RESEARCH
My research interests are on human impacts on the environment at different spatial and temporal scales. Specifically, I am curious about the processes related to land and water interfaces and their effect on humans, as well as the roles that humans play in affecting these systems. I utilize Earth systems science, geospatial technologies, and mixed methods research to examine these intricate relationships.
STUDENTS' SENIOR THESES MENTORED ( * presented at scientific conference)
2022-2023
Beyers, Aaron, B.S. Environmental Science - Comparison of Mitigated vs. Natural Wetland Water Quality Parameters.
Gilson, Nathaniel, B.S. Parks & Recreation - "Survey of Adelges tsugae (Hemlock woolly adelgid) in Michigan Recreational Areas."
Lubben, Joshua, B.S. Conservation Biology - Effectiveness of Microbial Soil Capture Method in Michigan Soils.
Paquin, Sophie, B.S. Conservation Biology Human Dimensions - "Evaluation of Managed Osmia spp. (Spring Mason Bees)" Preference of Wayfinder Color in Reusable Wooden Nesting Trays." Recipient of LSSU Undergraduate Research Grant.
2021-2022
Fisher, Kaitlyn, B.S. Fisheries & Wildlife - Relationship of Fish Stocking, Fish License Sales, and Household Incomes in Michigan.
Kemppainen, Breanna, B.S. Environmental Science - "Comparison of Removal Methods for Myriophyllum spicatum"
Martin, Laura, B.S. Conservation Biology - Distribution of microplastics in beach sand.
*Wier, Gabe, B.S. Fisheries & Wildlife - Mapping Fish Habitat and Structure using Sonar Imagery. Recipient of two Fund LSSU grants. [StoryMap]
2020-2021
Dawkins, Alexis, B.S. Environmental Science - Seasonal Variability of Stream Chemistry due to Runoff.
Stratton, Jennifer, B.S. Environmental Science - The Effects of Salinity on Aquatic Plants.
2019-2020
Christensen, Elliott, B.S. Environmental Science - Land Cover Change following Dam Removal.
2018 -2019
Aalberts, Benjamin, B.S. Environmental Science - Agricultural Applications of SMAP Remote Sensing. [Poster]
* Bell, Matthew, B.S. Geology, minor in Geographic Information Science - Remote Sensing Evaluation of Human Impacts on the Lower Muskegon River, MI. - recipient of Fund LSSU grant. [Poster]
* Bostick, Wyatt, B.S. Geology - Quantifying Sediment Contributions from Soil Slumps on Ashmun Creek, Sault Sainte Marie, MI. - recipient of an LSSU Undergraduate Research and a Fund LSSU grant. [Poster]
Ludwig, Nicholas, B.S. Environmental Science - Comparative Analysis of Emerald Ash Borer Effects on Ash Populations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. [Poster]
2017 - 2018
* Veronica Klein. B.S. Geology - Effect of Oceanic Current and Storm Surges on Foraminiferal Death Assemblages of San Salvador Island, Bahamas. - recipient of LSSU Undergraduate Research Grant. [Poster]
Beyers, Aaron, B.S. Environmental Science - Comparison of Mitigated vs. Natural Wetland Water Quality Parameters.
Gilson, Nathaniel, B.S. Parks & Recreation - "Survey of Adelges tsugae (Hemlock woolly adelgid) in Michigan Recreational Areas."
Lubben, Joshua, B.S. Conservation Biology - Effectiveness of Microbial Soil Capture Method in Michigan Soils.
Paquin, Sophie, B.S. Conservation Biology Human Dimensions - "Evaluation of Managed Osmia spp. (Spring Mason Bees)" Preference of Wayfinder Color in Reusable Wooden Nesting Trays." Recipient of LSSU Undergraduate Research Grant.
2021-2022
Fisher, Kaitlyn, B.S. Fisheries & Wildlife - Relationship of Fish Stocking, Fish License Sales, and Household Incomes in Michigan.
Kemppainen, Breanna, B.S. Environmental Science - "Comparison of Removal Methods for Myriophyllum spicatum"
Martin, Laura, B.S. Conservation Biology - Distribution of microplastics in beach sand.
*Wier, Gabe, B.S. Fisheries & Wildlife - Mapping Fish Habitat and Structure using Sonar Imagery. Recipient of two Fund LSSU grants. [StoryMap]
2020-2021
Dawkins, Alexis, B.S. Environmental Science - Seasonal Variability of Stream Chemistry due to Runoff.
Stratton, Jennifer, B.S. Environmental Science - The Effects of Salinity on Aquatic Plants.
2019-2020
Christensen, Elliott, B.S. Environmental Science - Land Cover Change following Dam Removal.
2018 -2019
Aalberts, Benjamin, B.S. Environmental Science - Agricultural Applications of SMAP Remote Sensing. [Poster]
* Bell, Matthew, B.S. Geology, minor in Geographic Information Science - Remote Sensing Evaluation of Human Impacts on the Lower Muskegon River, MI. - recipient of Fund LSSU grant. [Poster]
* Bostick, Wyatt, B.S. Geology - Quantifying Sediment Contributions from Soil Slumps on Ashmun Creek, Sault Sainte Marie, MI. - recipient of an LSSU Undergraduate Research and a Fund LSSU grant. [Poster]
Ludwig, Nicholas, B.S. Environmental Science - Comparative Analysis of Emerald Ash Borer Effects on Ash Populations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. [Poster]
2017 - 2018
* Veronica Klein. B.S. Geology - Effect of Oceanic Current and Storm Surges on Foraminiferal Death Assemblages of San Salvador Island, Bahamas. - recipient of LSSU Undergraduate Research Grant. [Poster]