Dr. Marlyse Duguid

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Biography

Marlyse Duguid is a Senior Lecturer and Research Scientist at Yale School of the Environment, where she has been part of the faculty since 2017. She specializes in field ecology with a strong focus on plant community ecology, conservation, and restoration. Her research investigates the impacts of both acute and chronic anthropogenic disturbances on plant communities and aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ecological restoration practices. Throughout her work, she emphasizes the importance of communicating research data to enhance on-the-ground conservation actions. With partnerships across local, regional, and national organizations, Dr. Duguid contributes substantially to addressing critical conservation and restoration questions.

Research Interests

Field Ecology Plant Community Ecology Ecological Restoration Conservation Biology

Courses

ENV 660a Forest Dynamics ENV 671a Dendrology: Woody Plant Taxonomy & Identification ENV 677b Ecological Restoration ENV 694 Invasive Species: Ecology, Policy, Management ENV 696 YFF: Tribal Forestry

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.