David Eads
About David Eads
David Eads serves as the Wildlife Research - Utah Prairie Dog Team Leader at the U.S. Geological Survey, a position he has held since 2013. His extensive background includes roles in wildlife research and academia, focusing on various species and ecological studies.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
David Eads has held multiple positions at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2006. He currently serves as the Wildlife Research - Utah Prairie Dog Team Leader, a role he has occupied since 2013. Prior to this, he was the Wildlife Research - Plague Team Leader starting in 2010 and the Wildlife Research - Black-Footed Ferret Team Leader for 11 months in 2009. He also worked as the Wildlife Research - Prairie Dog/Black-Footed Ferret Team Leader in Montana in 2006. His work at USGS focuses on wildlife research and management, particularly concerning prairie dogs and ferrets.
Education and Expertise
David Eads has an extensive educational background in wildlife sciences and ecology. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Purdue University from 2003 to 2007. He then pursued a Master of Science in Wildlife Sciences at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 2007 to 2009. Following this, he completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology at Colorado State University from 2009 to 2013. This academic foundation supports his research and leadership roles in wildlife management.
Research Roles at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Since 2010, David Eads has worked as a Guest Researcher at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In this role, he contributes to research initiatives that intersect wildlife health and public health, leveraging his expertise in ecology and wildlife sciences. His ongoing involvement at the CDC complements his work at USGS, allowing him to apply his research skills in a broader context.
Teaching Experience at Colorado State University
David Eads has been involved in academia as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Colorado State University since 2013. His teaching experience builds on his previous role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2009 to 2012. This dual involvement in teaching and research at Colorado State University highlights his commitment to education in the field of ecology and wildlife sciences.
Previous Research Assistant Positions
David Eads has held research assistant positions at both the University of Missouri and Colorado State University. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Missouri from 2007 to 2009 and at Colorado State University from 2009 to 2013. These roles provided him with foundational research experience that has informed his subsequent work in wildlife research and management.