The Plankton Ecology and Limnology Lab Crew
Jessica E. Beyer
Research Assistant Professor
&
PEL Lab Manager
Ph. D. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 2016, OU
B.A. Biology, 2009, Lawrence University
Chris McLimans
Ph.D. Student
cmclimans@ou.edu
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B.S., Biology, 2017, Juniata College
M.S. Bioinformatics, 2021, Juniata College
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Research: Genome evolution in the freshwater cyanobacterial harmful algal bloom taxon, Microcystis
Haiyuan Cai
Research Associate
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Ph.D. Marine Microbial Ecology, 2009, State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, Xiamen University, CHINA
Claire Grimmett
M.S. Student
claire.grimmett@ou.edu
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B.A., Environmental Studies, 2020, Yale University
Research: Ecological interactions between zooplankton and cyanobacteria in freshwaters
Former Members of The Plankton Ecology and Limnology Lab
Katherine Cook
khooker@ou.edu
B.S., Biology, 2014, Baylor University
Ph.D., EEB, 2023
Dissertation: Spatial and Temporal Perspectives on Cyanobacterial Ecological Dynamics Using Space-Based and Genomic Approaches
Bend Genetics, LLC, 107 Scripps Dr # 210, Sacramento, CA 95825
Abigail Idelman
B.S. 2020
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Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OKC
Chris Acy
M.S. 2017
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Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance
Appleton, WI
Wyatt DeSpain
Undergraduate Research Assistant
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B.S. Biology 2016
Brenda Allison Witt
Professor of Environmental Science
Redlands Community College, El Reno, OK
Brenda.Witt@redlandscc.edu
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B.S. Zoology, 2011, OU
M.S. Biology, 2016, OU
Richard Zamor
Research Associate
Civil Engineering and Environmental Science, OU
fraggle145@gmail.com
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​Ph.D. EEB-Biology, 2013, OU
Emily Remmel
Instructor, Environmental Studies, OU
Regulatory Affairs Director for the National Association of Clean Water Agencies
J.D., Environmental Law, 2014, Vermont Law School
M.S. Zoology, 2010, OU
B.S. Zoology, 2008, OU
Daniella Glidewell
Daniella.L.Glidewell-1@ou.edu
B.S. Biology, 2016, OU
B.A. Journalism, 2016, OU
M.S. Biology, 2022, OU
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Research: Bioaccumulation of microcystins in aquatic invertebrates
Garrett Eakers
B.S. 2019, OU
M.D. 2023, OU College of Medicine
Thayer Hallidayschult
Lecturer
School of Biological Sciences
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Ph.D. EEB. 2017, OU
B.A. Biology, 2008, Lawrence University​​​​​
Francisco Acosta
Kathryn Shauberger
B.S. Biology with Honors, 2015
James Easton
Consultant, Mekorot Water Company, Israel
jameseas@gmail.com
PELL Research Scientist III (2006-12)
Karen L. Glenn
Chemistry Lab Coordinator & Instructor
Austin College, Sherman, TX
kglenn@austincollege.edu
PELL Research Scientist III (2007-11)
M.M.Chumchal@tcu.edu
Professor, Department of Biology
Director, Pre-Health Professions Institute
Texas Christian University
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​Ph.D., Zoology, 2007, OU
Nicole (Luke) Kohmescher
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M.S. Zoology, 2007, OU
B.S. Zoology, 2005, OU