Meet The Muth Lab
@ JuniatA College
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Norris Z. Muth | Principal Investigator
Associate Professor of Biology, Juniata College Ph.D. Ecology & Evolution, Stony Brook University, 2007 M.S. Forest Science, Yale Forestry and Environmental Studies, 1999 B.A. Environmental Studies, Brown University, 1997 My own undergraduate research began in 1995 studying several aspects of the purple loosestrife invasion in Rhode Island. I've been involved in undergraduate research and invasive species in one form or another ever since. |
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Sydney Spicer | Environmental Studies
I am currently working on two projects – Huntingdon Street Trees and Huntingdon Big Trees. ● The goal of the Huntingdon Street Trees project is to map the borough's street trees to help us understand Huntingdon’s existing urban forest, and to help plan for the future forest. ● The goal of Huntingdon Big Trees is to increase public engagement and understanding of our forests by identifying and sharing stories about the largest trees in the county. We create composite tree scores composed of circumference at breast height, canopy height, and crown spread. We publish updates on the project, and post solicitations for additional candidate trees, in The Daily News. |
At Nobska Light, Woods Hole, MA.
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Catherine Neville | Biology & Secondary Education
I am currently working on a project that studies the ecological effects of trout stocking. The goal of our research is to see the effects of trout stocking on crayfish feeding habits. Crayfish are important components of the streams ecosystem and changes in their feeding habits can greatly impact the rest of the ecosystem. One way we assess the impact of stocked trout on crayfish feeding habit is by providing them both native and stocked trout samples and then observe their preference. |
With the coastal redwoods,
Avenue of the Giants, Humboldt State Park, CA. |
Annaleigh Baremore | Global Sustainable Development & French
My primary study is a group project focused on the differences in arthropod communities inhabiting native and non-native tree species (across urban and natural areas). We presented our initial findings at the 2016 PA Botany Symposium. ● I have also worked on the Huntingdon Street Trees project. ● My interests are primarily in Botany (trees in particular) as well as Sustainability and Conservation. I previously worked with the Student Conservation Association and I’m interested in working abroad on projects devoted to combating deforestation and promoting sustainability. In my free time I enjoy hiking, music and learning languages. |
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Kendra Bierman | Environmental Science
I am working with a group of students, studying the impact of tree nativity and location (urban or natural area) on the resident arthropod population. Greater diversity and abundance of arthropods on native vegetation points to the importance of native species to ecosystem function. Our initial findings were presented at the PA Botany Symposium, PA Wildlife Society Conference, and Juniata’s Liberal Arts Symposium. I have also been involved in the Huntingdon Street Tree project. |
More Student Researcher Info. Coming Soon.
