Dr. Amanda Rodewald

Professor

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Biography

Amanda Rodewald is the Garvin Professor and Senior Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies at Cornell University. With over 190 scientific papers, an ornithology textbook, and 10 book chapters, her extensive research addresses the intersection of ecology and conservation. Before joining Cornell in 2013, she was a professor at Ohio State University for 13 years. Rodewald's work emphasizes participatory science and engages a diverse range of conservation practitioners, decision-makers, and leaders across various sectors, including government, non-profits, and private industry. Her contributions to avian ecology have garnered several accolades, including the William Brewster Award from the American Ornithological Society in 2022. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Ornithologists' Union. Dr. Rodewald actively collaborates on conservation strategies that address socio-ecological challenges, particularly in temperate and tropical working landscapes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Senior Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies, Faculty Director at Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability.

Professor

2000-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

Research and teaching in ecology and conservation.

Awards

#2022

William Brewster Award

2022-01-01
#2017

Fellow

2017-01-01
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Honorary Doctorate

2018-01-01

Courses

Conservation Controversies – Graduate seminar (team-taught alternating years)

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture