Keegan Foster

Wildlife Biologist I
Forestry and Environmental Conservation Department, Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science

Office: 177 Hobcaw Rd, Georgetown, SC 29442
Phone: 401-543-8259
Fax: keegan8@clemson.edu

Email: keegan8@clemson.edu

Educational Background

B.S. Wildlife and Conservation Biology
University of Rhode Island 2023

Profile

Keegan Foster was born in Massachusetts and raised in Rhode Island for most of his life. Having spent 20 years in a state that takes only an hour to drive from one end to the other, he felt as if he was ready to branch out and explore new regions. Keegan earned his bachelor’s in “wildlife and conservation biology” at the University of Rhode Island in 2023. Keegan’s first experience conducting field and lab research occurred during the summer of 2022 at North Dakota State University. Here, he helped conduct research on alfalfa leaf-cutting bees relating to diapause under the guidance of a graduate student. Since then, Keegan has held multiple seasonal technician positions with an emphasis on field ornithology. Some of his previous work highlights include monitoring nesting shorebirds on Martha’s Vineyard, capturing and banding wild turkeys with the Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife, and banding and tracking American woodcock for the University of Rhode Island. Having these experiences under his belt, Keegan’s love of fieldwork only continues to grow.

Keegan now works at the James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetland Center as an entry-level wildlife biologist, eager to help graduate students with their projects and participate in the vast array of research conducted at this institution.

In his free time, Keegan loves being physically active outdoors. He has found the combination of exercise and nature to be particularly helpful in reducing stress. He loves camping, hiking, kayaking, and birdwatching.