Jane Dentinger

Title: PhD Student
Email: jd2381@msstate.edu

Jane originally hails from the San Francisco Bay area of California. After completing a Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Southern California, Jane worked for several years as a laboratory manager in the Ziebis Lab that studies the biogeochemistry of the seafloor igniting a passion for scientific research. Meanwhile, Jane volunteered for Yosemite National Park's Bear Management Program during the summers inspiring an interest in large mammal ecology and behavior. Next, Jane moved to Mississippi State for a master's degree in Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture and is currently in the final year of a PhD under Dr. Garrett Street. Most of Jane's research involves using new technologies and methods to understand the movement, space use and behavior of animals in their environment. Much of this research has involved using accelerometer and magnetometer dataloggers to study the behavior of various taxa such as wild pigs, Sus scrofa, moose, Alces alces, and bears, Ursus americanus, with study sites ranging from Oklahoma to Alaska. Passionate about travel and the outdoors, Jane enjoys hiking and has led several graduate student camping and hiking trips around the Southeast.