The Streby Lab
Actionable Science for Evolutionarily Rational Conservation and Management


Silas Fischer's study species at Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico








March 2026 - Our paper on stable isotopes and migratory bird fat is accepted to be published in the Journal of Field Ornithology (Annie Lindsay, lead author).
March 2026 - We're excited to welcome Kern Freesland to the lab to start his PhD journey in Summer 2026!
December 2025 - Our paper on inbreeding depression in two turtle species is published in Ecology and Evolution (P. Madden, lead author).
December 2025 - Our paper on migratory birds carrying diatoms is published in Ecology and Evolution (S.E. Fischer, lead author).
November 2025 - Our paper on warblers crossing the Gulf of Mexico is published in Journal of Animal Ecology (G.R. Kramer, lead author).
NOV 2025 -
WE'RE HIRING! Position filled.
Looking for a PhD student to study bird migration and anthropogenic light on a newly funded grant.
October 2025 - Silas Fischer accepts a Postdoc position at Purdue University starting summer 2026!
August 2025 - We got a grant from the USFWS to study some fun aspects of bird migration and anthropogenic light!

