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Jocelyn Aycrigg is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences at the University of Idaho's College of Natural Resources. Her research focuses on conservation biology, spatial ecology, and large landscape conservation, with a particular emphasis on wildlife population dynamics and habitat modeling. She holds a Ph.D. in Natural Resources (2009) from the University of Idaho and prior degrees from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (M.S., 1993) and the University of Colorado (B.A., 1987).
Key research projects include assessing vulnerability of wilderness areas to human impacts, prioritizing biodiversity conservation sites under the '30x30' initiative, and modeling habitat selection for species like Dall’s sheep and moose. She has contributed to national reports such as the State of the Birds series and collaborates with organizations like the National Geographic and U.S. Geological Survey’s Gap Analysis Program. Her work integrates spatial analysis, climate change adaptation, and policy evaluation to inform conservation strategies.
Aycrigg has mentored undergraduate researchers, advised on conservation planning (e.g., Desert Conservation Plan in Nevada), and served on committees for professional awards within The Wildlife Society. She also engages in outreach through speaking engagements, volunteer work with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and board roles like her position at the Palouse Land Trust.
