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Michelle LaRue

b. 1983

American conservation biologist and ecologist

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About Michelle LaRue

Born 1983. Michelle LaRue is an American university teacher and ecologist.

Her research focuses on using satellite imagery to understand polar animals, including emperor penguins and crabeater seals. She has visited Antarctica at least six times.

Education LaRue started her scientific career at Minnesota State University, Mankato where she completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in ecology. This involved researching the food habits of hoary bats by dissecting and identifying the remains of insects in their guano. She also completed modelling of white-tail deer populations using distance sampling techniques.

Awards and honours In 2022 LaRue received a Rutherford Discovery Fellowship to study populations of crabeater seals, Weddell seals, emperor penguins, and Adélie penguins in Antarctica.

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Important facts

Born
25 January 1983, Saint Paul
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
University teacher, ecologist
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Minnesota, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, University of Canterbury
Positions held
Full professor
Employers
University of Minnesota, University of Canterbury
Awards
Rutherford Discovery Fellowship
Also known as
Dr Michelle LaRue, MA LaRue, Michelle A. LaRue, Michaelle La Rue

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michelle LaRue?

American conservation biologist and ecologist

When was Michelle LaRue born?

Michelle LaRue was born on 25 January 1983 in Saint Paul.

What is Michelle LaRue's occupation?

Michelle LaRue is a university teacher and ecologist.

What nationality is Michelle LaRue?

Michelle LaRue is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michelle LaRue

· Wikidata: Q66735804

· DBpedia: Michelle LaRue

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