معرفی
Stacy Cotey is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Michigan Technological University, affiliated with the Ecosystem Science Center. With a PhD in Forest Science from MTU, a master's in Biology-Wildlife from Northern Michigan University, and dual bachelor's degrees in Biology-Zoology and Art-Drawing & Photography from the University of Northern Iowa, she bridges scientific research with public engagement.
- Research Focus: Mesocarnivore ecology, landscape connectivity, wildlife-habitat relationships, and citizen science
- Teaching Areas: Wildlife Ecology, Animal Behavior, Landscape Ecology & Planning, Botany
- Key Techniques: Genetics, camera trapping, spatial analyses, harvest data
Her research explores how climate change, habitat loss, and human activities impact wildlife populations, with particular emphasis on disease ecology and conservation planning. Recent projects examine landscape connectivity for otters, trout, and mesocarnivores through genetic and spatial analyses, while developing non-invasive monitoring techniques for weasels and leveraging citizen science in undergraduate education. Publications span parasitology, ecological monitoring, and science communication.
