Mark Chynoweth

Biography

Mark Chynoweth is an associate professor of wildlife ecology and conservation biology in the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University – Uintah Basin. He is an educator and researcher whose work focuses on large mammal ecology and conservation in human-dominated landscapes. He hopes that his research will be used to guide conservation and management of mammals, specifically carnivore species, and protection of biodiversity at the ecosystem level. His position is teaching-focused and Mark delivers course material in traditional, interactive broadcast, and online formats. Mark lives in Vernal, UT with his wife Laura and they enjoy exploring the incredible outdoor recreation in the region.