معرفی
Jessica Blois is a Professor in the School of Natural Sciences at the University of California, Merced, where she focuses on ecological and evolutionary responses to environmental change. Her research spans paleoecology, niche modeling, and phylogenetics, integrating data from fossil records and ancient DNA to understand biodiversity dynamics across millennia.
- Ph.D., Stanford University (2009)
- M.A., Humboldt State University (2005)
- B.S., University of California, San Diego (2000)
Her lab develops cyberinfrastructure for paleoecological databases like Neotoma, emphasizing ethical open science and FAIR data principles. Recent work explores climate velocities, ecological novelty, and no-analog communities to inform conservation strategies.
Key scientific contributions include:
- Developing frameworks for paleoecological data integration
- Advancing user-centered design in open-source scientific software
- Investigating millennial-scale drivers of mammal community dynamics
- Linking phylogeography to climate refugia identification
- Training initiatives for equitable academic workplaces
Notable recognition includes the National Science Foundation CAREER Award. Her lab (Science and Engineering 1, Rooms 235/279/281) provides resources for students and researchers via https://jessicablois.com/.
