
Schmitz Lab
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Schmitz Lab
@SchmitzLab
We study predator-prey interactions and their effects on ecosystem dynamics. Based @YaleEnvironment




I'm honored to have received the @YaleEnvironment Bormann Prize which honors the doctoral student whose work exemplifies the legacy of Herb Bormann. Check out my interview about the work here! environment.yale.edu/news/article/u… w/ Les Welker, @elibward, @SchmitzLab, and Mark Bradford








Officially Dr. Ferraro!

🚨It's happening!!🚨 I'm defending my dissertation on February 7th at 1pm. The first hour is a public lecture, so if you want to tune in to hear me talk about deer, nutrients, and northern ecosystems, let me know, and I'll send you the link!





Wildebeest and wolves: Secret weapons against climate change bbc.com/future/article…

Award winning author Kristy Ferraro discussing the dogmas of conservation biology.





The NYU Wild Animal Welfare Program is thrilled to be hosting the 2023 Workshop on Wild Animal Welfare in person on Nov 4! This event will feature talks from five award-winning early-career scholars, plus a keynote talk from Catia Faria. Please join us! sites.google.com/nyu.edu/wildan…

Conservation Science Must Value Individuals and Anthropomorphism Individuals can have huge ecological impacts and conservation implications. Research shows that the careful use of anthropomorphism can help animals rather than harm them. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal…