The National Science Foundation (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) awarded a $949,431 Project Grant to William Marsh Rice University to investigate how the timing of seasonal life cycles influences interactions among multiple species, especially those involving indirect effects. The study will integrate experiments in amphibian pond communities with theoretical models to determine how variation in the sequence and spacing of phenologies of communities is linked to the dynamics of indirect interactions. The research aims to provide a general framework for understanding how temporal structures shape the dynamics and stability of natural communities under changing environmental conditions. The project will also engage the public through a citizen science initiative and provide research training to undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students. The award has an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2030.
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