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Heather Bateman is an Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research and a Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the School of Applied Sciences and Arts. She holds roles as a Senior Global Futures Scientist and Affiliated Faculty at the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes, Water Institute, and Central Arizona-Phoenix Long Term Ecological Research. Her research focuses on wildlife ecology, particularly in riparian ecosystems, exploring human impacts on vertebrate populations and habitats. She has advised numerous students and received awards like the Charlie Painter Memorial Award and Outstanding Masters Mentor. Bateman's work integrates ecological and social sciences, addressing urban wildlife interactions and conservation challenges in arid regions.
Education:
- Ph.D. Biology, University of New Mexico (2007)
- M.S. Biology, Eastern Washington University (2000)
- B.S. Ecology, Idaho State University (1998)
Research Interests: Her work spans wildlife ecology, herpetology, ornithology, and urban ecology. She investigates habitat alterations affecting amphibians, reptiles, and birds, with a focus on riparian systems and urban environments. Recent projects include linking instream flows to terrestrial wildlife and studying social-ecological factors influencing human-wildlife interactions.
Grants & Projects:
- Amphibian and reptile communities in wilderness areas (USDA Forest Service, 2021-2024)
- Wildlife and riparian habitats at the San Pedro-Gila confluence (DOI-BOR, 2017-2022)
- Microhabitat evaluation for Northern Mexican Gartersnake (AZ Game & Fish, 2015-2018)
Awards:
- Provost Teacher Award (2024-2025)
- Charlie Painter Memorial Award (2022)
- Outstanding Masters Mentor Award (2022)
Labs & Teams: Her lab, the Applied Wildlife Ecology Lab, studies field ecology and conservation biology, focusing on human impacts on ecosystems. Current projects include urban wildlife dynamics and climate change effects on dryland species.
