Research interests: My research is aimed at uncovering how plant physiology impacts plant-environment interactions. Recently, my research has focused on seasonal changes in vascular transport and phloem transport.  Associate of the Institute of the Environment.

One of my favorite species:  Salix candida

jsavage@d.umn.edu

Google Scholar page

Orcid and ResearchID 

Research interests: I'm interested in the effects of climate change on plant communities and associated adaptations/resilience for species in the Lake Superior region.  

One of my favorite species: Betula papyrifera 

apeters2@d.umn.edu

Research interests: I research how environmental and organismal interactions modulate energy, resource, and information flows in plants, and the impact of these changes on plant development and reproductive success. In the Savage lab I am investigating how phloem traits relate to flower development. 

One of my favorite species:  Sassafras albidum 

letie001@d.umn.edu

Research interests: Coming soon!

One of my favorite species: Coming soon!

Research interests: I would like to explore the broad themes of biotic responses to abiotic stress and the ecology of plant communities in periods of climate shift. I am interested in plant vascular transport under environmental stress, such as drought. In addition, how this ecological knowledge can be applied in practical ways to conservation and restoration efforts. 

One of my favorite species: Helianthus annuus 

Research interests: I’m interested in aquatic plants and Minnesota’s native trees and grasses. I’d like to study how a variety of aquatic plants handle increasing salinity in wetlands.

One of my favorite species: Utricularia vulgaris

Research interests: I'm interested in the effects of changing environmental conditions on plant chemistry and their subsequent impact on pollinators and other animals. 

One of my favorite species: Senecio rowleyanus 

Research interests: Coming soon!

One of my favorite species: Coming soon!

Publications: Google Scholar Page

Current position: coming soon!

Publication: Weighing the risks and benefits of flowering early in the spring for the woody perennial Prunus pumila

Current position: USDA Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Laboratory since 2023.

Publication: In revision. More info coming soon.

Current position: Hydrological consultant, Fond du Lac Band since 2025.

Publication: More info coming soon.

Current position: ORISE Fellow at USDA Midwest Climate Hub since 2023.

Publication: Early spring flowers rely on xylem hydration but are not limited by stem xylem conductivity

 Current Position: Software Engineer (Irish Titan, MN) since 2023.

Publication: Extended leaf phenology has limited benefits for invasive species growing at northern latitudes. 

Current position: Research and Conservation Project Coordinator at Tyson Research Center, MI since 2019.

Research interests: Plant restoration and seed sources

Current position: Recent graduate of Michigan State.