| Pronouns |
she/her |
| Type of expert |
Microbiologist, Mycologist, Ecologist, Biologist, Environmental Scientist |
| Website |
https://sydneyglassman.wordpress.com |
| Expertise |
soil microbial ecology, fungal ecology, wildfires |
| Email address |
|
| Primary phone number |
|
| Twitter |
@sydneyglassman |
| Language |
English |
| Time zone |
-7
GMT
|
| City |
Riverside |
| State |
CA |
| Country |
United States |
| Notes |
My research focuses on understanding patterns and processes governing microbial diversity, and their ecosystem functions such as terrestrial symbioses and decomposition. I am particularly interested in how increasing disturbances in the age of the Anthropocene impact soil microbial communities and their functions. I specialize in mycorrhizal fungi and soil fungi and bacteria. I received my B.A. in Biology at the University of Pennsylvania, where I also received a Masters of Environmental Studies. I completed my Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Policy, & Management at UC Berkeley with Prof. Tom Bruns. I completed my post-doc on microbial contribution to leaf litter decomposition with Prof. Jennifer Martiny at UC Irvine. |
| Available for the following media |
|