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John Quinn is the Henry Keith and Ellen Hard Townes Professor of Biology and Director of Environmental Studies at Furman University. He leads the CHESS Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research addressing biodiversity conservation, soundscape ecology, and sustainable land management. His work integrates experimental, observational, and statistical techniques to inform decision-making in coupled human-natural systems.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- M.S., University of Louisiana
- B.A. and B.S., Drake University
Research Interests: Conservation Biology, Landscape Ecology, Soundscape Ecology, Avian Ecology, and Global Change Biology. His research emphasizes the sustainability of environmental resources, particularly in agricultural and urban ecosystems.
Grants & Awards:
- 2021 Senior Research Award from Association of Southeastern Biologists
- Furman Standard 2020-2022
- 2018 Senior Research Award from Association of Southeastern Biologists
- Recent grants include NSF funding ($282K), Michelin ($49K), and NASA ($19.7K).
Labs & Projects: Directs the CHESS Lab and co-leads the Audible Anthropocene Project, exploring soundscapes as indicators of environmental health. His work bridges arts, humanities, and sciences to promote sustainability.
