John E. Quinn

I am a PhD Candidate in natural resources with a specialization in applied ecology. My research emphasizes concerns within biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability; in particular avian ecology, agroecology, restoration of working landscapes, and the role of birding as a medium for environmental awareness and education.

My current research focus is on how organic agricultural landscapes in Nebraska can be structured and managed to maintain food production while conserving biodiversity and enhancing ecosystem services.

I received a B.S. in Environmental Science and a B.A. in Environmental Policy from Drake University in 2003 and a M.S. in Biology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2006 with Dr. Kim Marie Tolson.