Science Support Services
About Science Support
The faculty and staff at CWS bring together the skills, experience, and perspective needed to answer complex natural resource management, research, and planning questions. From study design to project implementation, analyses, and publication, CWS is committed to helping our partners achieve their goals.
Our Services
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Statistical Analysis and Modeling
It is often said that, “without data, you’re just another person with an opinion”. At CWS, we bring together experts in statistical analyses ranging from occupancy and mark-recapture modeling, to advanced spatial analyses and forecasting to address your questions. And that’s not just our opinion.
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Diet, disease, and animal health
Just like with humans, wild animals are what they eat. And like us, the health of wildlife species and populations are a function of many complex, interacting processes including disease, pathogens, and the quality and quantity of resources they can access. The difference is that animals can’t tell us what they need versus what they have. CWS experts can help translate your data to speak for them.
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Study design, research proposal, and scientific product review and editing
Wildlife researchers and managers are often required to wear many hats, but it’s tough to feel like a wizard all the time. Our diverse array of experts can assist with any phase of your research, from study design through to publishing, no matter how technical the product, audience, or objectives. Let us help you work your magic.
What Our Clients Say
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“Working with the Center for Wildlife Studies, alongside Drs. Jack Hopkins and Jeff Stetz, has been an incredibly constructive experience for myself and the Penobscot Nation. Our groundbreaking bear research project has not only deepened our understanding of black bear population dynamics across our sovereign lands, but it has also honored and integrated our traditional ecological knowledge with modern wildlife science. Through GPS collaring, hair-snare sampling, and meticulous fieldwork, we’ve gathered vital data that is directly shaping sustainable wildlife management practices and reinforcing our sovereignty in stewardship. This collaboration has been so successful that we are proud to have submitted a peer-reviewed publication—an important milestone that reflects the strength and impact of this partnership."”
Ben Simpson
Wildlife Resource Manager, Penobscot Nation, Maine
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“We need assistance with complex waterfowl survival and recruitment analysis based on a large data set collected by multiple partners across multiple states and through multiple years. We hired CWS to conduct mark-recapture analysis to estimate survival and a Bayesian analysis to estimate recruitment. We were very impressed with CWS's level of professionalism, expertise, and rapid turnaround time.”
Andrew Bridges
President and CEO, Nemours Wildlife Foundation
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“I had the pleasure of learning from and collaborating with Dr. Jeff Stetz on a large-scale scale non-invasive bear study to estimate abundance and density across an Alaskan landscape. Working with Dr. Stetz was an enlightening experience that focused on asking insightful questions, being practical in study design, and prioritizing quality over pursuing precision or the newest techniques. Dr. Stetz's expertise and commitment to the study's integrity were evident throughout our collaboration. His support allowed us to focus on collecting robust data and ensuring the study was methodologically sound. Dr. Stetz's practical and thoughtful approach to research made our collaboration not only successful but also enjoyable. I am grateful for his insights and the opportunity to work together on such an important project.”
Sterling Spilinek
Research Coordinator & Wildlife Biologist. Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission (AITRC)
