Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Ph.D., Duke University 2009
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  Previous Appointments & Affiliations

  • Consulting Associate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2013 - 2019
  • Consulting Associate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2012 - 2013
• Expertise
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  Subject Headings

  • Animal Movement
  • Marine ecology
  • Muser Mentor
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • Improvements and innovations in marine mammal density modeling towards healthy oceans and diverse ecosystems awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 2020 - 2025
  • Towards an Understanding of the Cumulative Effects of Multiple Stressors on Marine Mammals ¿ an Interdisciplinary Working Group with Case Studies awarded by University of St. Andrews 2020 - 2024
  • Atlantic Behavioral Response Study awarded by HDR, Inc. 2021 - 2023
  • Bioenergetic Model for North Atlantic Right Whales awarded by University of St. Andrews 2021 - 2023
  • Double MOCHA: Phase II Multi-study Ocean acoustic Human effects Analysis awarded by University of St. Andrews 2018 - 2023
  • Anhedonia and Activity Patterns: Working Towards a Geospatial Understanding of Etiology and Intervention awarded by The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 2021 - 2023
  • Collaborative Research: Enabling hybrid methods in the NIMBLE hierarchical statistical modeling platform awarded by University of California - Berkeley 2022
  • Atlantic Behavioral Response Study awarded by HDR, Inc. 2020 - 2021
  • Atlantic Behavioral Response Study awarded by HDR, Inc. 2019 - 2020
  • North Atlantic Right Whale abundance and density model updates awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 2019 - 2020
  • Marine Species Density Models for the Arctic EIS Study Area (CESU) awarded by Department of the Navy 2017 - 2020
  • Web-based visulaization of marine mammal health across space and time with application towards marine spatial planning awarded by Office of Naval Research 2017 - 2019
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  External Relationships

  • California Ocean Alliance
  • Leslie New
  • St Mary's University
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Joy, R., R. S. Schick, M. Dowd, T. Margolina, J. E. Joseph, and L. Thomas. “A fine-scale marine mammal movement model for assessing long-term aggregate noise exposure.” Ecological Modelling 464 (February 1, 2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2021.109798.
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    • Bierlich, K. C., J. Hewitt, C. N. Bird, R. S. Schick, A. Friedlaender, L. G. Torres, J. Dale, et al. “Comparing Uncertainty Associated With 1-, 2-, and 3D Aerial Photogrammetry-Based Body Condition Measurements of Baleen Whales.” Frontiers in Marine Science 8 (November 26, 2021). https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.749943.
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    • Bierlich, K. C., R. S. Schick, J. Hewitt, J. Dale, J. A. Goldbogen, A. S. Friedlaender, and D. W. Johnston. “Bayesian approach for predicting photogrammetric uncertainty in morphometric measurements derived from drones.” Marine Ecology Progress Series 673 (September 2, 2021): 193–210. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps13814.
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    • Hewitt, J., R. S. Schick, and A. E. Gelfand. “Continuous-Time Discrete-State Modeling for Deep Whale Dives.” Journal of Agricultural, Biological, and Environmental Statistics 26, no. 2 (June 1, 2021): 180–99. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13253-020-00422-2.
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    • Moore, Michael J., Teresa K. Rowles, Deborah A. Fauquier, Jason D. Baker, Ingrid Biedron, John W. Durban, Philip K. Hamilton, et al. “REVIEW: Assessing North Atlantic right whale health: threats, and development of tools critical for conservation of the species.” Diseases of Aquatic Organisms 143 (February 2021): 205–26. https://doi.org/10.3354/dao03578.
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    • Schick, R. S., M. Bowers, S. deRuiter, A. Friedlaender, J. Joseph, T. Margolina, D. P. Nowacek, and B. L. Southall. “Accounting for positional uncertainty when modeling received levels for tagged cetaceans exposed to sonar.” Aquatic Mammals 45, no. 6 (January 1, 2019): 675–90. https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.45.6.2019.675.
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    • Pirotta, Enrico, Cormac G. Booth, Daniel P. Costa, Erica Fleishman, Scott D. Kraus, David Lusseau, David Moretti, et al. “Understanding the population consequences of disturbance.” Ecology and Evolution 8, no. 19 (October 2018): 9934–46. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.4458.
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    • Abrahms, Briana, Kylie L. Scales, Elliott L. Hazen, Steven J. Bograd, Robert S. Schick, Patrick W. Robinson, and Daniel P. Costa. “Mesoscale activity facilitates energy gain in a top predator.” Proceedings. Biological Sciences 285, no. 1885 (August 2018): 20181101. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2018.1101.
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    • Schick, R. S., T. W. Kelsey, J. Marston, K. Samson, and G. W. Humphris. “MapMySmoke: Feasibility of a new quit cigarette smoking mobile phone application using integrated geo-positioning technology, and motivational messaging within a primary care setting.” Pilot and Feasibility Studies 4, no. 1 (April 25, 2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-017-0165-4.
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    • Schick, R. S., J. J. D. Greenwood, and S. T. Buckland. “An experiment on the impact of a neonicotinoid pesticide on honeybees: the value of a formal analysis of the data.” Environmental Sciences Europe 29, no. 1 (December 1, 2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-016-0103-8.
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    • Oedekoven, C., E. Fleishman, P. Hamilton, J. S. Clark, and R. S. Schick. “Expert elicitation of seasonal abundance of North Atlantic right whales Eubalaena glacialis in the mid-Atlantic.” Endangered Species Research 29, no. 1 (January 1, 2016): 51–58. https://doi.org/10.3354/esr00699.
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    • Rolland, R. M., R. S. Schick, H. M. Pettis, A. R. Knowlton, P. K. Hamilton, J. S. Clark, and S. D. Kraus. “Health of North Atlantic right whales Eubalaena glacialis over three decades: From individual health to demographic and population health trends.” Marine Ecology Progress Series 542 (January 1, 2016): 265–82. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps11547.
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    • O’Toole, M. D., M. A. Lea, C. Guinet, R. Schick, and M. A. Hindell. “Foraging strategy switch of a top marine predator according to seasonal resource differences.” Frontiers in Marine Science 2, no. APR (January 1, 2015). https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2015.00021.
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    • New, L. F., J. S. Clark, D. P. Costa, E. Fleishman, M. A. Hindell, T. Klanjšček, D. Lusseau, et al. “Using short-term measures of behaviour to estimate long-term fitness of southern elephant seals.” Marine Ecology Progress Series 496 (January 27, 2014): 99–108. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps10547.
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    • Mitchell, John T., Robert S. Schick, Matt Hallyburton, Michelle F. Dennis, Scott H. Kollins, Jean C. Beckham, and F Joseph McClernon. “Combined ecological momentary assessment and global positioning system tracking to assess smoking behavior: a proof of concept study.” J Dual Diagn 10, no. 1 (2014): 19–29. https://doi.org/10.1080/15504263.2013.866841.
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    • Schick, R. S., J. J. Roberts, S. A. Eckert, P. N. Halpin, H. Bailey, F. Chai, L. Shi, and J. S. Clark. “Pelagic movements of pacific leatherback turtles (dermochelys coriacea) highlight the role of prey and ocean currents.” Movement Ecology 1, no. 1 (November 20, 2013). https://doi.org/10.1186/2051-3933-1-11.
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    • Schick, R. S., L. F. New, L. Thomas, D. P. Costa, M. A. Hindell, C. R. Mcmahon, P. W. Robinson, et al. “Estimating resource acquisition and at-sea body condition of a marine predator.” Journal of Animal Ecology 82, no. 6 (November 1, 2013): 1300–1315. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2656.12102.
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    • Schick, Robert S., Leslie F. New, Len Thomas, Daniel P. Costa, Mark A. Hindell, Clive R. McMahon, Patrick W. Robinson, et al. “Estimating resource acquisition and at-sea body condition of a marine predator.” The Journal of Animal Ecology 82, no. 6 (November 2013): 1300–1315. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2656.12102.
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    • Schick, Robert S., Scott D. Kraus, Rosalind M. Rolland, Amy R. Knowlton, Philip K. Hamilton, Heather M. Pettis, Robert D. Kenney, and James S. Clark. “Using hierarchical bayes to understand movement, health, and survival in the endangered north atlantic right whale.” Plos One 8, no. 6 (January 2013): e64166. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0064166.
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    • Eros, T., J. D. Olden, R. S. Schick, D. Schmera, and M. J. Fortin. “Characterizing connectivity relationships in freshwaters using patch-based graphs.” Landscape Ecology 27, no. 2 (February 1, 2012): 303–17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10980-011-9659-2.
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    • Eros, T., D. Schmera, and R. S. Schick. “Network thinking in riverscape conservation - A graph-based approach.” Biological Conservation 144, no. 1 (January 1, 2011): 184–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2010.08.013.
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    • Schick, R. S., P. N. Halpin, A. J. Read, D. L. Urban, B. D. Best, C. P. Good, J. J. Roberts, et al. “Community structure in pelagic marine mammals at large spatial scales as revealed by multivariate ordination.” Marine Ecology Progress Series 434 (2011): 165–81. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps09183.
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    • Best, B. D., P. N. Halpin, A. J. Read, E. Fujioka, C. P. Good, E. A. LaBrecque, R. S. Schick, et al. “Online marine mammal habitat modeling system for the U.S. East Coast and Gulf of Mexico. (Submitted)” Endangered Species Research, 2010.
    • Curtice, C., R. S. Schick, D. C. Dunn, and P. N. Halpin. “Home Range Analysis of Hawaiian Monk Seals (Monachus schauinslandi) Based on Colony, Age and Gender (Submitted).” Aquatic Mammals, 2010.
    • Urban, D., E. Minor, E. Treml, and R. Schick. “Graph models of habitat mosaics.” Ecol Letters, 2009.
    • Schick, R. S., P. N. Halpin, A. J. Read, C. S. Slay, S. D. Kraus, B. R. Mate, M. F. Baumgartner, et al. “Striking the right balance in right whale conservation.” Canadian Journal of Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, 2009.
    • Schick, R. S., and M. E. Lutcavage. “Inclusion of prey data improves prediction of bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) distribution.” Fisheries Oceanography 18, no. 1 (January 1, 2009): 77–81. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2419.2008.00499.x.
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    • Schick, R. S., J. S. Clark, S. R. Loarie, B. D. Best, A. Boustany, F. Colchero, D. A. Conde, P. N. Halpin, L. N. Joppa, and C. M. McClellan. “Understanding movement data and movement processes: current and emerging directions.” Ecol Letters 11, no. 12 (October 2008): 1338–50. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-0248.2008.01249.x.
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    • Schick, R. S., and S. T. Lindley. “Directed connectivity among fish populations in a riverine network.” Journal of Applied Ecology 44, no. 6 (December 1, 2007): 1116–26. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2007.01383.x.
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    • Best, B. D., P. N. Halpin, E. Fujioka, A. J. Read, S. S. Qian, L. J. Hazen, and R. S. Schick. “Geospatial web services within a scientific workflow: Predicting marine mammal habitats in a dynamic environment.” Ecological Informatics 2, no. 3 SPEC. ISS. (January 1, 2007): 210–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2007.07.007.
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    • J. Parra, G., R. Schick, and P. J. Corkeron. “Spatial distribution and environmental correlates of Australian snubfin and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins.” Ecography 29, no. 3 (June 1, 2006): 396–406. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2006.0906-7590.04411.x.
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    • Schick, R. S., and D. L. Urban. “Spatial components of bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) distribution in the Alaskan Beaufort Sea.” Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 57, no. 11 (January 1, 2000): 2193–2200. https://doi.org/10.1139/f00-196.
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  • Book Sections

    • Schick, Robert S., Scott D. Kraus, Rosalind M. Rolland, Amy R. Knowlton, Philip K. Hamilton, Heather M. Pettis, Len Thomas, John Harwood, and James S. Clark. “Effects of Model Formulation on Estimates of Health in Individual Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis).,” 875:977–85, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2981-8_121.
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  • Conference Papers

    • McClernon, Francis J., John T. Mitchell, Robert S. Schick, Rebecca L. Bayham, Michelle E. Dennis, Scott H. Kollins, and Jean C. Beckham. “COMBINED EMA AND GPS FOR ASSESSING THE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF SMOKING BEHAVIOR: A PROOF OF CONCEPT STUDY.” In Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 45:S93–S93. SPRINGER, 2013.
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• Teaching & Mentoring
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  Recent Courses

  • ENVIRON 593: Independent Studies and Projects 2022
  • ENVIRON 593: Independent Studies and Projects 2021

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