy, School of Natural Resources and Environment, and Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Fussel Persaud, C. Analise
    B.A. Florida International University
    Research Topic: Assessing the potential of citizen science data to track changes in abundance of wading birds in South Florida 
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Corey Callaghan, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

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    Gank, Keefer
    B.A. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Climate Science
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Michael Andreu, Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatic Sciences

     

    H

    Hobbs, Harrison
    B.S. Flagler College
    Research Topic: Understanding and restoring Florida’s dwindling seagrass populations through the lenses of biogeochemical cycling and subaqueous sediment geomorphology
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Todd Osborne, Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience

     

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    Lin, Meng Bing 
    B.S. State College of New York
    Research Topic: TBA
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: H. Dail Laughinghouse, Agronomy

    Lowe, Samantha
    B.S. Duke University
    Research Topic: Human Dimensions of Biodiversity Through the Lens of Participatory Science
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Corey Callaghan, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Luchau, Nicole
    B.A. New York University
    Research Topic: Climate Impacts on Economically Important Fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: David Chagaris, Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

    Lumas, Wistride
    B.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: How Climate Change Affects Gentrification in Little Haiti, Miami
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jessica Kahler, Sociology, and Criminology & Law

     

    M

    McDaid, Kelsey
    B.S. University of California, Santa Cruz
    Research Topic: Decision frameworks for disaster management
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Christa Court, Food and Resource Economics

    Medo, Stephanie
    B.S. University of South Florida
    Research Topic: Dispersal Patterns of Juvenile Black Bears
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Daniel J. Smith, Landscape Architecture

     

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    Niragire, Ildephonse
    B.S. University of Rwanda
    Research Topic: Nematode diversity across a gradient of habitats in the Nebraska Sandhills
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Dorota Porazinska, Entomology and Nematology

     

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    Palmieri, Sebastian
    B.S. Broward College
    Research Topic: Pollinator Ecology of Hydrophytes
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Lyn Gettys, Agronomy

    Pierson, Taylor
    B.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Insect ecology, conservation, population genetics and genomics
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Jaret Daniels, Entomology and Nematology, Florida Museum of Natural History

    Pietraszun, Stasia
    B.S. Florida State University
    Research Topic: Restoration Ecology and GIS
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Carrie Adams, Environmental Horticulture; Co-Chair: Laura Reynolds, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

     

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    Samuels, Tabitha
    B.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Coastal Restoration
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Deborah Miller, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Co-Chair: Mack Thetford, Environmental Horticulture

    Schoenberger, Kathleen 
    B.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Hydrodynamics of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation in Florida Springs
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: David Kaplan, Environmental Engineering Sciences

    Self, Madison
    B.S. Broward College
    Research Topic: Biological Control of Water Hyacinth using Megamelus scutellaris
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Lyn Gettys, Agronomy

    Smit, Steven
    B.S. University of Michigan
    Research Topic: Resource Allocation and Trade-Offs, Animal Behavior
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Christine Miller, Entomology and Nematology

    Stroobosscher, Zoë
    B.S. Calvin University
    Research Topic: TBA
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Sandra Guzman, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

    Swestyn, Katlyn
    B.A. University of South Florida
    Research Topic: Landscape ecology, pollinator conservation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Sandra Wilson, Environmental Horticulture; Co-Chair: Grady Roberts, Agricultural Education and Communication

     

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    Taylor, Autumn
    B.S. Grand Valley State University
    Research Topic: Harmful Algal Bloom Mitigation
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Dail Laughinghouse, Agronomy

    Thrasher, Jessica
    B.A. University of Montevallo
    Research Topic: Attitudes and behavior change related to green industry best management practices
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Alison Adams, Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatic Sciences

     

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    Wanamaker, Christian
    B.S. University of Florida
    Research Topic: Effects of Warming and Drought on Success and Distribution of Invasive and Native Restoration Grasses
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Luke Flory, Agronomy; Co-Chair: Deah Lieurance, Agronomy  

    Weber, Chantille 
    B.A. University of South Florida
    Research Topic: Coastal resources: Influence of artificial reef systems on recruitment and biomass fluctuations in Northwest Florida
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: K. Ramesh Reddy, School of Natural Resources and Environment, and Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Wingo, Morgan
    B.S. Berry College
    Research Topic: Grassland community ecology, fire ecology, wildlife site-use
    Chair/Faculty Advisor: Carolina Baruzzi, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

     

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