Allyson Carroll

I began working in the field of dendrochronology in 1999 at the Tree Ring Lab of Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, NY, where I was a technician working on climate reconstructions. In 2000, I joined Erik Jules at Humboldt State University to use crossdating techniques to model disease spread in Port Orford Cedar [Jules, E.S., M.J. Kaufmann, W.Ritts, & A.L. Carroll. 2002. I then used this dataset to create a standardized chronology and assess factors affecting growth [Carroll, A.L. and E.S. Jules. 2005. In addition, I've worked on tree ring projects with associates from UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, University of Montana, and Eastern Kentucky University.

Email: allyson.carroll@gmail.com

David Franklin

My research interests focus on the effects of fire on nitrogen in serpentine wetland habitats. These fens are characterized by the presence of the very charismatic carnivorous California Pitcher Plant, or Cobra Lilly (Darlingtonia californica). I am interested in the effect of the Biscuit Fire of 2002 on nitrogen levels in this unique habitat. I am deploying multiple methods of quantifying nitrogen, involving both soil testing and the use of ion exchange resins in both fen and adjacent upland habitats. I received my B.S. in Environmental Science from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2004. In my few moments of spare time, I enjoy brewing beer, playing disc golf, and seeing live music.

Email: dbf10@humboldt.edu.

Sheilah Lillie

My interests fall broadly within the field of plant ecology and also pollination ecology. My current research examines the potential effects of wild fire on native bee communities in southwestern Oregon. I am working in two habitats that were burned in the Biscuit fire of 2002, Darlingtonia fens and adjacent forest habitats. When I am not playing with bees and flowers I enjoy hiking in the mountains and floating down the river with my beer cozy in hand.

Email: sml33@humboldt.edu.