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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 National Geographic Explorer BU Presidential Diversity Grant Awardee google scholar research gate Kirsten's research interests include everything on this website. She also likes to hike, bake, knit, read, ski, and spend time with her family Contact: kprior(at)binghamton.edu |
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Graduate Researchers
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Susan Lee, M.S. Student (2016 --)
B.S., Environmental Studies, 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. Contact: slee148(at)binghamton.edu Carmela M. 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 environmental change. Carmela's research examines how land use change and regional differences in ant species affect ant-seed dispersal mutualisms in northeastern deciduous forests. She is also working on a meta-analysis on invasive species management. Outside of the lab she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, painting, cooking, and crafting! Contact: cbuono1@binghamton.edu Dylan G. 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 received his M.Sc. in Biology with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution. Dylan's research interests include anthropogenic impacts on species interactions, communities, and ecosystem functions. Dylan's research examines how host-parasitoid networks are structured throughout their range and how altered community and network structure facilitates ecological release or biotic resistance under species' range expansions. Dylan works on oak gall wasps and their parasitoids in western oak savannas Outside of the lab, Dylan enjoys hiking, traveling, working out, spending time with family, and learning about native flora and fauna! Contact: djones41(at)binghamton.edu Alyson K. Milks, Ph.D. Student (2020 --)
B.S., Environmental and Field Biology, Ohio Northern University Aly graduated from Ohio Northern University with a BS in Environmental and Field Biology. Her research interests include how species interactions and their effects on ecosystems are altered under anthropogenic change. Aly's research examines mechanisms causing altered host-parasitoid interactions under species' range expansions. Aly works on oak gall wasp-parasitoid communities in western oak savannas. Outside of the lab Aly enjoys creating ceramics, hiking, drawing, and exploring new places! Contact: amilks1(at)binghamton.edu Rachel Chen, M.S. Student (2020 --)
B.A., Biological Sciences, B.A., Environmental Studies (Ecosystems), Binghamton University (Expected 2021) Rachel will be graduating from Binghamton University with a B.A. in Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies (Ecosystems) in 2021, and will complete her M.S. through the 4+1 program. Rachel's research interests include conservation science, restoration ecology, and the influence of anthropogenic change on community diversity and ecosystem function. Rachel's research examines the effect of environmental change on the diversity of parasitoid-host communities. In particular, she is documenting the diversity of parasitoids that associate with oak gall wasp hosts along the range of Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana). Outside of the lab, she enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with her dog, Gibby! Contact: rchen78 (at) binghamton.edu |
Undergraduate Researchers
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Lena Eder,
Biological Sciences
Kelly McGourty, Biological Sciences
Will Smisko, Biological Sciences
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Serena Feldman, Biological Sciences
Allie Radin, Biological Sciences
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Carly Gerth, Biological Sciences
Field teams
2017 Gall PNW crew: Kirsten, Megan Blance, Susan Lee, and Shannon Meadley Dunphy
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2019 Team LUHBI: Carmela, John Santare, Carly Gerth (missing: Catherine Ruis)
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2019 Team Gall: Dylan, Julia Kobelt, Katie Harms (missing: Kirsten, and Catherine Ruis)
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Former Lab Members
(most recent known whereabouts)
Lab Manager
Shannon Meadley Dunphy, McGill, PhD student
Undergraduate Researchers
Gabriella Bayshtock
Sabina Bayshtock
Megan Blance, Smithsonian Internship, Washington State University, MSc student
Dudley Britton
Melina Brunelli, Undergraduate researcher in Mussleman lab at Binghamton Univ.
Chris Johnston, SUNY ESF, MSc student
Haley Hurst
Roni Friedman, Columbia University, MSc student
Sarah Martin, University of Buffalo, Master's of Urban Planning
Tim Morris, SUNY ESF, MSc student
Melissa Noboa, NYC Civic Corps
Kassidy Robinson
Catherine Ruis, Stevens Institute of Technology, Master's student
Wyatt Parker, Binghamton University, MBA student
Tim Wong, Fordham Univ., MSc student
(most recent known whereabouts)
Lab Manager
Shannon Meadley Dunphy, McGill, PhD student
Undergraduate Researchers
Gabriella Bayshtock
Sabina Bayshtock
Megan Blance, Smithsonian Internship, Washington State University, MSc student
Dudley Britton
Melina Brunelli, Undergraduate researcher in Mussleman lab at Binghamton Univ.
Chris Johnston, SUNY ESF, MSc student
Haley Hurst
Roni Friedman, Columbia University, MSc student
Sarah Martin, University of Buffalo, Master's of Urban Planning
Tim Morris, SUNY ESF, MSc student
Melissa Noboa, NYC Civic Corps
Kassidy Robinson
Catherine Ruis, Stevens Institute of Technology, Master's student
Wyatt Parker, Binghamton University, MBA student
Tim Wong, Fordham Univ., MSc student
