Justin A. Compton
Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences and Studies
Biography
With a deep-rooted passion for nature and conservation, Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences and Studies Justin Compton has dedicated his career to studying the interactions between wildlife species and their environments, aiming to promote biodiversity and sustainable ecosystems. His work has helped in understanding the impacts of habitat fragmentation, climate change, and human activities on wildlife populations.
As a professor, Compton has dedicated himself to teaching and mentoring students. He is known for his engaging teaching style and commitment to fostering a love of ecology among his students. Within his courses he blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on fieldwork. His dedication to education extends beyond the classroom, as he often involves students in his research projects, providing them with invaluable practical experience.
Education
- Ph.D., Wildlife Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University
- M.S., Ecology, Michigan Technological University
- B.S., Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology, University of California, Davis
Research Interests
- Wildlife Ecology
- Mammalian Population Estimation
- Human and Wildlife Interactions
- Ecology and Behavior of Carnivores
Courses Taught
- Environmental Science Research Methods
- Principles of Environmental Science
Selected Publications & Honors
- Kays, R.;….Compton, J.A.;….Parsons, A. Climate, food, and humans predict mammal communities in the United States. Diversity and Distributions (June 2024)
- Burton, A.C; ....Compton, J.A.;…and Kays, R. Mammal responses to global changes in human activity vary by trophic group and landscape. Nature Ecology and Evolution (March 2024)
- Shamon, H.;….Compton, J.A.;…and McShea, W. SNAPSHOT USA 2021: A third coordinated national camera trap survey of the United States. Ecology (November 2023)
- Rega-Brodsky, C. C.,…Compton, J.A., and Allen, M. L. Mammalian functional diversity and trait responses to anthropogenic and environmental factors across the contiguous USA. Journal of Urban Ecosystems (March 2023)
- Hubbard, T., Cove, M.V., Green, A.M., Lannarilli, F., Allen, M.L., LaRose, S.H., Nagy, C., Compton, J.A., and Lafferty D.J.R. Human presence drives bobcat interactions among the U.S. carnivore guild. Biodiversity and Conservation (June 2022)
- Kays, R.; ....Compton, J.A.;…and McShea, W. SNAPSHOT USA 2020: A second coordinated national camera trap survey of the United States during the COVID19 Pandemic. Ecology (June 2022)
- Cove, M.; ....Compton, J.A.;…and McShea, W. SNAPSHOT USA 2019: The first coordinated national camera trap survey of the United States. Ecology (April 2021)
- Certified Wildlife Biologist - The Wildlife Society
- Certified Senior Ecologist - The Ecological Society of America