Women in Science and Engineering at Yale (2020 Edition)

Marlyse Duguid, Ph.D.

Lecturer, School of the Environment

Marlyse Duguid’s research explores questions with applied conservation relevance. Much of her work is focused on understanding patterns of plant diversity and composition in temperate understory plant communities, especially in human-dominated landscapes. Current projects examine how acute (e.g. forest harvesting) and chronic (e.g. global change, biological invasions) anthropogenic disturbances affect plant communities. A primary consideration of her research is how data can be effectively communicated and applied to on-the-ground conservation actions. She partners with local, regional, and national organizations to address conservation and restoration questions.

In temperate forests, the majority of plant diversity is found in the groundstory. Photo credit: Marlyse Duguid