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Robert Hollister (Bob)

Assistant Professor in Biology and Leader of the AEP E-Mail: hollistr@gvsu.edu Voice: + 1/616/331-8582 Fax: +1/616/331-3446

Dr. Hollister is a well respected researcher in ecology and environmental science.  He has over 9 publications in premiere journals including Proceedings of the National Academy of Science of the United States of America (PNAS).  He began Arctic research in 1994 working under Pat Webber at Barrow, Alaska.  His expertise is in changing tundra vegetation and biotic response to warming and other disturbances.

Hollister has a rich history of service related to Arctic research.  He is an active member of the ITEX (International Tundra EXperiment) network and has taken a leadership role within the group on several synthesis activities.  He has worked with BASC (Barrow Arctic Research Consortium) since its conception to find ways to make research more efficient and affective in Barrow.  He was an organizing committee member for the Barrow Area Research Support Workshop which ultimately resulted significant upgrades to logistical support in Barrow.  As a former representative to ARCUS (Arctic Research Consortium of the United States) through Michigan State University, Hollister has served on numerous nominating and developmental committees.

As a member of the Global Change Biology Editorial Advisory Board he is well aware of the many changes currently impacting biological systems.  He has experience working in systems outside the Arctic circle including tropical dry forests and temperate systems, especially Michigan wetlands.  He also lead a study abroad course to Antarctica.

Hollister does extensive outreach activities in Alaska and Michigan.  He often talks with community groups and classrooms about the Arctic and climate change.   Do not hesitate to contact him, you will generally find him quite friendly and receptive.