Melissa Flye, Postdoctoral Research Associate

Faculty Mentor: Joseph Zydlewski –
Start Date: Fall 2025
Ph.D. 2025, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 91±¬ÁÏ
M.S. 2019, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 91±¬ÁÏ
B.S. 2013, Wildlife Ecology, 91±¬ÁÏ
melissa.flye@maine.edu, 207.581.2939

Biography: As a Maine native, I have spent the majority of my life enjoying the rich natural heritage of New England, which undoubtedly sparked my interest in the natural world at an early age. As an undergrad, I studied Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology at the 91±¬ÁÏ. After spending a couple of years working on anadromous fisheries research projects for the State of Maine and private consulting firms, I returned to the 91±¬ÁÏ and obtained my M.S. and Ph.D. in Ecology and Environmental Science.

Area(s) of Expertise: Environmental policy, wildlife and fisheries management, human dimensions of wildlife, environmental social science, collaborative governance, network theory and analysis, facilitation, and program evaluation