Tali Caspi
As a PhD candidate at UC Davis, Tali's research focuses on how animals respond to urbanization. More specifically, her current research with the Mammalian Ecology and Conservation Unit explores the nutritional ecology of urban coyotes in San Francisco with the aim of clarifying functional links and feedbacks among the diet, social structure, and physiology of urban carnivores.
What are you hoping to gain from the conference?
I’m looking forward to presenting some of the preliminary findings from my research on San Francisco coyote diet and learning about new techniques I can use in my own work. I’m hoping to meet some new people, consider potential future collaborations, and practice communicating my research to a diverse audience
Which program topics or sessions are you most looking forward to?
I’m particularly excited to hear from all the researchers using molecular tools to study wildlife and am therefore looking forward to the session on wildlife and genetics. I’m also looking forward to hearing from members of the Schell Lab during the Capstone Session to learn more about integrating science communication as a vital part of wildlife research.
What else does 2022 have in store for you?
I’m looking forward to finishing up a paper I’ve been working on, processing all the samples I’ve collected in the field, and starting some new collaborative projects with other urban ecologists working in the region.
