Since ATBI’s conception, our research has identified over sixty new diatom reports from the GSMNP. A recently published report of all the algae recorded from the GSMNP serves as a baseline for our ongoing algae ATBI research (Johansen et al. 2003). Our current research project, Pinnularia within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, will provide additional progress for the ATBI research initiative.

Principal Investigator

PI Name:  Susan Makosky

PI Organization:  Bowling Green State University

Co-investigator #1

Co-PI Name:  Dr. Rex Lowe

Co-PI Organization:  Bowling Green State University

Primary Taxonomist

Taxonomist Name:  Susan Makosky

Taxonomist Organization:  Bowling Green State University