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I am a postdoctoral researcher with experience in ecological modeling, quantitative decision analysis, and data science. I am passionate about applied research and creating user-friendly tools for wildlife conservation.

Currently, I am working at Tennessee Tech University with the Cohen Ecology Lab. As a postdoc with a specialty in ecological modeling, I get to dabble in all sorts of research projects ranging from habitat selection and landscape ecology of mallards to adaptive harvest management of white-tailed deer and wild turkeys. Check out my most recent exploits below.

Here to learn?
I teach graduate level courses in the realm of population ecology, ecological modeling, statistics, and R programming. Many of the course materials for my classes are free and open-source. Please contact me to inquire about private tutoring, workshops, or training. I also offer data science consulting services both as long-term contracted projects and as one time drop-in help.

What I’m up to lately

I’m thinking a lot about accessibility and use of wildlife research for management decisions and the integration of science and values. My main project for the past year has been developing an adaptive harvest management framework for both deer and turkey in Tennessee that is based on the best available science and integrating stakeholder values.
Blog

Leveraging Personal Marketing as a Data Scientist

Embarking on the trail of personal branding and marketing as a data scientist, I find myself at the outset of an exhilarating journey. With each step, I navigate the dense foliage of uncertainty, armed with little more than a compass of curiosity and a backpack of ambition. Join me as I traverse the uncharted terrain of digital self-promotion, learning, stumbling, and ultimately growing along the way. Read more

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Project Portfolio

Timing is Everything: Secrets to Wild Turkey Nest Success

Explore the fascinating world of wild turkey nesting behaviors and uncover the key factors that determine nest survival. Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind successful nesting and learn how timing and habitat features influence the fate of these beloved game birds. Photo cred: Nick Bakner Read more

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Workshops & Talks

A campfire

Here is a talk I gave on making awesome personal websites using Hugo, blogdown, GitHub, and Netlify. Read more

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Allison Keever, PhD

Wildlife Ecology | Data Science
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