Sarah Staffiere

Sarah Staffiere is a Senior Lecturer in the Biology Department at Colby College, serving as Senior Lab Instructor and Olin and Arey Greenhouse Manager. She teaches Ornithology (BI334) and oversees critical academic infrastructure supporting biological research and instruction.

Education

• M.S. in Biological Sciences/Wildlife & Fisheries, Mississippi State University (2007)
• B.A. in Biology, College of the Holy Cross (2001)

Her expertise centers on Ecology, Ornithology, and Evolution, with specialized knowledge in Wildlife & Fisheries systems. This interdisciplinary focus bridges field biology and conservation science, particularly examining avian adaptations within ecological frameworks. Her teaching emphasizes hands-on ornithological methodologies and evolutionary principles.

Professional Responsibilities

• Senior Lab Instructor: Directs laboratory instruction for biology courses with emphasis on experimental design and data analysis
• Greenhouse Manager: Administers the Olin and Arey Greenhouse complex, maintaining controlled environments for research and teaching specimens