Mike is a forest entomologist and disturbance ecologist that is interested in understanding where, when, and how forest insect outbreaks occur as well as their impacts on forested ecosystems. At Utah State, Mike will continue to research how the population dynamics of forest insects are affected by climatic and global change and how forest insect outbreaks change forest structure, fuel loading, and wildfire fire dynamics. Outside of work, Mike likes to cross country ski, mountain bike, run, and hike all over the Bear River Range. 

PhD, Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2020
MS, Biometry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2020
MS, Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2017
BA, Biology, Gustavus Adolphus College, 2014

Asst. Professor, Wildland Resources
Location: NR 242
Email: mike.howe@usu.edu