Office Address
28131 University Circle
Lake Itasca, MN 56470
United States
Lab Address
United States
Victoria
Simons
Station Scientist
Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories
Victoria is in charge of research operations for the Itasca Station. She provides support for visiting researchers and field courses while overseeing scientific operations at the station. She also collects data to maintain long-term datasets for the station and works to communicate science of interest to the public. Additionally, she conducts her own ecological research at Itasca.
Research statement
My previous research efforts have focused on understanding how avian aerial insectivores utilize airspaces, thereby increasing our knowledge of aeroecology -- the study of airspace habitats. Broadly, I am interested in ornithology and behavioral ecology, though my interests are constantly expanding as I explore more of the natural world.
Education and background
- M.S., Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University, 2023
- B.S., Wildlife Biology, Bemidji State University, 2021