Current Undergraduate Researchers

• Aaron Dennis has worked with Dr. Johnson on a variety of projects, including collaborations with researchers from the University of South Florida and the University of Hawaii. Aaron is currently conducting a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a citizen science bat house project conducted by the City of Plant City.

Former Undergraduate Researchers

• Erin Brown received a B.S. degree in Natural Resource Conservation at the UF/IFAS Plant City Campus in Summer 2007!  As an undergraduate student in the NRC program, Erin conducted a guided study research project with Dr. J, investigating the temporal calling patterns of the invasive Cuban Treefrog. Following graduation, Erin worked with Dr. Michael Andreu on large-scale urban forestry assessment, and is now working with Hillsborough Community College on a project that will ensure that the courses being offered are relevant in today's business world.

• Mark Dykes received a B.S. degree in Natural Resource Conservation at the UF/IFAS Plant City Campus in Fall 2007! As an undergraduate student in the NRC program, Mark conducted guided study research projects on optimal nest box placement for Eastern Bluebirds and Gopher Tortoise distribution. After graduation, Mark worked for The Nature Conservancy in Central and North Florida, and plans to continue to work in the field of natural resource conservation in the Gainesville area.