senior research scientist
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Dr. Vanessa Buzzard (Co-PI) is a senior research scientist in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona. Dr. Buzzard’s research has focused on understanding drivers of biodiversity and ecosystem function in response to climate and anthropogenic disturbances in natural and built environments. Her research aims to quantify shifts in physical, chemical, and biological soil health indicators in response to green stormwater infrastructure practices to understand restoration of ecosystem functions and co-benefits generated by stormwater capture and reuse. She is also the founder of the University of Arizona’ Campus Living Lab in Green Stormwater Infrastructure, an initiative to bridge understanding across disciplines studying the performance green stormwater infrastructure in Tucson AZ. Dr. Buzzard holds a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and a BS in both Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology and Science Education from the University of Arizona.
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Desert Resilience: Effective Roadway Management to Combat Arizona’s Rising Wildfire Threats
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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