Julie Jo Murphree

Dr. Julie Jo Murphree is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Arizona State University's School of Applied Sciences and Arts. She specializes in wildlife conservation biology with a focus on free-roaming horse management in the American West, integrating ecological, social, and economic dimensions. Her academic roles include teaching and developing courses in Wildlife Management, Ethical Policy Issues in Biology, and Captive Animal Behavior Management.

Education: PhD in Biology (Biology and Society), M.S. in Applied Biological Sciences (Animal Nutrition/Natural Resource Management), M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Biology Certification), and B.S. in Wildlife Conservation Biology (Summa Cum Laude) from Arizona State University.

Research emphasizes wildlife nutrition through pygmy goat feeding trials, animal cognition's impact on management strategies, and the One Welfare approach balancing conservation and animal welfare. She emphasizes hands-on learning, field experiences, and community partnerships to prepare students for wildlife conservation and veterinary careers.

Her educational background in science curriculum development informs innovative teaching methods that boost student motivation and success in STEM fields. She regularly teaches courses like BIO 492 Honors Directed Study, ABS 302 Ethical & Policy Issues in Bio, and ABS 274 Intro to Wildlife Management.