"Most of the Western Hemisphere's charismatic large mammals no longer exist. As a result, without knowing it, Americans live in a land of ghosts" - Paul S. Martin

"A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise." - Aldo Leopold

Rob Lonsinger

I am currently working on my PhD at the University of Idaho (Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources). As a member of the Laboratory for Ecological, Evolutionary, and Conservation Genetics, I am advised by Dr. Lisette Waits. My dissertation research focuses on employing noninvasive genetic sampling techniques to assess the demographic parameters of kit fox and coyote populations in western Utah. Furthermore, I am evaluating population genetic structure and the influence that anthropogenic landscape alterations have on the spatial dynamics and connectivity of these populations. My professional interests include landscape genetics, spatial ecology, the effect of anthropogenic landscape alteration on populations, urban ecology, predator-prey dynamics, and statistics.

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Rob Lonsinger
Curriculum Vitae [pdf]

Current Positions:
Degrees:
About Me:
Born and raised in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, I was first turned on to wild places and wild things through my passion for both freshwater and deep sea fishing. One of my first memories of being interested in the ecological and evolutionary natural history of species was at about the age of 10, when I caught my first Sea Robin. The uniqueness I observed in this undesirable fish sparked an innate curiosity. Though I didn't know it at the time, this curiosity would drive my life towards a career in ecology with a focus on the protection and restoration of imperiled, threatened, and endangered species. I have since traveled across the United States working on the protection of imperiled species.My professional interests include landscape genetics, spatial ecology, endangered and threatened species conservation and research, urban ecology, and the application of GIS and statistical methods to investigate ecological processes.

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RESEARCH/FIELD ASSISTANTS

Matt Smith

Current Position:
  •  Graduate Assistant, Washington State University
Degrees:
  • Bachelor of Science (Zoology and Biological Aspects of Conservation), University of Wisconson-Madison, Conferred December 2009

 Kerry A. Cobb

Current Position:
  •  Wildlife Technician, University of Idaho
Degrees:
  • Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology), University of Kansas, Conferred May 2012
Professional Interests:  Check out Kerry's website for more information.
James Doyle
Current Position:

Degrees:
Professional Interests:
Jimmy is currently studying the ecology of the American badger in Wisconsin as part of his Master's Degree.

  
Doug Gilbert

Current Position:
  • Americorp, West Virginia University
Degrees:
Professional Interests:
Doug's professional interests include landscape ecology, restoration ecology, watershed management, and wetland mitigation. Doug plans on pursuing a research based graduate program following the completion of his Bachelor of Science degree.
  

Bennie Johnson

Current Position:
  •  Graduate Student, Clemson University
Degrees:
Professional Interests:  Bennie is currently beginnin research on the viodiversity of reptile and amphibians along coastal North Carolina.

Michael Beck

Current Position:
  •  Biological Aide, US Fish & Wildlife Service
Degrees:
Professional Interests: Mike's is interested in pursuing a research based Master's degree. His areas of interest include stream ecology and raptor biology, among others.

Adela (Addie) Annis
 
Current Position:
  • Pheasant Behavior Technician, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Degrees:
  • Bachelor of Science (Wildlife), Unity College, Conferred December 2011
Professional Interests:
  • Adela's professional interests include animal behavior, wildlife conservation, and human-wildlife interactions. Adela's aspires to pursue a Masters degree in wildlife research.

Aaron Bueno Cabrera
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