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​​John M. Grady​

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​I am a quantitative ecologist that uses big data and theory to understand large scale patterns in ecology. I am interested in how  'master traits' at the individual scale - e.g., body size, metabolism, and life history - help us understand the organization of communities and broad patterns of diversity over space and time. My work includes investigation into the thermoregulation of dinosaurs, the biogeography of marine predators, and the life history strategies of trees.

​I received my Ph.D. in Biology at the University of New
Mexico in 2016 under Felisa Smith. I am currently in a postdoctoral position at the National Great Rivers Research and Educational Center in St. Louis, IL, with Anthony Dell. 

Recent Activities

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March 3 - 8, 2019, Tuscany, Italy

Gordon Research Conference in Movement Ecology

One of the best things about science is traveling! Discussed whale movement, pondered the Leaning Tower of Pisa and joined an after hours dance party with movement folks. 

Special thanks to Ran Nathan and Tony Dell for getting me there. The cliches about Italy's beauty are all true. 
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​January 25, 2019

Predator paper is out!

After watching innumerable BBC videos on marine life, I decided to contribute something myself. A synthesis and theory paper on the merits of being warm or cold-blooded at sea.