Tiffany Schriever

Dr. Tiffany Schriever is an Associate Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Biological Sciences and the School of Environmental, Geography, and Sustainability at Western Michigan University. Her research focuses on community and ecosystem ecology in freshwater habitats, emphasizing how environmental variability influences ecological dynamics across scales. Key areas include hydrology's impact on communities, stable isotope-based trophic studies, and biodiversity patterns in temporary water bodies.

Education:

• Ph.D., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto (2010)
• Postdoctoral Research, Oregon State University (2010-2012)
• M.S., Biology, Southeastern Louisiana University (2005)
• B.S., Biology, Winona State University (2003)

Research Interests:

Dr. Schriever investigates freshwater ecosystems, particularly wetlands and streams, exploring topics such as hydrologic variability effects, food web structures using stable isotopes, and functional traits influencing biodiversity. Her lab employs experimental and comparative field methods, with recent focus on Great Lakes interdunal wetlands and montane desert streams.

Awards & Grants:

While specific awards are not listed, her active research program suggests sustained grant support from environmental agencies or foundations, given the complexity of her fieldwork and isotopic analyses.

Lab & Advising:

Her research group includes PhD students Adam Austin and Sara Diller, and M.S. student Jennifer Shamel. The Schriever Lab maintains an active webpage and collaborates widely, as evidenced by publications in journals like Ecosphere and Ecology.

Labs/Teams:

Primary affiliation with the Schriever Lab at Western Michigan University, focusing on freshwater ecology and environmental dynamics. Collaborations likely exist with regional conservation agencies and universities.