Major and Home University: Biology and Environmental Studies at St. Olaf College, Minnesota
Research Mentors: Ruth Yanni and Tim Fahey
Why/how did you get involved with the program?
He was looking for a some sort of ecological/environmental research this summer. The National Science Foundation website was reccommended to him and he started his job search. He stumbled upon the Hubbard Brook program, and applied because he wanted to gain research experience.
What is your project?
Roots!
Tyler investigated the effect of forest age and stand fertility on root and leaf biomass. He also helped several graduate students with their research at Bartlett Experimental Forest in Bartlett, NH.
Why is it important?
Not much work has been done in this area, and little is known. Not very much is known on how the fertility of a site effects root and leaf biomass.
And finally....what is your favorite piece of gear?
Podcasts!
(All those hours picking roots start to get to you after awhile....)