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Cathy M. Bodinof Jachowski, PhD

PhD, Fish & Wildlife Conservation,
Virginia Tech, 2016
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​MS, Wildlife & Fisheries Science, 
University of Missouri, 2010

​BS, Environmental Science, 
Georgetown College, 2001

​Research Interests: Stream ecology, population ecology, amphibian and reptile physiology and movement, wildlife monitoring
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I have been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University since August 2016. ​I'm broadly interested in the population ecology of freshwater organisms and how they respond to environmental alteration. Ecology and conservation of the hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) is a passion and specialty research area of mine. I have worked with hellbenders for almost two decades and they continue to surprise me and teach me about stream ecosystems! Prior to a career in academia, I spent several years in the field of environmental education and taught outdoor science and team building courses to middle school students. I was later employed as a resource staff scientist for the Missouri Department of Conservation where I oversaw the statewide hellbender monitoring program.

My decision to pursue a career in academia was based on my desire to have the freedom to pursue research that inspires me and a desire to work at the interface of science and management. I find it extremely rewarding to assist practitioners in obtaining objective information that can be applied to management and policy decisions. I expect all of my students to develop a profound appreciations for broad ecological thinking, study design, quantitative methods, and effective science communication.


​In my personal time I enjoy spending time with husband (the other Dr. Jachowski) and daughter, River.  I also love gardening, backpacking, fly fishing, and paddle boarding or kayaking on Lake Hartwell. 

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