New publication on modeling invasion and management of non-native squirrels

A new publication by KCRL post-doctoral researcher Dr. Emily Goldstein outlines how Spatially Explicit Population Models can be used to model future range expansion of an invasive squirrel species (the Eastern gray squirrel; Sciurus carolinensis) and assess the efficacy of different management scenarios and biological control strategies including immunocontraceptive vaccines and culling.  This research outlines proactive management and control strategies that can be implemented to slow the spread of gray squirrel invasion in Ireland.

Read it here: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10530-016-1092-7/fulltext.html

Dr. Goldstein taking measurements on an Eastern gray squirrel in Ireland

4 new graduate assistantships with KCRL

Great graduate research opportunities for 2016 – follow links for more details.  Come join our research group!

Narrow-headed Gartersnake conservation: University of Arizona

More here: http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/phd-grad-assistantship-narrow-headed-gartersnake-conservation-university-of-arizona/

Sonoran tiger salamander movement ecology: University of Arizona

More here: http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/ms-grad-assistantship-sonoran-tiger-salamander-movement-ecology-university-of-arizona/

Mt Graham red squirrel management: University of Arizona

More here: http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/phd-grad-assistantship-mt-graham-red-squirrel-management-university-of-arizona/

Big Cypress fox squirrel occupancy: University of Arizona

More here: http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/phd-grad-assistantship-big-cypress-fox-squirrel-occupancy-university-of-arizona/

KCRL grad students win big at the Arizona & New Mexico TWS Joint Annual Meeting

KCRL doctoral candidates Sarah Hale and Jonathan Derbridge swept the major student awards for the Arizona chapter of The Wildlife Society at the 2016 Arizona & New Mexico Joint Annual Meeting of The Wildlife Society and the American Fisheries Society in Flagstaff Arizona this week.

Sarah won the Best Student Presentation award and was selected from a pool of 6 excellent presentations from Master’s and PhD students.  This is an intense competition where students are required to submit their presentations and a write up of their research in advance of the meeting. The 6 top students are then selected from this pool and the winner is decided based on their presentation during a special session at the Joint Annual Meeting.  Way to go Sarah!!

Jonathan receive the Roger Hungerford Award for a top student in wildlife research who, while attending an Arizona college or university, made significant contributions to the management and conservation of Arizona’s wildlife and/or habitat. Contributions are in the areas of wildlife research, education and training, management, conservation, or law enforcement. The Award is given in memory of one of Arizona’s finest research biologists, Roger Hungerford.  Nicely done Jonathan!!

Congrats all around – keep up the good work, we are all glowing with pride.

Dr. Koprowski with his star students Sarah Hale and Jonathan Derbridge