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Principal Investigator
Dr. Gary Lamberti I am interested in all aspects of stream, river, and wetland ecosystems on a changing planet.	Dr. Lamberti is the Rev. Julius A. Nieuwland, CSC, Professor of Aquatic Science in the Department of Biological Sciences. He guides the Stream and Wetland Ecology Laboratory in conducting vital research on aquatic ecosystems of the Great Lakes region and also in Alaska.
Teaching Professor
Dr. Dominic Chaloner I am interested in migratory fish and their ecological effect on streams and rivers, and also how to effectively teach and train science students.	I currently teach several required courses for Environmental Sciences majors while also being the academic advisor for the major. I'm also involved in promoting strategies for addressing science virtues in education and training, including through art-science collaborations.
Assistant Research Professor
Dr. Daniele De Almeida Miranda Research Assistant Professor Interested in the biomagnification of PFAS in the Great Lakes.
Graduate Students
Amaryllis Adey Ph.D. Student Studying the ecology of coastal wetlands in Alaska and the Great Lakes.	Elise Snyder Ph.D. Candidate Studying the transport and fate of environmental DNA in flowing water
Alison Zachritz Ph.D. Student Studying the emerging contaminant PFAS (per- and poly fluoroalkyl substances) in the Great Lakes food web.
Staff
Sarah Klepinger Laboratory Manager Supports undergraduate and graduate researchers by processing samples, performing chemical and data analyses, coordinating with research partners, training newcomers, performing day-to-day laboratory maintenance, and leading the summer survey crew.	Yolonda Wiens Administrative Assistant Supports researchers by ordering supplies for lab and field work. Manages grant funding and the lab website.
Undergraduates
Juan Flores Senior, pursuing a BS in Biological Sciences Studying the magnification and movement of PFAS in lake ecosystems.	Corbin Hite Senior, pursuing a BS in Biological Sciences, Conducting water chemistry measurements and stable isotope analysis to determine the ecological impact of the invasive Elodea plant on Alaskan freshwater ecosystems
Peter Martin Senior, pursuing a BS in Biological Sciences, Concentration in Ecology and Environment Investigating the accumulation and distribution of PFAS in various species of the Lake Michigan ecosystem	Kristin Schaars Senior, pursuing a BS in Science - Business Studying the environmental consequences of PFAS, specifically within the Great Lakes ecosystems.
Kade Kruer Junior, pursuing a BS in Political Science/Pre-Health. Investigating man-made compounds called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fish.	Thaddeus Lipinski Junior '25 Environmental Science Major/CST Minor Conducting amphibian surveys of Lydick Bog and researching causes related to the decline in amphibians globally and within our region.
Kaitlin Mohlenkamp Junior, pursuing a BS in Biological Sciences, Concentration in Ecology and Environment Studying the movement and accumulation of PFAS in the Great Lakes ecosystems.	Therese Reisch Junior, pursuing a BS in Environmental Sciences Studying the movement and biomagnification of PFAS in Great Lakes ecosystems.
Gracie Speicher Sophomore, pursuing a BS in Environmental Science Investigating food webs of Alaskan wetlands in response to the invasive plant Elodea
Links
Lamberti Lab Alumni
Lamberti Lab Publications
Lamberti Lab Theses and Dissertations