Christy Tyler
Professor
Christy Tyler
Professor
Education
BS, Cornell University; MS, Ph.D., University of Virginia
Bio
Director, Graduate Program in Environmental Science
Tyler received her B.S. in Biological Sciences from Cornell University, her M.S. from the University of Virginia, and her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.
Her research interests include aquatic ecology, biogeochemistry, invasion biology, wetlands, biodiversity - ecosystem function, and aquatic plants.
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In the News
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September 5, 2024
RIT recommended for additional federal funding for stormwater debris interception
The new funds are on behalf of the the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris Program’s $23 million investment to intercept and remove marine debris with funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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August 1, 2024
Upstate NY research center investigates impact of microplastics on human health
Spectrum News speaks to Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, about how microplastics enter our body and what they do when they are there.
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July 30, 2024
RIT and NY Sea Grant to expand marine debris and plastic pollution research and education
A team of researchers at RIT is expanding its work in studying the impact of marine debris beyond the Rochester region and into nearby Great Lakes communities.
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January 5, 2022
Student presents at invasive species conference
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December 2, 2021
Graduate student presents at invasive species summit
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April 22, 2021
Student team presents at Lake Ontario conference
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October 6, 2020
Team publishes article in remote sensing journal