Research

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My limnological research focuses on the interaction of biogeochemistry and food web processes in lakes. I am especially interested in prediction of lake characteristics from land-water interactions and food web processes, including human effects such as fishing and introduction of exotic species. My research on these topics is connected to the LTER, BioComplexity, and Trophic Cascade projects.

I am also studying resilience of linked social-ecological systems. This work involves theoretical studies as well as case studies in selected regions of the world. Work at Wisconsin is affiliated with the LTER and BioComplexity projects. Additional collaborators are affiliated with the Resilience Alliance and the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment:

Resilience Studies in Wisconsin
Resilience Alliance
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment

In addition, I am helping in the launch of the South American Institute for Resilience and Sustainability (SARAS).

Click here for the 2009 Report on the Future of Synthesis in Ecology and Environmental Sciences (PDF)

 Teaching Program

In addition to other courses, in alternate spring semesters, I teach a course on creation and analysis of ecosystem models and on methods for answering fundamental questions about ecosystems.

Ecosystem Analysis (Zoology 535)
Ecosystem Concepts (Zoology 725)
EcoGame Web site (associated with Zoology 725)
Scenarios Thinking Seminar (Zoology 955 Spring 2007)
Ecosystem Services Seminar (Zoology 955/956 Spring 2009)