MEFA is a spin-off of the Ecological Research as Education Network (EREN).
The Macrosystems Ecology For All Research Coordination Network (MEFA RCN) is a diverse and welcoming community for faculty in teaching-focused positions to gain the training necessary to become full participants in macrosystems science.
The MEFA RCN is governed by both a Network Management Team and a Network Advisory Team.
Network Management Team (NMT)
The NMT is a broadly-trained group of nine ecologists from a range of personal backgrounds and institutions. The NMT has the ultimate responsibility for implementing RCN activities and leads RCN administration with extensive guidance and input from the NAT.
- Dr. Laurel Anderson, Ohio Wesleyan University (Chair, PI)
- Dr. Matt Heard, Belmont University (co-PI)
- Dr. Kristy Hopfensperger, Northern Kentucky University (co-PI)
- Dr. Mary Beth Kolozsvary, Siena College (co-PI)
- Dr. Sara Scanga, Utica University (co-PI)
- Dr. Tracy Gartner, Carthage College
- Dr. Jose-Luis Machado, Swarthmore College
- Dr. Tim McCay, Colgate University
- Dr. Andrew McCall, Denison University
Network Advisory Team (NAT)
The NAT is composed of scientists with expertise in macrosystems ecology, data science, and DEIJ issues. The members of the NAT help the RCN set short-term goals, ensure that DEIJ priorities are addressed, collaborate on design of network activities, and share their expertise while engaging at network events.
- Dr. Matthew Aiello-Lammens, Pace University
- Dr. Robbie Burger, University of Kentucky
- Dr. Barry Logan, Bowdoin College
- Dr. Claire Lunch, NEON
- Dr. Sparkle Malone, Yale University
- Dr. Charles Jason Tinant, Oglala Lakota College
