Her graduate research is in the field of ornithology, so in addition to being immersed in cat dissections and human cadavers, she is quite partial to birds and the environment. Sue also has a strong interest in computer technology and its effects on student learning. Currently she is providing support and assistance to IVCC faculty in the use of technology in instruction.
Merlins are little known falcons of the upper Midwest, portions of the west coast, and Canada.
Their numbers showed a significant decline during the 1970s and 80s when pesticide use in the United States was affecting the bird population. Sue demonstrates how these unique little falcons have adapted to city life. Not everything is as it seems on the Internet. Sue explores the obstacles faced by women scientists and what the future holds for women entering these professions. Sue specializes in birds, biology and some computer aspects of the Rivers Project.