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Adina Merenlender is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in Conservation Science. Born in Seattle, Washington, and raised in West Los Angeles, California, she graduated with a BA in Biology from the University of California, San Diego in 1985, followed by an MS in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in 1986. She completed her PhD in Biology at the University of Rochester in 1993. Merenlender's research focuses on field conservation biology, particularly the forces driving biodiversity loss across various hierarchical levels. She has developed the UC California Naturalist Program to engage the public in environmental stewardship and is currently refining a certification course for UC Climate Stewards. Her research includes habitat connectivity, ecological monitoring, restoration ecology, and the impacts of land-use changes on biodiversity. Merenlender has published extensively on these topics and leads a research program aimed at better understanding the interactions between natural resources and human land-use patterns.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Specializes in Conservation Science and engagement in environmental stewardship through educational programs.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.