Shelby C. McClelland

Shelby C. McClelland is an Adjunct Professor at New York University and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Cornell University, specializing in agroecosystem ecology and soil biogeochemistry. Her work addresses the interplay between global change and agriculture, focusing on climate change mitigation and adaptation in crop and livestock systems. She employs laboratory, field, and data-driven methods to assess risks of supply-side mitigation strategies to biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.

• Education
  • 2014: B.S. in International Agriculture and Rural Development, Cornell University
  • 2021: Ph.D. in Ecology, Colorado State University

McClelland's research spans climate change mitigation, soil carbon dynamics, livestock emissions, and global food systems. She investigates how climate change alters soil carbon sequestration potential, evaluates biodiversity impacts of agricultural practices, and critiques carbon offset markets for equity and efficacy.

Her recent publications, including studies in Frontiers in Ecology and Nature, highlight themes in soil biogeochemistry, agroecology, and climate policy. Topics range from cover crop management to methane metrics and carbon accounting frameworks.