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Nicolette Cagle is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science and Policy and Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment. Her research focuses on ecology, conservation, and environmental education, with a particular emphasis on herpetology, forest ecosystems, and urban biodiversity. She holds a Ph.D. in Ecology from Duke University (2008) and has authored numerous publications on topics ranging from snake conservation to bird-window collision mitigation.
Dr. Cagle’s work integrates field research, education, and community engagement. She leads initiatives such as the Duke Forest Community Science project and has advised over 50 students in her lab. Her book Saving Snakes (2023) highlights her commitment to reptile conservation and science communication. Awards include the North Carolina Environmental Educator of the Year (2021) and the Lynn Maguire Award for Excellence in Teaching (2024).
Key grants include funding for studies on AMOC arrays, gender equity in environmental education, and defaunation in Gabon’s Ivindo National Park. Her research spans international collaborations in sub-Saharan Africa and Mexico, emphasizing biodiversity conservation and socioecological systems.
Labs/Teams: Cagle Lab focuses on applied conservation ecology and environmental education. Projects include long-term herpetofauna monitoring, wildlife corridor design in Oaxaca, and bird collision mitigation strategies. She also oversees Duke’s Environmental Science Summer Program and DEI initiatives.
