Staff Directory

Chris is an Assistant Professor in the Biosciences Department at Minnesota State University Moorhead where he studies ecological modeling; avian ecology, conservation, and management; epidemiology of vector-borne diseases; and remote sensing applications. He also teaches courses in ecology, and conservation biology, and biostatistics.

Chris handles many of the technical aspects of OE.

Ellen Paul is the executive director of the Ornithological Council, (OC) a consortium of eleven scientific societies. The OC seeks to:ensure that the best ornithological science is incorporated into legislative, regulatory, and management decisions that affect birds; and to Enhance the ability of ornithologists to pursue professional activities. The OC is your go-source for information about permits, animal welfare, and other policies that affect scientific ornithology.