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Jon Dinkins Running for: Board Member Education: PhD Wildlife Biology, Utah State University, 2013 MFA Studio Art, Montana State University-Bozeman, 2005 BS Biology, University of Puget Sound, 2001 BA Studio Art, University of Puget Sound, 2001 Present Position/Employment: (2016–present) Assistant Professor, Oregon State University |
Former Positions/Employment: Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Wyoming, (2014–2016); Postdoctoral Research Associate, Utah State University, (2013); Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Forest Service, (2013); Wildlife Technician, Big Horn Environmental, (2007); Research Technician, Montana State University–Bozeman, (2006–2007); Wildlife Technician, University of Montana, (2006); Wildlife Technician, Silva Environmental, (2005); Research Assistant, U.S. Forest Service, (2003–2004); Research Scientist, University of Washington, (2001–2002)
TWS Activities: Member National Wildlife Society; Member Oregon Chapter, Student Mentor; Member Wyoming Chapter, Student Mentor
ORTWS Goals: Positively contribute to the Oregon Chapter of the Wildlife Society; Promote conservation of wildlife; Help support student chapter members; Promote collaboration among ecological disciplines; Promote outreach and education
Interests (Professional and/or Personal):My interest in ecological processes started with an early childhood fascination with being in natural places and observing complex relations among critters and their surroundings.
My current position at Oregon State University is focused on shrub-steppe wildlife ecology, which includes research and outreach through Extension. Focal areas of interest include topics related to animal behavior, population dynamics, predator-prey dynamics, wildlife habitat use, and human-wildlife interactions. In my free time, I love to be outside during all seasons of the year. Favorite activities include mountain biking, xc skiing, and backcountry skiing with my family and dogs.