About Me |
Hello! I'm Devin Goodson, an environmental scientist that conducts research at the intersection of the natural and social sciences. I am passionate about using interdisciplinary research to understand the connections between nature and people. The overarching goal of my scholarship is to build more inclusive conservation practices through the amplification of local stakeholder knowledge in combination with insights from ecological research. To achieve this, I utilize both quantitative and qualitative methods.
My current interdisciplinary research delves into the realm of human-bird interactions. I'm seeking to better understand the locations where people engage with birds, how these interactions influence human behavior, and how human behavioral methodologies can be used to understand bird behavior. This has resulted in a dynamic start to my Ph.D. program, as I navigate through surveys, spatial analysis, focus groups, and field experiments. Further down on this page you will find more details about my research collaborations, educational background, and a selection of photos captured over the past few years. |
COLLABORATION
Explore the dynamic research groups I'm proud to be a part of. Gain insights into each group's mission, and for in-depth information, simply click on the button under each logo to visit the respective website. Join us in our journey to innovate and make a difference.
Valuing Nature. Changing Behavior.Our lab is driven by a desire to broaden stakeholder representation and guide policy and planning relevant to resource management contexts. We do this by working with groups to identify factors that enable and constrain adaptations to environmental degradation.
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Avian BehaviorOur lab is dedicated to unraveling the intricacies of recognition systems, using birds to explore egg recognition, mate recognition, prey identification, and predator detection. Employing a versatile toolkit, we delve into the social and genetic implications of species recognition in avian brood parasites.
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Inclusive ConservationAn international research project striving for an inclusive approach to protected area management that enhances human well-being and biodiversity. This requires the creation and implementation of interdisciplinary tools and methods to balance varying conservation visions.
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EDUCATION
2022 - Present
Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Program of Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation Biology Advisors: Carena van Riper & Mark Hauber _______ 2020 - 2022 M.S. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Advisor: Carena van Riper Thesis Title: Supporting public involvement in resource management decisions through inclusive conservation _______ 2015 - 2019 B.S. The Ohio State University Zoology Minor: Biological Bases of Behavior |