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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Graduate Students
| Student Name: Acevedo-Charry, Orlando Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: oacevedocharry@ufl.edu Advisor: Acevedo & Robinson Research: Tropical ecology and conservation, bird communities and population trends, biodiversity response to environmental gradients, citizen science and community-based monitoring linked with quantitative tools Interests: Outdoors activities such as hiking, birding (not competitive, just for fun), herping, sound recording and some of photography. I am also enjoying dancing (mostly salsa) as well as friendly conversations with a coffee, wine, or a beer on the hand |
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| Student Name: Aguilar, Trenton Degree: PhD Email: trenton.aguilar@ufl.edu Advisor: Carthy, Allen Research: Sea turtle ecology |
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| Student Name: An, Yutong Degree: MS Email: yutongan@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Wildlife Conservation and Management area which focuses on population ecology and dynamics of native vertebrates, nonindigenous species, and threatened and endangered species Interests: Conservation biology, hiking, skiing, yoga, traveling, K-pop music |
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| Student Name: Arostegui, Hanna Degree: MS Email: ha.arostegui@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: conservation planning/design with a focus on cheetahs Interests: She enjoys hiking, spending time with animals, and watching scary movies |
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| Student Name: Baecher, Alex Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: jbaecher@ufl.edu Advisor: Scheffers Research: Amphibian Conservation and Ecology Interests: Herping, hiking, swimming & canoeing, coding & data visualization, his fiancée—Kristin, his dog—Ollie, cooking, and brewing kombucha |
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| Student Name: Beatty, Meghan Degree: PhD Email: meghan.beatty@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher Research: Spatial ecology, population biology and conservation of Southeastern American Kestrels (Falco sparverius paulus), movement ecology and conservation of snail kites Interests: Birding, camping, reading, dance, travel, country music |
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| Student Name: Bian, Xiaoxing Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: xbian@ufl.edu Advisor: Hull & Oli Research: Co-existence mechanism between human and snow leopards Interests: Painting, musical, and various outdoor activities including but not limited to scuba diving, snowboarding, birding and hiking |
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| Student Name: Botero Arias, Robinson Degree: PhD Email: robin@ufl.edu Advisor: Loiselle, Ross Research: Population Dynamics, Reproduction Ecology and Strategic Management for Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger) in the Middle Solimðes River, Mamiraua Reserve, Brazil Interests: Conservation and management strategies for natural resource in Amazon; Caimans, crocodilians and Alligators, wildlife research |
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| Student Name: Casteel, Jamie Degree: MS Email: casteelj@ufl.edu Advisor: Pine Research: Quantitative ecology, freshwater turtle ecology |
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| Student Name: Chen, Po-An Degree: PhD Email: poanchen@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Informationscapes ecology in family Paridae Interests: birding, watching movies, tasting delicious food as well as cooking |
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| Student Name: Clancy, Keara Degree: MS Email: kearaclancy@ufl.edu Advisor: Romagosa Research: Entomology, forest ecology, reptile morphology, diversity in natural resources |
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| Student Name: Claunch, Natalie Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: nmclaunch@ufl.edu Advisor: Romagosa Research: Integrate physiology with management of invasive reptiles Interests: Herping and traveling, and tasting and photographing the world |
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| Student Name: Coleman, Tyler Degree: PhD Email: tyler.coleman@ufl.edu Advisor: Pine Research: Quantitative Ecology Interests: I enjoy learning, playing/watching sports, adventuring (land and water), and eating - all with good friends |
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| Student Name: Cole, Jenna Degree: MS Email: jcole1@ufl.edu Advisor: Mazzotti Research: Spatial ecology and management of non-native herps Interests: Baking, painting, photography, and most outdoor activities |
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| Student Name: Cooke, Sarah Degree: MS (SNRE) Email: sarahkcooke@ufl.edu Advisor: Mazzotti Research: Spatial ecology and management of non-native herpetofauna in southern Florida Interests: Scuba diving, herping, traveling- basically any outdoor activity and music |
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| Student Name: Cruz-Hernández, Virnaliz Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: virnaliz.cruzher@ufl.edu Advisor: Acevedo Research: Disease ecology, spillover prediction, data science Interests: Jigsaw puzzles, jogging with dogs, swimming, beach, and learning to program |
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| Student Name: De Jesus, Carrie Degree: PhD Email: carriedejesus@ufl.edu Advisor: Wisley Research: Studying the spatial ecology of ticks in the South Eastern US Interests: Camping, Cooking and Crossfit |
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| Student Name: Demeny, Kelsey Degree: MS Email: kelsey.demeny@ufl.edu Advisor: Lashley Research: Effects of supplemental feeding and oak masting cycles on community interactions and white-tailed deer behavior Interests: Wildlife management and conservation, hiking, camping, kayaking, live music, and cross-stitching |
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| Student Name: Diaz, Renata Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: diaz.renata@ufl.edu Advisor: Ernest Research: Species interactions and ecosystem properties in systems subject to climatic change and species loss and introductions Interests: Running or folding modular origami |
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| Student Name: DiMaggio, Kylee Degree: MS (SNRE) Email: kdimaggio@ufl.edu Advisor: Oli Research: Anthropogenic effects on reproduction and survival of Sarasota dolphins |
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| Student Name: Dumandan, Patricia Kaye Tahura Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: pdumandan@ufl.edu Advisor: Ernest Research: ecological dynamics of wildlife assemblages Interests: population and community ecology, ecological modelling, painting, swimming, hiking, running |
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| Student Name: Dykstra, Adrienne Degree: PhD Email: adrienne.dykstra@ufl.edu Advisor: Lashley Research: Focused on measuring changes in feral hog activity before and after removal events in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley (MAV) to help better estimate abundance Interests: Camping, hiking, reading and gaming of various types |
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| Student Name: Episcopio-Sturgeon, Diane Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: episcopiod1@ufl.edu Advisor: Austin Research: The human dimensions of the live animal trade in southern Africa Interests: My pets, of which we are up to 4 (3 cats and a dog). When we get the chance, my husband and I are trying to visit all of the U.S. National Parks. We even do a podcast about our National Park travels for fun. When I'm home in Gainesville I like to relax by going to the movies. |
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| Student Name: Fankhauser, Carly Degree: MS Email: carlyfankhauser@ufl.edu Advisor: Acevedo Research: Population genetics of the yellow-chinned anole (Anolis gundlachi) in Puerto Rico Interests: Birding, board games, traveling, learning languages, and being outdoors |
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| Student Name: Fluck-Essig, Isadora Degree: PhD Email: ifluckessig@ufl.edu Advisor: Baiser Research: Theoretical, methodological, and applied aspects of community ecology; general research interests: ornithology, comparative methods/approaches, ecological and spatial distribution of neotropical taxa, patterns and processes driving species diversity, and environmental diversity gradients Interests: My main personal interests fall into nature research, but I am also interested in arts. In my free time, besides birdwatching, I enjoy reading books about art history, drawing (especially birds) and crafting |
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| Student Name: Garcia Olaechea, Diego Degree: PhD Email: diego.garcia@ufl.edu Advisor: Loiselle, Robinson (Zoology) Research: Ecology and conservation of an endemic bird community of the Dry Forest of northwestern Peru Interests: Landscape ecology, conservation biology, tropical dry forest, outdoors, birdwatching, birdbanding, bird's molt limits, the beach and good conversations with friends with a beer on the hand (if from local brewers, better) |
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| Student Name: Gengler, Nicholas Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: ngengler@ufl.edu Advisor: Branch Research: Mammal movement patterns in Paraguay to determine what factors influence functional connectivity Interests: I am very interested in conservation in developing regions of the world. Away from work I like rock climbing, slacklining, kayaking, birdwatching, backpacking, and board games |
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| Student Name: Gesek, Ana Degree: MS Email: anagesek@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Conservation of endangered large mammals Interests: Traveling, hiking, swimming, trying new adventurous activities |
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| Student Name: Ghimirey, Yadav Degree: PhD Email: yadavghimirey@ufl.edu Advisor: Oli Research: Carnivore ecology and interaction in the mid-hills of Nepal with a special focus on felid species Interests: I like spending time with my family, play football (soccer) and listen to songs |
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| Student Name: Gonzalez, Alfredo Degree: MS Email: agonzalez7@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher Research: Ecology of the endangered Snail Kite Interests: birdwatching, wildlife photography, hiking, and travel |
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| Student Name: Grace, Savannah Degree: PhD Email: savannah.grace@ufl.edu Advisor: Wisely & Austin Research: Disease ecology with a focus on how genetic variation within Florida white-tailed deer populations affect susceptibility to epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) infection Interests: Exploring with my husband and dogs, swimming, traveling, and catching up on good TV |
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| Student Name: Green, Sara Degree: MS Email: sara.green@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Human dimensions of wildlife conservation, urban ecology, and green communities Interests: Soccer, roller skating, dungeons and dragons, snorkeling, and camping |
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| Student Name: Gregory, Kaili Degree: MS Email: kaili.gregory@ufl.edu Advisor: McGowan Research: Population models to predict current and future status of the north and south western pond turtle Interests: Decision science in natural resources, diving, hiking, soccer |
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| Student Name: Gulick, Christopher Degree: PhD Email: cgulick@ufl.edu Advisor: Powell Research: Using spatial data of wildlife to inform conservation at the ecosystem or community level Interests: Fishing, hiking, hunting, and birding in his free time |
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| Student Name: Gumbi, Bonginkosi Degree: PhD Email: bonginkosi.gumbi@ufl.edu Advisor: Austin |
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| Student Name: Hari Haran, Priyanka Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: phariharan1@ufl.edu Advisor: Bruna Research: The effect of forest fragmentation and restoration on bird communities of the Western Ghats mountain range, India Interests: Reading, writing, cooking, singing, birding, and science communication |
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| Student Name: Harman, Madison Degree: MS Email: madison.harman@ufl.edu Advisor: Romagosa Research: Invasive species management, Burmese python removal from Florida Everglades, invasive tegus in Southern Florida |
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| Student Name: Haro, Daniel Degree: PhD Email: dharo@ufl.edu Advisor: Romagosa Research: Ecophysiology, herpetology, management of Argentine black and white tegus Interests: Reading, writing, visiting museums, and boxing |
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| Student Name: Hengstebeck, Kodiak Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: khengste@ufl.edu Advisor: Romagosa Research: Occupancy rates of Burmese Pythons in Gopher Tortoise burrows, and how it affects the resident tortoises Interests: Scuba diving, backpacking, and playing sports (hockey, volleyball, football, etc.) |
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| Student Name: Herren, Rick Degree: PhD Email: rherren@ufl.edu Advisor: Carthy Research: Sea turtle population dynamics and foraging habitats in the Gulf of Mexico out of the Nature Coast Biological Station in Cedar Key Interests: Surfing, hiking, diving, computer games and playing ultimate Frisbee |
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| Student Name: Horton, Elizabeth Degree: MS Email: eghorton@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Interests: Traveling, hiking, ballroom dance, reading, hanging out with my dog Peanut |
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| Student Name: Hussain, Lameace Degree: MS Email: lhussain1@ufl.edu Advisor: Morales Research: My research focuses on DEI issues with outreach approaches used by state wildlife agencies-- i.e how well do state wildlife agencies take into account BIPOC and other marginalized communities when doing outreach activities and programs, focusing on biases and barriers of both the agency and those communities Interests: I'm a herpetologist both professionally and for fun, so my favorite activities including hiking around looking for reptiles and amphibians. I also enjoy kayaking and going to music events. Fun fact: I hosted a bluegrass radioshow for a couple of years when I lived in Kentucky |
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| Student Name: Jeffery, Brian Degree: PhD Email: bjeffe01@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher Research: Ecology of snail kites Interests: My personal interests are photography, boating, fishing, and camping |
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| Student Name: Jones, Maggie Degree: MS (SNRE) Email: jones.m@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher, McCleery Research: My research focuses on the influence of elephants on savanna dynamics in Kruger National Park in South Africa Interests: My personal interests include wildlife conservation, behavioral ecology, outreach, hiking, dance, and folk music |
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| Student Name: Juarez-Sanchez, Diego Degree: PhD Email: adjuarez@ufl.edu Advisor: Romagosa Research: The influence of landscape and human activities over the presence of otters in two rivers in northern Guatemala Interests: Carnivores ecology and population dynamics |
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| Student Name: Keene, Peter Degree: PhD Email: peter.keene@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Coastal Wildlife & Ecology Interests: Hunting, fishing, birding, and watching major league baseball |
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| Student Name: Khazan, Emily Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: ekhazan@ufl.edu Advisor: Scheffers Research: Vertical gradients of biodiversity in tropical forests Interests: Hiking, road cycling, giant damselflies, conservation, sustainable development, baking |
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| Student Name: Kiki, Martial Email: mkiki@ufl.edu Advisor: Hull, Oli Research: I wish to evaluate the influence of anthropogenic and ecological factors on the use of habitat by lions and spotted hyenas in different systems in the W, Arly and Pendjari transboundary ecosystem Interests: I enjoy travelling, ecotourism and farming |
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| Student Name: Klinges, David Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: dklinges@ufl.edu Advisor: Scheffers Research: Tropical landscape ecology, Spatial and temporal scaling, Forest microclimate, Ecological forecasting Interests: Hiking, camping, skiing, herping, and most other things you'd expect of an Ecology student |
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| Student Name: Ledger, Kimberly Degree: MS Email: kimberly.ledger@ufl.edu Advisor: Wisely, Sayler Research: The interaction of disease and landscape ecology on wildlife, livestock, and human tick-borne diseases in Africa Interests: Nature, hiking with my dog, soccer, cooking, biking, traveling |
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| Student Name: Lowe, Ben Degree: MS (SNRE) Email: benlowe@ufl.edu Advisor: Jacobson Research: Human Dimensions of Fisheries Management on Lake Tanganyika Interests: Reconciling conservation and development, religion and ecology, community organizing and advocacy, fish/fisheries/fishing, being on the water, badminton, church, meals with friends |
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| Student Name: Magrino, Maddie Degree: MS Email: mmagrino@ufl.edu Advisor: Main Research: I plan to focus my research on understanding human influence on wetlands and how to take preventative action toward further degradation. I hope to obtain a better understanding of how to utilize modern tools to manage invasive species and decrease pollution Interests: I love baking, hiking, and cats. I spent most of my free time in Arizona finding new hiking trails to take my family to when they would come visit. I grew up swimming and playing water polo competitively, but I now only swim for exercise. I enjoy video games and board games and, at the moment, I am working on building my own PC. |
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| Student Name: Manes, Constanza Degree: PhD Email: c.manes@ufl.edu Advisor: Carthy Research: Environmental drivers behind cancer disease (Fibropapillomatosis) in sea turtles Interests: Running, practicing martial arts, jigsaw puzzles, reading, music |
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| Student Name: Marx, Andrew Degree: PhD Email: andrewjmarx@ufl.edu Advisor: Austin Research: Genetics and biogeography of the Florida mouse (Podomys floridanus) Interests: Any outdoor activities, eating random (edible) wild plants, computer programming, reading, and cooking |
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| Student Name: Mason, Brittany Degree: MS Email: brittany22bm@ufl.edu Advisor: Mazzotti Research: Studying the spatial ecology and management of non-native Argentine tegus using telemetry data Interests: Photography, hiking, camping, kayaking, traveling, and wildlife outreach |
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| Student Name: Mason, David Degree: PhD Email: masond@ufl.edu Advisor: Lashley Research: Exploring the role of directed dispersal in community assembly Interests: Singing and playing guitar, cooking with my partner Carol, and running in the forest with our dog Teddy |
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| Student Name: Maurelli, Odile Degree: MS Email: omaurelli@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Nocturnal incubation behavior of Eastern bluebirds (Sialia sialis) across noise gradientsy |
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| Student Name: McCampbell, Marina Degree: MS Email: marinamccampbell@cop.ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: Mammal-python interactions in Florida's Greater Everglades Ecosystem Interests: Anthropogenic effects on wildlife, reading, running, biking, horses, and spending time on the water |
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| Student Name: McDonald,Brandon Degree: Email: mcdonald.brandon@ufl.edu Advisor: Lashley |
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| Student Name: McKee, Rebecca Degree: PhD Email: rmckee@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: Mammalian responses to invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades |
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| Student Name: Mena, Seba Degree: PhD Email: d.mena@ufl.edu Advisor: Scheffers & Fletcher Research: Vertical stratification of biodiversity in the tropics Interests: Forest canopies, butterflies, climate change, scicomm, nature photography, rock climbing and bikepacking |
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| Student Name: Morales, Manuel Degree: PhD Email: mmoralesm@ufl.edu Advisor: Morales |
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| Student Name: Nicholson, Laura Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: lnicholson@ufl.edu Advisor: Ober Research: Understanding the foraging and roosting habits of the endangered Florida bonneted bat, and how hydrological restoration efforts might affect them Interests: I love anything outdoors- be it hiking, climbing, camping, horseback riding, kayaking, running, or skiing |
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| Student Name: Parker, Stephen Degree: PhD Email: stephen.parker@ufl.edu Advisor: Pine Research: Gulf sturgeon species recovery, population ecology |
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| Student Name: Pecenka, Allison Degree: MS Email: a.pecenka@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Coral reef restoration ecology, tropical conservation ecology and management Interests: Traveling, hiking, photography, music festivals, vegan cooking, going to the beach |
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| Student Name: Tays, Alexis Degree: MS Email: apederson@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Spatial dynamics of wildlife populations, landscape ecology, GIS Interests: SCUBA diving, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking and playing with her cats |
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| Student Name: Pegg, Natalie Degree: MS Email: npegg@ufl.edu Advisor: Hostetler Research: Population ecology of interior forest specialist bird species |
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| Student Name: Pfund, Anne Degree: MS Email: apfund@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Interests: I enjoy nature and history documentaries, painting, sewing, crochet, building things, and exploring outside either on horseback, kayaking, or with my dogs |
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| Student Name: Poot, Celso Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: cpoot@ufl.edu Advisor: Ober Research: The Ecology and Conservation of the Central American tapir, (Tapirus bairdii) in Belize Corridor: A Human Dominated Landscape Interests: Road ecology, landscape ecology, hiking, nature photography, traveling and ecotourism |
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| Student Name: Potash, Alex Degree: PhD Email: apotash@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: Using fine-scale environmental data to consider various aspects of fox squirrel ecology Interests: Predator-prey ecology, trophic dynamics, conservation, running, skiing, hiking, rock climbing |
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| Student Name: Prommer, Matyas Degree: PhD (SRNE) Email: mprommer@ufl.edu Advisor: Oli Research: Interdisciplinary conservation of large falcons |
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| Student Name: Rahmani, Haqiq Degree: PhD Email: hrahmani@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher Research: Geospatial modelling using telemetry data; Snow Leopards' conservation in the Wakhan National Park of Afghanistan Interests: Mostly outdoors, playing football, volleyball and watching European football |
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| Student Name: Ramis, Fatima Degree: PhD Email: fatima72995@ufl.edu Advisor: Morales & Hallett Research: Human Dimensions of Human – Wildlife interactions focusing on the West Indian Manatee Interests: Being outside near any body of water, looking for snakes, and coffee! |
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| Student Name: Richardson, Matthew Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: mattrich2387@ufl.edu Advisor: Pine and Martin Research: Spatially ecology, restoration |
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| Student Name: Rivera, Christian Degree: PhD Email: christian.rivera@ufl.edu Advisor: Hull Research: Endangered species conservation; wildlife trade and hunting; social-ecological systems; biocultural diversity and conservation Interests: Latin dance, studying languages and cultures, travel, trying new foods and wines, country music, all types of adventure (in all types of settings), hosting social events |
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| Student Name: Rojas-Bonzi, Viviana Degree: PhD Email: vrojasbonzi@ufl.edu Advisor: Hull and Branch Research: Species interactions and human-wildlife interactions in the Paraguayan Dry Chaco |
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| Student Name: Schneider, Owen Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: schneider.opatri@ufl.edu Advisor: Baiser Research: Investigating the effects of CERP (Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan) on native plant communities in the Everglades Interests: I am interested in music, camping, baking, exploring for rare plants and insects, brewing, and trivia |
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| Student Name: Seegebrecht, Blake Degree: MS Email: b.seegebrecht@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Endangered species conservation, biodiversity, tropical botany Interests: Hiking, fishing, traveling and studying other cultures, reading, video games, and gardening |
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| Student Name: Serano, Jaren Degree: MS Email: jclaude.serano@ufl.edu Advisor: Carthy Research: This study will be examining how human interventions such as beach renourishment affects natural coastal processes and resilience. Primarily, examining how gas exchange relates to sea turtle nesting, dune building and carbon sequestration Interests: Wildlife Enthusiast, Conservation Biology, Ornithology, Natural Science. Appreciates long hikes |
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| Student Name: Sibiya, Muzi Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: msibiya@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher |
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| Student Name: Smith, Thomas Degree: PhD Email: thomassmith@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher, Bruna |
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| Student Name: Stanley, Rick Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: rstanley@ufl.edu Advisor: Loiselle Research: Bird conservation, spatial ecology, habitat use in human-modified landscapes, avian behavioral ecology, sociality, and sexual selection |
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| Student Name: Teryda, Natalia Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: nteryda@ufl.edu Advisor: Carthy Research: Conservation oriented in marine turtles Interests: Cooking, traveling to new places, making macrame jewelry, symphonic metal, outdoor activities, turtle and tortoise conservation |
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| Student Name: Toohey, John Michael Degree: MS Email: jmichael.toohey@ufl.edu Advisor: Acevedo Research: Spatial ecology of malaria parasites infecting Caribbean Anolis lizards Interests: Traveling, hiking, wildlife watching, photography, sports, video games |
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| Student Name: Torhorst, Carson Degree: MS Email: carsontorhorst@ufl.edu Advisor: Wisely Research: I am studying the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is a parasitic protozoan of mammals. This parasite uses an arthropod vector to infect its mammalian hosts. We are specifically trying to understand how households in peridomestic environments are potentially impacting the transmission of this parasite to wildlife reservoir hosts. Also, we are looking to identify how other routes of transmission may be impacting the prevalence of this disease among the reservoirs sampled. Finally, we will take a deeper look at the unique interaction between Virginia opossums and T. cruzi. Interests: Camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors, I also enjoy working out and simply being active |
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| Student Name: Trotta, Lauren Degree: PhD Email: lbtrotta@ufl.edu Advisor: Baiser Research: Community composition analysis and food web construction using DNA barcoding in Florida's Pine Rockland fragments Interests: Community interactions, biodiversity, marine biology, spending time outdoors, exploring new ecosystems, and cooking and eating great food |
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| Student Name: Troy, Savannah Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: savannah.troy@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher Research: Avian biodiversity conservation, landscape ecology |
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| Student Name: Ubeda, Armando Degree: PhD Email: aubeda@ufl.edu Advisor: Main Research: The movement of elasmobranchs, specifically spatial segregation patterns of sharks and rays by size and sex Interests: Hiking, camping, foraging mushrooms, surfing, scuba diving, fishing, traveling, reading, writing, music, grilling, traditional karate, and soccer. |
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| Student Name: Uribe-Castaneda, Natalia Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: nuribecastaneda@ufl.edu Advisor: Main Research: Coral reef and mangrove restoration and management |
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| Student Name: Vine, Josh Degree: PhD Email: j.vine@ufl.edu Advisor: Pine Research: Using specialized field sampling, data management, and statistical techniques to aid in our understanding of Gulf sturgeon recovery throughout the Gulf of Mexico Interests: Fishing, exercising, or playing sports |
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| Student Name: Zeitler, Emma Degree: MS Email: ezeitler@ufl.com Advisor: Lashley Research: The effects of fire disturbance regime and white-tailed deer populations on longleaf pine ecosystems Interests: Hiking, camping, really anything outdoors, wildlife rehabilitation, (watching) hockey, cooking, learning new things |
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| Student Name: Zhang, Ke Degree: PhD Email: kezhang1122@ufl.edu Advisor: Powell Research: Apply genetic method and spatial analysis in answering ecological questions Interests: Cooking, swimming, cross fit, live music, and watching movies |
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| Student Name: Zuluaga, Marlyn Degree: PhD Email: mzuluagaegas@ufl.edu Advisor: Loiselle Research: The effects of fire disturbance regime and white-tailed deer populations on longleaf pine ecosystems Interests: Hiking, camping, really anything outdoors, wildlife rehabilitation, (watching) hockey, cooking, learning new things |
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