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Eric Elias is a Senior Continuing Lab Instructor in the Department of Biology at Gustavus Adolphus College, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He teaches laboratory components of core biology courses and specialized courses on Minnesota aquatic stewardship, fly fishing, and environmental education. He also serves as Faculty Advisor for the Gustavus Fly Fishing Club and Co-Advisor for the Tri-Alpha Honor Society for first-generation college students.
His educational background includes a B.S. in Fisheries & Wildlife from the University of Minnesota and an M.S. in Environmental Science from Minnesota State University-Mankato.
His research interests focus on aquatic ecology, particularly the effects of environmental estrogens on fish reproductive systems, the natural history of non-game freshwater fishes, and aquatic entomology. He integrates field-based learning and environmental stewardship into his teaching, emphasizing hands-on engagement with freshwater ecosystems.
His publications span from 1997 to 2007 and reflect a strong focus on fish physiology, reproductive biology, and ecotoxicology. The research demonstrates a consistent commitment to understanding freshwater fish health and ecology, particularly in the Upper Mississippi River system and Minnesota waters.
- Member, Gustavus Fly Fishing Club (Faculty Advisor)
- Co-Advisor, Tri-Alpha Honor Society
He has not been awarded any scientific prizes or fellowships as per available information. His work is primarily instructional and field-based, with a strong emphasis on undergraduate engagement and environmental education.
He conducts research independently and in collaboration with colleagues, though no current grants are mentioned. His lab or research team is not explicitly described, but his work involves field studies on freshwater fishes and aquatic insects, likely involving student researchers.
