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The goal of my research Dr. Matthew Schuler's research is to understand what drives the distribution, abundance, and coexistence of species in ecological communities. He uses experimental and observational approaches to understand how patterns of community assembly, coexistence, and diversity are altered by human-induced changes to the environment. For the past few years, Dr. Schuler has been investigating how anthropogenic stressors such as salinization, climate change, and invasive species affect freshwater environments. He will be investigating if road salts increase the risk of heavy metal contamination in private drinking wells in New Jersey.
Research interests
Understand what drives the distribution, abundance, and coexistence of species in ecological communities.
Scholarly Interests
Faculty/Media Expert
Expert on ecology, freshwater biology, limnology, and physiological ecology.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Effects of pesticides and road salt on freshwater quality and nutrient dynamics: A review
Ahmed, A., Knoble, C. & Schuler, M. S., 1 Oct 2025, In: Environmental Pollution. 382, 126787.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Considering sub-basins in the spatio-temporal dynamics of lake food webs
Borrelli, J. J., Schuler, M. S., Hintz, W. D., Mattes, B., Schermerhorn, C., Yates, E., Eichler, L. W., Lucius, M. A., Ahrens, L. & Relyea, R. A., Jan 2024, In: Aquatic Sciences. 86, 1, 8.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Salt pollution reduces turbidity, dissolved organic matter, and cyanobacteria in experimental vernal pool communities
Vigil, J. P. & Schuler, M. S., 25 Jun 2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 931, 172948.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lake salinization drives consistent losses of zooplankton abundance and diversity across coordinated mesocosm experiments
Hébert, M. P., Symons, C. C., Cañedo-Argüelles, M., Arnott, S. E., Derry, A. M., Fugère, V., Hintz, W. D., Melles, S. J., Astorg, L., Baker, H. K., Brentrup, J. A., Downing, A. L., Ersoy, Z., Espinosa, C., Franceschini, J. M., Giorgio, A. T., Göbeler, N., Gray, D. K., Greco, D. & Hassal, E. & 23 others, , Feb 2023, In: Limnology And Oceanography Letters. 8, 1, p. 19-29 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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Putting a lake together: Integrating synthetic data and field observations to build a better food web
Borrelli, J. J., Schuler, M. S., Hintz, W. D., Alldred, M., Mattes, B., Schermerhorn, C., Yates, E., Eichler, L. W., Lucius, M. A. & Relyea, R. A., Dec 2023, In: Food Webs. 37, e00315.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Media Resources for Earth Day 2024: Experts on Climate Change, Sustainability, Environmental Issues
Galster, J., Wu, M. S., Tuininga, A., Schuler, M. & Pope, G.
28/03/24
1 item of Media coverage
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MEDIA RESOURCES FOR EARTH DAY 2024: EXPERTS ON CLIMATE CHANGE, SUSTAINABILITY, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Galster, J., Wu, M. S., Tuininga, A., Schuler, M. & Pope, G.
28/03/24
1 item of Media coverage
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