Updated October 5, 2006

Research Interests

Gary's research interests lie in aquatic ecology and food web dynamics, especially predator-prey relationships. He is responsible for overseeing efficient lab operations, writing reports, permitting, hiring and supervising technicians, coordinating research efforts with other agencies, cracking the whip, and ensuring that all research needs are met.

Education & Experience

• Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Fisheries Biologist. 2000.
  
• Peace Corps volunteer. Zambia. 1997-1999.
  
• Utah State University, Logan, UT. M.S. degree in fisheries, 1997.
  
• Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Research technician. 1990-1992.
  
• University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. B.S. in zoology, 1990.
  

  Publications

• "Logan River whirling disease study: factors affecting trout population dynamics, abundance, and distribution in the Logan River, UT" 2003 Annual Report. Phaedra Budy, Peter McHugh, Gary Thiede. (pdf file)
• "Lake Powell food web dynamics" 2003 Annual Report. Phaedra Budy, Shane Vatland, Gary Thiede. (pdf file)
• "Logan River whirling disease study: factors affecting trout population dynamics, abundance, and distribution in the Logan River, Utah" 2005 Annual Report. Phaedra Budy, Gary P. Thiede, Peter A McHugh, Eriek S. Hansen. (pdf file)
• "An evaluation of the fish community of Cutler Reservoir and the Bear River above the reservoir with consideration of the potential for future fisheries enhancement." 2005 Annual Report. Phaedra Budy, Kirk Dahle, Gary P. Thiede. (pdf file)
• "Lake Powell food web dynamics" 2005 Annual Report. Phaedra Budy, Shane Vatland, Gary P. Thiede. (pdf file)