Hoverman Aquatic Community Ecology Lab

Paul is examining whether macrophytes and their biodiversity can influence the toxicity of fungicides.

Haiden’s research is addressing the interactive effects of fungicides and herbicides on aquatic communities and the influence of fungicides on predator-prey interactions.

Roni is interested in seeing how effective conservation partnerships are in supporting the recovery of an endangered species and improving water quality.

Zach is exploring whether hellbenders drive trait- and density-mediated effects within stream ecosystems.

Jennifer is the manager of the Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Laboratories, which provide users with sample processing and microscopy facilities. She is responsible for maintaining lab equipment, training new users, ensuring the safe use of lab spaces, and maintaining inventory.

Shelby is the lab manager at the Wildlife Ecology Research Facility (WERF). Shelby oversees the ecotoxicology research conducted at WERF; as well as hellbender conservation research. She assists with experimental design, undergraduate and graduate mentoring, and teaching undergraduate habitat management and techniques.

Sherri handles the husbandry of hellbenders and associated research projects.

As project coordinator and extension biologist, Nick is sharing his research in wildlife conservation and what a positive impact it can have on our natural resources.