Graduate Students
Gina Errico, MS
gina.errico@okstate.edu I am interested in studying how human induced environmental changes are influencing plant communities. Specifically, how these changes affect plant community interactions with biotic factors, such as herbivory and fungi. |
Parker Bartz, MS Student
pbartz@okstate.edu My goal is to research how environmental shifts and disturbances affect the complex interactions of species in tropical forest ecosystems. I utilize my background in ecology, plant biology, and biochemistry to study these interactions to better predict how tropical forests will be impacted as the world's climate continues to change. |
Gabriela Hernandes Villani, MS Student
ghern15@okstate.edu My background is in environmental engineering and environmental consultancy. Before coming to OSU, I worked at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute on leaf heat tolerance in native species plantations at the Agua Salud Project in Panama. I am interested in investigating the effects of climate change on tropical forests; specifically, on how climate influences the interactions among plants, natural enemies, and fungi. |
Undergraduates
Gabby Barber
Major: Plant Biology Wentz Research Scholar and Honors Thesis Mentee My goal is to conduct research on forest responses to climate change and drought. My current research looks at how rodent predation on seeds changes with seed density, habitat type, and camouflage. This is important because plants cannot grow if they are eaten as seeds! |