Inspiration Dissemination

Ashlee Mikkelsen assesses the health of Northern Spotted Owls by measuring the relative abundance of a stress hormone, corticosterone, in their feathers. By measuring the concentration of corticosterone, it is possible to assess how stressed-out the owls are, and to begin to unravel what factors are involved in their decline. Ashlee describes the field work and data analysis that comprise her work towards a Master’s degree. Please find us on social media! Twitter: twitter.com/kbvrID facebook: www.facebook.com/InspirationDissemination/ Blog: blogs.oregonstate.edu/inspiration/ Radio Station: www.orangemedianetwork.com/kbvr_fm Host University: oregonstate.edu This show was founded in 2012 by Joey Hulbert and Zhian Kamvar. It has been made possible by all the current and former hosts of the show, Orange Media Network, the KBVR-FM students and staff, and of course the amazing graduate students at Oregon State University.