John D. Usis
Professor
Evolution and Ecology Division

Dept. of Biological Sciences
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH 44555-3601
Phone: (330) 941-3604

   
Education Courses I Teach Dr.Usis examines the micro environments in the lab. Research

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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