Michelle Spicer

Michelle Elise Spicer is a dedicated researcher currently focusing on temperate and tropical forest community development and successional dynamics.

Her academic journey includes achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences with a remarkable GPA of 4.0 from the University of Pittsburgh. She also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Latin American Studies from the same institution. Prior to that, she completed a Master of Science (MS) in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Lehigh University and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in an Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts, and Science, also from Lehigh University.

Michelle has been involved in prestigious research roles, such as serving as a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Yale School of the Environment. She has also contributed as a Visiting Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and held positions as a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Puget Sound. Previously, she was a PhD Student at the University of Pittsburgh and engaged as a Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant at Lehigh University.

Her early career experiences include being a Lee Iacocca Summer Intern at the Sarapiqui Center for Learning and Conservation, a Chemical Engineering Intern with a focus on Technical Licensing at Air Products and Chemicals, and a Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Research Assistant at Lehigh University.