About the Lab

Welcome to Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore's lab at Iowa State University. We study human-landscape interactions, and are particularly curious about changing land use and its causes, consequences, and design. Through this research, we hope to improve the scientific basis for decisions that affect people and nature. Major projects associated with the lab include C-CHANGE, Horizon II, PEWI, and STRIPS

Picture of LESEM Lab Members, October 2021
Left to right: Andres Vargas, Suraj Upadhaya, Richard Magala, Dana Schweitzer (C-CHANGE managing director), Jim Jordahl (STRIPS project analyst), Lisa Schulte Moore, Bob Klaver (USGS Co-op unit leader), and Omar de Kok-Mercado (STRIPS project coordinator). Lab members missing from photo: Melanie Bogert and Matt Stephenson. ISU Food Science Courtyard. October 2021.

Current students and postdocs associated with the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management are listed here. Professional and scientific staff associated with the Bioeconomy Institute are listed here. We would not be where we are today without the curiosity, knowledge, and effort of lab alumni, a list of whom can be found here.

We work to create and sustain a community where all members truly feel they belong and are provided with the resources necessary for their academic, personal, and professional pursuits to flourish. We are committed to continuous improvement and help each other learn.