Shawna J Zimmerman, PhD
Shawna Zimmerman is a biologist at the Fort Collins Science Center. Her research focuses on using genetic information to better understand conservation and management of wildlife species of conservation concern.
Shawna Zimmerman is a biologist at the Fort Collins Science Center in Fort Collins, Colorado. Her work focuses on using genetic and genomic tools to better understand wildlife species, often for species that are of special conservation concern. Her research explores the various ways genetic data can inform conservation, including the influence of landscape composition on population structure and how populations may be adapted to their local environments. Her work also includes the development of statistical models to predict and understand the genetic consequences of management actions and genetic-based frameworks for population monitoring.
Professional Experience
July 2023 - Present, Biologist, US Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center, Fort Collins, Colorado
October 2019 - July 2023, Post-doctoral Research Ecologist, US Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center, Fort Collins, Colorado
Education and Certifications
Ph.D. in Ecology, Colorado State University, 2019
M.S. in Horticulture, Oregon State University, 2010
B.S. in Biology, Boise State University, 2007