Courtesy Appointment
judith.li [at] oregonstate.edu Office: 541-737-1093
Processes affecting regional distribution of stream invertebrates and fish; Trophic interactions in streams; Riparian processes affecting stream communities; Thermal and hydrologic influences on aquatic communities in arid systems, especially eastern Oregon. Stream ecology, aquatic invertebrates, trophic interactions in streams.
At OSU
Professional Accomplishments
Education:
Ph.D. - 1990 - Fisheries, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR M.S. - 1978 - Ecology, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA B.S. - 1966 - Biological Sciences, University of California, Berkeley, CA
My Awards
Honors and Awards:
For Promoting Diversity in the Profession
North American Benthological Society. Distinguished Service Award (2009) OSU Difference, Power & Discrimination Recognition (2004) OSU Women’s Center: Woman of Achievement (2003) Special Recognition by American Women in Science as a mentor for women, 25th Anniversary Celebration, OSU, Jan 14, 1997 Recognition for Achievements in Conservation
The John Palensky River Conservation Award, Oregon Water Trust, and Water Watch of Oregon. Conservation Award with Hiram W. Li (2010) Recognition for Research
OSU College of Agriculture Oldfield Team Research Award : Loop Analysis Group (2002) OSU College of Agriculture Oldfield Team Research Award: Pacific Northwest Ecological Consortium (2001) OSU College of Agriculture Oldfield Team Research Award: Stream Team (1991) Recognition for Teaching
John Burrows Award for Nature Writing, Special Award for Ellie’s Log, a book to inspire and to teach middle school children how to become a systematic observer of natural processes. (2014). Finalist, American Association for Advancement in Science, Science Books and Films Prizes for Excellence in Science Books: Hand-On Science (2014) National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges USDA Excellence in Teaching Award: Western Region (2005) OSU College of Agricultural Sciences: R. M. Wade Award for Excellence in Teaching (2004) Agricultural Communicators in Education: Gold Award for Educational Project, Credit (2003) Nominee, OSU College of Agriculture: Presidential Award of Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring, National Science Foundation (1996)