"Applying Decision Science to Natural Resource Management" by: Jonathan Cummings

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Department of Fisheries Oceanography

"Applying Decision Science to Natural Resource Management"
Jonathan Cummings
Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
3:00 - 4:00 pm
SMAST E 101-103 and via Zoom

Abstract:

This will be a wide ranging talk exploring the insights and challenges of practicing applied science and utilizing decision theory to aid natural resource management. I'll begin with an overview of my career, an explanation of structured decision making, and the flavors of applied science I practice. From there, based on audience participation , I will provide greater detail on some selected applications and case studies of interest. Potential case studies address monitoring design, emergency management of endangered species, stakeholder engagement in decision processes, trade-off analysis, allocation of fish in a stocking program, predicting population viability, conducting expert elicitation of climate impacts on species persistence, and more.

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SMAST East 101-103 : 836 S. Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford MA 02744
Callie Rumbut
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