Contact Information:
415 Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building University Park, PA 16802- Phone: 814-865-1138
- Fax: 814-863-7043
- E-mail: see11@psu.edu
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Sara Eckert
Research Technician
Research Interests:
- Carbon and nitrogen nutrient cycles in relation to environmental pollution
- Nutrient management in organic farming systems
- Ecological disturbance in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts caused by invasive species and wildfire
Current Projects
Carbon sequestration in Arizona ponderosa pine forests. This collaboration with Northern Arizona University examines how carbon storage in ponderosa pine forests is effected by forest management strategies.
Ecosystem response to nitrogen and organic carbon deposition from the urban atmosphere. This collaboration with Arizona State University examines how air pollution from Phoenix is effecting the surround desert in terms of ecosystem use of nitrogen and organic carbon.
Education:
- B.S., Ecology, 1997, Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA
Professional Background:
- Research Technician, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 2005 to present.
- Farm Manager, Community Harvest CSA Tait Farm, Centre Hall, PA, 2003 to 2005.
- Senior Research Technologist, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 2002.
- Farm Intern, New Morning Farm, Hustontown, PA, 2001.
- Research Technician, United States Geological Survey - Biological Resources Division, based out of: St. George, UT; Tucson, AZ; and Las Vegas, NV, 1997 to 2001.