Joseph Ortega, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology

970-247-7458
ortega_j@fortlewis.edu

Expertise

  • Ecology and behavior of birds and mammals
  • Avian reproductive success according to habitat and different grazing intensities
  • The initial effects of the 2002 Missionary Ridge Fire on avian populations

Education

  • Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1988
  • B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1980

Our Staff

David Blake, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair
970-247-7570
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Lari Wilson
Administrative Assistant
Sitter Family Hall, RM 2770
Phone: 970-247-6014
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Kami Parrish-Larson
Lab Coordinator
970-247-7213
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Amy Abel
Lab Coordinator
970-247-7211
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In Memoriam

John Dever, Ph.D.
James Erickson, Ph.D.
Ginny Hutchins, Ph.D.
David Jamieson, Ph.D.

Emeriti Faculty

John Condie, Ph.D.
Deborah Kendall, Ph.D.
Page Lindsey, Ph.D.
Thomas Sluss, Ph.D.
Preston Somers, Ph.D.
Al Spencer, Ph.D.
Cynthia Dott, Ph.D.