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Anjelika Kidd-Weaver
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Assistant Professor of Biology
akidd-weaver@andersonuniversity.edu
Watkins 128A
Academic Background
Dr. Anje Weaver is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Anderson University. She earned her PhD in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology from Clemson University, researching American alligator behavioral ecology in coastal South Carolina. Her research interests focus on applied ecology, animal behavior, and human-wildlife interactions across urban-wild gradients. She enjoys hiking and cycling with her family–her biologist husband, daughter, and two dogs–crocheting for her church’s prayer shawl ministry, and attending ballet performances.
BS in Zoology, Mars Hill University
Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University
MS in Forest Resources (Wildlife Biology), University of Georgia
Ph.D in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Clemson University
Fast Facts
AU embodies everything I value about my own liberal arts education —intellectual curiosity, multidisciplinary thinking, and meaningful faculty-student relationships. Our intentionally small class sizes create the perfect environment to cultivate a close-knit community where I can mentor students individually and witness their growth, not just academically but as thoughtful citizens prepared to make meaningful contributions to society.
Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resource Management, etc. is a dynamic field, constantly evolving to meet emerging needs—the career landscape you’ll graduate into may look quite different from the one available today. College isn’t just about training for a specific job; it’s about discovering your place in the world and developing adaptable skills that transcend individual positions. I encourage students to explore various interests, remain open to unexpected opportunities, and be willing to adjust your path when new doors open. Rather than narrowly preparing for a highly specific role, focus on developing a versatile skill set anchored in genuine curiosity about your subject area. This approach not only makes you more marketable but also prepares you to pivot gracefully as our field continues to transform.
I enjoy the genuine connections I form with colleagues and students. I love spontaneous conversations in hallways and drop-in visits to my office where faculty and students alike sometimes stop by just to say, “Hello!”
Applied Ecology, with emphasis on human-wildlife interactions, wildlife behavior, wildlife responses to urban-wild landscapes, wildlife management issues and solutions
- 2024. Kidd-Weaver, A. D., Rainwater, T. R., Childress, M., Hoog, M., & Bodinof Jachowski, C. M. Before-after-control-impact assessment of aversive conditioning to alter alligator tolerance of humans in human-dominated environments. Animal Behavior.
- 2022. Kidd-Weaver, A. D., Rainwater, T. R., Murphy, T. M., & Bodinof Jachowski, C. J. Evaluating the efficacy of aversive conditioning to manage American alligators in human-dominated landscapes. Journal of Wildlife Management e22259. http://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22259
- 2020. Kidd, A. D., Cymerman, J. H., Welch, C. N., Murray, M. H., Adams, H. C., Ellison, T. J., Yabsley, M. J., & Hernandez, S. M. The movements of a recently urbanized wading bird reveal changes in season timing and length related to resource use. PLoS ONE 15.
