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Tyler McFadden is an Instructor and Interim Director of the Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Program at Oregon State University (OSU), within the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Stanford University (2021) and a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Science from Oregon State University (2014). His research focuses on biodiversity responses to land use and climate change, particularly in avian ecology and forest ecosystems. He integrates field data, remote sensing, and statistical modeling to inform conservation strategies.
Key research interests include understanding how environmental changes across scales affect species distributions and biotic interactions, leveraging this knowledge for ecosystem management, and promoting equitable conservation through education. He collaborates with the Bird Ecology Lab at Universidad Austral de Chile and maintains active fieldwork in Chilean temperate rainforests and mangrove ecosystems. His work bridges applied ecology with community engagement through programs like Meroscience, an outdoor education initiative for high school students.
Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Environmental Sciences Orientation, Environmental Field Studies, and Environmental Case Studies. Prior to OSU, he served as a Lecturer at Stanford University, teaching Ornithology and Science for Conservation Policy. His publications span topics from pollination ecology to silvicultural practices in Chilean forests, emphasizing practical solutions for biodiversity conservation.
Professional awards are not explicitly listed, but his contributions include innovative field methods for hummingbird sexing and frameworks for biodiversity-friendly forestry. He actively engages with policy and community outreach, aiming to enhance conservation outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration.
