The SBCP Team

UNT Directors

Dr. Ricardo Rozzi UNT, Research Director, Professor of Philosophy and Religion, University of Magallanes (UMAG) & Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB) and Principal Investigator Ecologist and Environmental Philosopher	Dr. James H. Kennedy UNT, Education Director, Regents Professor of Biological Sciences, Visiting Professor University of Magallanes, UNT Elm Fork Education Center and Natural Heritage Museum (EFEC) Director, Institute of Applied Science, member Aquatic Ecology and Entomology	Dr. Jaime E. Jiménez UNT, Funded Research and Field Course Director, Professor of Biological Sciences, UMAG & IEB Ecologist, Ornithologist and Wildlife Conservation	Dr. Eugene Hargrove UNT, Budget Director, Center for Environmental Philosophy (CEP) President, Professor of Philosophy and Religion Environmental Ethics, Wittgenstein
Mrs. Carmen Auerbach UNT SBCP Administrative Coordinator I Tracing Darwin's Path Coordinator

Core Partners

Dr. Juan Armesto Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Vice Director, Senda Darwin Biological Station, Director, Catholic University of Chile, Professor in Department of Ecology Plant Ecologist	Dr. Elke Schüttler University of Magallanes (UMAG)/Puerto Williams Center Ecologist of Invasive Species and Biosphere Reserves	Dr. Mary Kalin Arroyo Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Director, 2010 Chilean National Prize of Sciences winner, U.S. Academy of Sciences member, The Nature Conservatory Advisor, University of Chile, Full Professor of Biology Evolution of plant breeding systems in highlands	Dr. Andrés Mansilla University of Magallanes (UMAG), VP Research and Graduate Programs, & Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB) Phycologist and Botanist
Dr. Francisca Massardo University of Magallanes (UMAG)/Puerto Williams Center, Director, Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB) Ethnobotanist and Plant Physiologist	Dr. Tamara Contador University of Magallanes (UMAG)/Puerto Williams Center, Research Coordinator Ecologist and Aquatic Entomologist

Advisory Board

Mr. Jaime Vasquez

Businessman of Punta Arenas, Chile; IMPA- Sustainable Energy & Antarctica XXI

Civil Engineer

Dr. Gregory Anderson

University of Connecticut, Former Chair of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Plant Systematics and Evolution; Plant Reproductive Biology, Pollination Biology, Ethnobotany, Graduate Education and Research Policies

Dr. Robert A. Jaeger

Senior Investment Strategist at BNY Mellon Asset Management

Author, Entrepreneur, long-term collaborator in Sub-Antarctic Chile region

Dr. Claudio Wernli

Former Executive Director of the Millennium Scientific Initiative, Ministry of Economy, Promotion and Tourism, Chile

Administrator and long-term collaborator of SBCP

UNT Steering Committee

Dr. Steven L. Cobb

UNT, Associate Dean College of Arts and Sciences; Associate Professor/Chairperson in the Department of Economics, Director of the Center for Economic Education

Teaching and Research Interests: Economic Education, Comparative Economic Systems, and International Trade

Dr. Arthur "Art" Goven

UNT, Department Chair of Biological Sciences, Professor, former Interim CAS Dean

Environmental Science related to immunology, terrestrial toxicology and earth pollution

Core Collaborators

Ms. Verónica Morales

Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB)

Industrial Engineer

Mr. Carlos Neira

Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB)

Legal Adviser

Mr. Maurice van de Maele

Omora Foundation; Fio-Fio Ecoshop

Anthropologist & Ecotourism specialist

Mr. Rodrigo Vera

University of Magallanes (UMAG) and Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Coordinator, Research Center of Cape Horn, Chile

Civil Engineer

Affiliated Faculty & Researchers

Dr. Julie Hagelin University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Senior Research Scientist Bird chemical signals and olfactory systems	Dr. J. Britt Holbrook Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Public Policy, Adjunct Researcher Environmental Philosopher	Dr. Jeff Johnson UNT, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences Ornitologist and has broad interests in evolution and conservation biology.	Dr. Lari R. Gibbons UNT, Associate Professor of Art, P.R.I.N.T. Press, Director, The MAPC Journal, Editor Specializes in drawing and printmaking
Kate Colin, MFA UNT Lecturer at the College of Visual Arts and Design Painting, drawing, contemporary art history.	Dr. Guillermo A. Oyarce UNT, Associate Professor of Library and Information Sciences Information Systems	Dr. Irene Klaver UNT, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion & Director of the Philosophy of Water Project Philosopher	Dr. Martin Yaffe UNT, Professor of Philosophy and Religion Philosopher
Ing. Jorge Chavez Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Peru, Director of Ecotourism Graduate Program Forestry Engineer & Ecotourism	Dr. Melinda A. Coogan Buena Vista University, Assistant Professor of Biology Freshwater Biology, Aquatic Ecotoxicology, and Wetland Dynamics

Graduate Students

Johanna Marambio University of Magnalles (UMAG) Master student intertidal conservation	Amy L. Wynia University of North Texas (UNT) Ph.D. Student, Ornithology	Rocio F. Jara Millar University of North Texas (UNT) Ph.D. Student, Ornithology	Sebastián Rosenfeld University of Magallanes (UMAG) Master student, Marine biology
Ramiro Daniel Crego University of North Texas (UNT) Ph.D. Student, Exotic species	Sergio Elórtegui University of Chile Ph.D. Student, Education	Javier Rendoll University of Magallanes (UMAG) Master Student, Marine biology	Ximena Arango University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia Ph.D. Student, Ecotourism
Justin Williams University of North Texas (UNT) Ph.D. Student, Philosophy

Alumni

Yanet Medina

Education Coordinator, Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity, University of Magallanes in Punta Arenas, Chile

Education Outreach

Rachel Weaver

University of North Texas (UNT), M.A. in Philosophy with a minor in environmental science

focus on field environmental philosophy

M.S. Jaime Ojeda

University of Magallanes (UMAG), Master student

Intertidal processes on macroalgae, mollusks and birds

Alexandria Poole

University of North Texas (UNT)

Ph.D., Philosophy

SBCP Office Staff at UMAG-IEB in Chile

M.S. Kelli Moses Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB) Coordinator for international course	Ms. Mariel Montenegro University of Magallanes (UMAG) General Assistant	M.S. Paula P. Caballero Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB) Regional Science Outreach Coordinator Biologist	Mr. Omar Barroso Putare Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB); Omora Park Ornithology Assistant
Ms. Jennifer Torres Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity, Administrator Accountant

Friends

Mr. Juan Manuel Draguicevic Omora Park Environmental Adviser	M.S. Guido Coppari Universidad Andres Bello Conservation Biology	Dr. Alicia Bugallo Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Argentina Environmental Philosopher	Dra. Patricia Noguera Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Manizales Environmental Philosopher
Mr. Aldo Rozzi Marín Honorary Consul of Chile in Vicenza, Italia; Biocultural Center "Pigafetta" (Association Veneti nel Mondo) Lawyer in Chile & Italy	Mr. Daniel Casado Photographer Photography	Dr. José Tomás Ibarra University of British Columbia, Canada Natural history, ecology, animal biodiversity in agroforests and mountains.

Former Post-Doctoral Students

Dr. Ronnie Reyes

Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity

Former Postdoc. Education, Bird Research

Dr. Rajan Rijal

University of North Texas (UNT), Research Assistant Professor

Ecology and Environment (Soil and Vegetation)

Dr. Sebastián Dardanelli

Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity

Former Postdoc. Education, Bird Research

Dr. Ana Piñeiro

Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity

Former Postdoc. Bird population dynamics

IEB-UMAG IN CHILE

Dr. Pablo Marquet Catholic University of Chile, Professor, Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Principal Investigator, Center for Advanced Studies in Ecology and Biodiversity (CASEB), Prinicipal Investigator Macroecology and ecological complexity	Dr. Mirna Pizarro University of Magallanes (UMAG), Undergraduate Advisor, Pre-School Education Program Pre-School Education	Dr. Lohengrin Cavieres University of Concepción, Associate Professor of Botany, Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Principal Investigator High-Andean botany and global change	Ms. Paola Vezzani University of Magallanes (UMAG), Director of Art and Culture Visual Art
Dr. Anibal Pauchard Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Adjunct Investigator, University of Concepción, Faculty of Forestry Exotic plant invasions, conservation of biodiversity and the design and management of protected areas	Dr. Patricio Moreno Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Principal Investigator, University of Chile, Associate Professor Past patterns, rates, and mechanisms of vegetation and climate change during the Quaternary (the last 2 million years)	Dr. Humberto Vidal University of Magallanes (UMAG), Director Engineer & Study of Energy Resources GIS Lab Civil Engineer	Dr. Julio Gutiérrez Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Prinicipal Investigator, University of La Serena, Professor Long-term studies of plant ecology in dry lands
Dr. Elie Poulin Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Principal Investigator, University of Chile, Associate Professor Molecular Ecology	Dr. Francisco A. Squeo Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Terrestrial Biology Group, Center for Advanced Studies of Arid Zones (CEAZA), University of La Serena, Professor of Biology Conservation of biodiversity and plant ecophysiology	Dr. Cecilia Pérez Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Catholic University of Chile Ecology and Palaeoecology	Ms. María R. Gallardo University of Magallanes (UMAG), Engineer & Study of Energy Resources GIS Lab, Manager Civil Engineering
Dr. Roy Mackenzie Universidad de Magallanes Microbiologist	Dr. Rodrigo Vásquez Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Prinicipal Investigator, University of Chile, Associate Professor in Department of Ecological Sciences Ethology and evolutionary biology

Research Assistants and Internship Fellows 2014-2015

Natalia Jordan

Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB)

Biologist

Alvaro Núñez Carbullanca

Center of Composition Studies Matta 365, Omora Etnobotanical Park

Musical Composition, Environmental Philosophy, Biocultural Poetry

Simon Castillo

Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB)

Biologist

Catalina Draguicevic

Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB)

Biologist

UNT & INTERNATIONAL CORE ACADEMIC COLLABORATORS

Dr. Sergio Guevara Institute of Ecology in Mexico; President Committee for program ‘The Man and the Biosphere’ and Mexican Academy of Sciences member Conservation of biodiversity and plant ecophysiology	Dr. Kurt Jax Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Deputy Department Head Conservation Biology	Dr. Eduard Mueller University for International Cooperation; WCPA Vice Chair Education Conservation and Sustainability	Dr. Shaun Russell Wales Environment Research Hub (WERH), Bangor University, UK Environment and Sustainability
Dr. Baird Callicott UNT, Regents Professor and Distinguished Research Professor of Philosophy and Religion Leading contemporary exponent of Aldo Leopold’s land ethic	Dr. Robert Elliott University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia, Pro Vice-Chancellor of International and Quality, Professor of Philosophy Environmental ethics, bioethics, meta-ethics, personal identity	Dr. Christopher Elphick University of Connecticut, Associate Professor Avian conservation biology and ecologist	Dr. Bernard Goffinet University of Connecticut, Associate Professor Bryophyte and lichen systematics, with an emphasis on the evolution of the Orthotrichaceae, Splachnaceae and Funariaceae (Bryophyta) and the Peltigerales (lichenized Ascomycota).
Dr. Stewart Pickett Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Plant Ecologist Projects relate to the role of spatial heterogeneity in community and landscape structure and dynamics.	Dr. Richard Primack Boston University, Professor of Biology Plant population biology, impact of climate change on plants and birds; tropical forests; conservation biology; and rare plant species.	Dr. Roy May Latin American Biblic University of Costa Rica Environmental Theologist and Philosopher	Dr. Philip Rundel University of California - Los Angeles, Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Plant ecology and physiology, the use of technology to measure ecosystem function
Dr. Leopoldo G. Sancho Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Professor of Botany and Plant Science Plant ecology and biodiversity in Polar Regions	Dr. John Silander, Jr. University of Connecticut, Professor in Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Plant Ecology and Evolution	Dr. Lily Lewis University of Florida, Researcher Ecology and Evolutionary Biology