Dr. Sarah Converse

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sarah Converse is an Associate Professor and Unit Leader at the Washington Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Washington. Her research group focuses on developing quantitative methods for monitoring and modeling populations, particularly endangered species. She collaborates closely with population managers, employing decision-analytic approaches to support decision-making in the face of uncertainty and complex, conflicting social values. Sarah's team studies a wide variety of taxa, including marine and terrestrial birds, marine and terrestrial mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Currently, she is working with collaborators across North America, Europe, New Zealand, French Polynesia, and the Arctic, with a special emphasis on work in Washington State.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.