Dawn Tanner

Dawn Tanner is an Adjunct Assistant Professor affiliated with the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Her work bridges conservation biology with education, focusing on tropical habitat conservation and innovative wildlife monitoring techniques.

• Education: Ph.D. (2010) and M.S. (2005) in Conservation Biology from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Research Interests: She specializes in conservation strategies for tropical forest environments, particularly the use of remote cameras for wildlife monitoring and youth empowerment in ecological education. Her research often involves charismatic species like the clouded leopard and addresses landscape fragmentation impacts.

Publications: Her recent articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining technology (remote cameras) with community-based education, analyze clouded leopard behavior, assess habitat fragmentation in Borneo, and study road effects on Galápagos lava lizards. These works emphasize practical conservation solutions and adaptive educational frameworks.

Teaching: She has taught SFS courses in Borneo during May Sessions in 2016 and 2018, integrating fieldwork with pedagogical innovation.