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Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science

Dr. Richard Sherwin, Assistant Professor

 

Ph.D. University of New Mexico (With Distinction)
M.S.   Brigham Young University (Zoology)
B.S.   Brigham Young University (Botany and Range Science/Conservation Biology)
A.A.   Ricks College (now Brigham Young University- Idaho) (History)

 
Office:  Science Building, Room 115
Phone:  (757) 594-7454
Email:   rsherwin@cnu.edu
 

TEACHING AREAS

   
Dr. Rick Sherwin

Biology 445/545-Mammalogy
Biology 495/595-Ornithology

Biology 422-Desert Ecology

Biology 107-Introductory Biology I

Biology 491-Senior Writing Seminar: “Application of Critical Thought in Science”

   
   

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Effects of spatial and temporal variation on applied conservation biology
  • Tools for understanding the historical condition of wildlife populations and implications to future management
  • Impacts of mining on wildlife
  • Applied molecular ecology/ landscape genetics
  • Habitat use as a reflection of local constraints
  • History of mining
 

Dr. Richard Sherwin

Curriculum Vitae
Sherwin Research Lab
Student Research Team
Laboratory Products
Collaborative Research
Grants
Publications
Bat Conservation International
Graduate Student Association
     
SHERWIN RESEARCH LAB > is centered on the population ecology and conservation of Townsend’s big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii). Students, who are intellectually curious, self-motivated and who enjoy lab and field work are always welcome to apply for either undergraduate or graduate positions.
Dr. Richard Sherwin
   

Dr. Rick Sherwin

Students decorate Dr. Sherwin's Office for a Birthday Surprise!

 
 

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