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John D. Usis Professor of Biological Sciences Evolution and Ecology Division Youngstown State University Youngstown, Ohio 44555-3601 Phone (330) 742-3604 email jusis1@excite.com	Back to Scientists

Research Interests

Currently we have two ongoing research projects:

1. Riverine benthic structure and macroinvertebrate biogeographic distribution with association as biotic environmental quality indices.
2. Ground beetle taxonomy and North American biogeography.

Grad Student Thesis Research:

• "Population Dynamics of the Meadow Vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus) on Reclaimed Landfill Grassland."
• "Phytogeographical and ecological study of Prenanthes crepidinea Michaux (Asteraceae)."
• "Floristic Survey of the Carbon-Limestone Sanitary Landfill, BFI, Lowellville, Ohio."
• "Bacterial Enumeration of Mahoning River Sediment."

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