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Elizabeth Becker, B.S.

Pronouns: she, her, hers

Doctoral Student

SDSU / UC San Davis Joint Doctoral Program in Ecology

San Diego

Location
PS 105
5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego, CA, 92182
Mail Code
4614
Fax
[619-594-####]

Areas of Research

Plant community ecology, Restoration ecology, Grassland ecology and management

Bio

My research focuses on the successful restoration and conservation of grassland ecosystems, which are declining rapidly from global climate change and invasive species. Grasslands have a vibrant array of plant and animal life which support human health and well-being through the ecosystem services they provide, such as carbon sequestration, flood mitigation, and hunting and foraging opportunities.

I examine the mechanisms which drive diverse, climate resilient, and invasion resistant grasslands. My research provides important insights for grassland managers globally and I am working to protect and enhance these endangered ecosystems.

Mentors

Nicholas Barber, Ph.D.

Details

Education
  1. B.S. in Environmental Science
    SUNY-ESF
Publications
  1. “Comparting artificial and natural disturbances in a post-restoration landscape: When are restoration goals met?” Elizabeth Becker, Elizabeth Bach, Bill Kleiman, Nicholas Barber. Restoration Ecology. In review.
  2. “Cropping systems dynamics in the Vaca Forest Reserve: A way forward for sustainable agriculture.” Elizabeth Becker and David M. Butler, in preparation, for the Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems Journal.
  3. “Flood Mitigation in Harris County, Texas: A Dynamic Computer Model to Determine the Mitigation Potential of Porous Pavement and Rain Gardens.” Elizabeth Becker, Robert Pedian, Remington Lynch, and Olivia Pinner. Prepared for Harris County Flood Control District. Fall 2018.
  4. “Model Restoration Proposal for Secundaria Morelos in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas.” Maisie Baronian, Elizabeth Becker, Ashley Chong, Miranda Ciardulli, Matthew Gallo, Maximilian Gordon, Drew Grandmont, Emma Gutierrez, Victoria Hernandez, Elizabeth-Ann Jamison, Serena Kucera, Tiffany Reese, Alexandra Sholk, Jessie Smith, and Maria Stutzman. Prepared for Secundaria Morelos in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. Fall 2016.
Presentations
  1. Ecological Society of America 2024 Annual Meeting
  2. Sustainable Agricultural Intensification and Nutrition (SAIN) Conference
  3. Symposium on Undergraduate Research, SUNY-ESF
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Awards & Honors
  1. ARCS Scholar, 2024-2025
  2. Nachusa Grasslands 2023 Summer Science Fellow, The Nature Conservancy
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Fun Facts
  1. In her free time, Liz likes to paint, take pottery classes, hike, read, and go on runs.
  2. She is also a proud cat-mom to Felix Bobelix.