Ray Newman, Professor
Education
- Ph. D. University of Minnesota
- B.S. Slippery Rock University
AIS Area of Interest
Dr. Newman is passionate about aquatic ecology and understanding the interaction between plants, invertebrates, and fish. His work with MAISRC involves restoring native plant communities after invasive plants have been introduced. Currently, two of the biggest invasive plant threats are Eurasian watermilfoil and curly-leaf pondweed. Dr. Newman is evaluating sustainable methods of bio control involving weevils (and other insects) as well as the more traditional application of herbicides.
AIS Species of Study
Current MAISRC projects
Completed projects
Select AIS publications
- James A. Johnson , Ajay R. Jones & Raymond M. Newman (2012): Evaluation of lakewide, early season herbicide treatments for controlling invasive curlyleaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) in Minnesota lakes, Lake and Reservoir Management, 28:4, 346-363
- Ajay R. Jones , James A. Johnson & Raymond M. Newman (2012): Effects of repeated, early season, herbicide treatments of curlyleaf pondweed on native macrophyte assemblages in Minnesota lakes, Lake and ReservoirManagement, 28:4, 364-374
Research Team
Jasmine Eltawely is a Graduate Student working towards an M.S./PhD in Water Resources Science with a focus on Water Quality. She completed her B.A. in Biology with a minor in Communication Studies at Augsburg College. The focus of her research is describing the frequency of occurrence and the geographic distribution of hybrid watermilfoil in Minnesota.
Ryan Thum is a professor at Montana State University. He is partnering with Ray Newman to genetically identify milfoil samples.
