Erin R. Hotchkiss
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
- B.Sc. in Environmental Studies, Emory University, 2003
- M.Sc. in Zoology & Physiology, University of Wyoming, 2007
- Ph.D. in Ecology, University of Wyoming, 2013
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Umeå University, Sweden, 2013 - 2015
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada, 2015 - 2016
Major Fields of Interest
Stream and River Ecology, Limnology, Ecosystem Ecology
Current Research
- Linking biological and physical processes with carbon and nutrient sources, cycling, and fate
- Quantifying effects of environmental change on water quality and ecosystem function
- Identifying patterns and consequences of terrestrial-aquatic connectivity within river networks
- Monitoring changing resources in freshwater food webs
Lab Website

- (540) 231-7005
- ehotchkiss@vt.edu
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2006 Derring Hall (MC 0406)
926 West Campus Dr.
Blacksburg, VA 24061
USA