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About Me
I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. Here at Michigan State, I am primarily advised by Dr. Gary Roloff as well as secondarily advised by Drs. Phoebe Zarnetske, Elise Zipkin, and Kendra Cheruvelil. With respect to research, I am broadly interested in species distributions, individual animal movements, group demography, and environmental factors, all of which shape wildlife population dynamics on the landscape. At Michigan State, I also serve as a statistical consultant for faculty, research staff, post-docs, and undergraduate and graduate students at the Center for Statistical Training and Consulting. In addition to my research and consulting work, I enjoy getting outside and exploring the world around us. I also enjoy sports such as hunting, fishing, hiking, football, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and basketball.
Education
B.S. Zoology, with a minor in Environmental Studies, Southern Illinois University (2010)
M.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Resources, West Virginia University (2014)
Ph.D. Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University (2019, expected)
Ph.D. Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior, Michigan State University (2019, expected)
Professional Certifications
CPR and First Aid, American Heart Association (2011 - present)
Spatial Ecology, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University (2016)
Leadership, Great Lakes Leadership Academy's Emerging Leader Program, Michigan State University (2018)
Contact Me
Email: dennhard@msu.edu
Work: (517) 353-9288
Mobile: (309) 738-3228
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The Golden Coast. Vantage point from a spotted owl call station in northern California, 2011. Photo credit: Andrew Dennhardt.