Leah Flaherty

Dr. Leah Flaherty is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at MacEwan University’s Faculty of Arts and Science in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She earned her PhD, M.Sc., and B.Sc. in Forestry & Environmental Management from the University of New Brunswick and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

• Teaches ecology courses: BIOL 208, BIOL 312, BIOL 314, BIOL 316, BIOL 414, BIOL 422
• Research focuses on forest insect ecology and management, particularly invasive species impacts and herbivorous insect dynamics

Her research themes include:

• Prevention and management of biological invasions in forests
• Ecosystem impacts of invasive species
• Ecological and evolutionary processes affecting forest herbivores

She emphasizes undergraduate research involvement through collaborative projects.

Scientific awards and grants:

• SERG-International Research Grant (2022-2024)
• Environmental Studies Institute Grant (2022)
• MacEwan University Strategic Grant (2021)

These funded studies examine climate change effects on forest pests and disease dynamics.