Rachel Hovel

Dr. Rachel Hovel is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Maine at Farmington. Her research focuses on aquatic ecology, particularly species interactions, ecological timing, and biodiversity in freshwater habitats. She investigates how climate change affects aquatic organisms and ecosystems across Alaska, the Canadian Arctic, and Maine's lakes. Her work integrates field studies and ecological modeling.

Education:

• PhD in Biology, University of Washington, 2015
• BS in Biology, Northern Michigan University, 2009

Her research emphasizes understanding biodiversity patterns and life history strategies of freshwater species under environmental change. She collaborates on projects documenting shifts in species distribution and phenology. For more details, visit her website: rachelhovel.wordpress.com.