Research Associates

Phyllis D. Coley and Thomas A. Kursar

Research associates Phyllis D. Coley and Thomas A. Kursar focus their current studies on the macro-evolution of chemical defenses in the genus Inga.

The title of Research Associate is used to denote an individual’s formal scholarly affiliation with the Institution. However, Research Associates are not employees of the Smithsonian. A STRI Research Associate may be someone who has demonstrated the qualities of superior achievement expected of an established and independent research scientist.

These qualities of superior achievement include, among others:

Research Associates are expected to pursue independent research, although collaboration with other scientists is highly desirable. They are expected to take an active interest in the welfare of the Institution by participating in the preparation of research proposals, education programs, communication activities, committees and task forces, and by providing assistance and advice to their colleagues.

STRI Research Associates

Name Institutional Affiliation
Dr. George Angehr Museum of Biodiversity, Panama
Dr. Mark S. Ashton Yale University - School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
Dr. Yves Basset * STRI
Dr. Hector Barrios University of Panamá
Dr. J.J. Koos Boomsma University of Copenhagen
Dr. Jeffrey D. Brawn University of Illinois-Shelford Vivarium
Odalisca Breedy University of Costa Rica
Dr. Laurel Collins Florida International University
Dr. Luis Cubilla University of Panama
Dr.  James Dalling University of Illinois
Dr. Priya Davidar Pondicherry University, India
Dr. Hans de Kroon Radboud University Nijmegen, Holland
Dr. Christopher W. Dick University of Michigan
Dr. John Douglass STRI
Dr. Thomas Duda University of Washington
Dr. Robert Dudley University of Berkeley
Dr. Helmut Elsenbeer University of Potsdam, Germany
Dr. Gonzalo Ferraz National Institute for Amazonian Research INPA
Dr. Gregory Gilbert University of California
Dr. Kyle E. Harms Louisiana State University
Prof. Francisco A. Herrera University of Panama
Dr. Christopher Jiggins University of Edinburgh
Dr. Michael Kaspari University of Oklahoma
Dr. Roland W. Kays New York State Museum
Dr. Kaoru Kitajima University of Florida
Dr. Heinrich Krause Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Dr. Susan Laurance James Cook University, Australia
Dr. William Laurance James Cook University, Australia
Dr. Karen Lips Southern Illinois University
Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy The H. John Heinz Center for Science
Dr. Julia Mayo STRI
Dr. Anne B. Meylan Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Dr. Peter Meylan Eckerd College - Florida
Dr. Ran Nathan The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Dr. Fred L. Ogden University of Wyoming
Dr. Catherine Potvin McGill University
Dr. Anthony Ranere Temple University
Dr. Robert Ricklefs University of Missouri-St. Louis
Dr. Tyson Roberts n/a
Dr. Roberta Rubinoff n/a
Dr. Michael Ryan University of Texas
Dr. G. Arturo Sánchez-Azofeifa University of Alberta
Dr. Jan Sapp York University, Toronto, Canada
Dr. Stefan Schnitzer University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Dr. Robert Srygley Seoul National University, Korea
Dr. Edmund Tanner University of Cambridge
Dr. Karen Warkentin Boston University
Dr. Martin Wikelski Princeton University
Dr. Gerhard Zotz University Oldenburg, Germany

STRI Associates in Communication

Name Institutional Affiliation
Andrew Coates Cresolus
Beth Coates Cresolus
Jacalyn Giacalone-Willis Montclair State University
Adriana Sautu Bio-Museo
Jorge Ventocilla STRI
Edwina von Gal Edwina von Gal & Co.
Christian Ziegler STRI