Naomi Graseck is a technician whose work focuses on agrivoltaics, crop production, and weed emergence under climate change. As a plant enthusiast, broadly trained ecologist, and artist, she combines scientific rigor, precision, and creative thinking to bridge disciplines and illuminate diverse interests and skills.
Her experience spans invasive species management, horticulture in botanical gardens, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem protection. Beyond science, Naomi has pursued painting and sculpture, cultivating an ability to see the larger picture through careful observation of small and often overlooked details.
Weeds are a particular source of fascination and inspiration for Naomi. She is continually amazed by their capacity to challenge conventional ideas about what is biologically possible for plants. Their resilience and adaptability fuel her curiosity and drive her research interests.
Looking ahead, Naomi hopes to further integrate her ecological expertise with data analysis, expanding her skills in R and Python to deepen her understanding of plant and ecosystem dynamics.
Naomi received her B.F.A. from the City University of New York – Hunter College and her B.S. in Conservation Biology from the State University of New York – College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Naomi is currently working on:
- Weed emergence under high-stress abiotic conditions
- Conducting project management for weed emergence in open-top chambers across multiple states in the Northeastern United States
- Managing crops and assessing crop production inside and outside of a solar array
