Eric Yensen, PhD

Professor of Biology

Contact:: eyensen@collegeofidaho.edu

208-459-5335
Expertise:: Ecology, mammals, conservation biology, evolution, and natural history of the Intermountain West

Education

Ph.D. Zoology, University of Arizona

M.A. Entomology, Oregon State University

B.S. Biology, The College of Idaho

Professional Experience

The College of Idaho, Professor of Biology (1988-present)

The College of Idaho, Associate Professor of Biology (1981-1988)

Boise State University, Assistant Professor (1978-1981)

Millsaps College, Assistant Professor (1973-1978)

Personal Statement

Dr. Yensen teaches courses in ecology, evolution, conservation biology, mammalogy, and natural history. His scholarly interests include the ecology and conservation of ground squirrels and other mammals. He has worked on mammal ecology and conservation projects in the western U.S. as well as Bolivia. He has also been involved in taxonomy and has described and named three species new to science (a marsupial, a ground squirrel, and an insect). He is currently working on projects involving the translocation of ground squirrels for conservation purposes, impacts of range seedings on small mammals, and dietary selection by ground squirrels. He has done a number of collaborative research projects with students, several of which have been published.

Dr. Yensen has led student field trips to Australia, Mexico, Alaska, and various destinations in the U.S. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed technical papers in scientific journals, 13 book chapters, coauthored 3 books, and is considered an authority on ground squirrels. In 2008, he was named Distinguished Scientist by the Idaho Academy of Science.

What Dr. Yensen appreciates most about teaching at The College of Idaho is interacting with students.

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Eric Yensen, PhD

Education

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