Wendy McIntyre Ph.D.
she/herHedco Endowed Chair for Environmental Studies; Professor
Environmental Studies
About
Wendy McIntyre is a professor of environmental studies at the University of Redlands and serves as the Hedco Endowed Chair for Environmental Studies. Her research explores ecological succession and plant and wildlife recovery in the Bearpaw Reserve, where the 2020 “gender reveal” fire severely impacted local ecosystems. Using wildlife camera traps, Professor McIntyre tracks species’ return, including the reappearance of mother bears with new cubs. Additionally, she works with state and federal agencies to study the placement of wildlife crossings along Southern California freeways. This research aims to facilitate genetic diversity in species such as mountain lions and bobcats by enabling safe movement across highways to access new populations and promote interbreeding. Her areas of expertise include biodiversity, wildlife ecology, public lands history, policy and management, wolf reintroduction, and common raven and desert tortoise populations in the Mojave Desert.
Education
- Ph.D., environmental science, University of Virginia
- M.F., forestry and environmental management, Duke University
- B.A., environmental studies, Colorado College
Professional Background
- Completed Ph.D., University of Virginia, May 2021
- Joined the faculty, University of Redlands, August 2021
- Teaching in ecology, biodiversity, public lands policy, and ecology of Australia and New Zealand
- Led May Term travel courses to Australia and New Zealand 15 times
Research
- Raven predation of desert tortoises, 2001–2009
- Public lands policy, 2009–2010
- Geen and sustainable business, 2009–2019
- Eutrophication of high-altitude lakes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, 2010–2014
- Mammal presence and absence in response to habitat variables, 2014–present
Publications
- Lyons, R. A., L. K. Johnson, and B. M. McIntyre. 2016. “Phosphorus Loading Rates in Lakes With Development and Stocked Fish in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California, USA.” Ecosphere 7 (11): e01554.
- McIntyre, B. M., and J. L. Robinson. 2014. “Painting the Town Green: Project Learning and Management Skills.” International Journal of Business and Social Science 5 (8): 1–10.
- McIntyre, B. M., T. E. J. Leuteritz, and M. P. Kumler. 2010. “Quantifying the Common Raven Threat for Desert Tortoise Translocation Using GIS.” The Tortuga Gazette 46 (4).
- McIntyre, B. M., M. A. Scholl, and J. T. Sigmon. 1990. “A Quantitative Description of a Deciduous Forest Canopy Using a Photographic Technique.” Forest Science 36 (2): 381–393.
Awards and Service
- Hedco Chair of Environmental Studies, 2020
- Faculty teaching technology grant, 2019
- Outstanding Teaching Award, 2019
- Raven Research Grant, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2007
- Desert Tortoise Research Grant, 2006
- Nominee, Professor of the Year, 2005