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John A. Vucetich javuceti@mtu.edu is an Assistant Professor from Michigan Technological University. He is an ecologist who specializes in population biology. He co-leads research on the internationally-recognized wolves and moose of Isle Royale. John’s field experiences are intensive, and his publications include theoretical aspects of population biology and population genetics and the statistical modeling of ecological data. John has also served as a science or policy advisor for wolf and ungulate management issues in Alaska, Alberta, Ontario, Scandinavia, Mongolia, New Mexico, and Michigan.
Michael P. Nelson mpnelson@msu.edu is an Associate Professor from Michigan State University. He is an environmental philosopher. Michael’s is internationally known as an Aldo Leopold scholar. He is also known for his contributions to understanding how philosophical attitudes about “wilderness” affect land management. Michael has also contributed to our understanding of how a critical examination of Ojibwa mythologies can be used to understand the richness and complexity of the environmental ethics held by this culture. Michael is also called upon regularly by various government agencies to assist in understanding the ethical implications of management decisions. To learn more about Michael’s professional activities click here.
Professors Michael Nelson and John Vucetich have been collaborating as interdisciplinary scholars for the past four years, examining environmental philosophy from perspectives that matter to ecologists and managers.