Brian Roth

Brian Roth is a Professor and Associate Chair of Research in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University (MSU). His work bridges teaching, research, and outreach, aligning with MSU's Land Grant Philosophy to integrate knowledge transfer with societal needs.

• Research Focus: Aquatic food web ecology, trophic interactions (native vs. invasive species), and multi-scale ecosystem dynamics
• Teaching: Courses in ichthyology, field techniques in aquatic ecosystems, and advanced fish ecology
• Collaborations: Partnerships with Michigan DNR, Wisconsin DNR, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC), and University of Minnesota-Duluth

Roth's research explores how human activities (e.g., harvest, stocking) influence aquatic food webs and vice versa, using mechanistic modeling, empirical studies, and stable isotope analysis. Current projects include walleye population dynamics, nearshore fish communities in the Great Lakes, and siscowet diel vertical migration.

Recent articles highlight Roth's outreach initiatives, including crowdfunding for Great Lakes fish diet research (2017), invasive crayfish studies (2016), and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leadership (2021).

Roth serves on the Inland Waterway Citizen’s Advisory Council and collaborates with tribal agencies like the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians and Chippewa Ottawa Resource Authority to ensure stakeholder-driven research.