About
Diane Thomson is a Professor of Biology & Environmental Science at Claremont Colleges, affiliated with the Department of Natural Sciences. Her work bridges population/community ecology, conservation biology, and applied environmental science through interdisciplinary research.
- Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz
- M.Phil., Cambridge University
- B.S., University of Arizona
Thomson's research focuses on population and community ecology and conservation biology, with specific interests in population modeling, ecology of invasions, and plant/pollinator interactions. Her lab explores conservation challenges for plants and insects, including biological invasions and climate change impacts on rare species.
Recent publications highlight her work on invasive species dynamics (e.g., exotic grasses, honey bees), pollination ecology, and demographic modeling for conservation. Key themes include habitat fragmentation, climate change, and biodiversity preservation strategies.
She teaches courses such as Biostatistics, Applied Ecology, and Advanced Topics in Environmental Biology. Students in her lab investigate topics like native-invasive plant interactions at the Bernard Field Station and extinction risk modeling for rare species.
Contact: dthomson@natsci.claremont.edu | dthomson@scrippscollege.edu
