Emily Pomeranz

Emily Pomeranz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Her position is uniquely supported through the Michigan DNR-MSU Partnership for Ecosystem Research & Management, reflecting her dual affiliation with academic and state wildlife management institutions.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. from Cornell University (2017)
• M.S. from Oregon State University (2011)
• B.S. from University of Wisconsin-Madison (2008)

As a conservation social scientist, Dr. Pomeranz specializes in human dimensions of wildlife management using mixed-method approaches. Her research examines stakeholder beliefs and behaviors, public trust frameworks, and governance models in conservation contexts. She actively bridges academic research and practical wildlife management by developing outreach programs that integrate social science insights with ecological considerations while respecting practitioners' operational constraints.

She teaches core courses including Introduction to Fisheries & Wildlife Ecology and Management (FW101) and Human Dimensions of Fisheries & Wildlife (FW334). Prior to her faculty appointment, she served as Human Dimensions Research Specialist for Michigan DNR Wildlife Division, where she enhanced agency-wide social science capacity across field staff and leadership.

Dr. Pomeranz maintains an active collaboration with Michigan DNR Wildlife Division through the Partnership for Ecosystem Research & Management, focusing on community-based conservation initiatives and stakeholder engagement protocols that address real-world wildlife governance challenges.