PI: Dr. Megan Fork
Dr. Fork (they/she) started at WCU in Fall 2021. Before arriving in West Chester, they held postdocs at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies (Millbrook, NY) and Umeå University (Umeå, Sweden). Dr. Fork earned a PhD in Environmental Science from Duke University in 2017.
When not trying to find answers to ecological questions or helping students learn about biology and ecology, Dr. Fork loves making and eating new foods, making and listening to music, reading sci-fi books, and playing board games. See Megan Fork's CV |
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Undergraduate researchers
Gianna Parrish is currently pursuing her B.S. in Biology with a minor in Psychology. Her research interests lie in the bioaccumulation of microplastics in aquatic organisms and ecosystems. When she's not hitting the books or in the lab, you can find her hiking, kayaking the Brandywine, or listening to one of her many favorite podcasts.
Amanda Cohan is currently pursuing her B.S. in marine biology. She is doing independent research co-advised by Dr. Manu Ramalho of the Ramalho Lab here at WCU. She's always been interested in fishkeeping and is an aquarium hobbyist. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and listening to music.
Graduate students
Cara Brennan is a graduate student in the Department of Biology pursuing her MS on the thesis track. Cara graduated from Susquehanna University in May of 2022 with a BS in Ecology and a BA in Environmental Studies. Cara previously worked in aquatic ecology, wildlife health, and habitat restoration.
Within the Aquatic Ecosystems Lab at WCU, Cara will be completing a master’s thesis conducting a meta-analysis on contaminants such as microplastics or PFAS across trophic systems.
In her free time, Cara enjoys hiking, pottery, traveling, photography, and adventuring with her dogs.
Within the Aquatic Ecosystems Lab at WCU, Cara will be completing a master’s thesis conducting a meta-analysis on contaminants such as microplastics or PFAS across trophic systems.
In her free time, Cara enjoys hiking, pottery, traveling, photography, and adventuring with her dogs.
Sara Hallameyer (she/her) is a graduate student in the Department of Biology pursuing her MS on the non-thesis track. Sara graduated from Alvernia University in May of 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Science with minors in biology, chemistry, and psychology.
As a member of the Aquatic Ecosystems Lab at WCU, Sara is completing a project that will focus on the effects of pollutants found in waterways on aquatic biofilm abundance and function.
In her free time, Sara enjoys cooking, going on hikes with her dog and friends, and listening to music.
As a member of the Aquatic Ecosystems Lab at WCU, Sara is completing a project that will focus on the effects of pollutants found in waterways on aquatic biofilm abundance and function.
In her free time, Sara enjoys cooking, going on hikes with her dog and friends, and listening to music.
Lab Alumni
Eliezer Gans-Crocker
Victoria Moreira, M.S. '25
Evie Myers, B.S. '25
Eileen Sacks
Benicio Fernandes
Luke Scorsone, B.S. '25
Mikayla Kizel, B.S. '25
Ben Langey, M.S. '24 - Ducks Unlimited
Mara Jansons, B.S. '24
Luke Ritter, B.S. '25
Bree White, B.S. '24
Addie Brown, B.S. '24 - Stewardship Coordinator at American Chestnut Land Trust
Tanner Burns, B.S. '24 - Lead Engineer at Shoals Marine Lab
Alex Desjardins, B.S. '24 - Graduate student at Oklahoma State University
Andrew Bosche, M.S. '23 - Aquatic Biologist at PA DEP
Barbara Bowen, B.S. '23
Miranda Davies, B.S. '23 - Research technician
Matt Fuchs, B.S. '23 - Environmental consulting assistant
Janelle Pedroza, B.S. '22 - Research & Development Scientist at Life Sensors, Inc.
Victoria Moreira, M.S. '25
Evie Myers, B.S. '25
Eileen Sacks
Benicio Fernandes
Luke Scorsone, B.S. '25
Mikayla Kizel, B.S. '25
Ben Langey, M.S. '24 - Ducks Unlimited
Mara Jansons, B.S. '24
Luke Ritter, B.S. '25
Bree White, B.S. '24
Addie Brown, B.S. '24 - Stewardship Coordinator at American Chestnut Land Trust
Tanner Burns, B.S. '24 - Lead Engineer at Shoals Marine Lab
Alex Desjardins, B.S. '24 - Graduate student at Oklahoma State University
Andrew Bosche, M.S. '23 - Aquatic Biologist at PA DEP
Barbara Bowen, B.S. '23
Miranda Davies, B.S. '23 - Research technician
Matt Fuchs, B.S. '23 - Environmental consulting assistant
Janelle Pedroza, B.S. '22 - Research & Development Scientist at Life Sensors, Inc.
