Today's Voices of Conservation Science

Anna Kusler — Running Fast to Conserve Cheetahs in Central Zambia

Anna Kusler, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her passion for all animals and her research on cheetahs in central Za

Stephen Huysman — Whitebark Pine In A Changing Climate: Where Will They Survive

Stephen Huysman, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses his passion for plant science, computer science, and the merger of

Parker Levinson — Counting Pups in Antarctica: Understanding Factors Influencing Weddell Seals

Parker Levinson, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her passion for animals, love for field research, and her research

Katie Furey — Gerrard-strain Trout Don't Like Fish

Katie Furey, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her passion for the natural resources, journey in many technician posi

Elisabeth Krieger — Elk Behavior in Eastern Montana: Hunting for Answers

Elisabeth Krieger, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her passion for sports, natural resources, and her research on e

Alzada Roche — Climate Change: Emergence and Reproduction of Giant Salmon Flies

Alzada Roche, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her time working with the Montana Conservation Corps and her research

Teo Rautu — Whitebark Pine and Hydrologic Processes

Teo Rautu, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her time growing up in Washington, love of the outdoors, and research on

Coltan Pipinich — Dam: River Fragmentation and Brown Trout Movement

Coltan Pipinich, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses his time growing up in Montana, working for Montana Fish, Wildlife

Jessica Harris — High Elevation Pines and Nature as a Safe Space

Jessica Harris, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her time growing up in Michigan, mentors, women in conservation sci

Keith Wellstone — Angling for Science in Yellowstone National Park

Keith Wellstone, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses his time growing up in Minnesota and California, experiences in fi

Anna French — Moving Mud: Crayfish as Ecosystem Engineers

Anna French, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her time growing up in Minnesota, challenges in graduate school, and h

Cayley Faurot-Daniels — Hi-Tech Science: Using eDNA to Find Pollinators

Cayley Faurot-Daniels, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her many technician positions and her love for field biology

Nate Heili — Irrigation Ditches, Aquatic Insects, and Birds! Oh My!

Nate Heili, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses his education, work in the west, and research on aquatic insects in irr

Carlisle Segal — Bison Grazing and Arthropods in Yellowstone National Park

Carlisle Segal, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her career trajectory, natural resource education, and graduate res

Drew MacDonald — Yellowstone Lake: What’s Up with the Juvenile Lake Trout?

Drew MacDonald, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses his career trajectory, moving around, and research on juvenile lake

Alyson East — Remote Sensing Fire In The Amazon

Alyson East, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her career trajectory, struggles along the way, and research on remote

Fritz Kalakay — Everything Comes Full Circle — Restoration of Aspen Stands

Fritz Kalakay, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses his career trajectory and research on aspens in Montana.

Katherine Sparks — Research on “High-Five Pines" — Just Do It

Katherine Sparks, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her career trajectory and research on “High-Five Pines" (high-ele

Thomas Meinzen — Can Roadside Lands Save the Pollinators?

Thomas Meinzen, a graduate in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses his career trajectory and research on pollinators that use roadside lands.

Lauren Gedlinske — From Grandmother's Garden to Studying Pollinators

Lauren Gedlinske, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her career trajectory and her research on floral scents and polli