Our research is grounded in addressing fundamental ecological questions, but we strongly believe that, given the rate of current global changes, research needs to go beyond testing theory. To that end, our research focuses on generating practical solutions for management problems and providing science products to support smart decisions in natural resource management.

Our lab focuses on quantitative ecology with particular expertise in spatial and population ecology. Our research asks questions about how habitat and landscape changes influence the dynamics of wildlife populations. We then work to understand how populations and landscapes can be managed to balance multiple competing needs and interests. Overall, our goal is to use quantitative models to inform decision support tools that can be used by managers to guide science-based decision-making. 

We also strongly believe that the best science is developed through partnerships. Therefore, we seek to collaborate during every step of the research process, including formulating the problem, collecting data, and building science products to support decision-making in an iterative process. Our work is highly collaborative, and we work with a diverse team of cooperators from universities, state and federal agencies, tribal nations, and non-profits. We work hard to create an inclusive and well-rounded research group that works together to help inform natural resource management.

Below are some examples of projects we're involved in. You can find a full list of publications here.

Seeking collaborations

We are actively seeking meaningful collaborations to advance the conservation and management of wildlife in Alaska. We are committed to developing user-friendly quantitative tools to evaluate wildlife population dynamics and spatial ecology to improve management and support science-based decision-making. If you are involved in wildlife conservation and management in Alaska, we would love to explore opportunities for collaboration on research projects. Please reach out!