Russell A. Wright

EDUCATION

• 1993 Ph.D. – Zoology, University of Wisconsin – Madison
• 1989 M.S. – Zoology, North Carolina State University
• 1983 B.A. – Biology, University of North Carolina – Asheville, Summa Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1997- present Extension Specialist – Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University
2002-present Associate Professor –School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences, Auburn University
1997-2002 Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist – Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University
1993-1997 Post-doctoral Research Associate – The Ohio State University Fellowship, Aquatic Ecology Laboratory,
The Ohio State University
Spring 1992 Visiting Lecturer, Introductory Fisheries Science – Department of Wildlife and Fisheries,
School of Natural Resources, University of Vermont

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Fisheries Society
• Alabama Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
• Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals

My research focuses on the basic understanding and application of ecological principles and mechanisms that shape aquatic communities and ecosystems. I work primarily with fishes and fisheries in small impoundments, larger reservoirs, rivers, and estuaries. I currently have projects throughout the state.

RECENT COURSES TAUGHT

• FISH 5510 & 6510 — Fisheries Biology and Management
• FISH 5520 & 6520 — Management of Small Impoundments

For a list of my publications, please see my Google Scholar Profile.