Aviva Rossi's principal research area is the natural history and biogeography of small mammals, and the ecology of climate change. She uses field studies and statistical models to better understand wildlife life history requirements, predict where these species could occur currently on the landscape, and forecast where future suitable habitat is under different future climate scenarios. She also has project monitoring the effects of different land management strategies. The studies she does are often designed to allow for student participation.
Current Projects
Evaluate Niche, Habitat Use, and Range Shifts of Small Mammals in the Sierra Nevada
Effects of Social Trail Closure on Wildlife Trail Use in an Urban Park
Changing Trophic Structures During Agricultural Type Transitions