Scott Tiegs, PhD.
Aquatic Ecology Lab P.I., Professor of Biological Sciences.
Elizabeth parkinson, PhD Student. I am a PhD Student in the Aquatic Ecology Lab, and honored to be a Fellow in the National Science Foundations’ Graduate Research Fellowship Program. My research examines the effect artificial light at night has on aquatic and terrestrial invertebrate community assemblages and riparian spider predation. Additionally, I am focusing on how artificial light at night impacts cross-system resource exchange and how this is influenced by specific color spectra.
Katri Studtmann, M.S. StudentMy research interests include studying the anthropogenic effects on aquatic ecosystems. I think the way humans affect the environment around them is fascinating. I am excited to learn more about those effects and how to mitigate them.
Ryan Andrews, M.S. Student. I recently graduated from Oakland University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I will be continuing my education as a M.S student in aquatic ecology/limnology. My research will likely be related to decomposition and carbon cycling within lakes, rivers and streams.
Mailee Mersino, Lab Manager. As a laboratory assistant, I assist with ongoing and upcoming projects in the lab, as well as general lab maintenance. My research interests include the anthropogenic effects on the environment and how it affects ecological and human health.
Eric Diesing, M.S. Student. My research interests involve developed aquatic ecosystem function and restorative activities working with native communities. I work for the Clinton River Watershed Council as the Watershed Ecologist. My other interest include invasive species impacts and fish and wildlife habitat conservation.
Melanie BrunoHonor's StudentI am an undergraduate biology student assisting graduate students in the aquatic ecology lab while writing my thesis for the Honor's College. My research focuses on studying the effects of artificial light at night on Caenidae, a family of mayflies, and how their larval and adult stages might respond differently
Jeremy Geist, PhD (graduated Summer 2022. Now the Great Lakes Restoration Coordinator for Trout Unlimited)My research involves studying the impacts of the invasive New Zealand mud snail on native aquatic communities in Northern Michigan streams. Ongoing research interests include restoration ecology, aquatic invertebrate ecology, fish ecology and invasive species.
Jasmine Mancuso, M.S. Lab Manager (Now a Research Lab Associate at CILER). As the lab manager of the Aquatic Ecology Lab, I assist with various ongoing research projects and general lab upkeep. My research interests include the ecology and physical aspects of rivers and lakes, the ecosystem effects of invasive species and harmful algae, and ecosystem conservation and management.
Emily Bovee, M.S.
(graduated Summer 2022, Now a Research Associate with the Detroit Zoo)My research focuses on growth rates of New Zealand Mud Snails (NZMS) and how they relates to changing forest composition, as well as using environmental DNA to detect NZMS in rivers.
Lance and Perry, Goldfish. (2013-2022) We are mascots of the Aquatic Ecology Lab. We were rescued from a local stream while grad students were electrofishing and have been happy living in the lab ever since. We enjoy eating fish food, and rooting around in our tank's sediment.