Research and Publications
Gadfly’s environmental research explores the human dimensions of invasive species. In particular, they have focused on the ways different groups communicate about invasive species, their perceptions of risk and expectations for management, and the impacts of invasive species denialism. Their most recent research digs into how to improve equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the sciences, and ways to improve how we communicate about invasive species to be more inclusive.
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Degrees:
PhD Environmental Science with collaborative specialization in Environmental Studies, University of Toronto, 2024
Master of Environmental Science, University of Guelph, 2016
Honours Bachelor of Science – Biology (cum laude), Algoma University, 2015
Honours Bachelor of Arts – Social & Political Thought / Anthropology, York University, 2010
Peer-reviewed Publications
Piczak ML, Arseneault-Deraps C, Shakoor A, Stratton G, Marty J, Madliger CL, Kirkwood AE. Making aquatic sciences more Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive, and Accessible: Perspectives on how individuals can take action in their professional practice. Journal of Great Lakes Research. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jglr.2025.102666.
Lower E, Campbell T, Chan C, Greenwood L, Savant N, Stratton G, Larson B, Weber M, Rhodes V, Cathcart L, Naveh J, and Angell N. 2025. Recommendations from the Sea Grant-Led Invasive Species Language Workshop. Management of Biological Invasions. 16 (3): 865-878. https://www.reabic.net/journals/mbi/2025/3/MBI_2025_ICAIS_Lower_etal.pdf
Stratton NG, Mandrak NE, Klenk N (2022) From anti-science to environmental nihilism: the Fata Morgana of invasive species denialism. NeoBiota 75: 39-56. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.75.90631
Montgomery FM*, Stratton N*, Bzonek PA, Campbell SE, Castañeda RA, Chenery ES, Gallage K, Heer T, Kindree MM, Mandrak NE. (2021). The role of science advice in Recovery Potential Assessments in freshwater fish listing decisions under the Canadian Species at Risk Act. FACETS. 6(1): 1247-1259. https://doi.org/10.1139/facets-2020-0091
Stratton N, Imre I, Di Rocco R, Brown GE. (2021). Effect of potential Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) repellents on the distribution of juvenile Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in a laboratory environment. UTSC’s Journal of Natural Sciences. 2 (1), 23-35. https://ojs.scholarsportal.info/toronto/index.php/jns/article/view/34652
Other written works
Applying Principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Accessibility (DEIJA) to Invasive Species Research, Management, and Engagement. Final Report. (2024). Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference
Invasive Species Language Workshop: Final Report. (2024). Michigan Sea Grant. https://www.michiganseagrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Invasive-Species-Language-Workshop-Report.pdf
Policy Brief 2023: Globally Responsible, Locally Responsive. (2023). University of Eastern Finland. https://erepo.uef.fi/handle/123456789/29195
Stratton N.G., Mandrak N.E., Klenk N. (2022). Invasive species denialism: what is it, and what can we do about it? Pensoft Blog. https://blog.pensoft.net/2022/09/02/invasive-species-denialism-what-is-it-and-what-can-we-do-about-it/
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