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Dr. Jeff Martin is an assistant professor of bison biology and management in the Department of Natural Resource Management and an extension bison specialist with South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University Extension, located at the West River Research and Extension Center in Rapid City, South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã. His research program is fundamentally interdisciplinary, integrating wildlife biology, climatology and human dimensions to address pressing questions of wildlife conservation and production in a changing world. Martin's research on bison is situated at the nexus of two influential paradigms: a changing climate and evolving cultural values. A primary objective of his work is to merge a robust understanding of conservation science with direct stakeholder engagement to improve conservation outcomes for wildlife across both working and natural lands. He specifically explores the direct and indirect drivers and consequences of body size change using bison from the Great Plains as a focal species. Martin's research actively engages with bison managers from the private, public, tribal and nongovernmental organization sectors to ensure his work is relevant and impactful.