Assistant Professor (Teaching) of Biological Sciences
As a community ecologist specializing in plant-fungal symbioses, my research integrates various fields to uncover the factors shaping mycorrhizal diversity and functioning in different ecosystems. Working briefly as a restoration ecologist in British Columbia Canada, strengthened my resolve to improve our approaches towards restoration and conservation by adopting a holistic approach that incorporates plant-fungal symbioses. At USC my primary focus is teaching, where I prioritize evidence-based practices, active learning, and inquiry-based approaches to enhance student learning and scientific inquiry skills, always emphasizing clarity, relevance, and engagement.
E-mail: camegan@usc.edu
Office: AHF141
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Associate Professor (Research) of Biological Sciences
Marine nitrogen fixation; nutrient limitation of marine phytoplankton growth; global change effects on phytoplankton growth and community structure; biology of cyanobacteria, coccolithophorids and harmful algae; iron and phosphorus biogeochemistry.
E-mail: ffu@usc.edu
Phone: (213) 740-3188
Office: AHF 137
Associate Professor (Research) of Biological Sciences
The ultimate goal of our lab is to understand microbial functions in the ocean and their environmental implications. To answer some of these fundamental questions we use a combination of approaches that range from studying the genome and physiology of marine bacteria in culture to environmental metagenomics/metatranscriptomics combined with analytical chemistry protocols.
E-mail: gomezcon@usc.edu
Professor of the Practice of Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies
I pair contemporary genomic technologies with more traditional lab and field approaches to study marine organisms. One research focus is to evaluate the diversity and ecology of environmental microbes. I also study the symbiotic interactions of microbes with other organisms, such as sponges and corals.
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E-mail: Kheidelb@usc.edu
Phone: (213) 740-0951
Office: CAS 116
Assistant Professor (Teaching) of Biological Sciences
My main research interests include the phylogenetics and evolutionary origins of major vertebrate taxa, as well as the functional anatomy of these animals. I have worked extensively on the evolution and biology of amphibians, birds, and mammals. I combine tried and true methods, such as specimen drawings and anatomical descriptions, with state of the art technology and software.
E-mail: sigurdse@usc.edu
