Braxton Newkirk

Braxton Newkirk

  • Contact Information
  • My Story
  • Background
  • Interests

Contact Information

DegreeMaster of Science in Natural Resource Sciences with a specialization in Applied Ecology
Address013 South Hardin Hall
3310 Holdrege Street
Lincoln NE
68583–0962

East Campus
E-mailbnewkirk5@huskers.unl.edu
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Advisor(s)Jonathan Spurgeon

 

My Story

I am a M.S. student in the Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. I am primarily interested in native species conservation, with a special consideration for native non-game species. My work here is focused on stream fishes of greatest conservation need in the sandhills ecoregion of Nebraska.

Prior to coming to Nebraska, I received my B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management (Aquatics emphasis) from the University of Wyoming. Following the completion of my undergraduate degree, I began working with Dr. Annika Walters in the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit as an Assistant Research Scientist. Here, I had the opportunity to complete a project looking at the statewide distribution of Wyoming’s crayfish species and also had the opportunity to assist a PhD student with their research looking at climate refugia for native fishes of Wyoming and Montana. When I am not working on classes or my research, I enjoy to go hunting, fishing, or playing with my dog Barley.

Background

Education

DegreeMajorInstitutionYear Awarded
Bachelor of ScienceWildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management (Aquatics emphasis)University of Wyoming2020

 

Affiliations

Areas of Interest/Expertise

  • Native fish conservation
  • Climate
  • Fish habitat associations
  • Landscape ecology