Sean Patterson

CEBC Research Assistant

Research interests: Evidence synthesis, landscape ecology, road ecology, biosecurity and invasive species management.

Background

MSc in Biology at Carleton University (2020-2023)

  • Thesis: Mammals with large home ranges, low reproductive rates, and small body sizes are most vulnerable to roads: a meta-analysis. Supervisors: Dr. Lenore Fahrig and Dr. Trina Rytwinski

BSc Honours Specialization in Biology at Nipissing University (2017-2020)

  • Thesis: The Influence of Neighbors on Balsam Fir Susceptibility to Moose Browsing in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland. Supervisor: Dr. Peter Nosko


Other Publications

C.H. Reid, E.J., Hudgins, J.D. Guay, S. Patterson, A.M. Medd, S.J. Cooke, J.R. Bennett. (2021). The state of Canada’s biosecurity efforts to protect biodiversity from species invasions. FACETS 6: 1922-1954. https://doi.org/10.1139/facets-2021-0012

S.J. Cooke, P. Soroye, J.L. Brooks, J. Clarke, A.L. Jeanson, A. Berberi, M.L. Piczak, C.H. Reid, J.E. Desforges, J.D. Guay, A.K. Drake, A.M. Jardine, J.P. Ethier, H.E. Keefe, A.M. Medd, B.P.M. Edwards, C. Reeve, A. Perkovic, A. Frempong-Manso, L. LaRochelle, S. Patterson, M. Roach-Krajewski, A. Howarth, B. Bard, E.J. Harmsen, J. Robichaud, S. Serré, C.J. Bihun, R.T. Buxton, V.M. Nguyen, L.C. Woodall, W.J. Sutherland, and J.R. Bennett. (2021). Ten considerations for conservation policy makers for the post-COVID-19 transition. Environmental Reviews 29 https://doi.org/10.1139/er-2021-0014