Carolyn G. Mahan, Ph.D.

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Professor, Biology and Environmental Studies
Hawthorn Building, 209

Carolyn Mahan's research interests include the study of biodiversity in threatened ecosystems, the effects of human-modified landscapes on wildlife, and behavioral ecology of sciurids. Dr. Mahan teaches introductory biology, environmental studies, field ecology, and evolution.

Use of human-modified landscapes by wildlife

Rare and threatened species and ecosystems

Management of public lands

Behavioral ecology

Small mammals

Squirrel ecology

Parasite-mediated competition in wild mammals