Sandra Nierzwicki-Bauer

Associate Director of Darrin Fresh Water Institute (DFWI)

About

Research Interests
Molecular studies of microbial and picoeukaryote communities in lakes and rivers.
Basic and applied studies of invasive species (zebra mussels).
Water resource management and environmental remote sensing.
Molecular studies of microbial and picoeukaryote communities in lakes and rivers. The biodiversity of freshwater microbial and picoeukaryotes is still understudied (compared with marine environments) with many more organisms to be discovered. We are using molecular approaches, as well as more traditional culturing and microscopic methodologies to elucidate the structure and function of community composition in Adirondack lakes, some of which have been impacted by acid rain or other pollutants.
Basic and applied studies of invasive species (zebra mussels). Zebra mussels are an invasive species that have significant economic and ecological impacts. We are carrying out basic studies on zebra mussels which include; development of molecular probes for their early detection and bioassays for gaining a better understanding of chemical and physical factors that influence or can predict their survival. We are carrying out applied studies that deal with management of zebra mussels once they have been introduced into freshwater bodies, as well as proactive monitoring/detection strategies to help prevent colonization.
Water resource management and environmental remote sensing. We are using a combination of traditional and advanced techniques to study human impacts on water resources. The approaches that we are utilizing include automated water chemistry profiling systems, side-scan sonar, satellite remote sensing, solar powered autonomous underwater vehicles (SAUV’s) and hydroacoutics, to name a few.

Education & Training

BS - Microbiology - University of New Hampshire

Ph.D. - Microbiology - University of New Hampshire

Post Doc. - Molecular Biology - University of Chicago

Other affililations: Information Technology and Web Science

Research

Primary Research Focus
Limnology, Symbiosis, Invasive Species
Other Focus Areas

Environmental remote sensing, Invasive species, Water resource management

Teaching

Current Courses

BIOL 1010 - Introduction to Biology

Publications

The following is a selection of recent publications in Scopus. Sandra Nierzwicki-Bauer has 62 indexed publications in the subjects of Environmental Science, Immunology and Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Genetics and Molecular Biology.

M. W. Swinton, P. K. Myer, M. F. Schaller, E. A. Pettitt, J. L. Farrell, S. A. Nierzwicki-Bauer
Ecotoxicology
, 31
, 2022
, pp.808-821
.
Mark W. Swinton, Sandra A. Nierzwicki-Bauer
Ecotoxicology
, 29
, 2020
, pp.1750-1761
.
William D. Hintz, Matthew S. Schuler, Jonathan J. Borrelli, Lawrence W. Eichler, Aaron B. Stoler, Vincent W. Moriarty, Laurie E. Ahrens, Charles W. Boylen, Sandra A. Nierzwicki-Bauer, Rick A. Relyea
Limnology and Oceanography
, 65
, 2020
, pp.927-938
.
Krystyna M. Kornecki, Matthew S. Schuler, Miraim E. Katz, Rick A. Relyea, Francine M.G. McCarthy, Morgan F. Schaller, David P. Gillikin, J. Curt Stager, Chuck W. Boylen, Lawrence W. Eichler, Sandra A. Nierzwicki-Bauer
Journal of Foraminiferal Research
, 50
, 2020
, pp.128-140
.
Susan M. Barns, Sandra A. Nierzwicki-Bauer
Geomicrobiology: Interactions Between Microbes and Minerals
, 2019
, pp.35-80
.
Toby M. Michelena, Charles W. Boylen, Sandra A. Nierzwicki-Bauer
International Journal of River Basin Management
, 17
, 2019
, pp.403-410
.
Jeremy L. Farrell, Clifford A. Siegfried, Robert A. Daniels, James W. Sutherland, Charles W. Boylen, Jay A. Bloomfield, Scott O. Quinn, Sandra A. Nierzwicki-Bauer
Limnologica
, 65
, 2017
, pp.38-45
.
Mark W. Swinton, Lawrence W. Eichler, Sandra A. Nierzwicki-Bauer, Jeremy L. Farrell, James W. Sutherland, Michael R. Kelly, Charles W. Boylen
Hydrology Research
, 48
, 2017
, pp.177-190
.
Toby M. Michelena, Jeremy L. Farrell, David A. Winkler, Christine A. Goodrich, Charles W. Boylen, James W. Sutherland, Sandra A. Nierzwicki-Bauer
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
, 188
, 2016
.
Bianca M. Wentzell, Charles W. Boylen, Sandra A. Nierzwicki-Bauer
Ecological Indicators
, 67
, 2016
, pp.283-291
.

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