Tyler is researching intraspecific variation in plant traits and relationships to herbivory within the context of restoration and climate change. His diverse background in wildlife, marine, and community level research has naturally evolved into broad research focus...
Tori’s experience is in anaerobic soil environments, specifically wetland soils. In Ecoss, her research will focus on using qSIP to quantify biogeochemical cycles in the Alaskan tundra. She hopes that her research will contribute to a better understanding of microbial...
Ayla graduated from NAU in 2017 with two B.S. degrees in Chemistry and Microbiology with a certificate in Biotechnology. As a Master’s student, she is studying how chemistry governs life belowground. To do this, she uses isotopically labeled carbon substrates in soil...
Dr. Stone’s research is unified by a desire to understand the role of the microbial world in shaping larger processes. Currently, he is exploring the contribution of the microbial community towards soil carbon flux. He is also interested in the relationship...
As an experienced science writer and Arizona native, Kate Petersen helps Ecoss and its McAllister program connect and communicate its work with communities on and beyond the Colorado Plateau. Prior to joining Ecoss, Kate was a Jones Lecturer in Creative Writing and a...