Maya Xu

Undergraduate/Masters Student

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I'm an undergraduate ('25) and coterminal masters student majoring in biology (concentrating in ecology, evolution and environment). I'm conducting my senior honors thesis on how toxicants affect raptors on the North American west coast. My primary study species are the peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) breeding on top of Stanford University’s Hoover Tower, and the golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) breeding at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve ('Ootchamin 'Ooyakma), where I'm a docent and avian transect leader. I'm also minoring in education and will co-instruct BIO 121/221 (Ornithology) for the second time this spring. I'm interested in all things related to ecology, human-wildlife interactions, conservation biology, and birds!

mxu37@stanford.edu

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BIO 144/234: Conservation Biology: A Latin American Perspective

Current Classes, Education, Teaching by on September 22, 2024
Principles and application of the science of preserving biological diversity. Conceptually, this course is designed to explore the major components relevant to the conservation of biodiversity, as exemplified by the Latin American region. The conceptual frameworks and principles, however, should be generally applicable, and provide insights for all regions of the world. All students will… Read more

BIO/EARTHSYS 105A/B: Ecology and Natural History of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

Current Classes, Education, Teaching by on September 22, 2024
The Ecology and Natural History of the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve is an upper-division course that aims to help students learn ecology and natural history using a ‘living laboratory,’ the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve. The course’s central goal is that, as a community of learning, we examine ‘via introductory discussions, followed by hands-on experiences in… Read more BIO/EARTHSYS 105A/B: Ecology and Natural History of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

BIO 121/221: Ornithology

Current Classes, Education, Teaching by on September 22, 2024
Advanced undergraduate survey of ornithology, introducing students to the biology of birds and giving them to tools to use birds as model systems for research. Topics will include avian evolution, physiology, adaptations, behavior, and ecology. Focus throughout on identification of California birds and applications to current bird conservation issues. Course will include lectures and a… Read more BIO 121/221: Ornithology