Raymond Pierotti

Raymond Pierotti is an Associate Professor at the University of Kansas, focusing on evolutionary biology and animal behavior. His interdisciplinary research bridges biological sciences with ethnobiology and environmental studies.

• Affiliation: University of Kansas
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Email: pierotti@ku.edu

Dr. Pierotti's research explores vertebrate parental care systems, particularly in Larus (gulls) and Canis (wolves, coyotes, dogs). His work integrates evolutionary theory with Indigenous knowledge systems to understand ecological and behavioral dynamics.

His publications from 2010-2016 highlight themes in Indigenous environmental knowledge, animal behavior evolution, and STEM curriculum reform. Notable collaborations include projects on culturally relevant science education for secondary students.

Current research includes NSF-funded initiatives on informal STEM teaching methods for underrepresented groups. He also develops curricula connecting evolutionary biology to health, genetics, and ecological sustainability.

Dr. Pierotti mentors students and colleagues in interdisciplinary approaches, including projects on canine behavior, ethnobotany, and Indigenous science pedagogy.