Humphreys, Brigit

Brigit holding a mouse in the woodsCo-Advisor: Alessio Mortelliti – Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology
Co-Advisor: Sydne Record – Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology
Start Date: Spring 2022
B.A. 2014, Biology Department – Hamilton College, Clinton, NY
brigit.humphreys@maine.edu, 207.581.2939

Brief Biography: I grew up in a small town in Connecticut and have always loved exploring the outdoors, which led to a lot of time spent wondering about all the crazy and amazing things that make up the natural world. In my free time, I enjoy running, hiking, swimming in rivers, and baking cookies.

Current Research: My research focuses on animal behavior and conservation. Specifically, I am interested in how small mammal personality and land-use change affect cache pilferage and the ecological consequences of this behavior.