Impact
Explore how NEON impacts ecological research and education.
Case Studies
Research supported by NEON
NEON provides a foundation for hundreds of research projects. Learn about the work we've supported:
After the Fire: Studying Forest Recovery and Carbon Storage Potential
Dr. Jennifer Balch, a Fire Ecologist at University of Colorado Boulder, is studying wildfire-impacted areas in the western U.S. to answer burning questions about forest recovery and carbon storage potential. Her work could lead to improved models of the impact of wildfires on atmospheric carbon levels and climate change.
Sorting Out the Taxonomy of North American Diatoms
An investigation into freshwater diatoms from the NEON aquatic field sites in Puerto Rico led to a reclassification of diatom taxa in the region, and the possible discovery of a new diatom species. A paper recently published in Phytotaxa details the results of the research, which was enabled by samples from the NEON Biorepository.
Where Does the Water Go? Partitioning Evaporation and Transpiration
How much of the water that enters terrestrial systems is used by plants for growth, and how much simply escapes back into the atmosphere unused? Chris Adkison, a researcher at Texas A&M University, used data from the NEON program to compare the accuracy of different methods of partitioning evaporation and transpiration in a Texas oak woodland.
Spotlights
People making an impact
Women to Watch in Ecology for 2021
Our list of 'NEON Women to Watch' honors women we highlighted this past year whose educational and professional experiences provide a fascinating glimpse into women's paths in academic science, the crucial role of mentors and advocates in a student's development, and how the field can be more inclusive going forward.
Learn more about NEON's footprint
Discover where NEON transforms ecological research and learning.
Observatory Blog
Like to hear what the NEON community is working on? We publish about one new blog post per week.
Publications
Scientists and educators have published many professional papers using NEON data and resources. Check out our bibliography.
Newsroom
Check out our newsroom where you can subscribe to periodic newsletters, find where we've been in the news, and more.
Recent Publications
NEON has already supported many research projects; explore the literature that has been produced by NEON's community.
Engaging at conferences
NEON at ESA2020
NEON attended and was a Gold Sponsor at the 2020 Ecological Society of America meeting.
NEON at AGU 2020
NEON and Battelle attended the 2020 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting.