Jeffery Larkin

Jeffery Larkin is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and the 2018-19 Distinguished University Professor for his excellence in teaching, research, and service. He has secured over $6 million in external grants since joining IUP in 2005, focusing on threatened wildlife species like golden-winged and cerulean warblers. His work emphasizes human impacts on ecosystems and informs policy for wildlife management agencies globally.

Research interests include conservation biology, habitat restoration, and migratory bird ecology. He collaborates with agencies like the US Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA, and Pennsylvania Game Commission to translate science into actionable policies. His educational program provides students with fieldwork and conference opportunities, fostering a pipeline of conservation professionals.

• Recipient of the USDA Abraham Lincoln Award (2017)
• Over 60 grants secured, totaling $6 million
• 50+ peer-reviewed publications with student co-authors

During his tenure as Distinguished University Professor, Larkin focuses on post-fledgling survival studies, migratory connectivity, and wintering/breeding ecology of endangered songbirds. He advises agencies on adaptive management strategies and promotes science-based conservation policies.