William Siemer

William Siemer is a Researcher at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), affiliated with the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment and the Center for Conservation Social Sciences. His work focuses on human dimensions of wildlife management, including risk communication, stakeholder engagement, and structured decision-making. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University (2009), an M.S. from Michigan State University (1986), and a B.S. from the University of Missouri-Columbia (1983). A Certified Wildlife Biologist, he co-edited Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management (Johns Hopkins University Press).

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Cornell University, 2009
  • M.S., Michigan State University, 1986
  • B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1983

Research Interests: Siemer explores wildlife-related activity involvement, wildlife damage management, and community-based approaches to issues like deer and bear management. His work emphasizes bridging ecological and social sciences to improve conservation outcomes through effective communication and stakeholder collaboration. Recent projects include analyzing hunter recruitment strategies and evaluating agency capacity in wildlife disease management.

Grants & Advising: While no advisees are listed, Siemer's research has been supported by grants addressing issues such as black bear acceptance thresholds, coyote management case studies, and duck season optimization. His work frequently involves interdisciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement.

• Labs/Teams: Center for Conservation Social Sciences at Cornell University