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Amy Krist, Principal Investigator (krist@uwyo.edu). Amy's research interests are broad and include ecological stoichiometry, the ecology and evolution of alpine lakes, and invasion biology in freshwater ecosystems. See the Research tab for more information on current research projects.
Spencer Cruz (scruz6@uwyo.edu), PhD student. Spencer is interested in aquatic ecology, invertebrates, ecological stoichiometry, life history traits, and evolution. His current research addresses how trout introductions in alpine lakes change the trait identity of zooplankton assemblages and how zooplankton shift life history strategies following the introduction of a novel predator. Spencer is also investigating the contribution of environment and evolutionary history on stoichiometric traits of odonate larvae. When he is not working on his research, Spencer can be found flyfishing!
Spencer Cruz (scruz6@uwyo.edu), PhD student. Spencer is interested in aquatic ecology, invertebrates, ecological stoichiometry, life history traits, and evolution. His current research addresses how trout introductions in alpine lakes change the trait identity of zooplankton assemblages and how zooplankton shift life history strategies following the introduction of a novel predator. Spencer is also investigating the contribution of environment and evolutionary history on stoichiometric traits of odonate larvae. When he is not working on his research, Spencer can be found flyfishing!
Casey Brucker (cbrucker@uwyo.edu), M.S. student, is co-advised with Sarah Collins. Casey is broadly interested in aquatic, riparian, and winter ecology, especially ecosystem responses to climate change and disturbances. Casey's master's research explores the seasonal patterns in water, seston, and zooplankton stoichiometry in the high elevation plains and montane lakes of southeast Wyoming. Casey enjoys spending time outside skiing, rafting, and mountain biking.
Casey Brucker (cbrucker@uwyo.edu), M.S. student, is co-advised with Sarah Collins. Casey is broadly interested in aquatic, riparian, and winter ecology, especially ecosystem responses to climate change and disturbances. Casey's master's research explores the seasonal patterns in water, seston, and zooplankton stoichiometry in the high elevation plains and montane lakes of southeast Wyoming. Casey enjoys spending time outside skiing, rafting, and mountain biking.
Lab alumni:
Lab alumni:
Jordan Von Eggers Ph.D. 2025 (co-advised with Bryan Shuman, U Wyoming)
Briante Najev , Ph.D. 2025 (co-advised with Maurine Neiman, U Iowa
Benjamin Tumolo, Postdoc (2022-2025)
Arielle Balph, M.S. 2022
Lindsey Boyle, M.S. 2020
Michele Larson, Ph.D. 2018
Danielle Greenwood, M.S. 2018
Tonya Anderson, M.S. 2013
Brenna Hansen, M.S. 2013
Charlotte Narr, M.S. 2011
Heather Thon, M.S. 2011
Ted Rittle, is an undergraduate student majoring in Biology. Ted is studying the ecological and evolutionary factors affecting the stoichiometry of juvenile odonates (dragonflies and damselfiles). When Ted is not working on research or classwork, he enjoys playing violin and exploring the Wyoming mountains.
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