My research focuses on global change biology, applied ecophysiology, and sustainability science.
PROJECTS:
Maple syrup production: climate correlates for a tasty treat
Ithaca College has its own student-run maple syrup business. As a product that is produced by trees, maple syrup production is biological science. While you learn all the ins and outs of making syrup, study what biological controls are involved.
Non-Timber Forest Products: how to grow an edible mushroom
I. C. students grow edible mushrooms. For several years we have been experimenting with different varieties of mushroom and we are now moving into winter growing. Learn about the amazing world of the fungi.
Non-Timber Forest Products: can we grow paw paws here?
I. C. students grow paw paws. Growing paw paw trees is just tree ecophysiology, plant-herbivore interactions, etc. Learn the world of plants and animals while experimenting with growing an edible product.
Citizen Science: “New” ways to monitor wildlife range changes
As the forests of the North East respond to changes in land use and climate, the animals are moving around. How do we devise a system to enlist “average folk” to help in monitoring these changes? Let’s learn to track.
The Power of the Sun: Development of a solar fountain on I.C. campus
As part of I.C.’s 3-D sustainability initiative, students have been working on a solar fountain on campus. Continue with this project.
Ecosystem complexity in practice: let’s build a wetland
Ecosystem restoration/creation tests the limits of our ecological knowledge as well as our money, time, and ingenuity. Ithaca College is participating in one of the larger wetland mitigation projects around. Join this project and help build a wetland.
Sustainable food systems: let’s eat a bug
Entomophagy (eating bugs) is an important source of protein in many countries. One people in North America get over the “yuck” factor, can insect protein be developed into a food source to help feed a growing population on Earth?
JASON HAMILTON (section 07)
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