معرفی
Dr. Shandra Nicole Frey (Nicki Frey) is a Professor in the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University, specializing in Human-Wildlife Interactions. She collaborates with federal, state, and local partners to research sensitive species and develop strategies for reducing wildlife damage while promoting positive human-wildlife coexistence. Her work spans species including small mammals, ringtails, sage-grouse, and free-roaming horses. She also leads youth education programs engaging high-school students in natural resources research.
Education
- PhD, Wildlife Biology (Human-Wildlife Interactions), Utah State University, 2004
- MS, Wildlife Biology (Human-Wildlife Interactions), Utah State University, 2001
- BS, Wildlife Management, West Virginia University, 1996
Research Focus
Dr. Frey's research integrates wildlife ecology with human dimensions, emphasizing:
- Predator-prey dynamics in managed landscapes
- Conservation strategies for species like sage-grouse and prairie dogs
- Anthropogenic impacts on wildlife behavior and habitat use
Her publications consistently address wildlife responses to human activities including mining, energy infrastructure, and hunting.
Awards & Honors
- Innovative Extension Program Award (2023)
- The Wildlife Society Fellow (2021)
- Goldwater Scholarship (2019)
- Award of Excellence, Western Extension Directors’ Association (2015)
- Professional Achievement Award, Central Mountain and Plains Section of TWS (2013)
Advising & Outreach
Dr. Frey mentors graduate students in wildlife management and leads extension programs on human-wildlife conflict resolution. She develops educational materials for landowners and manages youth initiatives like the National Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program.
Collaborations
She works with the Jack H. Berryman Institute and partners with agencies including US Forest Service, BLM, and Utah DWR on field research and conservation implementation.
