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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.	I am currently (2020-2021) on deployment as a Program Director with the National Science Foundation, where I oversee grant programs in the Division of Environmental Biology. The Stream and Wetland Ecology Laboratory continues to conduct vital research on aquatic ecosystems of the Great Lakes region and also in Alaska.
Associate 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.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr. Daniele De Almeida Miranda Postdoctoral Research Associate Interested in the biomagnification of PFAS in the Great Lakes.	Katherine O'Reilly Postdoctoral Research Associate Quantifying trophic linkages between coastal wetlands and nearshore Lake Michigan
Graduate Students
Whitney Conard Ph.D. candidate Studying contaminants in Great Lakes food webs including PFAS and heavy metals	Natalie Levesque M.S. student Studying the ecology of an introduced aquatic plant (Elodea canadensis) in Alaskan ponds
Elise Snyder Pd.D. student 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 placing orders for lab and field supplies. Manages grant funding and the lab website.
Undergraduates
Samuel Bosio Senior, pursuing a BS in Environmental Sciences with a minor in Sustainability Analyzing the efficacy and feasibility of various stream restoration methods.	Joseph Gentine Senior, pursuing a BS in Environmental Sciences and Economics Researching chlorophyll levels in Great Lakes coastal wetlands.
Genesee Kortick Senior, pursuing a BS in Environmental Sciences Studying Alaskan wetland ecosystems by helping prepare soil samples, insect samples, and entering data.	Griffin Yates 5th year senior, pursuing a BS in Environmental Sciences and a BS in Mechanical Engineering Researching PFAS levels and distribution in Lake Michigan food webs.
Corbin Hite Sophomore, pursuing a BS in Biological Sciences Conducting water chemistry measurements and processing data to determine the ecological impact of the invasive Elodea plant on Alaska’s Eyak Lake.	Peter Martin Sophomore, pursuing a BS in Biological Sciences, Ecology and Environment Track Investigating the accumulation and distribution of PFAS in various species of the Lake Michigan ecosystem
Kristin Schaars Sophomore, pursuing a BS in Science - Business Studying the environmental consequences of PFAS, specifically within the Great Lakes ecosystems.
Links
Lamberti Lab Alumni
Lamberti Lab Publications
Lamberti Lab Theses and Dissertations