Western Ecological Research Center Research Scientists
Scientists and staff at the 2016 expanded science council meeting
Here at the Western Ecological Research Center, we strive to provide the most current and exciting science. This is not possible without our dedicated scientists. WERC has a total of 21 research scientists whose study findings inform and support management decisions by other agencies. These decisions can influence how communities protect their coastlines, preserve forests, and monitor sensitive species. Click on each scientist's name or photo to learn more about their research and expertise and see recent publications.

Josh Ackerman, Wildlife Biologist


Josh Adams, Biologist


Kristin Berry, Wildlife Biologist


Lizabeth Bowen, Ecologist


Matt Brooks, Ecologist


Mike Casazza, Wildlife Biologist


Pete Coates, Wildlife Biologist


Adrian Das, Ecologist
Sequoia Kings Canyon Field Station


Susan De La Cruz, Wildlife Biologist


Lesley DeFalco, Plant Ecologist


Todd Esque, Ecologist


Robert Fisher, Biologist


Brian Halstead, Wildlife Biologist


Jon Keeley, Ecologist
Sequoia and Kings Field Station


Barbara Kus, Ecologist


Kevin Lafferty, Ecologist


Kathleen Longshore, Scientist Emeritus


Kathryn McEachern, Ecologist


Nathan Stephenson, Scientist Emeritus
Sequoia Kings Canyon Field Station


Karen Thorne, Ecologist


Phillip van Mantgem, Ecologist


Amy Vandergast, Geneticist


Julie Yee, Statistician
Here at the Western Ecological Research Center, we strive to provide the most current and exciting science. This is not possible without our dedicated scientists. WERC has a total of 21 research scientists whose study findings inform and support management decisions by other agencies. These decisions can influence how communities protect their coastlines, preserve forests, and monitor sensitive species. Click on each scientist's name or photo to learn more about their research and expertise and see recent publications.

Josh Ackerman, Wildlife Biologist


Josh Adams, Biologist


Kristin Berry, Wildlife Biologist


Lizabeth Bowen, Ecologist


Matt Brooks, Ecologist


Mike Casazza, Wildlife Biologist


Pete Coates, Wildlife Biologist


Adrian Das, Ecologist
Sequoia Kings Canyon Field Station


Susan De La Cruz, Wildlife Biologist


Lesley DeFalco, Plant Ecologist


Todd Esque, Ecologist


Robert Fisher, Biologist


Brian Halstead, Wildlife Biologist


Jon Keeley, Ecologist
Sequoia and Kings Field Station


Barbara Kus, Ecologist


Kevin Lafferty, Ecologist


Kathleen Longshore, Scientist Emeritus


Kathryn McEachern, Ecologist


Nathan Stephenson, Scientist Emeritus
Sequoia Kings Canyon Field Station


Karen Thorne, Ecologist


Phillip van Mantgem, Ecologist


Amy Vandergast, Geneticist


Julie Yee, Statistician