I study white-tailed deer in eastern North America, and I am seeking graduate students interested in research into how deer influence biodiversity. Potential research topics include: (1) indirect effects of deer on the diversity and abundance of insect herbivores, insect pollinators, or land snails; (2) the role of herbivore compensatory responses in shifting the outcome of interspecific competition, and (3) influence of land use history and deer on plant species composition and community structure. Start date is flexible, and is contingent upon admission to Wright State University's MS program in Biological Science or PhD Program in Environmental Science. Interested students should contact Tom Rooney via email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The Wright State Department of Biological Sciences has a strong, active group of ecologists, several of whom specialize in plant ecology. Additional departmental information can be found at: http:// www.wright.edu/biology/department.html
