Eliza Grames

Eliza Grames is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Binghamton University. Her research focuses on understanding the effects of rapid environmental change on biodiversity, particularly insects and birds, using quantitative methods, evidence synthesis, and long-term data. She holds a PhD from the University of Connecticut and dual undergraduate degrees (BS and BA) from the University of Minnesota.

Education:

• PhD, University of Connecticut
• BS/BA, University of Minnesota

Research Interests:

• Global change ecology
• Biodiversity loss and conservation
• Research synthesis methods
• Insect decline mechanisms
• Historical dataset utilization

Her work emphasizes integrating disparate datasets to address conservation challenges, particularly for understudied taxa and regions. The Grames Lab develops novel analytical tools (e.g., MATES, Litsearchr) to improve reproducibility and efficiency in ecological research.

Articles highlight themes like insect conservation strategies, climate impacts on biodiversity, and methodological advancements in meta-analyses. These contributions underscore her role in advancing both theoretical and applied aspects of ecological conservation.

Lab Activities: The Grames Lab prioritizes overlooked historical datasets and innovative data synthesis techniques to understand long-term biodiversity trends. Current projects investigate butterfly population declines, pollinator nutrition, and collaborative postdoctoral training programs to enhance workforce development in conservation biology.