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Steve Chipps, PhD

Unit Leader - South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

Research Interests

Steve's research focuses primarily on the feeding ecology and bioenergetics of fishes. He and his students use quantitative tools such as energy budgets, diet analysis, stable isotopes, and foraging models to help address fisheries management questions.

Teaching Interests

Steve teaches graduate-level courses in Aquatic Trophic Ecology and Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates at South Dakota State University.

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Unit Leader, South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 1999-2010

  • Unit Leader, South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 2010-

Education and Certifications

  • Ph D University of Idaho 1997

  • MS West Virginia University 1992

  • BS Davis & Elkins College 1989

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