The Bachelot Lab explores questions of plant community ecology. We are primarily interested in asking, "how do so many plant species coexist"? Our research group work includes investigating the impacts of 1) warming on tropical forests (seedling demographics, plant physiology, and nutrient cycling), 2) biotic interactions in regulating plant communities, 3) fungal spillover from coffee plantations into adjacent forests, and 4) biological species invasion on grasslands. We use a variety of approaches to understand plant communities from long-term plant surveys, to hyper-spectral imagery, DNA sequencing, and theoretical modeling.
Lab Statement on Inclusion The Bachelot Lab is committed to inclusivity and equality and does not tolerate racism. Our lab group is a welcoming space for students and scientists of all backgrounds and identity groups. Our lab group has an on-going commitment to increase representation of Black scientists in Ecology. Our lab group regularly reads and discusses important articles about anti-Black racism in Academia. We are also committed to increasing representation of women and LGBTQ+ persons in STEM. |
Dr. Bénédicte Bachelot has been an assistant professor in the Oklahoma State University Department of Plant Biology, Ecology and Evolution since 2020. She was previously appointed as a Faculty Fellow in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Rice University and a Postdoctoral Scholar at Duke University. She is part of team of scientists investigating the impacts of global change on plant communities from grasslands to tropical forests. She is committed to teaching and mentoring students from all backgrounds. In particular, she aims to provide research experiences to all who are curious and excited to explore. Dr. Bachelot serves as an Equity Advocate for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Bachelot's CV |