Daniel Bogan
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Sciences
Siena College, I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences. I enjoy teaching undergraduate courses and conducting interdisciplinary research directly integrates undergraduates, and investigates urban wildlife ecology & conservation, human-wildlife interactions, and spatial ecology.
My interests explore the behavioral ecology of wildlife, particularly carnivores, to understand how animals are responding to changing environments while also seeking to better understand human–wildlife interactions to reduce or prevent conflicts and maintain human valuation of our wildlife species. Undergraduate students are a big part of my reserach program, and I'm always happy to take on a motivated & curious student as volunteers, independent study students, or paid summer scholars.
| Degree | Program | University |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Natural Resources | Cornell University |
| M.S. | Biology | SUNY University at Albany |
| B.S. | Environmental and Forest Biology | SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry |
My Siena Experience
What I Love About Siena
The students.
My Professional Experience
| Year | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 - Now | Assistant Professor | Siena Collge |
| 2014 - 2016 | Lecturer of Wildlife Science | Paul Smith's College |
| 2014 - 2016 | Visiting Assistant Professor | Siena College |
| 2013 - 2014 | Lecturer in Environmental Studies and Sciences | Siena College |
| 2012 - 2013 | Instructor of Wildlife Science | Paul Smith's College |
| 2005 - 2012 | Doctoral Candidate / Graduate Research Assistant | Cornell University |
| 2002 - 2004 | Master's Student | SUNY Albany |
| 2001 - 2005 | Wildlife Research Assistant | NY State Museum, Research and Collections |
Current Research
The purpose of my research agenda is to investigate how animals are adapting to urbanization. Therefore, I seek to quantify animal behavior, eihter directly or indirectly through various research methods.
Current Research Projects (as PI):
- Coyote diet ecology in Albany & Rensselaer Counties
- Fisher Occupancy in the Albany Pine Bush
- Evaluation and development of alternative camera trapping equipment
- Snapshot USA collaborator
- Bold Coyote Assessment collaborator
Articles & Book Reviews
- SNAPSHOT USA 2020: A second coordinated national camera trap survey of the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ecology
2022 - SNAPSHOT USA 2019: A coordinated national camera trap survey of the United States
Ecology, vol. 102
2021
Presentations
- Evaluating Camera Trap Performance to Improve Long-term Natural History Studies of Mammals.
April, 2020
Northeast Natural History Conference, Stamford, Connecticut - Evaluating Camera Trap Performance to Improve Long-term Natural History Studies of Mammals.
March, 2020
Northeast Natural History Conference, Stamford, Connecticut - Assessing the Persistence of Fishers (Pekania pennanti) in a Managed, Fragmented, and Suburban Landscape in Albany, NY.
April, 2019
Northeast Natural History Conference, Springfield, Massachusetts