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Wu, X. Ben

X. Ben Wu

Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Office:
WFES 320
Email:
xbw@tamu.edu
Phone:
(979) 845-7334
Resume/CV
Undergraduate Education
B.S. Botany, Lanzhou University, China
Graduate Education
M.S. Ecology, University of Tennesse
M.S. Management Science, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. Ecology, University of Tennessee
Postdoctoral studies, Wetland Ecology, The Ohio State University

Professional Summary

The current research of Dr. Wu’s lab group is focused on the spatial ecology and pyric herbivory in savanna landscapes and associated education program focused on educator development and educational innovations. Other recent projects include landscape biogeochemistry of savanna systems, ecology of terracette landscapes, and authentic scientific inquiries in introductory ecology courses and their effects on student learning. He teaches a large-enrollment introductory ecology course and a graduate course on spatial analysis and engages in faculty development work.

Research Interests and Specializations

Landscape Ecology

Recent Publications

Li W, Hooper D, Wu L, Bakker J, Gianuca A, Wu XB, Taube F, Wang C, Bai Y. 2021. Grazing regime alters plant community structure via patch-scale diversity in semiarid grasslands, Ecosphere, 12.6: e03547. doi:10.1002/ecs2.3547.
 
Li Z, Angerer JP, Wu XB. 2021. Temporal patterns of large wildfires and their burn severity in rangelands of western United States. Geophysical Research Letters, 48, e2020GL091636. doi:10.1029/2020GL091636.
 
Wilcox BP, Fuhlendorf SD, Walker JW, Twidwell D, Wu XB, Goodman LE, Treadwell M, Birt A. 2021. Saving Imperiled Grassland Biomes by Recoupling Fire and Grazing: A Case Study from the Great Plains. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, in press.
 
Wu XB, Sandoval C, Knight SL, Jaime XA, Macik M, Schielack JF. 2021. Web-based authentic inquiry experiences in large introductory classes consistently associated with significant learning gains for all students. International Journal of STEM Education, 8, 31. doi10.1186/s40594-021-00290-3.
 
Cheleuitte-Nieves C, Perotto-Baldivieso HL, Wu XB, Cooper SM. 2020. Environmental and landscape influences on the spatial and temporal distribution of a cattle herd in a South Texas rangeland. Ecological Processes 9:39. doi:10.1186/s13717-020-00245-6.

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