Science & Research

Research & Study Highlights

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  Climate Change

  Understanding the extent and impacts of climate change is vital to managing park resources.

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  Mule Deer Migration

  Mule deer migrate from the park in multiple directions to winter habitats encountering numerous challenges.

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  Gray Wolf Monitoring

  Gray wolves established home ranges inside Grand Teton National Park after being absent for over 70 years.

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  Modeling the Snake River

  The dynamic history of the Snake River can be mapped with Relative Elevation Models (REMs).

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  Mapping Glaciers

  Glacier monitoring in the Teton Range reveals how the region's alpine ecosystems are changing.

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  Bear Management

  Modern theories of bear management, and the work of the Wildlife Brigade, in Grand Teton National Park keeps bears wild and people safe.

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  Protecting Night Skies

  Research collaborations explore possible strategies to reduce the impact of light pollution on nocturnal species and park visitors.

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  Sagebrush Restoration

  Vegetation scientists work incrementally to restore vital sagebrush steppe communities.

 

Scientist Spotlight

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  Nancy Bockino- Whitebark Conservation

  Nancy climbs to great heights to protect threatened whitebark pines.

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  Mary Greenblatt- Amphibian Monitoring

  Mary searches aquatic habitats for amphibians, important indicators of ecosystem health.

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  Joni Gore- Glacier Monitoring

  Joni works high in the Teton Range to measure glacial volume and track glacial movement.

 

Research & Monitoring Reports

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  Annual Resource Reports

  Vital Signs Reports

  The Vital Signs Reports include annual summaries of natural and cultural resources including specific resource challenges.

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  Cultural Resource Research

  Selected research reports on historic structures, cultural landscapes, and other cultural resources.

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  Natural Resource Research

  Selected research reports on plants, wildlife, geology, climate, and other natural resources.

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  Pathway Research

  Research documenting the effects of the paved pathway on park wildlife.

 

Prospective Researchers
Researchers from near and far submit proposals to conduct studies in the park. These projects are reviewed for their suitability to a national park. Apply to conduct research through the National Park Service Research Permit and Reporting System.

 

Boyd Evison Graduate Research Fellowship

This graduate research fellowship honors Boyd Evison, one of the National Park Service's greatest leaders in support of expanding scientific knowledge to help shape management decisions and maintain uncompromised native resources. The Evison Fellowship encourages scientific and conservation-related research in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, providing up to $10,000 in support for work leading to completion of a master's or PhD degree in the biosciences, geosciences, or social sciences. Learn more about the Evison Fellowship, past projects, and how to apply.