Principal Investigator

Robert C. Lonsinger

Current Positions & Affiliations:
Assistant Unit Leader (Wildlife), U.S. Geological Survey, Oklahoma Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit
Associate Professor, ​Oklahoma State University, Natural Resource Ecology & Management

Education:
Post-Doc (2016), New Mexico State University
Ph.D. (2015), University of Idaho
M.Sc. (2010), New Mexico State University
B.Sc. (2002), Gannon University

Other Select Leadership & Professional Affiliations:
Adjunct Faculty, South Dakota State University
Associate Editor, Journal of Mammalogy
Associate Editor, Wildlife Society Bulletin
Explorer, ​National Geographic Society
Past Chair, TWS Molecular Ecology Working Group
Member, ASM Animal Care and Use Committee
Member, OK State Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee 

For a copy of my CV, please contact me at [email protected]

Lab Members & Affiliates

PhD Students

Matthew Broadway
Oklahoma State University
Ph.D. Student
Study: Ecology of whip-poor-wills and other nightjars

Emily Burkholder
Oklahoma State University
Ph.D. Student
Study: Ecology of prairie gray foxes

Nicolle De Filippo
​Oklahoma State University
Ph.D. Student
Study: Mammalian nest predators and implication for wild turkey

MS Students

Max Marwin
​Oklahoma State University
M.S. Candidate
Study: Cougar foraging ecology

Danni Brosend
Oklahoma State University
M.S. Candidate
Study: Plains spotted skunk detection and distribution

Undergraduate Students

Lauren Sellers
Oklahoma State University
Undergraduate Researcher
Study: Blood chemistry of pronghorn

Morgan Buie
Oklahoma State University
Undergraduate Researcher
Study: Spatial ecology native mammals

Raegan Hula
Oklahoma State University
Undergraduate Researcher
Study: Use of lion kills by scavengers

Current Opportunities 
I am not currently recruiting new graduate students.
​See Prospective Students for more details

Lab & Affliliate Alumni

Kara White
South Dakota State University
Ph.D., 2024
Study: Plains spotted skunk ecology

Derek Hahn
​Oklahoma State University
M.S. Degree, 2024
Study: Pronghorn ecology in western OK

Ben Murley
Oklahoma State University
M.S. Degree, 2024
Study: Spatial ecology of invasive and native mammals

Bailey Kleeberg
Oklahoma State University
M.S. Degree, 2024
Study: Evaluating black bear space use and genetics at the species range extent

Anthony Sévêque
Mississippi State University
Post-doctoral Scientist (2021-23)
Study: Close-kin mark-recapture for wildlife

Aaron Cajero
Oklahoma State University
M.S. Student/Technician (2023-24)
Study: Cougar foraging ecology

Brandon Snavely
Oklahoma State University
M.S. Degree, 2023
Study: Black bear survival and resource selection during harvest

Marlin Dart
Oklahoma State University
Research Assistant (2021-22)
Study: Optimizing camera data processing methods with Artificial Intelligence

Sprih Harsh
South Dakota State University
Ph.D., 2021
Study: Spatial ecology of pheasants 

Stuart Fetherston
South Dakota State University
M.S. Degree, 2021
​Study: Bobcat population genetics

Marlin Dart
South Dakota State University
M.S. Degree, 2021
Study: Bobcat and coyote spatial ecology 

Kathy Hixson
South Dakota State University
Research Assistant (2019-20)
Study: Golden eagle space use

Hilary (Syvertson) Kauth
South Dakota State University
M.S. Degree, 2019
Study: Pheasant monitoring and ecology

Kara White
University of Wisconsin-SP
M.S. Degree, 2019
Study: Swift fox ecology 

Wendy Blickensderfer
South Dakota State University 
Undergraduate Mammal Collection Curator (2019-20)

Sabrina Claeys
University of Wisconsin-SP
Doug Stephens Boone & Crockett Undergraduate Research Fellow
B.S. Degree, 2019
Study: Swift fox diet

Paige Byerly
University of Idaho
Undergraduate Researcher
​​B.S. Degree, 2013
Study: Resource partitioning between kit foxes and coyotes

Elyce Gosselin
University of Idaho
Undergraduate Researcher
​B.S. Degree, 2018
Study: Molecular detection of prey in carnivore scats

Current Graduate Committees

Marlin Dart
Texas A&M-Kingsville | Ph.D. Candidate

Holly Todaro
Oklahoma State University | Ph.D. Candidate

Jacob Humm
Oklahoma State University | Ph.D. Candidate

Molly Koeck
Oklahoma State University | Ph.D. Student

Jayci Grosso
Oklahoma State University | M.S. Candidate

Wyatt Wolfenkoehler
Oklahoma State University | M.S. Candidate

Kit Gurin
Oklahoma State University | M.S. Candidate

Kaleb Banks
Oklahoma State University | Ph.D. Student

Previous Graduate Committees

Tricia Rossettie, M.S.
New Mexico State University | 2019

Will Gallman, M.S.
South Dakota State University | 2020

Trenton Rohrer, M.S.
South Dakota State University | 2021

Cynthia Anchor, M.S.
South Dakota State University | 2022

Samantha Fino, Ph.D.
South Dakota State University | 2023

Elyce Gosselin
University of Idaho | Ph.D. | 2023*

Jessica Speiser, M.S.
South Dakota State University | 2024

Hunter Torolski, M.S.
Oklahoma State University | 2025

Christi Heun, M.S.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | 2019

Jackie Krakow
South Dakota State University | M.S. | 2020*

Janelle Taylor, M.S.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | 2021

Skyler Arent
South Dakota State University | M.S. | 2022*

Lindsey Buehler, M.S.
Oklahoma State University | 2023

Sarah Cain, M.S.
Oklahoma State University | 2024

Madeline Eori, M.S.
Oklahoma State University | 2025

Matt Turnley
Oklahoma State University | 2025

*Indicates students that did not complete program