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Phaedra Budy, PhD

Unit Leader - Utah Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit 

Research Interests

Dr Budy's current research interests include aquatic ecology, fisheries, food web interactions, and anthropogenic impacts. Budy has been extensively involved with native and non-native fishes in the West.

Teaching Interests

Dr. Budy teaches graduate level classes in Fish Ecology, Population Ecology, and Population Assessment. She also teaches Fish Diversity & Conservation, Large River Management, and Principles of Stream Restoration.

Professional Experience

  • Unit Leader, Utah Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 2012-

  • Assistant Unit Leader, Utah Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 2000-2012

Education and Certifications

  • Ph D Utah State University 1996

  • BS University of California, Davis 1991

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