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EDUCATION
PhD Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University 2019-2023
Major Advisor: Dr. Dave Koons
MS Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University 2015-2018
Major Advisor: Dr. Bill Kendall
BS Wildlife Science, Virginia Tech 2010-2014
Undergraduate Advisor: Dr. Carola Haas
Undergraduate Research Adviser: Dr. Dana Hawley
PhD Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University 2019-2023
Major Advisor: Dr. Dave Koons
MS Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University 2015-2018
Major Advisor: Dr. Bill Kendall
BS Wildlife Science, Virginia Tech 2010-2014
Undergraduate Advisor: Dr. Carola Haas
Undergraduate Research Adviser: Dr. Dana Hawley
EMPLOYMENT
Avian Researcher, Colorado Parks and Wildlife 2023-Present
Graduate Research Assistant, Colorado Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit 2019-2023
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Supevisor: Dr. Dave Koons
Crew Leader, North Park Waterfowl Project, Colorado Parks & Wildlife 2018
Supervisor: Dr. Jim Gammonley
Graduate Research Assistant, Colorado Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit 2015-2018
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Supervisor: Dr. Bill Kendall
Raptor Banding Technician, Cape May Raptor Banding Project, NJ 2014
Supervisor: Paul Napier, President, CMRBP
Nest Searching Technician, Montana Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit 2014
Supervisor: Joe LaManna, PhD Candidate, University of Montana
Saker Falcon Field Technician, Central Mongolia 2013
Supervisor: Andrew Dixon, International Wildlife Consultants Ltd.
USFWS Biological Technician, Yukon Delta NWR, AK 2012
Supervisor: Melissa Gabrielson, Wildlife Biologist, YKDNWR
Avian Researcher, Colorado Parks and Wildlife 2023-Present
Graduate Research Assistant, Colorado Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit 2019-2023
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Supevisor: Dr. Dave Koons
Crew Leader, North Park Waterfowl Project, Colorado Parks & Wildlife 2018
Supervisor: Dr. Jim Gammonley
Graduate Research Assistant, Colorado Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit 2015-2018
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Supervisor: Dr. Bill Kendall
Raptor Banding Technician, Cape May Raptor Banding Project, NJ 2014
Supervisor: Paul Napier, President, CMRBP
Nest Searching Technician, Montana Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit 2014
Supervisor: Joe LaManna, PhD Candidate, University of Montana
Saker Falcon Field Technician, Central Mongolia 2013
Supervisor: Andrew Dixon, International Wildlife Consultants Ltd.
USFWS Biological Technician, Yukon Delta NWR, AK 2012
Supervisor: Melissa Gabrielson, Wildlife Biologist, YKDNWR
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
1. Setash, C.M., S. Zohdy, B.D. Gerber, C.J. Karanewsky. 2017. A Biogeographical perspective on the variation in mouse lemur density throughout Madagascar. Mammal Review 47: 212-229.
Manuscripts in Prep
Technical Reports
Popular Press
Setash, C.M. 2017. Several articles published in The Collegian, the independent student newspaper at Colorado State University. See Posts.
Duberstein, J., C.M. Setash, and D. Molina. 2017. Birds Beyond Borders. Sonoran Joint Venture Blog.
Setash, C.M. 2017. International Collaborations Needed to Help Cinnamon Teal. USFWS Open Spaces Blog.
Setash, C.M. 2017. The Teal Housewives of Monte Vista. The Lark Bunting, Denver Field Ornithologists Blog.
1. Setash, C.M., S. Zohdy, B.D. Gerber, C.J. Karanewsky. 2017. A Biogeographical perspective on the variation in mouse lemur density throughout Madagascar. Mammal Review 47: 212-229.
Manuscripts in Prep
Technical Reports
Popular Press
Setash, C.M. 2017. Several articles published in The Collegian, the independent student newspaper at Colorado State University. See Posts.
Duberstein, J., C.M. Setash, and D. Molina. 2017. Birds Beyond Borders. Sonoran Joint Venture Blog.
Setash, C.M. 2017. International Collaborations Needed to Help Cinnamon Teal. USFWS Open Spaces Blog.
Setash, C.M. 2017. The Teal Housewives of Monte Vista. The Lark Bunting, Denver Field Ornithologists Blog.
PRESENTATIONS
Professional
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2018. Nest attendance patterns influence nest survival of cinnamon teal. National Section of The Wildlife Society Meeting. Cleveland, OH. 9 October 2018. (Oral Presentation)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2018. Nest attendance patterns influence nest survival of cinnamon teal. Colorado Field Ornithologists Convention. Longmont, CO. 19 May 2018. (Oral Presentation)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2018. Cinnamon teal breeding and population ecology in the San Luis Valley, CO. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Inventory & Monitoring Webinar. 20 March 2018. (Webinar)
Setash, C.M. 2017. Cinnamon teal breeding and population ecology in the San Luis Valley, CO. Departmental Exit Seminar. Fort Collins, CO. 17 November 2017. (Oral Presentation)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2017. Nest site selection influences reproductive success of cinnamon teal in Colorado. National Section of The Wildlife Society Meeting. Albuquerque, NM. 26 September 2017. (Oral Presentation)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2016. Cinnamon teal breeding and population ecology in the San Luis Valley, CO. National Section of The Wildlife Society Meeting. Raleigh, NC. 18 October 2016. (Poster Presentation)
Setash, C. M., W. Kendall, D. Olson. 2016. Cinnamon teal breeding and population ecology in the San Luis Valley, CO. Graduate Student Showcase, Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO. 15 November 2016. (Poster Presentation)
Setash, C.M., W. Kendall, D. Olson. 2015. Cinnamon teal breeding and population ecology in the San Luis Valley, CO. Graduate Student Showcase, Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO. 11 November 2015. (Poster Presentation)
Outreach
Setash, C.M. 2018. Waterfowl productivity on working lands. Luncheon honoring Dr. James C. Kennedy. 11 May 2018. (Oral Presentation)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2018. The Teal Housewives of Monte Vista: How Ducks Spend Their Summer Vacations. Teen Science Cafe. Fort Collins, CO. 21 March 2018. (Oral Presentation and Interactive Activity)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2017. Go “Teal” it on the Mountain: The Importance of High-Elevation Wetlands to Biodiversity. Ignite Biodiversity Series. Global Biodiversity Center, Colorado State University. 18 April 2017. (Ignite Talk)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2017. On Waterfowl and Water Rights: Cinnamon Teal in the San Luis Valley. Monte Vista Crane Festival. Monte Vista, CO. 11 March 2017. (Oral Presentation).
Professional
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2018. Nest attendance patterns influence nest survival of cinnamon teal. National Section of The Wildlife Society Meeting. Cleveland, OH. 9 October 2018. (Oral Presentation)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2018. Nest attendance patterns influence nest survival of cinnamon teal. Colorado Field Ornithologists Convention. Longmont, CO. 19 May 2018. (Oral Presentation)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2018. Cinnamon teal breeding and population ecology in the San Luis Valley, CO. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Inventory & Monitoring Webinar. 20 March 2018. (Webinar)
Setash, C.M. 2017. Cinnamon teal breeding and population ecology in the San Luis Valley, CO. Departmental Exit Seminar. Fort Collins, CO. 17 November 2017. (Oral Presentation)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2017. Nest site selection influences reproductive success of cinnamon teal in Colorado. National Section of The Wildlife Society Meeting. Albuquerque, NM. 26 September 2017. (Oral Presentation)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2016. Cinnamon teal breeding and population ecology in the San Luis Valley, CO. National Section of The Wildlife Society Meeting. Raleigh, NC. 18 October 2016. (Poster Presentation)
Setash, C. M., W. Kendall, D. Olson. 2016. Cinnamon teal breeding and population ecology in the San Luis Valley, CO. Graduate Student Showcase, Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO. 15 November 2016. (Poster Presentation)
Setash, C.M., W. Kendall, D. Olson. 2015. Cinnamon teal breeding and population ecology in the San Luis Valley, CO. Graduate Student Showcase, Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO. 11 November 2015. (Poster Presentation)
Outreach
Setash, C.M. 2018. Waterfowl productivity on working lands. Luncheon honoring Dr. James C. Kennedy. 11 May 2018. (Oral Presentation)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2018. The Teal Housewives of Monte Vista: How Ducks Spend Their Summer Vacations. Teen Science Cafe. Fort Collins, CO. 21 March 2018. (Oral Presentation and Interactive Activity)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2017. Go “Teal” it on the Mountain: The Importance of High-Elevation Wetlands to Biodiversity. Ignite Biodiversity Series. Global Biodiversity Center, Colorado State University. 18 April 2017. (Ignite Talk)
Setash, C.M., W.L. Kendall, D. Olson. 2017. On Waterfowl and Water Rights: Cinnamon Teal in the San Luis Valley. Monte Vista Crane Festival. Monte Vista, CO. 11 March 2017. (Oral Presentation).
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant. FW471: Wildlife Data Collection and Analysis. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. 2019
Field Trip Co-Leader, FW430: Waterfowl Ecology and Management. San Luis Valley Wetland and 2018
Waterfowl Trip, Monte Vista, CO.
Teaching Assistant. FW104: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. 2017
Teaching Assistant. NR300: Biological Diversity. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. 2016
Guest Lectures
Setash, C.M. 2017. How to be successful in the wildlife field. FW179: Seminar for students new to the major.
Setash, C.M. 2017. How to get involved in undergraduate research and field work. FW104: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation.
Teaching Assistant. FW471: Wildlife Data Collection and Analysis. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. 2019
Field Trip Co-Leader, FW430: Waterfowl Ecology and Management. San Luis Valley Wetland and 2018
Waterfowl Trip, Monte Vista, CO.
Teaching Assistant. FW104: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. 2017
Teaching Assistant. NR300: Biological Diversity. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. 2016
Guest Lectures
Setash, C.M. 2017. How to be successful in the wildlife field. FW179: Seminar for students new to the major.
Setash, C.M. 2017. How to get involved in undergraduate research and field work. FW104: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation.
AWARDS AND HONORS
The Donald H. Rusch Memorial Gamebird Research Scholarship, The Wildlife Society.
North American Wetlands & Migratory Waterbird Fellowship, Colorado State University. $2,000
The Dave Ankney and Sandi Johnson Waterfowl and Wetlands Graduate Research Scholarship. $2,000
Dr. Bruce D. J. Batt Fellowship in Waterfowl Conservation, IWWR, $5,000 CAD
Charles and Sandra Van Riper Graduate Travel Award, 2017, $1100
Douglas L. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship, 2017-2018, $1400
Denver Field Ornithologists Project Grant, Denver Field Ornithologists, 2017, $1500
Colorado Field Ornithologists Project Grant, Colorado Field Ornithologists, 2017, $500
Denver Field Ornithologists Project Grant, Denver Field Ornithologists, 2016, $1000
Colorado Field Ornithologists Project Grant, Colorado Field Ornithologists, 2016, $1500
Top Scholar Award, Graduate Student Showcase Poster Presentation, 2015, $500
David B. Smith Award for Academic Excellence and Professional Leadership, 2014
The Donald H. Rusch Memorial Gamebird Research Scholarship, The Wildlife Society.
North American Wetlands & Migratory Waterbird Fellowship, Colorado State University. $2,000
The Dave Ankney and Sandi Johnson Waterfowl and Wetlands Graduate Research Scholarship. $2,000
Dr. Bruce D. J. Batt Fellowship in Waterfowl Conservation, IWWR, $5,000 CAD
Charles and Sandra Van Riper Graduate Travel Award, 2017, $1100
Douglas L. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship, 2017-2018, $1400
Denver Field Ornithologists Project Grant, Denver Field Ornithologists, 2017, $1500
Colorado Field Ornithologists Project Grant, Colorado Field Ornithologists, 2017, $500
Denver Field Ornithologists Project Grant, Denver Field Ornithologists, 2016, $1000
Colorado Field Ornithologists Project Grant, Colorado Field Ornithologists, 2016, $1500
Top Scholar Award, Graduate Student Showcase Poster Presentation, 2015, $500
David B. Smith Award for Academic Excellence and Professional Leadership, 2014
SERVICE
Social Media & Student Liaison, Wetland Working Group, The Wildlife Society 2018-2019
Co-President, Field Ornithologists at Colorado State University 2015-2016
Executive Board Member, Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society at Virginia Tech 2011-2014
Social Media & Student Liaison, Wetland Working Group, The Wildlife Society 2018-2019
Co-President, Field Ornithologists at Colorado State University 2015-2016
Executive Board Member, Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society at Virginia Tech 2011-2014
MEMBERSHIPS
CO Chapter of TWS 2015-
The Wildlife Society 2014-
CO Chapter of TWS 2015-
The Wildlife Society 2014-
