Molly Levy

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Ph.D. Student
Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior

mollylevy@u.boisestate.edu

Twitter: @MollyLevy15

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I am interested in the social dynamics that influence the management of socio-ecological systems over space and time. I am particularly interested in the processes of collaboration and conflict, and how these processes are impacted by ecological disturbance.

Advised by Dr. Vicken Hillis.

Committee:
Dr. Jen Schneider
Dr. Kelly Hopping
Dr. Matt Williamson

Education / Academic background

B.A. Honors in Biology, Amherst College, 2015

Graduate Certificate in GIS, University of Illinois Springfield, 2016

M.S. in Environmental Science with Departmental Honors, University of Illinois Springfield, 2017

About

Originally from Syracuse, NY, I graduated with my B.A. in Biology from Amherst College. I then completed my M.S. in Environmental Science at the University of Illinois Springfield studying ground squirrel movement ecology. After returning home, I worked in environmental consulting assisting with the environmental review and impact analysis of large-scale renewable energy projects. In this position, I found myself exposed to diverse and often polarized views regarding environmental issues and became interested in incorporating human perspectives and decision-making into environmental research, which led me to the Human-Environment Systems group at Boise State. In my free time, I enjoy running and weightlifting, reading, seeing live music shows, and checking out local breweries. I’m also very passionate about animal rescue and enjoy dog-walking and volunteering for local rescues.

Publications

Temeles, E. J., Liang, J., Levy, M. C., & Fan, Y.-L. 2019. Floral isolation and pollination in two hummingbird-pollinated plants: The roles of exploitation barriers and pollinator competition. Evolutionary Ecology, 33(4), 481–497.

Teaching Assistant for BIOL 191: Cellular & Molecular Biology