Dr. Tom Risch
Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology

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

Office: LSE 312
Phone: (870) 972-3082
Email: trisch@astate.edu

Mammalian Ecology

    * Population ecology and interactions with agricultural land use
    * Vector ecology of the West Nile Virus
    * Breeding and habitat use by song birds

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.

Curriculum Vitae

Research Laboratory

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