Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Ian McGregor is a Postdoctoral Associate at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, working under Dr. Evan Gora in the Disturbance Ecology And Decomposition Lab. Prior to this, Ian was a Graduate Research Assistant at NC State Center for Geospatial Analytics and a Research Analyst at the Smithsonian Institution. Ian has also held various roles in environmental research and conservation at institutions such as the University of Oxford, California State Parks, and UC Berkeley. Ian holds a PhD in Geospatial Analytics from NC State and an MSc in Environmental Change and Management from University of Oxford.
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Founded in 1983, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is one of the world’s leading independent environmental research organizations. Areas of expertise include freshwater, the ecology of infectious diseases, environmental chemistry, invasive species, and climate change. Studies by our scientists have been instrumental in informing the Clean Air Act, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and environmental management practices throughout the Northeast, including the Hudson River, New York’s Catskill and Adirondack forests, and the watershed of Baltimore, Maryland. Hallmark projects include studies of the impact of acid rain on forests and freshwater ecosystems, unraveling the relationship between biodiversity loss and emerging infectious diseases, and tracking how climate change influences the spread of invasive species. The Cary Institute’s Goals: •Advance understanding about the structure and function of ecological systems. •Provide the scientific knowledge needed to solve environmental problems. •Enhance the ecological literacy of students, decision makers, and the public. •Train the next generation of ecologists and resource managers.