Bio Faculty Research - Erikson
Jeff Erikson
Associate Professor of Biology
Dogwood Run - Influence of geochemical inputs on the benthic community structure. Study uses sediment cages for controlled substrate size. Sediments are colonized by macroinvertebrates in various stream sections with sandstone, limestone and a blended geology. (ongoing research)
Trindle/Silver Spring Run - Ecotoxicology project using Chironomidae mentum deformities as indicators of organic chemical pollution. In addition, standard macroinvertebrate biomonitoring at each site is also performed. (1 student, 2025-26)