Dr. Susan Clark

Biography

Susan G. Clark is an Adjunct Professor Emeritus at Yale School of the Environment. Her research focuses on improving conservation at species and ecosystem levels through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates policy sciences with ecological research. She has conducted field ecological and behavioral studies on over thirty species of mammals, with particular interest in natural resource policy management. Clark's recent work includes evaluating endangered species policy in Australia, specifically related to koalas, and developing conservation policies in Central America. A prolific author, her significant publications include 'Averting Extinction: Reconstructing Endangered Species Recovery' and 'Carnivores and Ecosystems: The Yellowstone Experience'. Clark emphasizes the need for teaching critical thinking and interdisciplinary problem solving to students, fostering proficiency in policy sciences. She has also consulted for various organizations on improving conservation strategies and has been involved in numerous research projects across North America, Australia, and Central America, focusing on large carnivores and ecosystem management.

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