Stroud Water Research Center
“I feel like the farm is our living laboratory, and I look at farming like an entomologist. It’s an integrated system, and I’m never bored.”
Cole, J.A., and D.H. Funk. 2019. Journal of Orthoptera Research 28(1):3–9.
Discover why streams that are too warm endanger the habitats of mayflies and other life sustaining insects. Episode 3 in the “Stories from the Streams” series from WHYY TV12.
In some areas, salt is necessary for safe winter driving and walking. But we have to decide how much is too much and what price we are paying for it.
How salty is too salty? Road salt keeps travelers safe in winter but can pose a serious threat to nearby streams. Episode 5 in the “Stories from the Streams” series from WHYY TV12.
Jackson, J.K., and D.H. Funk. 2018. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 374(1764).
A year spent backpacking on the West Coast ignited a passion for fresh water in Maria Scarborough, the newest addition to our Entomology Group.
Research Technician
The internship experience allows undergraduates to see if they have the passion and fortitude necessary to meet the challenges of a research career.
Through the accurate and precise identification of these organisms, you will be better prepared to record taxonomic data for biomonitoring programs.