Alex Erwin

JD-PhD student

Conservation Biology
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Research

I am using genomic techniques to study the evolutionary history of black-tailed prairie dogs, the effects of sport hunting on pumas, and other smaller projects. I am also concurrently a JD student interested in the legal aspects of conservation.

Teaching

I designed and co-taught a course: Conservation Genetics Lab (WFSC 430L/530L).

Degrees

  • JD (in progress), expected 2018, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
  • PhD (in progress) in Genetics GIDP, entered 2013, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
  • BS in Biology and Biochemistry, 2013, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA