Miguel A. Acevedo

I am an assistant professor in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida (60% teaching; 40% research). I feel lucky to be able to dedicate my life to be an “ecological detective” solving the mysteries of nature. In this journey I collaborate with really cool and smart people including mathematicians, statisticians, engineers, computer scientists, geographers, epidemiologists, and social scientists. Modeling is one of my favorite tools to solve these mysteries because they can reduce complex problems into a reduced number of equations and assumptions. I transmit my passion for modeling in my classes where I use innovative and evidence-based approaches to teach quantitative topics to non-math majors. I also enjoy critical thinking, music, and salsa dancing!