Sam Crickenberger

Sam Crickenberger is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University at Buffalo, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on STEM education and marine ecology, particularly thermal biology of marine invertebrates and biogeographic patterns influenced by climate change. He holds a PhD from Clemson University and completed postdoctoral research at the University of South Carolina and the University of Hong Kong.

Education:

• PhD, Clemson University
• Postdoctoral Research, University of South Carolina
• Postdoctoral Research, University of Hong Kong

Research Interests:

• Thermal tolerance and adaptation in marine ectotherms
• Climate-driven range shifts and species distribution modeling
• Ecological impacts of artificial coastal structures
• Physiological and reproductive ecology of barnacles

Teaching: Crickenberger teaches BIO 199SEM Biology in the News, emphasizing current scientific topics and STEM education strategies. Office hours are held by appointment.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates widely on projects involving marine thermal ecology, invasive species, and coastal environmental monitoring.