Investigators & Staff

Dr. Todd Arnold


Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and 
Conservation Biology
University of Minnesota

arnold065@umn.edu 
612-624-2220


Dr. Clarence Lehman

 
Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
University of Minnesota
 
lehman@umn.edu
612-625-1839


Dr. Roger Moon
 

Department of Entomology
University of Minnesota

rdmoon@umn.edu
612-624-2209


Dr. David Tilman
 


Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
University of Minnesota


tilman@umn.edu
612-625-5740


Dr. Donald Wyse


Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics
University of Minnesota

wysex001@umn.edu
(612) 625-7064

 

Troy Mielke
Research Coordinator & 
Prescribed Fire Manager

Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve
University of Minnesota
 
tmielke@umn.edu
612-301-2605
Colleen Satyshur
Research Coordinator/Ecological Entomologist
Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve
University of Minnesota
csatyshu@umn.edu
612-301-2600
 
Colleen received her B.S. in Biology with a concentration in Ecology from Cornell University. She earned a M.S. in Biology from the University of South Dakota with her thesis titled “Does intraguild predation influence the distribution of the endangered Hine’s emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana)?” Her academic interests include ecology, entomology, grasslands, wetlands and restoration. Colleen enjoys backpacking, canoeing, climbing, gardening, her dog and eating good food. 

Jacob M. Jungers 

M.S. student, Conservation Biology Graduate Program
University of Minnesota
junge037@umn.edu
763-234-3846
 
A native of Sheboygan WI, Jake received a B.S. in Environmental Studies and Biology from the University of WI – Oshkosh in 2008. Jake is interested in studying land-use and the conservation of biodiversity. He enjoys backpacking, cycling, music, food, and brewing beer. 
 

Bob Dunlap

M.S. student
University of Minnesota

dunla013@umn.edu
 

 
 
Kevin Johnson
Research Coordinator/Field Manager
 
University of Minnesota
john5684@umn.edu
612-301-2600
 
 
Melissa DonCarlos

Research Coordinator/Field Manager
University of Minnesota

donc0010@umn.edu
763-234-3846
 
Melissa, a native of Rosemount, MN, attended the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, where she received her B.S. in Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology with a specialization in Wildlife in 2008.  She is particularly interested in avian biology and behavior.  She enjoys fishing, photography, music, camping and is a devoted MN Twins fan.
 
Shelby Williams

Graduate student
Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
University of Minnesota
 
will1366@umn.edu
612-240-1920
 

 



Previous members

Amanda Gallinat – Research Coordinator 
Barbara Martinez – Post-doctoral researcher
 
2009 Intern Crew -
Tracy Kaupang, Jenn Spulick, Emily Guldan, Patrick Raines, Ben Enge, Steven Shaak, Jessica Miller, Andrea Hess
 
2010 Intern Crew –
Emily Hall, Angie Rassmussen, Dana Seidel, Emily Guldan, Bill Spohr, Jessica Miller, Aaron Heit, David Dawis, Mike Merriman, Abigail Endert, Hayley Jeuhrs
 
2011 Intern Crew –
Angie Rassmussen, Claire Flavin, Anna Keenan, Emily Miller, Catriona Reiland-Smith, Hayley Juehrs, Gretchen Wilbrant, Peter Blum, Jamie Tessier, Otto Renner, Jennifer Krznarich