Postdoctoral Research Associate
 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Cornell University 
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​Faculty Affiliate
Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences
University of Montana


fms46@cornell.edu
@FionaSoper

Photo credit: Maddie Vincent

           I am an ecosystem ecologist, specializing in plant ecophysiology and biogeochemistry. My research explores how plant traits influence ecosystem processes such as soil nutrient cycling, gas emissions, productivity and land cover change  across a range of ecosystems from deserts to rainforests.
          I am passionate about scientific mentorship, advocacy and peer network building. I serve on the board of the Ecological Society of America Early Career Ecologist Section and coordinate the ESA Early Career Mentoring program.