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Brittany Barker is an Assistant Professor (Senior Research) at Oregon State University (OSU), affiliated with the Department of Horticulture and the Oregon Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center within the College of Agricultural Sciences. Her research focuses on ecological modeling to support pest management decisions, particularly in agriculture. She develops spatial models to predict pest distributions, phenology, and establishment risks, aiding in early detection and sustainable control strategies.
Barker holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of New Mexico (2012) and a B.S. in Zoology from OSU (2003). Her postdoctoral work included studies on invasion biology and population genomics at the University of Arizona and the USGS. She has taught courses on Ecological Systems Modeling and contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on invasive species, climate change impacts, and ecological forecasting.
Her current projects include modeling the rosette weevil (Ceratapion basicorne) for yellow starthistle control, expanding the DDRP platform for real-time pest forecasts, and collaborating on tools for boxwood blight risk assessment. She has secured grants totaling over $1.6M and actively participates in academic service, including editorial roles in journals like Frontiers in Insect Science and leadership in the R programming community through conferences and workshops.
Barker’s awards include the 2023 James and Mildred Oldfield Team Award and the 2025 Professional Faculty Development Award. She emphasizes diversity in STEM, mentoring numerous undergraduates and advocating for scientific integrity through organizations like United Academics of OSU.
