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Mary Dinsmore, PhD, is a Lecturer at the School of Environmental Sustainability, Loyola University Chicago. She specializes in primate ecology and conservation with a focus on endangered species in Madagascar. Her research examines how human activities and natural disturbances impact lemur behavior and habitats, aiming to inform conservation strategies that mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
Education:
- PhD in Environment and Resources, University of Wisconsin – Madison (2020)
- MS in Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development, University of Wisconsin – Madison (2014)
- BS and BA in Environmental Science and Political Science, University of Portland (2009)
Research Interests: Dinsmore’s work integrates field studies in Madagascar and Latin America to understand primate behavioral adaptations to environmental changes. She emphasizes habitat fragmentation, anthropogenic pressures, and climate impacts on endangered species. Her conservation efforts focus on actionable solutions for biodiversity preservation.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Society of Primatologists
- International Primatological Society
- Midwest Primate Interest Group
Teaching: She teaches courses like Foundations of Environmental Science (ENVS 137) and Biodiversity and Biogeography (ENVS 218). Her experiential education initiatives include study abroad programs in Central/South America, emphasizing hands-on conservation training.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international teams on lemur conservation projects in Madagascar, including work with the IUCN Red List. Active in field protocols for primate research and community-based conservation programs.
