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Michael L. Bessert is a Professor and Program Director at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, affiliated with the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management and the Biology Department. His research focuses on fish evolution, systematics, and conservation, utilizing molecular genetics to study species like the blue sucker (Cycleptus) and brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis).
- Ph.D. and M.S. in Biological Science from the University of Nebraska
- B.A. and B.S. in Biology from Concordia University
Bessert's work spans molecular systematics, population genetics, and phylogeography, emphasizing conservation implications for freshwater fish in fragmented habitats. He collaborates with agencies like the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Trout Unlimited on long-term ichthyomonitoring projects. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his research has led to the discovery of a potential new species in the Rio Grande basin.
He actively involves undergraduates in his lab-based and fieldwork research, prioritizing hands-on learning. Current projects examine genetic structure in brook trout populations within the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, testing historical refugium hypotheses and assessing hybridization rates in stocked streams.
