Stacie Hooper

Stacie Hooper is an Assistant Teaching Professor at University of the Pacific, based in Stockton, California. She holds a PhD and BS from University of California, Davis, and is dedicated to inspiring students through discovery-based learning in biology and behavioral ecology.

Education:

• PhD, University of California, Davis, 2010
• BS, University of California, Davis, 1994

Teaching Philosophy:

Hooper emphasizes creating a safe and engaging classroom environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions and express opinions. She integrates real-world examples, humor, and pop culture references to make learning fun and relevant. Her teaching methods include interactive tools, hands-on activities, and critical thinking exercises.

Research Focus:

As a behavioral ecologist, her research centers on vocal communication systems and how ecology and life history influence communication complexity. Her applied bioacoustics work addresses conservation and wildlife management challenges. She studies alarm calls in rodents, vocal identity and genetic relationships in Belding’s ground squirrels, and the structure of dolphin whistles in collaboration with UC Davis and the SETI Institute. She also investigates the impact of anthropogenic noise on species like sage-grouse and humpback whales.

Contact:

• Email: shooper@pacific.edu
• Phone: 209.946.7379
• Office: Room 111, Biological Laboratories, Stockton Campus