Betsy A. Bancroft

Dr. Betsy A. Bancroft is a Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies & Sciences at Gonzaga University. Her research focuses on environmental stressors in aquatic ecosystems, particularly the effects of climate change, contaminants, and invasive species on amphibians. She leads the Bancroft Lab, which investigates how stressors interact spatially and temporally to impact species persistence and ecosystem function.

Her work combines field surveys, laboratory experiments, and computational modeling to address critical ecological questions. Key research themes include amphibian developmental responses to multiple stressors and scaling biological impacts to ecosystem-level changes. She collaborates widely, with projects spanning from wetland conservation to climate change adaptation strategies for endangered species.

Dr. Bancroft advises undergraduate researchers, mentoring students in experimental design and fieldwork, as evident in co-authored publications with undergraduate contributors. Her lab’s projects often involve interdisciplinary approaches, integrating ecology, epidemiology, and environmental policy.

Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants: Not detailed in provided texts. Current lab projects include studies on Pacific Chorus Frog larvae and the effects of hydroperiod reduction. The Bancroft Lab also maintains an active presence in science communication, including resources for ecology education.