Nicholas A. Baer

Professor Nicholas A. Baer is a faculty member at Colby-Sawyer College's School of Arts & Sciences since 2004. His expertise spans ecology, environmental studies, conservation biology, and aquatic chemistry. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and a B.A. from the University of Vermont.

• Ph.D., University of Maryland
• B.A., University of Vermont

His research focuses on mercury bioaccumulation in freshwater systems, dissolved organic carbon dynamics, and aquatic-terrestrial linkages. He integrates students into his studies of Lake Sunapee watershed foodweb interactions and collaborates with regional lake associations and cross-institutional researchers.

Professor Baer's publications reveal a consistent focus on mercury cycling (8 entries), dissolved organic carbon effects on aquatic ecosystems (7 entries), and interdisciplinary collaborations (4 entries). Key subfields include aquatic entomology, watershed management, and bioindicators of environmental change.

He teaches ecology and freshwater biology courses emphasizing fieldwork in New Hampshire's lakes and streams. His pedagogical work includes developing student-led lab modules that enhance quantitative analysis skills in ecological education.

Current projects examine mercury transport through aquatic foodwebs and dissolved organic carbon's role in stream ecosystem function. He leads field-based learning expeditions across New England's diverse biomes.