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

Joined October 2012
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Meet our 2024 Innovator's #TravelAward recipients! Lots of exciting applicants. Learn more about the winners & their innovative work! bit.ly/PPSITA @ASHS_Hort @ASPB @SchmitzLab @facette_lab @Le__Liu @savannaecology @GNunezUF @UFHortSci #ASHS2024 #ESA2024 #PlantBio2024
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So proud of our very own @KristyFerraro for winning the Bormann Prize! Her work examines how plant-fungal associations can mitigate the impact of calving animals in nitrogen cycles. Read all about it below:
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/ar… w/ Les Welker, @elibward, @SchmitzLab, and Mark Bradford
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πŸ“’Hot off the press🀩Can animals shape how #ecosystem|s cycle #carbon? TL;DR: yes! Read below to find out more Shout out to the best co-authors one can hope for @SchmitzLab & @sjleroux and to @RewildingEurope & @OneEarth for their support 🧡 1/7 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/shar…

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Join the innovative Dr. Elizabeth Forbes as she discusses her #zoogeochemistry research & why continued collaboration across animal, community, & #ecosystems research methods is critical. Register today! bit.ly/ppswb #carboncycling @SchmitzLab @YaleEnvironment @ESA_org
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How can conservationists rewild the carbon cycle? πŸ“£πŸŒ³πŸ”„ This paper provides considerations to design and monitor such programs, and to weigh social-ecological trade-offs. @mkburak @kristyferraro @kagglerock @diego_ellissoto @nathaliersommer @SchmitzLab doi.org/10.1002/pan3.10609
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Happening tomorrow!
Join me as I defend my dissertation! πŸ„πŸ¦πŸ†πŸ˜ 'Social-Ecological Practice Theory & Human-Wildlife Interactions: People, Cattle, and Predators in Makgadikgadi, Botswana'! March 5th, 12-1pm, in person or via Zoom! DM for Zoom link. πŸ“šπŸŒ @SchmitzLab
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🌿🐾 New research shows that bringing animals into ecosystems saves species and fights climate change by capturing and storing carbon. But, as we offer in our newest paper with @PaN_BES, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. #rewilding #climatechange doi.org/10.1002/pan3.10609

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New paper from this newly minted doctor! It seems everyone is excited about the potential of Rewilding, and we are, too! So, we dove into all the complex contextual dependencies that matter when Rewilding for climate change. (1/3) @PaN_BES doi.org/10.1002/pan3.10609
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SO incredibly thrilled for Dr. Ferraro's successful defense of her dissertation last week!
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If you caribou't🦌zoogeochemistry, this is not to be missed! πŸŽ‰
🚨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!
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I'm thrilled to announce my very first publication is out with @MeghanMidgley and @BuchkowskiR from our work at the @MortonArboretum on ground beetle ecology in forests!!! πŸͺ² authors.elsevier.com/a/1iPQu…

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Fostering human–wildlife #coexistence necessitates a thorough and nuanced grasp of local attitudes toward #wildlife.🐾 In this article, Gao et al discuss contextualizing sociodemographic differences in Tibetan attitudes toward large #carnivores.🐺 doi.org/10.1111/csp2.13049
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Our fearless leader, Os Schmitz, spoke with BBC Future about research into how animal rewilding could be an important solution to tackling climate change. Thank you @BBC_Future, for highlighting this work! 🐺
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Wildebeest and wolves: Secret weapons against climate change bbc.com/future/article/20231…
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What a phenomena day filled with great scholars! Thank you @jeffrsebo and @NYUEnvrStudies for hosting us and for this recognition!
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Award winning author Kristy Ferraro discussing the dogmas of conservation biology.
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The NYU Wild Animal Welfare Program is hosting a Workshop on Wild Animal Welfare this Saturday, November 4th. This event is in person at NYU and will have a vegan reception to follow! Please RSVP using the following link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Do you remember when you joined Twitter? We do! Happy 11th anniversary to the Schmitz Lab πŸŽ‰ #MyTwitterAnniversary
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Delighted to get to speak at the NYU Wild Animal Welfare Program Workshop in November. Come join us!
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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/wil…
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