PhD Student in Natural Resources

I work in Dr. William Keeton’s Carbon Dynamics Laboratory with an interest in the relationship between forest structure and function. My research focuses on the temperate forests of New England using field research, remote sensing, and simulation modelling approaches. Specific interests include: resilience to disturbance, forest structural development, carbon storage, the role human land-use plays in altering forest structure, and the connections between forests and streams.

Prospective graduate students interested in learning more about research and experiences in the Rubenstein School may contact me.

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Van Steenwyk R, Siegel J, Bisabri B, Cabuslay C, Choi J, Steggall J, Mace K, Blecker S, Poe P, Peters-Collaer SR, Klassen P. 2021. Spray Drift Mitigation Using Opposing Synchronized Air-Blast Sprayers. Pest Management Science 77:2, 895-905.

Editor-Reviewed Publications

  • Van Steenwyk R, Sherbrooke S, and Peters-Collaer S. 2021. Control of Vine Mealybug in Wine Grapes, 2020. Arthropod Management Tests. 46:1
  • Van Steenwyk R and Peters-Collaer S. 2020. Control of Navel Orangeworm in Almonds, 2019. Arthropod Management Tests. 45:1
  • Van Steenwyk R and Peters-Collaer S. 2020. Control of Vine Mealybug in Wine Grapes, 2019. Arthropod Management Tests. 45:1

Associations and Affiliations

Rubenstein School Nonprofit Board Fellow at the Vermont Nature Conservancy

Stephen Peters-Collaer

Areas of Expertise and/or Research

Forest ecology, disturbance ecology, forest-stream interactions, carbon storage

Advisor: William Keeton

Education

  • B.A. Biology and French, Vassar College 2017

Contact

Office Location:

303 Aiken Center