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Kristel Bakker is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Dakota State University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from South Dakota State University (2000), along with an M.S., B.S., and a Teaching Certificate from the same institution.
- Education:
- Ph.D. Biological Sciences, South Dakota State University (2000)
- M.S., South Dakota State University
- Teaching Certificate, Dakota State University
- B.S., South Dakota State University
Her research focuses on Grassland Bird Ecology and Habitat Management, Avian Ecology, and Wildlife Management. She explores topics like prairie bird conservation, habitat fragmentation, and the ecological impacts of land-use changes. Recent work includes studies on burrowing owls, grassland bird responses to habitat degradation, and the effects of plant diversity on avian communities.
Her publications span avian population dynamics, habitat modeling, and conservation strategies, with a strong emphasis on grassland ecosystems. Notable projects include assessments of critical habitats for burrowing owls and analyses of egg metrics in North American ducks.
While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her extensive research contributions reflect a commitment to advancing ecological conservation. She has advised multiple collaborative studies but no named advisees appear in the text. Her work intersects with policy through reports for agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Labs or field teams are not explicitly mentioned, but her research involves interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
