Andrea by a riverMy primary research interests include understanding the effects of abiotic and biotic factors on  wildlife communities and populations. I and my students examine changes to wildlife resulting from various human activities including invasive plants, altered disturbance regimes, and changes in land use.  We work on a diversity of taxa, based on the ecological question of interest. Here are some photos of us at work.

I teach mammalogy at the undergraduate level, as well as a graduate course in wildlife-habitat relationships. 

I'm also co-host (with Chris Guy) of a podcast called "Today's Voices of Conservation Science", which is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and on our website. 

 

Lab News:  Check out exciting news and awards from the lab and the Ecology department!                                                                                                                                          
Current Science: Read interesting current findings about animals and ecology...      

Available graduate positions: None at this time.

Available field positions (summer 2026):                                                                                            

Office hours: During Spring 2026, my office hours are on Wednesdays, 12:30 - 2:30 pm (Lewis 406B).  These are drop-in office hours, so you are welcome to come anytime during this window. I do not use NavMSU to schedule appointments.

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