 
									David Costello
Associate Professor
									
												Campus:
											
											Kent
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												See class syllabus and by appointment
											
										Biography
My research broadly focuses on how human activities affect the structure and function of stream ecosystems. As an ecosystem ecologist, I study how entire ecosystems respond to stress, and I use an interdisciplinary perspective to understand the abiotic and biotic forces that modify how sensitive an ecosystem is to human-derived stress. My research has shown that a nuanced understanding of complex interactions (e.g., multi-element cycles, food web interactions) is required to make informed management decisions about critical freshwater resources. For more information see my .
Education
																			PhD, University of Notre Dame, 2009
BS, Hobart College, 2004
																	
							BS, Hobart College, 2004
Expertise
																			Biogeochemistry; Ecotoxicology; Ecosystem Ecology; Freshwaters
																	
							Research Institutes and Initiatives
																							Environmental Science and Design Research Initiative
																					
									