Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Urban Ecology
School of Natural Resources
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Research Summary
As an urban wildlife ecologist, Brodsky’s research integrates wildlife habitat associations, urban resident preferences and perception, and animal behavior to guide the design and management of urban green spaces. She aims to uncover patterns in urban biodiversity across both local and global scales, with particular focus on bird and mammal communities.
Christine Brodsky is an Assistant Professor of Urban Ecology at the University of Missouri in the School of Natural Resources. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri, M.S. from the University of Delaware, and B.S. from the University of Massachusetts. Her dissertation research was conducted within the Baltimore Ecosystem Study, a Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) program. After completing her Ph.D., she worked as a faculty member within Pittsburg State University’s Biology Department. She is a Certified Wildlife Biologist and currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Urban Biodiversity and Design (URBIO) international network. Brodsky also has a strong interest in student mentorship, providing opportunities for undergraduate research, and community outreach to the general public.
Educational background
- Ph.D. Fisheries and Wildlife, University of Missouri, 2016
- M.S. Wildlife Ecology, University of Delaware, 2012
- B.S. Biology, University of Massachusetts, 2010