Jeremy May
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Graduate Student in Biology “I aspire to teach Biology at the university level and continue to research plant communities.”
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Personal Background
Jeremy is currently a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in biology. He graduated from GVSU with a bachelor's degree in Biology in 2008, and has worked in the AEP since the winter of 2007. In addition to his experience in Arctic ecology, Jeremy's undergraduate research background includes two summers of research on invasive plant species in Michigan. His main interest is investigating how different abiotic and biotic environmental conditions effect how plant communities develop and persist. His masters project is based on continued point framing of established ITEX sites in Barrow and Atqasuk to monitor plant community changes.
Role in the AEP
In the summers of 2007 & 2008 Jeremy was responsible for conducting weekly measurements on plant growth and development at sites in Atqasuk and Barrow and collecting community data using the point frame method. During the 2007 and 2008 field seasons he served as the field leader, assisting other members in plant identification, field training, and coordinating logistics.
Career Aspirations
Jeremy’s career goals are to continue his education and pursue a Ph.D. after finishing his masters degree. He hopes to continue research on climate change and its effects on plant communities.