Kimberly Babbitt

Kimberly Babbitt is a Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, University of New Hampshire. She specializes in amphibian ecology, wetland conservation, and the ecological impacts of habitat disturbance.

• Education: Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (University of Florida), M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (Texas A&M University), B.S. in Wildlife Management (University of New Hampshire)

Research Interests:
Her work explores the effects of forest management, agricultural landscapes, and environmental contaminants on amphibian populations. She investigates how habitat fragmentation, buffer zones, and hydroperiod gradients influence species distribution and ecosystem services.

Article Trends:
Recent publications focus on genetic connectivity, agrochemical contamination, and ecosystem contributions of amphibians, spanning fieldwork in New Hampshire, Argentina, and New Zealand.

Scientific Awards:

• EPA Fellowship - Emily LaFlandra (2003-2006)

Grants:
Lead investigator on USDA, USFWS, and NSF-funded projects including Forest Management for Amphibians, Salt Marsh Sparrow Nesting Success, and Pathways to Professions in the Biosciences Program.