Lauren Jackson, 2026

Thesis:

How does personality influence the hunting behavior and potential for ecosystem services provided by barn owls in an agroecosystem?

Lauren is from Central Oregon, where she originally found her passion for wildlife and exploring the outdoors. She developed a love for ornithology and avian research during her undergraduate studies at McGill University, and has continued to work with birds ever since. Her master’s thesis work was based in Central California, and focused on investigating the effects of personality and individual movement strategies on ecosystem service potential provided by barn owls in winegrape vineyards. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time outdoors, birding, creating art, or relaxing with a good book.