Fundamental Science Teaching
Teaching focus in the lab is built on a deeper understanding of the principles underlying complex ecological and biological systems in forest health. Areas of expertise in undergraduate and graduate teaching include insect and forest ecology, biology, biodiversity, invasion biology, plant-insect interactions, biogeography, landscape ecology, and conservation biology. Building capacity for understanding  of basic science in arts students is also a focus.

Applied Science Teaching
The application of basic principles in community and population ecology are major teaching interests of the lab.  Fundamental principles are taught from an applied perspective incorporating field trips, case studies, integrative team-teaching, 'real world' guest lecturers, and hands-on experimental/field work that prepares students with practical experience and helps build capacity in forest conservation and management.