We seek to understand how freshwater ecosystems support aquatic invertebrates that
sustain foodwebs threatened by
environmental change.

   

Welcome to our Lab

Our lab values and supports the diversity and equity of our individual beliefs, backgrounds, identities and experiences. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive learning environment where individuals are understood, respected, appreciated, and recognized as a source of strength. We expect everyone in the lab will respect differences and demonstrate diligence in understanding how other peoples perspectives, behaviors, abilities and worldviews may be different from their own.

Recent News

 Visit our booth at

Hokie BugFest! 

October 7, 2023

 

Interact with live freshwater macroinvertebrates

 

 Learn more here

 

Learn more about our recent efforts to introduce freshwater mussels in urban streams in Reston, VA.

NBC 4 Washington – Researchers restore mussels to clean up Potomac River watershed
FOX 5 DC 
WJLA (ABC) DC 
WUSA (CBS) DC
 

View the VT Department of Entomology Seminar Schedule here

    The World’s Oldest Winged Insect Is in Trouble. How Frightened Should We Be?

  
Mayflies are among nature’s best environmental sentinels — and their current message to us is grim.         
 
Click here to read the article