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Phil Barber

Phil Barber

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ecologist at USDA-NRCS

  • Education

    • University at Buffalo

      2000 - 2004
      B.A. Biological Sciences

      Studies focused on ecological studies. Worked in the mycology lab of Dr. Phillip Miles (professor emeritus).

    • State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry

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      M.S. Ecology

      Independent research focused on invasive ecology, particularly regarding the effects of invasive plants on abiotic characteristics and invertebrate communities. Specifically, research was conducted to determine differences in epiphytic macroinvertebrate communities between a native (Nymphaea odorata) and invasive (Trapa natans) macrophyte in local water bodies. Conducted all aspects of the project, including successfully obtaining funding, designed sampling protocol, collected samples and… Show more Independent research focused on invasive ecology, particularly regarding the effects of invasive plants on abiotic characteristics and invertebrate communities. Specifically, research was conducted to determine differences in epiphytic macroinvertebrate communities between a native (Nymphaea odorata) and invasive (Trapa natans) macrophyte in local water bodies. Conducted all aspects of the project, including successfully obtaining funding, designed sampling protocol, collected samples and performed necessary laboratory functions. Employed one and managed five project assistants. Show less

  • Experience

    • SUNY-UB

      Feb 2003 - Apr 2004
      Laboratory Assistant

      Performed mycology lab procedures, data processing, proof-read manuscripts

    • Turner Construction Company

      May 2004 - Oct 2005
      Assistant Purchasing Agent

      Negotiated and wrote contracts with subcontractors, processed subcontractor data.

    • New York State Parks - Hi Tor State Park

      Apr 2006 - Aug 2006
      Park Ranger

      Performed trail and overall park maintenance, including usage of mowers, weeders and chainsaws. Conducted daily testing of water supplies for pool and drinking usage. Interacted with park visitors about trail, park and ecosystem information. Attended Palisades Interstate Parkway Invasive Species workshop, highlighting the most current threats to parks and ways to educate the public about them.

    • SUNY-ESF

      Aug 2006 - Dec 2008
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      Managed all aspects of undergraduate laboratory courses in Ecology, General Biology, Global Environment and Zoology. Led laboratory and field experiments with up to 60 students at a time. Other responsibilities included preparing lessons writing and grading coursework and exams, updating curricula, and preparing pre and post course evaluations.

    • Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

      May 2009 - Sept 2009
      Project Assistant

      Conducted field and laboratory experiments; projects included Hudson River zebra mussel survey, invasive crayfish and endangered clam density sampling, water chemistry sampling and processing

    • Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

      Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
      Project Assistant

      Worked on an ecosystem-wide project, investigating hot spot interactions between oak masting events, the population dynamics of small mammals and gypsy moths and the abundance of nymphal ticks infected with the Lyme-disease bacterium.

    • USDA-NRCS

      Apr 2011 - Nov 2011
      Biological Science Technician

      Conducted ecological field work for Alaskan soil survey project, focusing on plant identifications and community model development. Worked in conjunction with project ecologists and soil scientists to perform duties primarily in the Yukon Flats NWR and White Mountains as well as on Kodiak Island.

    • USDA-NRCS

      Feb 2012 - now
      Ecologist

      As an ecologist for the NRCS Soil and Plant Science Division, I collect and evaluate vegetative, soils and abiotic data to develop ecological mechanisms for vegetative communities across Alaska. Day to day responsibilities include developing disturbance models and narrative descriptions in collaboration with soil scientists, managing field logistics and data collection, performing QC on tabular and spatial data, supervising seasonal employees and maintaining project databases.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Bird spotter & data recorded

      Issued by Kachemak Bay Birders on Mar 2015
      Kachemak Bay BirdersAssociated with Phil Barber