- The natural history, ecology, and conservation of mammals
- The impact of exotic species on the biota of the Hawaiian Islands
- Plant/animal interactions and their ecological implications
- Maine lake water quality in relation to watershed land use patterns
- Sustainable development and resource use
Professor Russ Cole’s research investigates the natural history,ecology, and conservation of mammals. He also studies the impact of exotic species on the biota of the Hawaiian Islands, plant/animal interactions and their ecological implications, Maine lake water quality in relation to watershed land use patterns, and sustainable development and campus resource use.
Areas of Expertise
- Ecology, environmental science, conservation biology
- Hawaiian ecology and impacts of introduced species
- Conservation of mammal species
- Campus sustainabiliy and resource conservation
