Ruth Rivkin

Ruth Rivkin is a conservation biologist and NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Manitoba, collaborating with Polar Bears International and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. Her research bridges evolutionary ecology, climate change impacts, and conservation genetics.

Education:

• PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto (2021)

Research Focus:

• Climate change adaptation in polar bears using genomics and bioinformatics
• Urban evolutionary ecology, particularly plant-pollinator-herbivore interactions
• Population genetics of urban species (e.g., Impatiens capensis)
• Demographic history and genetic diversity under environmental stress
• Integration of socio-economic factors into conservation strategies

Scientific Awards:

• NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship

Skills:

• Genomic sequencing and analysis
• Observational data collection
• Field experiments
• GIS and bioinformatics
• Climate modeling integration