Cracking the Case: Forensics, Freshman, and FIGs FIG Instructor and Assistant

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FIG Instructor: Larry Ulibarri

Dr. Ulibarri is an adjunct lecturer. He spent the past several years in Vietnam conducting research on the behavior and conservation of the red-shanked doucs (Pygathrix nemaeus) and their habitat. His research included the social organization, ranging behavior, activity budgets, nutritional and feeding ecology of the doucs as well as climate, plant phenology, habitat evaluation, road ecology and anthropogenic effects.

His work contributed directly to a local conservation project for the red-shanked doucs at his study site. In close cooperation with the local authorities he and Dr. Ulrike Streicher developed and implemented education and outreach activities as well as measures to improve the conservation of his research population by restoring degraded habitat and setting up canopy bridges. Dr. Ulibarri has a passion for teaching and, having lived for five years in Vietnam, he brings in a strong interest to connect academic research with much needed conservation efforts on the ground.

Email: larryu@uoregon.edu 

 

FIG Assistant: Olivia

Hello there! My name is Olivia, and I’m super excited to be your FIG Assistant this year. I am a double major in Environmental Studies and Biological Anthropology. I’m from Portland OR, but I have really enjoyed living in Eugene. I am a frequent patron of the public library, farmer’s market, and cat-cafe here in the city.

I love to flex my creative skills through various crafts and art- I’m currently learning to sew. I also enjoy hiking, reading, swimming, dancing, and am an avid karaoke fan. I have been a lifelong Star Wars fan, but recently got into Star Trek as well. I love to talk about all sorts of media, please give me any recommendations for something new! 

I look forward to meeting you all!  Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or just want to chat. Whether it’s about your first term here at UO, classes, resources, or anything at all, I’m happy to help.

Want to connect with your FA? Email figs@uoregon.edu to get connected!