Division of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences

Diane K. (Henneberry) Momberg

Research Assistant

Division of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences

Diane Momberg in the lab

Education

M.S.	2009	Biology - Focus in aquatic ecology and stream benthic communities	University of Nevada, Reno, NV
B.S.	2005	Environmental Science - Minor in Biology	Gannnon University, Erie, PA

Research Interests

Periphyton and Grazer Interactions
Aquatic fauna feeding habits
Bioenergetics – (Stream macroinvertebrates)
Aquatic food webs

Diane recently graduated with an M.S.from the University of Nevada, Reno where she was investigating the spatiotemporal variability in abundance and secondary production of Baetis tricaudatus Dodds (Mayfly species) in the Walker River system, NV and CA. More specifically, she was looking at what sections of river this species inhabits and what variables (i.e. velocity, substrate, temperature, season and food quality or quantity) this is attributed to. This research required an in depth look at a number of factors, including “feeding habits” of B. tricaudatus, periphyton biomass and diatom identification.

Currently, she is assisting in the Systems Microbial Ecology Laboratory on a variety of projects focusing on algal growth and bio-optical properties of Antarctic pack ice; generating models of potential algal growth (biomass) in Antarctic sea ice and how this might impact Antarctic Krill, (Euphausia superb); and culturing algae for bio-fuel research.

Personal Interests

Hiking/Backpacking/Camping
Skiing/Snowboarding
Graphic art and web design
Fencing

Selected Reports/Presentations/Publications

Fritsen, C. H., E. D., Wirthlin, D. K., Momberg, M. J., Lewis, and S. F., Ackley (2009). Bio-optical properties of Antarctic pack ice in the early austral spring. Deep Sea Research II (in review)

Henneberry, D. K. (2009). Stoichiometry and Spatial and Temporal Variability in Abundance and Secondary Production of Baetis tricaudatus Dodds (Baetidae: Ephemeroptera) in the Walker River system, Lyon County, Nevada and Mono County, California. M.S. Thesis, Univeristy of Nevada, Reno

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