MSP LTER Staff

Mary Marek-Spartz is the Information Manager and GIS Analyst for the MSP LTER. In her role, Mary acts as the data engineer for all research at the site by building and maintaining the systems that collect, process, and store site data so that it's clean, reliable, and ready for publication. She also provides data analysis, training, and other support to the MSP LTER's many researchers. She holds a PhD in Entomology from the University of Minnesota.

Jessie Merriam is a printmaker and public historian interested in land-use history and creative engagement around sustainable ecosystem relationships. She currently works with the MSP LTER as the Community-Engaged Research Coordinator, following her time as MSP LTER Artist-in-Residence from 2023-2025.

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Emilie Snell-Rood is a Professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Biology at the University of Minnesota. She serves as Co-Director of the MSP LTER and Co-Lead of the its Urban Contaminants Team.