kprior(at)binghamton.edu
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Kirsten M. Prior, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Binghamton University (SUNY) B.Sc., Western University Ph.D. University of Notre Dame Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto Postdoctoral Associate, University of Florida google scholar research gate CV |
Graduate Students
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Susan Lee, Master's Student (2016 --) B.Sc., Environmental Science, Binghamton University Suzy's research interests are in invasive species, biological control, and plant and insect interactions. She is working on a project comparing oak gall-former parasitoid interactions between the native and expanded ranges of a range-expanding gall-former. Outside of the lab, she is an avid backpacker, cyclist, and rock climber. She loves being outside and has spent the past few summers in Maine building new trails. Carmela Buono, Ph.D. Student (2017--) B.S., Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, Rutgers University, New Brunswick After Carmela's time at Rutgers, she spent a year completing a term of service with AmeriCorps in the New Jersey Watershed Ambassador Program, where she developed a passion for outreach and promoting environmental stewardship. Carmela’s research interests include plant ecology, restoration ecology, invasive species, and how multi-trophic interactions are affected by global change. Currently, she is working on a project examining how land use change and invasive species affects ant seed dispersal mutualisms in eastern deciduous forests. Outside of the lab she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, painting, cooking, and crafting! Dylan Jones, Ph.D. Student (2018 --) B.Sc., Biology, Roanoke College; M.Sc., Biology, Montclair State University Dylan comes to us from Montclair State University, where he recently received his M.Sc. in Biology with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution. His research interests include anthropogenic impacts on species interactions, communities, and ecosystem function. Dylan is workington a project examining how anthropogenic change, such as invasion, climate change, and land use change affects host-parasitoid interactions. Outside of the lab, Dylan enjoys hiking, traveling, working out, spending time with family, and learning about native flora and fauna. |
Undergraduate Researchers
Dudley Britton, Biological Sciences
Wyatt Parker,
Environmental Studies (Honor's Thesis)
Melina Brunelli, Biochemistry
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Roni Friedman,
Biological Sciences
Catherine Ruis,
Environmental Studies
Will Smisko, Biological Sciences
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Sarah Martin,
Environmental Studies
Jesse Lofaso, Biological Sciences & Environmental Studies
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Former lab members
2017 Pacific Northwest Field crew: Kirsten, Megan Blance, Susan Lee, and Shannon Meadley Dunphy
Lab Manager
Shannon Meadley Dunphy, McGill, PhD student
Undergraduate Researchers
Gabriella Bayshtock
Sabina Bayshtock
Megan Blance, Smithsonian Internship
Tim Morris, SUNY ESF, MSc student
Melissa Noboa, NYC Civic Corps
Tim Wong, Fordham Univ., MSc student
