Katelyn Lawson

EDUCATION

• 2018 Ph.D. in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, University of Florida
• 2012 M.S. in Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Auburn University
• 2009 B.S. in Zoology, Auburn University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• August 2024-Present, Assistant Professor, Environmental Systems – Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences
• February 2019-August 2024, Analyst III, Geographic Information Systems – Alabama Natural Heritage Program, Auburn University
• January 2017- February 2019, Research Fish Biologist, United States Geological Survey – Columbia, Missouri

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Fisheries Society

I conduct basic and applied research to better understand the drivers of native species declines and non-native species success. My team also develops and evaluates methods to improve conservation of native species and environmental systems using geospatial and field techniques. Although much of our research is in aquatic ecosystems, we also work with terrestrial species and communities.