Greetings!
Ecology is a science, and thus
like all fields in science has its foundation in
mathematics. It is because of my belief that math plays such
an important role in ecology that I would define myself
first as a "quantitative ecologist". My strengths include
such areas as analytical and simulation modeling, computer
programming, and of course statistics.
As for my
research, I am broadly interested in carnivore ecology, predator-prey
interactions, and population dynamics. I am especially
interested in how knowledge in such fields can be used in
conservation, and much of my research deals with examining
factors that may improve the likelihood of success in
conservation efforts. Research in my lab includes field
studies of the meso-predator release hypothesis, bear ecology, community interactions between predators,
ecology of wolves, coyote ecology, as well as simulation
studies of wolf viability, hybrid zones among species, and
the use of statistics in ecological studies.
For more information about my background, check out my
CV
Contact Information:
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
3301 Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849
Phone: 334-844-9253
Email: steury@auburn.edu |