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Jennifer A.H. Koop, Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences Northern Illinois University 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy DeKalb, IL 60115 jkoop [@] niu [dot] edu Phone (office): 815-753-4215 Research Interests: Host-parasite interactions; invasive parasite ecology; evolution; population genetics; conservation; avian biology; animal behavior Education and Training Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Post-doctoratal NIH fellowship, University of Arizona Ph.D. in Biology, 2011, University of Utah B.S. in Zoology, 2004, University of Wisconsin |
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Rebecca Bachtel, M.S. Student
After working as an undergraduate researcher in Koop Lab for over 2 years, Rebecca graduated from UMassD with her BS in Biology in December 2017 and has moved into a new position in the lab as a graduate student. Rebecca’s research is centered on parasite-host relationships in the Upper Mississippi River Region, where the invasive faucet snail and its trematode parasites are causing massive waterfowl die-offs. Her undergraduate research examined snail host susceptibilty to infection based on size and whether parastes showed a size preference when selecting a host. Now working towards an MS degreee is Biology, Rebecca is continuing her work on the UMRR system, with focus on the effects of temperature on parasite transmission and the dynamics of co-infection within intermediate snail hosts. |
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Angel Depuy, B.S. Environmental Studies
Angel is a senior studying Environmental Studies with an emphasis in biodiversity at Northern Illinois University. When she graduates, she hopes to take part in ocean restoration and cleanup projects. Angel loves wildlife from every ecosystem and her end goal is help raise awareness and protect diverse ecosystems. |
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Nicholas Foster, B.S. Environmental Studies+
Nicholas is a senior at NIU, persuing a BS in Environmental Studies, Biodiversity and Restoration emphasis, and minoring in Biology and Anthropology, and is scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2020. He has worked as an undergraduate assistant digitizing Herbarium Specimens for NIU’s Herbarium. He also has experience as an environmental restoration technician, first as a volunteer for the St. Charles Park District and worked seasonally as a paid restoration technician. Nicholas is also certified as a Firefighter Type 2 by the NWCG and has experience with prescribed burning through volunteering with the St. Charles Park District. |
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SteVen Rudzitis, B.S. Biology
SteVen is a senior at Northern Illinois University, studying biological sciences. He has worked on plant, snail, and turtle surveys and has done restoration work in prairie, woodland, and wetland ecosystems. He aspires to do research in the fields of ecological restoration and conservation. (the capital V is because Dr. Koop can't learn to spell his name right) :) |
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Former Lab All-Stars
Harrison Tobi, M.S. Biology, Graduated August 2019
Nicole Sardelis, B.S. Biology
Arielle Enos, B.S. Biology
Alana McGraw, B.S. Biology
Mallory Keirnan, B.S. Biology
Joseph Cronan, B.S. Biology, Graduated UMassD Class of 2019
Gretchen Johnson, Summer REU Student
Stephanie Almeida, B.S. Biology, Graduated UMassD Class of 2017
Madison Bailey-Schofield, B.S. Biology and B.A. English, Graduated UMassD Class of 2017
Allison Cambra, B.S. Biology, Graduated UMassD Class of 2017
Kaci Dumas, B.A. Graphic Design, Graduated UMassD Class of 2016
Jillian Reichert, B.S. Biology, Graduated UMassD Class of 2018
Suzanne Sussman, B.S. Biology, Graduated UMassD Class of 2017
Harrison Tobi, M.S. Biology, Graduated August 2019
Nicole Sardelis, B.S. Biology
Arielle Enos, B.S. Biology
Alana McGraw, B.S. Biology
Mallory Keirnan, B.S. Biology
Joseph Cronan, B.S. Biology, Graduated UMassD Class of 2019
Gretchen Johnson, Summer REU Student
Stephanie Almeida, B.S. Biology, Graduated UMassD Class of 2017
Madison Bailey-Schofield, B.S. Biology and B.A. English, Graduated UMassD Class of 2017
Allison Cambra, B.S. Biology, Graduated UMassD Class of 2017
Kaci Dumas, B.A. Graphic Design, Graduated UMassD Class of 2016
Jillian Reichert, B.S. Biology, Graduated UMassD Class of 2018
Suzanne Sussman, B.S. Biology, Graduated UMassD Class of 2017
Interested??
If you are interested in learning more about the lab, please contact me at jkoop [@] niu [dot] edu. If you are an undergraduate interested in joining the lab, please send me a brief statement of your research interests and how they relate to my lab, your current GPA, and your undergraduate major. If you are a potential graduate student interested in joining the lab, please provide me with your CV inlcuding a list of relevant coursework, a writing sample, and a brief statement of your research interests.
If you are interested in learning more about the lab, please contact me at jkoop [@] niu [dot] edu. If you are an undergraduate interested in joining the lab, please send me a brief statement of your research interests and how they relate to my lab, your current GPA, and your undergraduate major. If you are a potential graduate student interested in joining the lab, please provide me with your CV inlcuding a list of relevant coursework, a writing sample, and a brief statement of your research interests.
