Dr. Todd T. Tracy

Education:
Ph.D., Colorado State University
M.S., Colorado State University
B.A., Cornell College

712-707-7340
ttracy@nwciowa.edu

Dr. Tracy is one of two ecologists in Northwestern's biology department. His research interests include prairie restoration, community ecology of bumblebees and ants, the potential effects of windfarms on grassland bird populations, and the impacts of invasive species on the forests and prairies of the Midwest. Prior to joining Northwestern's faculty in January 2002, he taught at Kirkwood Community College, Front Range Community College, Colorado State University, and Colorado Christian University.

+Professional experienceBoard of Directors, Iowa Academy of Science
Advanced Placement Environmental Science Exam Reader, Table Leader, and Question Leader
Educational Testing Service Course auditor for CollegeBoard (AP Environmental Science)
Instructor at Wheaton College Science Station near Rapid City, SD
Environmental Science and Biology Content Expert and Test bank Developer , Pearson Education
Interim Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs, School of Professional Studies, Colorado Christian University
Affiliate Professor, School of Professional Studies, Colorado Christian University
Instructor and Visiting Professor, Department of Biology, Colorado State University
 Adjunct Faculty, Science and Math Department, Front Range Community College
Laboratory Coordinator, Department of Math/Science, Kirkwood Community College
Laboratory Instructor, Kirkwood Community College
IOWATER volunteer water quality monitor
Iowa and South Dakota Bumblebee Atlas volunteer
USGS Breeding Bird Survey Route volunteer
Au Sable Institute Academic Advisory Council

+HonorsNWC Scholarship Grant, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
Mellon Foundation Environmental Research Initiative (with student Erin Brogan)
2008-2010 Iowa Science Foundation grant #ISF-07-10, 2007-2008
Iowa Science Foundation grant #ISF-06-08, 2006-2007
Graduate Assistant Teaching Award, Colorado State University