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: Barkaszi, Arek Degree: MS Email: barkaszia@ufl.edu Advisor: Hostetler Research: Measuring the diversity of plant and arthropod species in photovoltaic arrays and rangelands in Florida. Interests: Sustainable development and planning, Florida ecology, general outdoorsy activities like hiking and kayaking, wildlife photography, running and cycling, cooking. |
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| Student Name: Barlow, Sierra Degree: MS Email: sierrabarlow@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Interests: Hiking, Reading, and anything that has to do with animals |
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Elmquist, Lara Degree: MS Email: lelmquist@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher Research: breeding behavior, foraging ecology, and conservation of snail kites Interests: birding, going to the beach, board games, watching movies, spending time with friends over good food and drinks |
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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: Franklin, Laura Degree: PhD Email: laurafranklin@ufl.edu Advisor: Lashley Research: Understanding factors that influence white-tailed deer population dynamics in Osceola Wildlife Management Area Interests: Hiking, canoeing, sifting through field guides, tracking critters, coffee, my pet rats (Rosie, Petunia, Lily, and Daisy), the American Southwest, Sarah Jarosz (musician), Hamilton the musical, podcasts (Lore and Park Predators are my favorite series), favorite book: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, trivia, solo adventuring in my Subaru, pizza, and my Rez Dog, Zona. |
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| Student Name: Furst, Alex Degree: MS Email: alex.furst@ufl.edu Advisor: Ellington Research: The assessment of Argentine Black and White Tegu abundance, habitat use, and their impacts on native wildlife. Interests: Camping, fishing, hiking, herping, watching sports |
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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: 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: 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: 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: Holmes, Zachery Degree: MS Email: Zholmes03@ufl.edu Advisor: Ellington Research: Avian biodiversity in relation to pasture management regimes and stocking density Interests: avian conservation, birding, hiking, kayaking, travelling, and my pups |
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| Student Name: Husband, Shea Degree: MS Email: shusband@ufl.edu Advisor: Johnson Research: Fisheries interactions and ecology of Diamondback Terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin). Interests: Diving, camping, fishing, ultimate frisbee, and travel. |
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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: Ivory,Alan Degree: MS Email: alanivory34428@ufl.edu Advisor: Johnson Research: Invasive Cuban Tree frog range in Florida and how Florida acts as a vector of spread to the rest of the US. Interests: Rock climbing, kayaking, and fishing |
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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: 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: Kyasiimire, Beatrice Degree: PhD Email: be.kyasiimire@ufl.edu Advisor: Hostetler Research: Ecological and Social costs of linear infrastructure development in Protected areas, Uganda. Interests: Reading, listening to Music, Cooking, Wildlife watching, Nature walks, Watching games (football) and Family time. |
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| Student Name: Lasky, Monica Degree: PhD Email: lasky.monica@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: Behavioral ecology of African wildlife Interests: Horseback riding, hiking, and traveling |
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| Student Name: Lamichhane, Saneer Degree: PhD Email: slamichhane@ufl.edu Advisor: Oli Research: Tiger occupancy inside and outside of protected areas, the spatiotemporal pattern of interactions between tigers, human, prey, and sympatric carnivores, and whether human disturbance effects tiger and prey population dynamics. Interests: Playing guitar |
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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: Manning, Morgan Degree: PhD Email: morgan.manning@ufl.edu Advisor: Acevedo Research: Modeling mammal responses to disturbance and potential for sustainable harvest in Amazonian indigenous territories Interests: Quantitative ecology, computer programming, SCUBA diving, cooking, and going on walks with my Great Dane, June |
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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: 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: Miller, Storm Degree: MS Email: storm.miller@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: evaluate and develop novel approaches to attract and improve upon detection methods of the invasive Burmese Python Interests: Weightlifting, cycling, camping, and playing the guitar. |
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| Student Name: Moore, Rachel Degree: PhD Email: rachelmoore011@ufl.edu Advisor: Baker & Byrd Research: Decomposition Processes of Marine vs. Terrestrial Mammals Interests: Reading, exploring outside with my boyfriend and our dogs, traveling (I’ve been to 29 countries!), and cooking/baking |
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| Student Name: Morales, Manuel Degree: PhD Email: mmoralesm@ufl.edu Advisor: Morales |
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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: 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: 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: 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: Reighter, Shayla Degree: MS Email: Shay0815@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Conservation focused interpretation of invasive species in Southwest Florida Interests: Anything outdoors, traveling, theme parks, and reading |
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| Student Name: Restrepo-Cardona, Juan Degree: PhD Email: juan.restrepo@ufl.edu Advisor: Hull Research: : Biodiversity conservation and use, ecology, human dimensions, and raptors. Interests: Outdoors activities such as hiking, running, and traveling. I enjoy drinking a good beer, meeting friendly people, and writing. |
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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: Rogers, Nathan Degree: MS Email: nathanrogers@ufl.edu Advisor: Pine Research: Site Occupancy of Oyster Reefs in Cedar Key Interests: Traveling, Snowboarding, Camping, Football, Live Music |
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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: Ryver, Bri Degree: MS Email: bryver@ufl.edu Advisor: Ellington Research: I will be working on the human dimensions of wild pig management along the public-private land interface. The bulk of my research will use a survey to better understand the impact of wild pigs and potential barriers to their management. Interests: Related hobbies include hiking, birding, and herping and an interesting unrelated hobby I enjoy is haunted house acting. |
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| Student Name: Sanders, Ryan Degree: MS Email: bryver@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Protection and management methods of large carnivore and big game species in the Western United States Interests: Hiking, backpacking, music, cooking, reading |
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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: 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: Soifer, Lydia Degree: PhD Email: lydia.soifer@ufl.edu Advisor: Scheffers Research: Tropical spatial ecology, three-dimensional biogeography, microclimate ecology, vertical distributions, epiphytes Interests: Any outdoor activities, including hiking, gardening, birding, and camping. I also enjoy reading, running, and dance. |
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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: Trosclair, Alexis Degree: MS Email: alexis.trosclair@ufl.edu Advisor: Seiving Research: Interests: I enjoy photography, swimming, and spending time with my dog Olive. |
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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: Xiong, Peter Degree: MS Email: pxiong@ufl.edu Advisor: Romagosa Research: Bait/lure assessment and trap optimization for management of the Argentine black and white tegu Interests: Diving, spearfishing, cooking, and photography |
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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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