Emily Herstoff

Emily Herstoff is an Assistant Professor of Biology at St. Francis College, focusing on behavioral ecology and ecological stoichiometry. Her research examines how organisms' elemental composition (ecological stoichiometry) and feeding behaviors (behavioral ecology) shape ecosystems, particularly in aquatic environments. She investigates predator-prey interactions, climate change impacts, and anthropogenic effects on communities.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University
• B.S. in Biology, Muhlenberg College

Her work spans diverse organisms like copepods, salmon, salamanders, and snails, with a focus on coastal oceans, urban waterways, and terrestrial habitats. She collaborates extensively with undergraduates and emphasizes community structure, food web dynamics, and ecological responses to human-driven changes.

Her publications address topics ranging from Arctic coastal erosion’s effects on plankton to urban meadow biodiversity. She advocates for open science practices and meta-analytic approaches to accelerate ecological research.

Dr. Herstoff actively engages in teaching and mentoring, fostering interdisciplinary research at St. Francis College and beyond. Her webpage (https://emilyherstoff.weebly.com/) provides further details on her ongoing projects and collaborations.