Kevin Wilcox, Associate Professor. My research spans the divide between community and ecosystem ecology, and I am interested in how ecosystem processes vary across time and space. As global change factors like climate shifts, eutrophication, and land use change alter resources within landscapes, this will result in changes in the plant communities that exist there. In turn, these community changes will have strong impacts on important ecosystem functions and services, such as carbon sequestration, forage production, and soil retention. I mostly focus on herbaceous ecosystems, such as grassland and savanna, but the ideas I'm interested in apply to a wide range of different ecosystem types.
Google Scholar CV Joshua Ajowele, Ph.D. Candidate.
My research focuses on the interaction between fire and herbivory in grassland ecosystems. Specifically, I am investigating how spatial and temporal heterogeneity of fire and grazing impacts communities and ecosystem functions in tallgrass prairie. I am generally interested in how global change impacts communities and ecosystem functions. I am from Nigeria! I enjoy playing soccer! I have picked up country swing dance since coming to the US! Shelby Williford, Ph.D. Student.
I study the impact of global change drivers on ecosystem functioning in savanna ecosystems. My main focus is on tree-grass interactions and how plant traits relate to disturbance response. My study systems are Kruger National Park, South Africa and the Longleaf Pine Savanna in Eastern North Carolina. I recieved a B.S in Environmental Sciences and a B.S. in Plant Biology from North Carolina State University. I love reading, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with my cat, Minerva (named after UNCG's mascot)! Sophia Ronan, MS Student.
I am interested in how global change drivers are intensifying disturbance regimes and how these extreme disturbances impact plant communities and ecosystem function. I am exploring these dynamics through empirical research and process-based modeling. Currently, my research looks at the impacts of ‘extreme fires’ in a savanna ecosystem, and how we represent herbaceous plant diversity of these systems in process-based models. I received my B.S. in Environmental Science and Resource Management from the University of Washington. I love hiking and going to trivia with my friends! |
Lab Alumni
Sheila Cloud MS. University of Wyoming. 2024.
Kim O'Keefe Post-doctoral researcher. 2020-2021. University of Northern Michigan
Jenny Hanson MS University of Wyoming 2023.
Ashley Tribett MS. 2021. Drought and herbivory impacts on Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyominingensis in Eastern Wyoming Sagebrush Steppe.
Abbi Rodgers MS University of Wyoming 2023.
Kim O'Keefe Post-doctoral researcher. 2020-2021. University of Northern Michigan
Jenny Hanson MS University of Wyoming 2023.
Ashley Tribett MS. 2021. Drought and herbivory impacts on Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyominingensis in Eastern Wyoming Sagebrush Steppe.
Abbi Rodgers MS University of Wyoming 2023.