Laura Farwell
Postdoctoral Research Associate
(608) 890-3160
126A Russell Labs
1630 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Education
2018: Ph.D. Forest Resources, West Virginia University
2011: M.S. Forest Resources, University of Washington
2009: B.S. Environmental Science and Resource Management, University of Washington
Find my CV and more detailed information about my research interests at farwellecology.com
Research interests
Landscape and wildlife ecologist, broadly interested in impacts of global change on ecosystems and biodiversity, with a focus on avian responses to land use and land cover change. Research integrates field-based surveys with remote sensing data using innovative quantitative and spatial modeling techniques. Current projects include impacts of shale gas energy development (i.e., fracking) on forests and migratory birds in the central Appalachian region, as well as development of novel remote sensing habitat indices for biodiversity applications.
Personal interests
When I’m not in front of a computer I love playing outside with my husband and two sons. Interests include: hiking, running, gardening, linguistics, science fiction, and taco trucks.