People
Kathleen Lohse, Professor, Lab Director
I am an ecosystem scientist who works at the interface of ecology, earth system science, and hydrology studying the processes shaping ecosystems and their responses to anthropogenic changes. From this foundation, I tackle the challenges and complexities of sustainability and global change science. My primary research interests include 1) understanding the hydrologic and biogeochemical processes shaping watershed ecosystems, 2) studying the ways in which land use and other human-caused changes are altering these processes in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and across these traditional disciplinary boundaries, and 3) integrating social processes and other human dimensions into watershed and ecosystem management.
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Evan Bilbrey, MS student in Biological Sciences
Evan Bilbrey is a MS graduate student who recently completed his BS in Microbiology at MSU in 2019. He worked at Flathead Research Station in Montana and is now pursuing his MS in Biology with a focus on understanding the hydrologic controls on dissolved organic matter quality and quantify in intermittent streams
Michelle Sclafani, MS student in Geosciences
Michelle Schlafani is a new student in Geosciences working on the NSF AIMS project and planning an experiment for NSF AIMS looking at the effects of fire on intermittent stream hydrology, biology, and biochemistry.
Riley Lanfear, MS student in Biological Sciences
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Riley Lanfear is a graduate student in Biological Sciences working on the NSF AIMS project (co-advised by Rebecca Hale, now at Smithsonian Institute), and focused on understanding the controls on dissolved carbon dioxide emissions in intermittent streams.
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Jennings Leavell, MS student in Geosciences
Jennings is a new MS in Geology student developing a project investigating phosphorus dynamics’ response to an experimental wildfire in an intermittent stream system in conjunction with other students, collaborators, and the NSF AIMS project. He has a BA in Chemistry, minor in Philosophy, from Bowdoin College (2018). Between academic programs, Jennings was an intern for a marine ecotoxicology lab, an analyst for an environmental analytical lab, and held various service industry jobs.
, Dr. Nicholas Patton, Postdoctoral Associate, Geosciences
Dr. Nicholas Patton recently joined the lab as a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Geosciences. Prior to this, he was a postdoctoral associate at Desert Research Institute (DRI) and graduated with PhD from University of Cantebury in New Zealand studying paleoclimate and quaternary geomorphology with Dr. Jamie Shulmeister. See his own website for more information.
Veronica Porter, Science and Outreach Coordinator, RCEW-CZO
Veronia Porter joined the team as the Science and Outreach Coordinator for the Reynolds Creek Experimental Watershed and Critical Zone Observatory. She facilitates and coordinates research conducted at the RCEW-CZO and is stationed in Boise at the Northwest Watershed Research Center (NWRC) in partnership with the USDA ARS.
Lab alumni
Sue Parson, Spatial database analyst, 2014-2020, now with CZCN Drylands team
Derek Pierson, postdoctoral fellow, 2020-2021, now Research Soil Scientist, US Forest Service
Jennifer Souza, MS Geosciences, 2019-2021, now Geosyntec Consultants
Tricia Kerner, MS Microbiology, 2019-2021, Project Manager 2021-2022
Ruth MacNeille, 2016-2020, Doctoral of Arts, Biology, Idaho State University, ISU Outstanding Grad Student Award, now Asst Professor at Columbia College, CA
Kayla Glossner, 2017-2019, Research specialist 2019-2020, MS Biology, Idaho State University, now Water Quality Specialist, Pennsylvania Dep of Env Quality
Emma McCorkle, Research Specialist Reynolds Creek CZO, 2014-2018, now Senior Environmental Scientist · State Water Resources Control Board. CA
David Huber, 2011-2017, PhD Biology, Idaho State University, Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Assistant Professor, USDA ARS, UTEP
Nick Patton, 2014-2016, MS Geosciences, Idaho State University, PhD student in University of Cantebury, NZ completed 2022, DRI
Alexandra Rozin, 2013-2016, PhD student, now with BAER
Stacy Schwabedissen, 2013-2016, MS Microbiology, Idaho State University (deceased)
Erika Gallo, Postdoctoral Associate, 2010-2013, now postdoctoral researcher, now at USDA ARS Southwest Research Center
Noelle Guernsey, 2011-2013, MS Biology, Idaho State University, now at Bison & Black-Footed Ferret Programs, World Wildlife Fund
Emily Charaska, 2011-2012, transferred to School of Education, educator
Mark Carlson, 2008-2010, MS Natural Resources, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Arizona
Jamie Massart, 2008-2010, MS Natural Resources, School of Natural Resources and the Environment
Erika Gallo, 2007-2011, PhD Hydrology, Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, University of Arizona, USDA ARS in Tucson, AZ
Ciaran Harman, visiting graduate student from U of Illinois, University of Arizona, 2009-2010, Associate Professor, John Hopkins University
Rebecca Lloyd, 2007-2012, PhD student, hired as Science Director for Y2Y
Derek Pierson, postdoctoral fellow, 2020-2021, now Research Soil Scientist, US Forest Service
Jennifer Souza, MS Geosciences, 2019-2021, now Geosyntec Consultants
Tricia Kerner, MS Microbiology, 2019-2021, Project Manager 2021-2022
Ruth MacNeille, 2016-2020, Doctoral of Arts, Biology, Idaho State University, ISU Outstanding Grad Student Award, now Asst Professor at Columbia College, CA
Kayla Glossner, 2017-2019, Research specialist 2019-2020, MS Biology, Idaho State University, now Water Quality Specialist, Pennsylvania Dep of Env Quality
Emma McCorkle, Research Specialist Reynolds Creek CZO, 2014-2018, now Senior Environmental Scientist · State Water Resources Control Board. CA
David Huber, 2011-2017, PhD Biology, Idaho State University, Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Assistant Professor, USDA ARS, UTEP
Nick Patton, 2014-2016, MS Geosciences, Idaho State University, PhD student in University of Cantebury, NZ completed 2022, DRI
Alexandra Rozin, 2013-2016, PhD student, now with BAER
Stacy Schwabedissen, 2013-2016, MS Microbiology, Idaho State University (deceased)
Erika Gallo, Postdoctoral Associate, 2010-2013, now postdoctoral researcher, now at USDA ARS Southwest Research Center
Noelle Guernsey, 2011-2013, MS Biology, Idaho State University, now at Bison & Black-Footed Ferret Programs, World Wildlife Fund
Emily Charaska, 2011-2012, transferred to School of Education, educator
Mark Carlson, 2008-2010, MS Natural Resources, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Arizona
Jamie Massart, 2008-2010, MS Natural Resources, School of Natural Resources and the Environment
Erika Gallo, 2007-2011, PhD Hydrology, Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, University of Arizona, USDA ARS in Tucson, AZ
Ciaran Harman, visiting graduate student from U of Illinois, University of Arizona, 2009-2010, Associate Professor, John Hopkins University
Rebecca Lloyd, 2007-2012, PhD student, hired as Science Director for Y2Y
Undergraduates
Nina Keck, senior, Biology major, HERC award, Idaho State University, 2023-present
Bree Jenkins, freshman, EES major, SARE award, HERC award, Idaho State University, 2022-present
Rylee Mathison, senior, microbiology major, SARE award, HERC award, Idaho State University, 2023-present
Tej Pandey, Junior-Senior, independent project, Idaho State University, 2018-2021
Jared Meyers, Junior-Senior, Idaho State University, senior thesis, 2019
Jeremy Facer, senior, Idaho State University, 2018
Caleb Renner, Freshman MURI, Idaho State University, 2017
Dirk Baskett, Freshman MURI, Idaho State University
Kyley Ripley, Freshman MURI, Idaho State University
Riley Willams, Freshman CPI, Idaho State University
Erika Blay, Microbiology, Idaho State University, 2014-2016
Stacy Schwabedissen, MS, Microbiology, Idaho State University, 2011-2014
Stephen Joy, EES major, Idaho State University, REU 2012, CPI 2012-2013, graduated 2013 hired Conservation, Seeding and Restoration, Twin Falls, ID
Simon Prestigiacomo, EES major, Idaho State University, REU 2012, graduated 2013, hired at USDA-ARS in Twin Falls, ID
Emily Charaska, EES major, Idaho State University, Independent Problems, Spring 2011, graduated 2011
Shleace Hardenbrook, Biology, Idaho State University, Career development internship, Fall 2010-Spring 2011, Summer REU Idaho EPSCoR
Brenda Alleman, Independent Problems, 2 credits, Fall 2011
Chris Ferlin, Soil, Water, Environmental Sciences, University of Arizona, 2007-2012, REU summer 2010, AGU poster 2010, graduated 2012
Becky Witte, Engineering, University of Arizona, summer 2010, AGU poster 2010, received AGU travel award
Maria Lucero, Biology, University of Arizona, 2007-2011
Curtis Miles, Engineering, University of Arizona, 2010-2011
Shane Clark, Watershed Management and Ecohydrology, University of Arizona, 2008-2012
Daniel Wisheropp, SWES, University of Arizona, REU, graduated Dec 2008
Allison Peterson, Natural Resources, University of Arizona, graduated Dec 2008)
Claressa Martinez, BiologyUniversity of Arizona, University of Arizona, graduated May 2008
Bree Jenkins, freshman, EES major, SARE award, HERC award, Idaho State University, 2022-present
Rylee Mathison, senior, microbiology major, SARE award, HERC award, Idaho State University, 2023-present
Tej Pandey, Junior-Senior, independent project, Idaho State University, 2018-2021
Jared Meyers, Junior-Senior, Idaho State University, senior thesis, 2019
Jeremy Facer, senior, Idaho State University, 2018
Caleb Renner, Freshman MURI, Idaho State University, 2017
Dirk Baskett, Freshman MURI, Idaho State University
Kyley Ripley, Freshman MURI, Idaho State University
Riley Willams, Freshman CPI, Idaho State University
Erika Blay, Microbiology, Idaho State University, 2014-2016
Stacy Schwabedissen, MS, Microbiology, Idaho State University, 2011-2014
Stephen Joy, EES major, Idaho State University, REU 2012, CPI 2012-2013, graduated 2013 hired Conservation, Seeding and Restoration, Twin Falls, ID
Simon Prestigiacomo, EES major, Idaho State University, REU 2012, graduated 2013, hired at USDA-ARS in Twin Falls, ID
Emily Charaska, EES major, Idaho State University, Independent Problems, Spring 2011, graduated 2011
Shleace Hardenbrook, Biology, Idaho State University, Career development internship, Fall 2010-Spring 2011, Summer REU Idaho EPSCoR
Brenda Alleman, Independent Problems, 2 credits, Fall 2011
Chris Ferlin, Soil, Water, Environmental Sciences, University of Arizona, 2007-2012, REU summer 2010, AGU poster 2010, graduated 2012
Becky Witte, Engineering, University of Arizona, summer 2010, AGU poster 2010, received AGU travel award
Maria Lucero, Biology, University of Arizona, 2007-2011
Curtis Miles, Engineering, University of Arizona, 2010-2011
Shane Clark, Watershed Management and Ecohydrology, University of Arizona, 2008-2012
Daniel Wisheropp, SWES, University of Arizona, REU, graduated Dec 2008
Allison Peterson, Natural Resources, University of Arizona, graduated Dec 2008)
Claressa Martinez, BiologyUniversity of Arizona, University of Arizona, graduated May 2008