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Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science

Dr. Richard Sherwin, Assistant Professor

 

Ph.D. (awarded with distinction) University of New Mexico
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 entitled “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
 
 

Dr. Richard Sherwin

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Bat Conservation International

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
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Dr. Rick Sherwin and Students
Dr. Rick Sherwin and Students
Dr. Rick Sherwin and Students
 

     

Dr. Rick Sherwin

Dr. Sherwin's Birthday Surprise!

Aidan Sherwin Aidan Sherwin, age 2

Fall 2004

Dr. Rick Sherwin and Oliver Sherwin

Sleepy Dad with Oliver Sherwin

Born January 19, 2006

     

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