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Jennifer A.H. Koop, Principal Investigator (she/her)
Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences Northern Illinois University 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy DeKalb, IL 60115 jkoop [@] niu [dot] edu Research Interests: Host-parasite interactions; invasive parasite ecology; evolution; population genetics; conservation; avian biology; animal behavior Education and Training Assistant Professor, 2015-2019, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Post-doctoratal NIH fellowship, 2011-2014, University of Arizona Ph.D. in Biology, 2011, University of Utah B.S. in Zoology, 2004, University of Wisconsin |
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Cheyenne Beach, Ph.D. candidate
(co-advised by Dr. Auriel Fournier) Hi everyone! My name is Cheyenne (she/her) and I am from a small town in upstate New York. I received my B. Tech degree in Renewable Resources Management from the State University of New York at Morrisville in 2016 and my M.S. degree in Biology from Western Illinois University in 2021. I have always been very passionate about learning as much as possible about natural resources conservation and management and for that reason, I have spent my free time during, and after, my undergraduate education volunteering or working for various federal, state, private, and non-governmental organizations around the country that are driven by conservation objectives. My work has always been focused around wetland conservation and management, but throughout the years, I have concentrated my efforts into researching, monitoring, and managing for waterbirds. My M.S. research was focused on evaluating the effects of sublethal infections of three trematode species (Sphaeridiotreama globulus, S. pseudoglobulus and Cyathocotyle bushiensis) in captive lesser scaup (Aythya affinis) to facilitate the improvement of management actions alleviating morbidity and mortality of this species due to trematode infections. I will be continuing that research here at NIU as a PhD student. In my spare time, I enjoy birding for waterbirds, hiking, camping, backpacking, and exploring wilderness areas. |
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Kathryn McCabe, M.S. Student
(co-advised by Dr. Holly Jones) Originally from Metro Detroit, I earned my B.S. in Environmental Biology/Zoology from Michigan State University. In 2014 I moved to the Chicagoland area and began a series of positions primarily focused on ecosystem restoration. While my previous experience was predominately hands-on restoration fieldwork, I currently work as a Wildlife Ecologist where I have been able to expand my interest in wildlife conservation. I have a fascination for insects, specifically pollinators, and am excited for the opportunity to focus my M.S. research at NIU on floral resource use of Bombus species in restored ecosystems. My objective is to incorporate my research into designing management strategies that promote pollinator success |
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Active Lab Members (not shown)
Kathryn McCabe (M.S. student)
Ben Lunaberg (undergraduate, Biology)
Ethan Dye (summer research assistant, B.S. Environmental Studies, Class of 2023)
Richelle Watson (summer research assistant, B.S. Biology)
Kathryn McCabe (M.S. student)
Ben Lunaberg (undergraduate, Biology)
Ethan Dye (summer research assistant, B.S. Environmental Studies, Class of 2023)
Richelle Watson (summer research assistant, B.S. Biology)
Former Lab All-Stars
Jacob Sachs, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2023
Grace Lunaberg, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2023
Ashton Johnson, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2023
Carly Crow, M.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2022
Emma Grindle, M.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2022
Michaela (Misha) Plagwitz, B.S. Biology, Graduate Class of 2021
Alexis Traylor, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2022
Amanda Biesk, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2022
Mikayla Gorzeman-Mohr (undergraduate, Biological Sciences)
Ikea Henderson (undergraduate, Biological Sciences)
Jessica Mathew, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2022
Jasmine Mathew, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2022
Chiedu Okonmah, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2021
Rebecca Bachtel, M.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2020
Angel Depuy, B.S. Environmental Studies, Graduated Class of 2020
Nicholas Foster, B.S. Environmental Studies, Graduated Class of 2020
SteVen Rudzitis, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2020
Harrison Tobi, M.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2019
Nicole Sardelis, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2020
Arielle Enos, B.S. Biology
Alana McGraw, B.S. Biology
Mallory Keirnan, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2020
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
Jacob Sachs, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2023
Grace Lunaberg, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2023
Ashton Johnson, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2023
Carly Crow, M.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2022
Emma Grindle, M.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2022
Michaela (Misha) Plagwitz, B.S. Biology, Graduate Class of 2021
Alexis Traylor, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2022
Amanda Biesk, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2022
Mikayla Gorzeman-Mohr (undergraduate, Biological Sciences)
Ikea Henderson (undergraduate, Biological Sciences)
Jessica Mathew, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2022
Jasmine Mathew, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2022
Chiedu Okonmah, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2021
Rebecca Bachtel, M.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2020
Angel Depuy, B.S. Environmental Studies, Graduated Class of 2020
Nicholas Foster, B.S. Environmental Studies, Graduated Class of 2020
SteVen Rudzitis, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2020
Harrison Tobi, M.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2019
Nicole Sardelis, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2020
Arielle Enos, B.S. Biology
Alana McGraw, B.S. Biology
Mallory Keirnan, B.S. Biology, Graduated Class of 2020
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.
