• Stephanie Valdez
  • 2023-24
  • American Dissertation Fellowships
  • Duke University (Durham-NC)
  • Doctorate
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  • Environmental Sciences
  • Community Ecology
  • Relative Effects of Mobile Consumers and Nutrient Availability on Coastal Foundation Species Structure, Function and Range Limit
  • Durham
  • NC
  • United States
  • Broadly, Stephanie Valdez explores the impacts of biogenic habitats on their ecosystems. She is particularly interested in interactions between foundation species and how a mechanistic understanding of foundation species ecological feedbacks can be harnessed for recovery. In her dissertation work, she explores how mobile consumers and changes to nutrient regimes impact coastal foundation species including seagrasses and salt marshes. She is also dedicated to mentoring and teaching.