Dr. Sarah Evans

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sarah E Evans is the Red Cedar Distinguished Professor and an Associate Professor who specializes in Integrative Biology at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on how microbial communities respond to environmental changes and how these responses affect ecosystems. She is particularly interested in the effects of predicted changes in rainfall patterns, such as drought and flooding, on microorganisms and their roles in nitrogen cycling, greenhouse gas production, and agricultural sustainability in new climate regimes. Evans' laboratory employs a combination of DNA-based methods, culturing techniques, biogeochemical analyses, and field manipulations to ask fundamental questions about how microorganisms assemble into communities, respond to their environments, and adapt over time. Evans has a BA from Grinnell College and a Ph.D. from Colorado State University, along with post-doctoral experience at the University of California, Irvine.

Research Interests

Experience

Red Cedar Distinguished Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Red Cedar Distinguished Professor and Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and other interdisciplinary programs.

Post-doctoral Fellow

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of California Irvine • Irvine, CA

Conducted research on microbial communities and their environmental interactions.

Courses

MGI 499: Undergraduate Research

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology