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Dr. Tom Risch
Vice Provost for Research & Technology Transfer and Executive Director of ABI
Professor of Animal Ecology
Education
- BS - 1986 - Environmental Studies, Stockton State College, Pomona, NJ
- MS - 1993 - Wildlife Management, Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD
- PhD - 1999 - Zoology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Biography
Dr. Risch's research involves monitored interactions or population dynamics of small mammals and birds. Recent projects have ranged from describing life history traits to assessing vector ecology. Techniques are applied toward human risk assessment for West Nile virus and measured benefits of genetically modified crops using small mammal models. Locally, his research examines distribution and behavior of bats in specific ecoregions of Arkansas and reproductive timing in Eastern Bluebirds. Tom still collaborates on projects with University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory.
Contact Information
P:
870-972-3333
trisch@AState.edu
Office
Building: Arkansas Biosciences Institute
Room: 102
