Julie Beston

Dr. Julie Beston is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout's College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management. She specializes in wildlife biology, conservation, and quantitative ecology, with a focus on human impacts on wildlife populations through activities like wind energy development and habitat restoration.

• Education: Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana
• Research Focus: Wind energy impacts on raptors and bats, population modeling, and habitat management
• Teaching: Biostatistics, ecology, and wildlife conservation courses emphasizing hands-on learning

Her publications analyze demographic vulnerabilities of wildlife species to wind turbines, develop assessment frameworks for renewable energy impacts, and explore conservation strategies for migratory species. While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, her work contributes significantly to sustainable energy and biodiversity conservation policy. She has not explicitly mentioned advising students or leading specific laboratory teams in the given material.