Oakland University (OU) Students Study Tropical Field Ecology in Costa Rica For Macy Jackson, studying abroad opens the door to experiences that simply aren’t possible within the U.S. The environmental science major was among a group of OU students who recently spent 10 days in Costa Rica for a class in tropical field ecology. “Being immersed in the natural world gives me the opportunity to better understand ecosystems that exist in different biomes,” she explained. “Most of the United … [Read more...]
Biology Professor Examines River Ecology On A Global Scale
March 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Oakland University (OU) ecologist Scott Tiegs is the lead author of a new scientific paper examining carbon-cycling rates of river-based ecosystems around the world. Published in the journal Science Advances, the paper is based on the work of 153 researchers in 40 countries. The study found that climatic factors, such as temperature and moisture, influenced carbon-cycling rates of river-based ecosystems. Carbon cycling is critical for the functioning of systems across a range of spatial … [Read more...]
Students Study Tropical Field Ecology in Ecuador
January 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Oakland University (OU) Students Study Tropical Field Ecology in Ecuador Abigail Foster, a Brighton native and self-professed homebody, recently broadened her horizons when she took part in a tropical field ecology class more than 3,000 miles away from home. She and nine other Oakland University students spent part of their holiday recess immersed in the sprawling ecosystems of Ecuador, including grasslands, wetlands, cloud forests, rocky marine reefs and some of the last remaining … [Read more...]
