Title: Associate Professor
Institution: Dickinson College
Address: 28 N College St, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Email: douglasm@dickinson.edu
Phone: (717) 254-8393
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Research Interests: Pollinators, ecotoxicology, biological control, Integrated Pest Management, soil conservation, data synthesis, landscape ecology
Biographical Sketch:
Dr. Douglas is an associate professor in the Department of Environmental Studies & Environmental Science at Dickinson College. She studies the ecology of agricultural landscapes with an emphasis on the roles of insects and other invertebrates as friend and foe to food production. Her research employs eclectic methods ranging from field experiments to meta-analysis, and is oriented to practical application through dialogue with farmers, beekeepers, conservation organizations, and policy makers. Her interests include Integrated Pest Management, biological control, soil conservation, ecotoxicology (esp. neonicotinoid insecticides), and socio-ecological dynamics of pesticide use. Her recent work has focused on developing datasets and methodologies to estimate and map pesticide use at the landscape scale for improved pollinator risk assessment, conservation planning, and pollinator research.
Education:
B.A. in Biology from Oberlin College (Oberlin, OH), granted 2004
M.S. in Entomology from The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA), granted 2012
Ph.D. in Entomology and International Agriculture & Development from The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA), granted 2016