{"id":80,"date":"2019-05-29T20:50:27","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T02:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu\/kcrooks\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2025-02-23T20:59:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T03:59:37","slug":"lab","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu\/kcrooks\/lab\/","title":{"rendered":"Lab Members"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\tLAB MEMBERS\n\t<\/h1>\n\tStudents and Postdoctoral Researchers<\/a> | \nAlumni<\/a> |\n\n\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t STUDENTS AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\"Adam\n

Adam Dillon<\/h3>

Ph.D. candidate, Graduate Degree Program in Ecology, advised by Dr. Kevin Crooks.<\/p>\n

Project: The ecology of the island fox and island spotted skunk on Santa Cruz Island.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Cole\n

Cole Purdy<\/h3>

Ph.D. Student, Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, advised by Dr. Kevin Crooks and Dr. Mireille Gonzalez.<\/p>\n

Project: Reducing direct and social conflict regarding wolf restoration and management in Colorado.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Photo\n

Cassandre Venumi\u00e8re–Lefebvre<\/h3>

PhD Student, Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, advised by Dr. Kevin Crooks and Dr. Stewart Breck.<\/p>\n

Project: Understanding tolerance of humans towards carnivores, focused on human-bear coexistence<\/p>\n

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Casey Lee<\/h3>

M.S. student, Graduate Degree Program in Ecology, advised by Dr. Lisa Angeloni (Biology, CSU) and Dr. Kevin Crooks.<\/p>\n

Project: The effects of anthropogenic noise on the behavior of black-tailed prairie dogs<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tLAB ALUMNI\n\t<\/h1>\n\t

COMPLETED POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jesse Barber (2008-2010)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The masking effect of anthropogenic noise on interactions between predators and prey<\/em>
\nFunding: National Park Service
\nCo-Advisor: Kurt Fristrup (NPS)<\/h4>\n

Sarah Bevins (2008-2010)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The effects of urban fragmentation and landscape connectivity on disease prevalence and transmission in North American felids<\/em>
\nFunding: NSF Ecology of Infectious Disease Program
\nPrimary Advisor: Sue Vandewoude (Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology)<\/h4>\n

Chris Burdett (2007-2011)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Conservation status of pumas through habitat modeling and mapping<\/em>
\nFunding: Summerlee Foundation; National Park Service
\nCo-Advisors: Ken Wilson (Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology), David Theobald (Human Dimensions in Natural Resources)<\/h4>\n

Rachel Buxton (2015-2019)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The effects of noise pollution on wildlife<\/em>
\nFunding: National Park Service
\nCo-Advisors: George Wittemyer (Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology); Lisa Angeloni (Biology); Kurt Fristrup (NPS)<\/h4>\n

Scott Carver (2010-2012)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The effects of urban fragmentation and landscape connectivity on disease prevalence and transmission in North American felids<\/em>
\nFunding: NSF Ecology of Infectious Disease Program
\nPrimary Advisor: Sue Vandewoude (Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology)<\/h4>\n

Mark Ditmer (2020-2021)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Spatial modelling of wolf habitat suitability and conflict hotspots<\/em>
\nCo-Advisor: George Wittemyer (Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology)<\/h4>\n

Nate Kleist (2017-2020)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The effects of anthropogenic noise on wildlife behavior, ecology, and conservation<\/em>
\nFunding: National Park Service
\nCo-Advisors: George Wittemyer (Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology); Lisa Angeloni (Biology); Kurt Fristrup (NPS)<\/h4>\n

Brett Seymoure (2016-2019)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The effects of anthropogenic light on wildlife behavior, ecology, and conservation<\/em>
\nFunding: National Park Service
\nCo-Advisors: George Wittemyer and Ken Wilson (Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology); Lisa Angeloni (Biology); Kurt Fristrup (NPS)<\/h4>\n

Graeme Shannon (2012-2014)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The effects of anthropogenic noise on wildlife behavior, ecology, and conservation<\/em>
\nFunding: National Park Service
\nCo-Advisors: George Wittemyer and Ken Wilson (Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology); Lisa Angeloni (Biology); Kurt Fristrup (NPS)<\/h4>\n

Jeff Tracey (2007-2009)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Agent-based movement modeling, functional landscape connectivity, and disease transmission networks for felids in fragmented landscapes.<\/em>
\nFunding: NSF Ecology of Infectious Disease Program
\nCo-Advisor: Sue Vandewoude (Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology)<\/h4>\n
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COMPLETED GRADUATE STUDENTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Robert Alonso<\/strong><\/h4>\n

M.S. Wildlife Biology (Colorado State University): 2012
\nThe effects of urbanization and road development on carnivores in southern California<\/em><\/h4>\n

Casey Brown<\/strong><\/h4>\n

M.S. Ecology (Colorado State University): 2010
\nAnthropogenic sound impacts on ungulates in Grand Teton National Park<\/em>
\nCo-Advisor: Lisa Angeloni (Biology)<\/h4>\n

Shalene George<\/strong><\/h4>\n

M.S. Wildlife Ecology (University of Wisconsin Madison): 2003
\nMammalian carnivores and human recreation in a southern California urban reserve<\/em><\/h4>\n

Ashley Gramza<\/strong><\/h4>\n

M.S. Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (Colorado State University): 2014
\nApplying social science to inform conservation solutions regarding owned outdoor cats in urbanizing landscapes.<\/em>
\nCo-advisor: Tara Teel (Human Dimensions of Natural Resources)<\/h4>\n

Amanda Hardy<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Ecology (Colorado State University): 2012
\nA transportation corridor runs through it: people, wildlife, and transportation in national parks and beyond.<\/em><\/h4>\n

Matt Hyde:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

PhD Ecology (Colorado State University): 2024
\nHuman-carnivore conflict mitigation on ranchlands in the western United States and eastern Colombia<\/em>.
\nCo-Advisor: Dr. Stewart Breck, USDA National Wildlife Research Center<\/h4>\n

Courtney Larson<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Ecology (Colorado State University): 2019
\nEffects of outdoor recreation on wildlife in protected areas. <\/em>
\nCo-Advisor: Sarah Reed, Switzer Foundation<\/h4>\n

Amariah Lebsock<\/strong><\/h4>\n

M.S. Biology (Colorado State University): 2009
\nSwift fox space use and selection for prairie dog colonies before and after a plague epizootic<\/em>
\nCo-Advisor: Michael Antolin (Biology)<\/h4>\n

Patrick Lendrum<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (Colorado State University): 2018
\nWildlife community occurrence, activity patterns, and interspecific interactions in response to energy development<\/em>
\nCo-Advisor: George Wittemyer (Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology)<\/h4>\n

Jesse Lewis<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Ecology (Colorado State University): 2014
\nThe effects of urbanization on felid populations, interactions, and pathogen dynamics<\/em><\/h4>\n

Stacy Lischka<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Wildlife Biology (Colorado State University): 2018
\nIntegrating social and ecological predictors of human-wildlife interactions to guide conservation and management.<\/em>
\nCo-Advisor: Tara Teel (Human Dimensions of Natural Resources)<\/h4>\n

Travis Livieri<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Biology (Colorado State University): 2023
\nPopulation ecology of black-footed ferrets in relation to sylvatic plague<\/h4>\n

Primary advisor: Dr. Lisa Angeloni (Biology)<\/h4>\n

Seth Magle<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Ecology (Colorado State University): 2007
\nM.S. Wildlife Ecology (University of Wisconsin Madison): 2003
\nThe persistence of prairie dogs within urban habitat islands in the Colorado Front Range<\/em><\/h4>\n

Sharon Poessel<\/strong><\/h4>\n

M.S. Ecology (Colorado State University): 2009
\nBehavior and conservation of black footed-ferrets: stress in captivity and predation risk in the wild<\/em>
\nCo-Advisor: Lisa Angeloni (Biology)<\/h4>\n

Emily Ruell<\/strong><\/h4>\n

M.S. Ecology (Colorado State University): 2006
\nEstimating population parameters of mammalian carnivores in southern California using non-invasive genetic sampling<\/em><\/h4>\n

Jeff Tracey<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Ecology (Colorado State University): 2006
\nM.S. Biometry (University of Wisconsin Madison): 2004
\nUse of statistical analysis and simulation models of mammalian carnivore movement to assess landscape connectivity<\/em><\/h4>\n

John Wilson<\/strong><\/h4>\n

M.S. (Plan B) Wildlife Biology (Colorado State University): 2007
\nComparison of research trends in the fields of Conservation Biology and Wildlife Biology<\/em><\/h4>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LAB MEMBERS Students and Postdoctoral Researchers | Alumni | STUDENTS AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS Adam Dillon Ph.D. candidate, Graduate Degree Program in Ecology, advised by Dr. Kevin Crooks. Project: The ecology of the island fox and island spotted skunk on Santa Cruz Island. Cole Purdy Ph.D. Student, Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, advised by…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":160,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-80","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu\/kcrooks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/80","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu\/kcrooks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu\/kcrooks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu\/kcrooks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/160"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu\/kcrooks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80"}],"version-history":[{"count":106,"href":"https:\/\/sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu\/kcrooks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/80\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1561,"href":"https:\/\/sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu\/kcrooks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/80\/revisions\/1561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu\/kcrooks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}