Wildlife Ecology and Conservation department
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Graduate Students
| Student Name: Aguilar, Trenton Degree: PhD Email: trenton.aguilar@ufl.edu Advisor: Carthy, Allen Research: Sea turtle ecology |
 |
| Student Name: Anderson, Wesley Degree: PhD Email: wesleymanderson@ufl.edu Advisor: Boughton Research: Effects of cattle ranching in Florida on wildlife Interests: Herpetology, conservation biology, travel, kayaking, hiking, nature photography, cooking, and live music |
 |
| Student Name: Arevalo, Boris Degree: Email: barevalo@ufl.edu Advisor: Hellgren |
 |
| Student Name: Bai, Jin Email: jbai1@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Avian communication and bioacoustics Interests: Cooking, travel and table tennis |
 |
| Student Name: Baraoidan, Samantha Degree: MS Email: sbaraoidan@ufl.edu Advisor: Boughton Research: Coyote habitat use and predation patterns on South Florida rangelands Interests: Hiking, swimming, cooking, herping, reading, playing with my dogs |
 |
| Student Name: Beatty, Meghan Degree: MS Email: meghan.beatty@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher Research: Spatial ecology, population biology and conservation of Southeastern American Kestrels (Falco sparverius paulus) Interests: Birding, camping, reading, dance, travel, country music |
 |
| Student Name: Bedoya, Juliana Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: mjbedoya@ufl.edu Advisor: Branch Research: Climate change effect on species distributions and how protected areas will be affected under climate scenarios in Colombia Interests: Tropical Ecology, wildlife conservation, climate change impacts on animal populations. I love to play soccer and volleyball |
 |
| Student Name: Bishop, Nichole Degree: PhD Email: n00051891@ufl.edu Advisor: Carthy Research: Sea turtle conservation Interests: Surfing, kayak fishing, birding, gardening |
 |
| Student Name: Bledsoe, Ellen Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: ellen.bledsoe@ufl.edu Advisor: Ernest Research: Small mammal community ecology Interests: Studying small mammals and bats, hiking, rowing, reading, and singing barbershop music |
 |
| Student Name: Boone, Wesley Degree: PhD Email: wwboone@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery/Austin Research: Determine the influence of vegetative communities, urbanization, patch size, and silvicultural practices on three subspecies of fox squirrels within the state of Florida Interests: Small mammals, alpha predators, trophic cascades, hiking, kayaking, and biking |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Brown, Hannah Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: hannahobrown@ufl.edu Advisor: Jacobson Research: How climate change affects coastal resource users in Florida Interests: Vegan cooking |
 |
| Student Name: Cardas, Alexis Degree: MS Email: acardas@ufl.edu Advisor: Powell Research: Ecology of Florida scrub-jays Interests: Mountain biking, nature photography, jogging, birding, rock climbing, backpacking, and chess |
 |
| Student Name: Carneiro, Celine Degree: MS (SNRE) Email: c143dad@ufl.edu Advisor: Austin Research: Population genetics of the Florida grasshopper sparrow Interests: Molecular ecology, landscape ecology, cooking, canoeing/kayaking, surfing, reading, traveling |
 |
| Student Name: Carpenter, Bobbi Degree: MS Email: bobbicarp@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving, Therhune Research: Wild turkey nesting behavior in Florida Interests: Enjoys hiking, photography, diy projects and spending time on or near the water |
 |
| Student Name: Carrasco Rueda, Farah Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: fcarrasco@ufl.edu Advisor: Loiselle Research: Effects of forest fragmentation caused by human activities on mammals. Understanding how to balance conservation with human activities Interests: Conservation, tropical ecology, mammalogy. Photography, drawing nature, running and swimming |
 |
| Student Name: Catizone, Dan Degree: MS (SNRE) Email: dcatizone@ufl.edu Advisor: Romagosa Research: Diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) ecology in St. Joe Bay, FL Interests: Herping, fishing, kayaking, hiking, scuba diving, photography and traveling |
 |
| Student Name: Cauvin, Allison Degree: MS Email: acauvin@ufl.edu Advisor: Wisely |
 |
| Student Name: Christensen, Erica Degree: PhD Email: ericachristensen@ufl.edu Advisor: Ernest Research: Community stability and regime shifts; time-series analysis; community dynamics of desert rodents Interests: Playing cello, mystery novels, rock climbing, doing any and all outdoor activities with my dog |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Cruz-Hernández, Virnaliz Degree: MS 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 |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Dudek, Sarah Degree: MS Email: sjdudek@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher Research: Snail Kite Ecology Interests: Hiking and outdoor adventures, horseback riding, wildlife ecology and finding SNKI nests |
 |
| Student Name: Eastman, Scott Degree: MS (SNRE) Email: seastman@ufl.edu Advisor: Carthy Research: Sea turtle nesting ecology and in-water habitat utilization Interests: Surfing, triathlon, sustainability and family |
 |
| Student Name: Eells, Jennifer Degree: MS Email: jeells0@ufl.edu Advisor: Austin Research: Assessment of health and disease in wild and captive Florida grasshopper sparrows Interests: Wildlife conservation, disease ecology, reading, small mammals, hiking, traveling and the Appalachian mountains |
 |
| Student Name: Epperly, Haley Degree: MS Email: epperlyh@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: Mammal conservation in Kruger National Park Interests: Baking, hiking, running, wildlife ecology, eating, adventuring, reading, gardening |
 |
| Student Name: Escbach, Michael Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: mesbach@ufl.edu Advisor: Loiselle Research: Using interdisciplinary and systems-level approaches to understand resilience in coupled human-natural systems Interests: Spending time outside, be it through riding bikes, photography, good food |
 |
| Student Name: Farid, Rashidah Degree: PhD Email: rfarid@ufl.edu Advisor: Oli Research: Conservation genetics and population ecology Interests: History, nature photography, hiking, cooking, and crafts |
 |
| Student Name: Frock, Cat Degree: PhD Email: cffrock@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: Linking fine-scale fox squirrel movements and environmental data collected by NEON Interests: Behavioral landscape ecology, conservation biology, climate change impacts, outreach, outdoor activities, adventures, live music, playing guitar, songwriting |
 |
| Student Name: Gabel, Wray Degree: MS Email: wgabel@ufl.edu Advisor: Frederick Research: Exploring the potentially mutualistic relationship between alligators and nesting wading birds in the Everglades Interests: Hiking, adventuring, birding, reading, painting/drawing, playing soccer, anything with dogs |
 |
| 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) |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Glass, Andrew Degree: MS Email: andrewglass@ufl.edu Advisor: Pienaar Research: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conservations - specifically examining the messaging of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to the general public Interests: Birdwatching, poetry, reading, R&B and hip hop, comic books and graphic novels, vegan cooking |
 |
| Student Name: Gray, Mary Mack Degree: MS Email: gray.m@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Range-wide genetic distribution and methods of kin recognition in Brown-headed nuthatches Interests: Avian ecology, gardening, cooking, fishing, birding, kayaking, soccer |
 |
| Student Name: Goodman, Colin Degree: MS Email: colin.goodman@ufl.edu Advisor: Romagosa Research: Occupancy and dispersal rates in an invasive frog species (Xenopus laevis) Interests: Hiking, camping, herping, boating, reading, watching movies |
 |
| Student Name: Gowan, Tim Degree: PhD Email: tgowan@ufl.edu Advisor: Pine Research: Population dynamics, spatial ecology, and adaptive resource management Interests: Surfing, camping, playing soccer and basketball |
 |
| Student Name: Gumbi, Bonginkosi Degree: PhD Email: bonginkosi.gumbi@ufl.edu Advisor: Austin |
 |
| Student Name: Hardeman, Don Degree: MS Email: dhardemanjr@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: Internal and external factors influencing black bear behavior in a human dominated landscape Interests: Music, film, archery, hiking, reading, wildlife photography, travelling, cooking, discussing politics, and good conversation |
 |
| Student Name: Hartfelder, Jack Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: jhartfelder@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: Megaherbivores and their ecosystem impacts in Kruger National Park, South Africa Interests: Traveling, eating, birding, and hiking |
 |
| Student Name: Hecht, Kirsten Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: kirstenhecht@ufl.edu Advisor: Nickerson Research: Bioacoustics, Stream Ecology Interests: Salamaders, Herpin', public outreach, geocaching, hiking, horses, singing in the car, dancing like an idiot |
 |
| Student Name: Hengstebeck, Kodiak Degree: MS 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.) |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Hightower, Jessica Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: jnhightower@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher Research: Anthropogenic impacts and habitat fragmentation on bird communities |
 |
| Student Name: Hirama, Shigetomo Degree: PhD Email: shirama@ufl.edu Advisor: Carthy Research: Ecology of sea turtle nesting Interests: Hiking, surf fishing, cooking, having philosophical conversations with friends |
 |
| Student Name: Hood, Karen Degree: MS Email: khood07@ufl.edu Advisor: Wisely Research: The CHeRI (Cervidae Health Research Initiative) project, aiding in necropsies as well as sample processing and disease testing Interests: I am on the University's boxing team but I also swim, bike, and run. In my free time I enjoy sewing, crocheting, and reading. I also like to travel and learn about the local wildlife and find new places to kayak |
 |
| Student Name: Hooker, Katie Degree: PhD Email: khooker@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: Understanding the environmental factors which influence population dynamics of cotton rats in northern Florida Interests: Baking cupcakes, playing ukulele, watching college football, adventuring outdoors with my dog Roscoe |
 |
| Student Name: Hughes, Morgan Degree: MS Email: morgan.hughes@ufl.edu Advisor: Ober Research: Analysis of diet composition and associated economic impact of bats in the southeast region Interests: Horseback riding, hiking, travel, reading, cooking and rock climbing |
 |
| Student Name: Jayadi, Sheherazade Degree: MS Email: khooker@ufl.edu Advisor: Ober Research: Ecological interactions of flying foxes with semi-wild durian (Durio spp.) in Sulawesi to quantify the economic value contributed by flying fox Interests: Pteropodid bats, population ecology, ecosystem services and conservation education |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Kim, Kwanmok Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: kwanmok.kim@ufl.edu Advisor: Frederick Research: Revealing the economical values of animals in terms of effects to the human society in a changing environment Interests: Hanging out with my friends and like to play sports (tennis or workout in the gym) |
 |
| Student Name: Koriakin, Kelly Degree: MS Email: kelly.koriakin@ufl.edu Advisor: Boughton Research: Human-wildlife conflict, specifically human-carnivore conflict and its effects on predator conservation Interests: Hiking, camping, backpacking, mountain biking, scuba diving, exploring, craft beer, puppies and dogs, adventuring! |
 |
| Student Name: Laskowski, Jessica Degree: PhD Email: jlaskowski@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: The effects of predation risk and food availability on mammalian habitat selection Interests: Biking, hiking and backpacking |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Malone, Kristen Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: kristen.malone@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Integrating bird conservation and sustainable agriculture on Florida farms Interests: Conservation biology, avian ecology, wildlife management, bird watching, running, kayaking, traveling |
 |
| Student Name: Marconi, Sergio Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: s.marconi@ufl.edu Advisor: White Research: How local and regional processes interact by developing and testing models from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) database Interests: The arts, music, cooking, cinema, photography, humor, and immersing himself in the culture of others |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Maynard, Lily Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: lilytmaynard@ufl.edu Advisor: Jacobson Research: Human-wildlife coexistence and conservation education in East African communities Interests: Human dimensions of conservation, carnivore conservation and ecology, environmental education, hiking, and kayaking |
 |
| Student Name: McCallister, Lorna Degree: MS (SNRE) Email: Lmccallister@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: Mammal ecology in South Africa Interests: Backpacking and camping, road trips, beekeeping, crafting, painting, and exploring natural areas |
 |
| Student Name: McEachron, Lucas Degree: PhD Email: Luke.McEachron@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher Research: Developing ecological models to guide coastal and marine management in south Florida Interests: Landscape ecology, distribution modeling, spatio-temporal dynamics |
 |
| Student Name: McGrew, Alicia Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: alicia.mcgrew@ufl.edu Advisor: Baiser Research: Food web and community dynamics of organisms within the northern pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) Interests: Community ecology and food web interactions of freshwater aquatic systems, but most enjoy working with the microscopic organisms of the lower food web. I also enjoy reading, hiking, cooking, and spending time with my dog, oliver |
 |
| Student Name: Meiners, Joan Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: jmmeiners@ufl.edu Advisor: Ernest Research: Biodiversity, macroecology, foraging and community dynamics of native bees Interests: Backpacking, cycling, mountain biking, skiing, traveling, reading & ranting |
 |
| Student Name: Montano, Flavia Degree: PhD Email: flamontano@ufl.edu Advisor: Loiselle Research: Tropical ecology and conservation, ecology and evolution of animal plant interactions, in particular pollination and seed dispersal by birds and bats Interests: Hiking, traveling and backpacking, birdwatching and writing short stories |
 |
| Student Name: Monte, Peter Degree: MS Email: pmonte@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Urban ecology of North Florida passerine bird communities, avian ecoacoustics Interests: Interior wetlands and coastal systems, coloniality in waterbirds, Caribbean endemics/migrants on the wintering grounds, long walks with my son Micco |
 |
| Student Name: Moore, Shannon Degree: MS Email: smoore517@ufl.edu Advisor: Wisely Research: Movement, Population Structure, and Disease Prevalence of Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis) Interests: Molecular ecology, avian ecology, wildlife conservation, photography, horseback riding, music, crafts, and video games |
 |
| Student Name: Moreno, Mel Degree: MS (SNRE) Email: melimore86@ufl.edu Advisor: Pine Research: Oyster Reefs |
 |
| Student Name: Morton, Elise Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: elisemorton@ufl.edu Advisor: Oli Research: Population modeling and wildlife conservation. Specifically, conservation of bird and chimpanzee populations in Rwanda Interests: Traveling, hiking, camping, reading, watching movies, gardening, birding, and mammaling |
 |
| Student Name: Mosso, Clara Emilia Degree: MS (SNRE) Email: cmosso@ufl.edu Advisor: Hostetler Research: Effects of urban expansion on the provision of ecosystem services in Patagonian forest (Argentina) Interests: Regional land use planning and management, landscape ecology, traveling, hiking, yoga, photography, listening to jazz |
 |
| Student Name: Mtsetfwa, Fezile Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: fezile@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: Impact of vegetation parameters, such as bush encroachment within natural savannas, influence bat communities Interests: Curling up with a good novel and catching a movie with friends |
 |
| Student Name: North, Benjamin Degree: MS Email: b.north@ufl.edu Advisor: Pienaar Research: Investigating strategies for securing ecosystem services and bioenergy production on private forest- and timberlands in the southeastern United States Interests: Reading, drawing wildlife, hiking, snowboarding |
 |
| Student Name: Nuñez Godoy, Cristina Degree: PhD Email: cristinang@ufl.edu Advisor: Piennar, Branch Research: Payment for Ecosystem Services program in Argentina Interests: Economic incentives for conservation, natural resources economics, sports, kayaking, travel, and live music |
 |
| Student Name: Obaid, Sarah Degree: PhD Email: sobaid@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Avian ecology and biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, and the sustainable development of her country |
 |
| Student Name: Pepper, Alex Degree: MS (SNRE) Email: apepper@ufl.edu Advisor: Johnson |
 |
| Student Name: Picardi, Simona Degree: PhD Email: simona.picardi@ufl.edu Advisor: Basille Research: Explore the movement ecology and habitat selection of wood stork (Mycteria americana) in the southeastern US Interests: Exploring nature, cooking, photography and traveling |
 |
| Student Name: Poli, Caroline Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: cpoli@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher Research: Spatial ecology of seabirds, investigating habitat use at multiple spatial scales and the relationship between behavioral patterns and characteristics of habitat |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Puri, Mahi Degree: PhD Email: mpuri@ufl.edu Advisor: Loiselle Research: I wish to pursue doctoral research that explores the ecology and distribution of understudied species such as leopards, wolves, hyenas, and sloth bears in human-dominated areas and factors that allow them to persist in such landscapes, within India Interests: I enjoy reading, travelling to destinations with a unique history or culture, love indulging in good food as well as cooking, I am a potter and can spend hours playing with clay, I used to play chess professionally, but not anymore |
 |
| Student Name: Putri, Prescillia Degree: MS Email: p.putri@ufl.edu Advisor: Branch Research: Population ecology and conservation of mammal in forest edge in Indonesia Interests: Primate watching especially on nocturnal primates |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Riemer, Kristina Degree: PhD Email: kristina.riemer@ufl.edu Advisor: White Research: Investigating body size patterns in animals Interests: Long-distance backpacking, playing the ukulele, and road trips |
 |
| Student Name: Ringer, Josh Degree: MS Email: jringer@flmnh.ufl.edu Advisor: Johnson Research: Origin and colonization of Cuban tree frogs in the Bahamas Interests: Hiking, camping, fitness, reading, traveling, birding, trying new things |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Santos Camillo, Cassia Degree: PhD Email: cscamillo@ufl.edu Advisor: Johnson Research: Reproductive biology and ecology of six-tubercled amazon river turtle in Brazil Interests: Spending time with my baby girl (Elena), cooking, travelling, crochet, playing volleybal and soccer |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Shariff, Farwah Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: farwah.shariff@ufl.edu Advisor: Scheffers |
 |
| Student Name: Smith, Allison Degree: MS Email: allison.smith@ufl.edu Advisor: Boughton Research: Ecology of urban burrowing owls Interests: Endangered species conservation, urban ecology, citizen science, birdwatching, crocheting, baking |
 |
| Student Name: Smith, Thomas Degree: PhD Email: thomassmith@ufl.edu Advisor: Fletcher, Bruna |
 |
| Student Name: Smithers, Cherice Degree: MS (SNRE) Email: reese621@ufl.edu Advisor: Baiser Research: Community ecology, restoration ecology, botany Interests: Yoga, photography, making pottery, gardening, and baking |
 |
| Student Name: Sovie, Adia Degree: PhD Email: asovie@ufl.edu Advisor: McCleery Research: Mammal declines and invasive pythons in the Everglades Interests: Biogeography, invasion ecology, hiking, messing around in boats and knitting |
 |
| Student Name: Srivathsa, Arjun Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: asrivathsa@ufl.edu Advisor: Oli Research: My doctoral research will likely focus on dholes in India, where I will try to link aspects of their behavior, population dynamics, and disease ecology Interests: In my free time I enjoy travelling, doing art, hiking and bird watching |
 |
| Student Name: Steele, Zachary Degree: MS Email: steelez@ufl.edu Advisor: Pienaar Research: Human dimensions of wildlife study looking at the human dimensions of invasive species in Florida Interests: Wildlife Conservation, Invasive Species, Human/Animal Behavior, Basketball, Camping, going to the movies, Concerts, Anime |
 |
| Student Name: Taylor, Shawn Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: shawntaylor@ufl.edu Advisor: White Research: Regional and continental scale predictions of future ecological communities, from insects to forests and everything in between Interests: Cycling on either my mountain or road bike |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Thomas, Travis Degree: PhD Email: travis.thomas@ufl.edu Advisor: Johnson Research: Population dynamics and ecology of the diamondback terrapin in the Nature Coast region of Florida Interests: Fishing, boating, movies, college football, physics (classical mechanics), and traveling |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| Student Name: Tuma, Molly Degree: MS Email: molly.tuma@ufl.edu Advisor: Powell Research: Overwintering survival of Piping Plovers and Red Knots on Florida's panhandle Interests: Birding, hiking, camping, and reading |
 |
| Student Name: Tweitmann, Annalee Degree: MS Email: annaleetweitmann@ufl.edu Advisor: Frederick, Pine Research: Oyster Reef Ecology and Restoration of Lone Cabbage Reef Interests: Shellfish, Aquaculture, Hiking, Kayaking, and Cooking |
 |
| Student Name: Udell, Brad Degree: PhD Email: bradjudell@ufl.edu Advisor: Romagosa, Martin Research: Integrating field studies, statistical estimation, ecological modeling, and optimization algorithms for conservation management applications Interests: I enjoy being outdoors, learning new things, reading, laughing, sports, exercising, music, and gator football |
 |
| Student Name: Vitale, Nick Email: nevitale@ufl.edu Advisor: Powell Research: I will be examining factors influencing breeding success of American oystercatchers on the gulf coast Interests: Any and all outdoor activities, kayaking, photography, and making things (woodworking, pottery, etc.) |
 |
| Student Name: Webb, Elysia Email: enwebb@ufl.edu Advisor: Ober Research: Foraging ecology of the Florida bonneted bat Interests: Endangered species management, restoration ecology, knitting, and reading |
 |
| Student Name: Wilkinson, Krystan Degree: PhD (SNRE) Email: kawilkinson@ufl.edu Advisor: Pine Research: Investigating what natural threat sharks pose to the Sarasota Bay dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) community using shark-bite scar documentation and assigning a risk-assessment to associated dolphin habitat Interests: Elasmobranch and marine mammal conservation; animal behavior; human-animal interactions; GIS |
 |
| Student Name: Yue, Liu Degree: MS Email: yue.liu@ufl.edu Advisor: Sieving Research: Avian Ecology & Conservation Interests: Bird seeing, Photography, Dancing |
 |
| Student Name: Zeng, Yichao Degree: MS Email: yichao.zeng@ufl.edu Advisor: Hull Research: Biodiversity and human impacts Interests: Nature photography, tennis, running, music and drawing comics |
 |
