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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Derek Pierson, PhD., Postdoctoral Associate
In general, my research focuses on improving our understanding of how natural ecosystems function and respond to disturbances, with particular attention to the balance and transfer of carbon and nutrients. My past research involvements span a wide range of topics, including wildfire effects on stream water and erosion, the effects of forest managements practices on invasive species and soil health, impacts of tree mortality (e.g. from fire, beetle kill, etc.) on soil nutrients and forest recovery, and the potential mechanisms which control soil carbon sequestration. In general, I enjoy conducting research which spans disciplines and scales, allowing us to gain a more complete understanding of both the underlying mechanisms and broader implications of environmental change and recovery. It is my hope, that with continued study, greater knowledge and improved information, we may further advance our abilities to manage, protect and sustain our natural environments and resources.
My postdoctoral research focuses on improving our methods to model, estimate and predict changes in soil carbon (C) stocks at hillslope to watershed scales. A better understanding of how the soil C response to climate change may differ across fine-scale elevational and topographical gradients will aid identification of specific landscape areas which are likely to be the most sensitive to climate change, which will thus allow for more proactive and targeted management strategies. Improving fine scale estimates of soil C also serves as an important test on the validity of larger regional to global scale predictions of soil C response to climate change. I hold a B.S. in Microbiology from Idaho, M.S. in Forest Science from Colorado State, and a Ph.D.in Soil Science from Oregon State (2020). My dissertation research focused on the detrital influences on soil C stabilization in wet temperate forest soils.
My postdoctoral research focuses on improving our methods to model, estimate and predict changes in soil carbon (C) stocks at hillslope to watershed scales. A better understanding of how the soil C response to climate change may differ across fine-scale elevational and topographical gradients will aid identification of specific landscape areas which are likely to be the most sensitive to climate change, which will thus allow for more proactive and targeted management strategies. Improving fine scale estimates of soil C also serves as an important test on the validity of larger regional to global scale predictions of soil C response to climate change. I hold a B.S. in Microbiology from Idaho, M.S. in Forest Science from Colorado State, and a Ph.D.in Soil Science from Oregon State (2020). My dissertation research focused on the detrital influences on soil C stabilization in wet temperate forest soils.
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Jenn Souza, Geosciences, MS student
Jenn Souza is a new graduate student who recently completed her BS in Earth Systems from Dickinson College in 2019. She is pursuing her MS in Geology with a focus on understanding the residence time of water and carbon in the groundwater system at Reynolds Creek.
Susan Parsons, Spatial Database Analyst, Reynolds Creek CZO and USDA-ARS
Sue Parsons was a Research Analyst/Data Manager for NSF Reynolds Creek CZO projects and a contractor for the USDA-ARS. Her background is in ecology, geographic information systems (GIS), land use, and education. Sue provided data management, analytical, and training services to ISU and project affiliates. She still helps support the GIS server and spatial data products from time to time.
Lab alumni
Ruth MacNeille, 2016-2020, Doctoral of Arts, Biology, Idaho State University, ISU Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Kayla Glossner, 2017-2019, MS Biology, Idaho State University,
Emma McCorkle, Research Specialist Reynolds Creek CZO, 2014-2018
David Huber, 2011-2017, PhD Biology, Idaho State University, Postdoc USDA ARS, now at CSIRO
Nick Patton, 2014-2016, MS Geosciences, Idaho State University, now PhD student in Australia
Alexandra Rozin, 2013-2016, PhD student
Stacy Schwabedissen, 2013-2016, MS Microbiology, Idaho State University
Erika Gallo, Postdoctoral Associate, 2010-2013
Noelle Guernsey, 2011-2013, MS Biology, Idaho State University
Emily Charaska, 2011-2012, transferred to Education
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
Ciaran Harman, visiting graduate student from U of Illinois, University of Arizona, 2009-2010,
Rebecca Lloyd, 2007-2012, PhD student, hired as Science Director for Y2Y
Kayla Glossner, 2017-2019, MS Biology, Idaho State University,
Emma McCorkle, Research Specialist Reynolds Creek CZO, 2014-2018
David Huber, 2011-2017, PhD Biology, Idaho State University, Postdoc USDA ARS, now at CSIRO
Nick Patton, 2014-2016, MS Geosciences, Idaho State University, now PhD student in Australia
Alexandra Rozin, 2013-2016, PhD student
Stacy Schwabedissen, 2013-2016, MS Microbiology, Idaho State University
Erika Gallo, Postdoctoral Associate, 2010-2013
Noelle Guernsey, 2011-2013, MS Biology, Idaho State University
Emily Charaska, 2011-2012, transferred to Education
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
Ciaran Harman, visiting graduate student from U of Illinois, University of Arizona, 2009-2010,
Rebecca Lloyd, 2007-2012, PhD student, hired as Science Director for Y2Y
Undergraduates
Tej Pandey, Junior-Senior, independent project
Jared Meyers, Junior-Senior, Idaho State University, senior thesis
Jeremy Facer, senior, Idaho State University,
Caleb Renner, Freshman MURI, Idaho State University
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
Jared Meyers, Junior-Senior, Idaho State University, senior thesis
Jeremy Facer, senior, Idaho State University,
Caleb Renner, Freshman MURI, Idaho State University
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