Andie’s research is focused on microplastics in urban freshwater environments. Her thesis examined whether variation in urban land use influences the presence and composition of plastics in differing aquatic habitats. Through extensive field and laboratory work, her efforts will help us better understand the ecology of plastics.

Owen’s PHD will examine how invasive Brown trout (Salmon trutta) affect the productivity of Rio Grande Sucker (Catostomus plebeius) and Rio Grande Chub (Gila pandora). Using a combination of field and bioenergetic approaches, he will assess how invasive predators affect bottom-up (competition) and top-down (predation) trophic processes in stream food webs.

Travis is examining the relationships of habitat, fishes, and people in urban fisheries of Lubbock and Dallas-Fort Worth. His research will help us manage important but understudied urban fisheries.

Bailey is exploring the complexities of predator-prey interactions to better understand how invasive predators and prey affect native fish populations. His efforts will help protect sensitive fish populations.

Jillian is examining the effects of invasive carp across a range of habitats, organisms, and environmental contexts. Her thesis research will help clarify the complex direct and indirect effects of invasive species in freshwater ecosystems.

Aaron studies how altered river flow regimes affect fish communities. His work will help understand how altered flows may influence the conservation and management of sensitive and invasive fishes.

Lauren's research is examining how invasive species alter invertebrate and fish communities. Her work will identify whether invasive species pose a threat to Devils River Minnow, a federally threatened species.

Wade's thesis will examine the importance of terrestrial and aquatic carbon sources in prairie river ecosystems. His work will determine the extent to which fishes of the Red River utilize differing sources of energy.

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