Summary of Qualifications
For me, the PhD and postdoctoral process have entailed much more than just developing as a scientist. In addition to my research training, I have developed into a better teacher, mentor, and leader. I find balancing of all of these skills and talents immensely rewarding.
Education
Ph.D., Ecology. Duke University, 2008.
B.S., Environmental Science. Oregon State University, 2000.
B.A., International Studies. Oregon State University, 2000.
Research Interests
Ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, biodiversity and ecosystem function, climate change, wetland restoration
Publications
* Denotes undergraduate or post-baccalaureate mentee
Sutton-Grier, A.E., M. Kenney, and C.J. Richardson. 2010. Examining the relationship between ecosystem structure and function using structural equation modeling: A case study examining denitrification potential in restored wetlands. Ecological Modelling. 221:761-768.
*McGill, B.M., A.E. Sutton-Grier, and J. P. Wright. 2010. Plant trait diversity buffers variability in denitrification potential over changes in season and soil conditions. PLoS One 5(7): e11618. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0011618.
Smith, Z. and A.E. Sutton-Grier. 2010. Making the Most of Your Postdoc. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Published online July 16, 2010.
*Unghire, J.M., A.E. Sutton-Grier, N. Flanagan, and C. Richardson. 2010. Spatial Impacts of Stream and Wetland Restoration on Riparian Soil Properties in the North Carolina Piedmont. Restoration Ecology (In Press).
Sutton-Grier, A.E., M. Ho, and C.J. Richardson. 2009. Organic amendments improve soil conditions and denitrification in a restored riparian wetland. Wetlands. 29:343-352.
Kenney, M.A., A.E. Sutton-Grier, R. Smith, and S. Gresens. 2009. Benthic macroinvertebrates as indicators of water quality: the intersection of science and policy. Terrestrial Arthopod Review. 2(2): 99-128.
Freidenburg, T.L., B.A. Menge, P.M. Halpin, M. Webster, and A.E. Sutton-Grier. (2007). Cross-scale variation in top-down and bottom-up control of algal abundance. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology(2). 347:8-29.
Sutton-Grier, A.E. & M.A. Kenney. (2005). Recruiters and Academia: A Class Act. Nature. 436: 886.
Sutton-Grier, A.E., J. Pahl, M. Ho, & C.J. Richardson. (2005). Compost Use in Urban Restored Wetlands. BioCycle Journal of Composting and Organics Recycling. October 2005: 40-41.
Grants
- National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant. 2005.
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. 2003-2006.
- Society of Wetland Scientists Student Research Grant. 2005.
- FORWARD to the Professorship (Focus on Reaching Women for Academics, Research, and Development). Funding from the National Science Foundation ADVANCE leadership award. 2007.
- Sigma Xi Annual Conference Travel Grant. 2006.
- Conference Travel Grant. Funding from the Duke University Graduate School and the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences. 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.
- Oreon State University Research Innovation, Scholarship, Creativity Undergraduate Incentive Program Award. 1999.
Awards
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Policy Fellow, 2010-Present.
- Smithsonian Fellow, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 2008-2010.
- American Association of University Women American Fellowship, 2007-2008.
- 10th International Symposium on Wetland Biogeochemistry "Exceptional Oral Presentation," 2007.
- 2002 OSU Waldo Cummings Outstanding Senior Award.
- 2000 OSU College of Science Outstanding Woman in Science Scholarship, 1999.
Activities
- Adjunct Faculty, Goucher College, Towson, MD, teaching "BIO 240: Ecology and Evolution," Fall 2009
- NSF-Sponsored Faculty Institutes for Reforming Science Teaching (FIRST IV) Postdoctoral Scholar in Biology Teaching and Learning (2009-present)
- National Sigma Xi Commity on Diversity Member (2008-present)
- Society of Wetland Scientists Women in Wetlands Section Member (2008-present)
- Reviewer: Ecological Applications, Biogeochemistry, Journal of the North American Benthological Society, Soil Science Society of America, Restoration Ecology, Aquatic Botany
- Symposium. "Biodiversity and Restoration in a Changing World." Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, San Jose, 2007. Co-Organizers: Justin Wright and Roberto Lindig-Cisneros.
- Duke University Representative at the National Conference on Graduate Student Leadership, 2007
- Duke University Graduate and Professional Women's Network (2002-present), Advisory Board (2006-2008)
- PBS Dragonfly TV "SciGirls" Mentor, 2006.
- Wetland Educator for the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, 2005-2007.
- N.C. State "Expanding Your Horizons" Math and Science Conference for 8th Girls, 2004, 2005, 2007.
- Duke University Consortium on Teaching and Learning (2005-2008)
Research Featured In
- Public Broadcasting (PBS) Dragonfly TV "Wetlands of North Carolina" Kids' science show, Spring 2007
- Duke Magazine "Plant Manager," July-August 2006
- News and Observer, Raleigh, NC. "Duke scholars work to restore wetlands-on campus" Aug. 22, 2005
Technology Skills
- R
- Amos
- MPlus
- PCOrd
- Dreamweaver
- Blackboard
(Last updated July 19, 2010)
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