Dr. Paul Curtis

Professor

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Biography

Paul D. Curtis is a Professor Emeritus in the Natural Resources and Environment Section at Cornell University, with a distinguished career focusing on Wildlife Science. He received his Ph.D. in Zoology from North Carolina State University in 1990 and holds degrees in Wildlife Biology and Natural Resources. His research interests center around human-wildlife conflicts, wildlife fertility control, and community-based wildlife issues, particularly in suburban, forested, and agricultural landscapes. Throughout his career, Dr. Curtis has supervised various research projects addressing the management of white-tailed deer, black bears, and urban geese, and has produced numerous wildlife-related educational materials. He is a recognized Certified Wildlife Biologist® and has co-authored the National Wildlife Control Training Program. His recent contributions to the field include investigations into the management of human-wildlife interactions and the effects of artificial light on nesting birds. Dr. Curtis's work has been acknowledged with multiple awards, including the Distinguished Service Award from the Wildlife Society in 2023 and several accolades for his extension and outreach accomplishments.

Research Interests

Awards

#2023

Distinguished Service Award

#2019

Environmental Programming Cooperator Award

#2017

Outstanding Accomplishments in Extension/Outreach

#2016

2nd Place National Winner, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner

#2012

Educator of the Year

#2008

Northeast Extension Directors’ Award for Excellence

#2005

Outstanding Professional Award

#2004

Extension Publication Award

#2004

Extension Publication Award

#2004

Outstanding Professional Award

#2002

Silver Telly Award

Courses

Principles and Practices of Applied Wildlife Science

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture