Dr. Suzanne Beyeler
College of Arts and Sciences
Phone: 260.422.5561, ext. 2429
Email: scbeyeler@indianatech.edu
Office: Zollner 258
Bio
Dr. Beyeler has extensive experience in environmental science, gained through her past roles as a research scientist at Cornell University and the University of Florida, and her current work as an educator. Her expertise covers a wide range of wildlife and ecosystems. She has successfully collaborated with government agencies and private businesses to manage stormwater and wetland systems, protect critical habitats for endangered species and develop innovative methods for monitoring biodiversity.
My Office Hours
MT: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
W: 11:00 – 12:00; 1:00 – 3:30 pm
F: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Classes I Teach
BIO 1330: General Biology I
BIO 1340: General Biology I Lab
BIO 2990: Intro to Geographic Information Systems
BIO 4900: Urban Biology Field Project I
BIO 4910: Urban Biology Field Project II
My Academic Advising Roles
Biology
Environmental Science
Educational Background
- Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL
Dissertation: Factors Affecting Songbird Richness, Density, and Nest Survival in Riparian Forests in a Midwestern
Agricultural Landscape - M.A. in Environmental Science, Miami University, Oxford, OH
Thesis: Ecological Indicators of Change in Longleaf Pine Forest, Fort Benning, GA - B.A. in Biology, minor in Peace Studies, Goshen College, Goshen, IN
Professional Experience
- Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies, Manchester University, North Manchester, IN, 2016-2023
- Biodiversity Research and Monitoring Program Coordinator, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 2009–2016
- Landscape Ecologist and GIS Specialist, Center for Landscape and Conservation Planning, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 2007-2009