Driven by the philosophy that understanding the science of fresh water is fundamental to our ability to protect this finite and vital resource, the people of Stroud Water Research Center apply their unique, interdisciplinary approach to the critical questions that affect water quality and availability around the world.
Administration & Finance
The Administration & Finance section provides a supportive environment and services to effectively facilitate and enhance research, education, and public outreach activities of the Center.
Bernard W. Sweeney, Ph.D.
President, Director, Senior Research Scientist
610.268.2153 ext. 222
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David B. Arscott, Ph.D.
Vice President, Assistant Director, Research Scientist
610.268.2153 ext. 278
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John D. Pepe
Controller
610.268.2153 ext. 253
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Rebecca Duczkowski
Administrative Assistant
610.268.2153 ext. 296
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Jane Sowden
Grant and Contract Administrator
610.268.2153 ext. 295
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Biogeochemistry
Water is found in many places beyond stream channels throughout the watershed. Streamwater, groundwater, soil water, and water in sediments below the channel contain a rich array of organic carbon molecules important as food for microorganisms and as resources for other living things. This laboratory works on identifying the presence of these molecules and determining their role in the stream ecosystem.
Louis A. Kaplan, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist, Principal Investigator of the Biogeochemistry group
610.268.2153 ext. 228
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Michael D. Gentile
Research Technician
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Sherman L. Roberts
Research Technician
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Jennifer J. Mosher, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
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Development
Active research and education programs require funding from a wide variety of sources. The Development Department connects with interested donors and facilitates the generous support from the hundreds of individuals that make up the “Friends of Stroud Water Research Center.”
Kristine Lisi
Director of Development
610.268.2153 ext. 304
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Kay Dixon
Associate Development Director
610.268.2153 ext. 303
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Ecosystem Processes
Both water and materials carried by water move through watersheds constantly. This laboratory is monitoring the movement of storm water into watersheds and tracks the movement of water into stream channels. Likewise, nutrients and other molecules carried by water are monitored on a regular basis so that we can have a better understanding of the hydrology and biogeochemistry of watersheds.
J. Denis Newbold, Ph.D.
Research Scientist Emeritus, Principal Investigator of the Ecosystem Processes group
610.268.2153 ext. 227
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Sara Geleskie Damiano
Research Technician
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Education
The Education Department interprets the research of our scientists for many different audiences. The staff develops workshops, programs, and exhibits along with curriculum kits used in schools across the country. Thousands of students, teachers, and the public at-large participate in our programs each year.
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Susan E. Gill, Ph.D.
Education Director
610.268.2153 ext. 297
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Christina Medved
Education Programs Manager, Leaf Pack Network® Administrator
610.268.2153 ext. 301
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Vivian Williams
Education Programs Manager, Program Design Specialist
610.565.4028
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Nanette Marcum-Dietrich, Ph.D.
Adjunct Education Faculty
717.872.3827
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Entomology
Healthy streams often support 200 - 300+ species of aquatic insects, crustaceans and other invertebrates, forming a rich and complex biological community. This laboratory studies factors that affect the distribution and abundance of aquatic invertebrates, the functional role of invertebrates in stream and river ecosystems, and how these invertebrate communities respond to human activities in temperate and tropical watersheds.
John K. Jackson, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist, Principal Investigator of the Entomology group
610.268.2153 ext. 226
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Juliann Battle
Research Technician
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Michael Broomall
Research Technician
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David H. Funk
Entomologist and Director of Facilities
610.268.2153 ext. 237
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Sally Peirson
Research Technician
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Roberta M. Weber
Research Technician
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Facilities
Stroud Water Research Center’s campus is a complex of laboratories, offices, meeting spaces, and libraries. Outside, projects are spread over a 1,800-acre experimental watershed. Building equipment, maintaining laboratory systems, planting trees in research plots, and general maintenance of this facility are done by a dedicated and hard working group of people.
David H. Funk
Director of Facilities
610.268.2153 ext. 237
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William Milliken
Maintenance
Tonya Prigg
Janitorial Services
Salomon Romero
Woodlot Technician
Javier Tinoco
Woodlot Technician
Fish Molecular Ecology
The Fish Molecular Ecology Laboratory combines genetic and ecological techniques to study and protect freshwater fish and other aquatic organisms. We use modern genetic technology to learn how genetic diversity is distributed within and among populations of fish and other aquatic organisms, and we conduct field and laboratory studies to learn about natural and anthropogenic factors affecting their distribution and fitness. Our aim is to learn about the role of population structure in the evolutionary adaptation of fish and aquatic organisms in order to promote their long-term protection.
William H. Eldridge, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Scientist, Principal Investigator of the Fish Molecular Ecology group
610.268.2153 ext. 272
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Laura K. Borecki
Research Associate
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Information Services
The Information Services group at the Center is involved with computer services and support; network administration; and data management and analysis for the entire Center. We use SAS (SAS Institute, Inc., Cary, NC) as our primary data management and analysis software which involves everything from instrument data capture and data calibration, parametric/non-parametric/univariate/multivariate data analyses; and tabular/graphical output. We also provide Geographic Information Services support to the entire Center from GIS data compiling and analysis to producing maps for reports and publications.
Charles L. Dow, Ph.D.
Director of Information Services
610.268.2153 ext. 259
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Melanie L. Arnold
Data Analyst
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Heather P. Brooks
Data Analyst, Web Developer
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Elizabeth S. Gregg
Systems Administrator
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Microbiology
Microbial life such as bacteria, fungi, and algae are integral to a naturally functioning aquatic ecosystem. By applying comprehensive molecular approaches, this laboratory is focused on characterizing the composition and distribution of microbial communities, and determining the functional roles as well as their interactions with environments.
Jinjun Kan, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Scientist, Principal Investigator of the Microbiology group
610.268.2153 ext. 280
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Thomas L. Bott, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist Emeritus
610.268.2153 ext. 224
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Laura K. Borecki
Research Associate
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David S. Montgomery
Research Technician, Research Watershed Manager
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Organic & Isotope Geochemistry
The complex mixture of organic molecules in streams and rivers holds clues about a wide variety of natural and human processes occurring within watersheds. By determining the identity and origin of these molecules, the scientists in this laboratory can both expand scientific understanding of natural cycles of energy (carbon) and nutrients within the ecosystem and inform decision-makers about the sources and impact of human contamination on water quality.
Anthony K. Aufdenkampe, Ph.D.
Associate Research Scientist, Principal Investigator of the Organic & Isotope Geochemistry group
610.268.2153 ext. 263
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Stephanie K. Dix
Geochemist Level III
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Steve Hicks
Research Engineer
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David S. Montgomery
Research Technician, Research Watershed Manager
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Volunteers
There are many jobs throughout a busy and dynamic research facility; were it not for our volunteers we would be hard-pressed to complete the needed tasks. We appreciate their time and dedication.
Frank Kline
Volunteer, Ecosystem Processes
Watershed Restoration
Matt Ehrhart
Director of Watershed Restoration
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David Wise
Watershed Restoration Manager
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