Stacy Cotey

- Assistant Teaching Professor
- PhD, Forest Science, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Biology-Wildlife, Northern Michigan University
- BA, Biology-Zoology, University of Northern Iowa
- BA, Art-Drawing & Photography, University of Northern Iowa
Biography
Our world is in a state of flux with climate change, habitat loss, and human disturbance. I am interested in how these landscape changes affect wildlife populations and how we can improve or restore landscapes for the overall health of both wildlife and human populations. My research uses a variety of research methods including genetics, camera trapping, harvest data, and spatial analyses.
I also involve undergraduate students and the general public in my work through coursework, outreach, and citizen science projects.
Areas of Expertise
- Mesocarnivore ecology
- Landscape ecology
- Wildlife-habitat relationships
- Conservation planning
- Science communication
- Citizen science