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Dr. Bridgette E Hagerty serves as an Associate Professor of Biology within the Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology at York College of Pennsylvania. As a vertebrate ecologist specializing in amphibian and reptile conservation, she maintains active research collaborations with York County Parks and serves on the Board of Directors for the West Shore Wildlife Center, demonstrating deep community engagement in wildlife conservation.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology, University of Nevada, Reno
- B.A. in Biology, St. Mary's College of Maryland
Dr. Hagerty's research program addresses critical wildlife conservation challenges through:
- Stream ecology and restoration projects in Pennsylvania ecosystems
- Amphibian disease dynamics and genetic studies
- Population ecology of aquatic turtles
- Human-wildlife conflict mitigation (including domestic carnivore impacts)
- Long-term desert tortoise conservation genetics research
Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals a strategic evolution from foundational Mojave Desert tortoise population genetics to contemporary Pennsylvania-focused ecosystem restoration, consistently integrating field ecology with actionable conservation outcomes across diverse habitats and taxa.
Professional recognition includes:
- Presidential Award for Teaching and Mentoring Excellence (2017)
She demonstrates exceptional commitment to undergraduate education through project-based learning in courses such as BIO204 (Exploring Biology), BIO290 (Biostatistics), BIO306 (Animal Behavior), BIO372 (Conservation Biology), and BIO404 (Ecological Action Research), while mentoring students in field research and maintaining active partnerships with conservation organizations for community-based science initiatives.
Professional affiliations include membership in The Wildlife Society and the Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences.
