Justin Vandehey Bio Growing up on the Rainy River and Lake of the Woods in Northern Minnesota sparked my interest in nature and has continued to shape my career path. My past and current research encompass a wide range of applied fisheries and aquatic ecology-related questions using a variety of techniques. My Master’s thesis used conservation genetics to delineate genetic stocks of Lake Whitefish in Lake Michigan to aid in the management of this ecologically and economically important fishery and my doctoral dissertation assessed the effects of the introduction of a keystone species, Gizzard Shad, on the native fish and zooplankton communities in small prairie glacial lakes. Prior to joining the faculty at UW-Stevens Point I was a fish propagation science specialist for the state of Wisconsin and worked on a wide range of hatchery and post-stocking-related issues. I currently teach Fisheries Management, Fisheries Research and Introduction to Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences and advise Master’s students working on a variety of topics. Experiences and Interests Teaching Experience Associate Professor of Fisheries and Water Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (2019-Present) Assistant Professor of Fisheries and Water Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (2013-2019) Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (2012-2013) Post-doctoral Instructor, South Dakota State University (2011-2012) Research Interests Fish community ecology Population genetics Aquatic food web ecology Learn more about my research here Involvement Community Past President and Vice President, Hunt Test Chair – Muddy Waters Retriever Club (2012-Present) Volunteer, Breast Cancer Awareness Run, Bike, Walk event, Marshfield, WI (2010-2018) Professional Memberships American Fisheries Society (AFS), 2005-present Fisheries Management Section 2007-present Genetics Section 2009-present Education Section 2009-present Fish Culture Section 2011-Present North Central Division AFS 2007-present Walleye Technical Committee 2007-present Esocid Technical Committee 2012-present Wisconsin Chapter AFS, 2006-Present Chair: AFS Board of Professional Certification – 2017-present Chair: AFS Board of Appeals – 2017-present Member: Scholarship Committee, Wisconsin AFS – 2016-present Member: AFS Membership Committee – 2020-present Co-Chair: AFS Membership Committee – 2018 – 2020 Education Section of AFS: New Initiatives Committee – 2010-2020 Chair: Education subcommittee: AFS Board of Professional Certification – 2013-2017 Education subcommittee: AFS Board of Professional Certification – 2012-2013 Immediate Past Chair: North Central Division of AFS Walleye Technical Committee – 2011 Chair: North Central Division of AFS Walleye Technical Committee – 2010 Chair-elect North Central Division of AFS Walleye Technical Committee – 2009 FUN FACTS Last book you read? The Closer: My Story by Mariano Rivera Best advice you ever received? Try to be the person your dog thinks you are. What did you want to be when you were growing up? Professional Baseball Player A piece of advice for students? Get relevant work experience prior to graduation. Associate Professor and Discipline Coordinator for Fisheries and Water Resources Office: 178 Trainer Natural Resources Phone: 715-346-2090 Email: jvandehe@uwsp.edu Education Ph.D. Wildlife and Fisheries Science South Dakota State University M.S. Natural Resources - Fisheries Emphasis University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point B.S. Biology University of Wisconsin-Superior