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Wendy Tori, Ph.D., is a Professor of Biology and the Martha Sykes Hansen Endowed Chair in Biology for Ornithology at Earlham College. She is affiliated with the Department of Biology and contributes to the Environmental Sustainability and Anthrozoology Applied Minor programs. Her work integrates field ecology, ornithology, and molecular genetics research, often involving undergraduate students in collaborative projects globally.
Dr. Tori holds a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, an M.S. in Biology from the same institution, a Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Quality Assessment from Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina in Peru, and a B.S. in Biology from the same university.
- Ph.D., Ecology, University of Missouri-St. Louis
- M.S., Biology, University of Missouri-St. Louis
- P.G.C., Environmental Quality Assessment, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina
- B.S., Biology, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina
Her research focuses on bird ecology, behavior, genetics, and evolution, with a particular emphasis on lek mating systems and conservation biology. She investigates factors influencing reproductive success in species like the White-crowned Manakin and Eastern Bluebird, combining fieldwork in the Amazon and molecular genetics analysis. Her work also addresses habitat restoration and its impact on wildlife, collaborating with institutions in the U.S., Ecuador, Peru, and beyond.
Dr. Tori has advised numerous undergraduate students in research projects since 2008, many of whom have co-authored publications. She collaborates with researchers like Dr. Jaime Coon on Grand River Grasslands ecology and Dr. John Iverson on turtle and iguana studies. These collaborations engage students in fieldwork and lab research across diverse locations.
- Collaboration with Dr. Jaime Coon on habitat restoration projects
- Long-term Amazon Manakin Project
- Painted Turtle project with Dr. John Iverson
She leads the Earlham College Biology Department's field and lab research initiatives, including the Vicki-Penziner Matson expeditions, which engage students in hands-on natural history exploration.
