Wendy McIntyre Ph.D.

Wendy McIntyre, Ph.D., is a professor of environmental studies at the University of Redlands and serves as the Hedco Endowed Chair for Environmental Studies. Her research explores ecological succession and plant and wildlife recovery in the Bearpaw Reserve, where the 2020 “gender reveal” fire severely impacted local ecosystems. Using wildlife camera traps, she tracks species' return, including the reappearance of mother bears with new cubs. Additionally, Dr. McIntyre works with state and federal agencies to study the placement of wildlife crossings along Southern California freeways. This research aims to facilitate genetic diversity in species like mountain lions and bobcats by enabling safe movement across highways to access new populations and promote interbreeding. Her areas of expertise are in biodiversity, wildlife ecology, public lands history, policy and management, wolf reintroduction, and common raven and desert tortoise populations in the Mojave Desert.

• Ph.D. Environmental Science, University of Virginia, 2001
• M.F. Forestry and Environmental Management, Duke University, 1983
• B.A. Environmental Studies, the Colorado College, 1981

• Finished Ph.D. at Univ. Virginia in May 2021
• Started on the Faculty at University of Redlands August 2021
• Teaching in Ecology, Biodiversity, Public Lands Policy, Ecology of Australia and New Zealand
• Traveled to Australia/New Zealand in May Term 15 times
• Research in raven predation of desert tortoises, 2001-2009
• Research on Public Lands Policy, 2009-2010
• Ventured into the field of Green Business (or Sustainable Business), 2009-2019
• Research on eutrophication of high altitude lakes in the Sierra Mountains, 2010-2014
• Research in Mammal presence/absence in response to habitat variables, 2014-Present

Awards

• Outstanding Teaching Award, 2019
• Nominee Professor of the Year, 2005
• Student of the Month, Nampa, Idaho, May 1978

Honors

• Hedco Chair of Environmental Studies, 2020
• Winner, Chicken Rodeo, 1982
• Winner, McIntyre Dance Contest, 1981

Grants

• Faculty Teaching Technology Grant, 2019
• Raven Research Grant, US Fish and Wildlife Service, 2007
• Desert Tortoise Research Grant, 2006