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Rate My Professor Bill Severud

South Dakota State University

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5.01/5/2026

Helps students build confidence and skills.

5.01/5/2026

Makes learning engaging and enjoyable.

5.08/20/2025

Brings real-world examples to learning.

5.04/30/2025

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About Bill

William Severud is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural Resource Management at South Dakota State University. He earned a B.A. in biology from Carleton College, an M.S. in biology from Northern Michigan University, and a Ph.D. in natural resources science and management with a specialization in wildlife ecology and management from the University of Minnesota. As a Certified Wildlife Biologist, Severud conducts research designed to inform wildlife management practices. His research group explores the impacts of disease, movement ecology, predator-prey interactions, and human-wildlife dynamics on population dynamics of large North American mammals, including moose, bison, white-tailed deer, and bighorn sheep. Methods employed by his lab include GPS collaring, conservation detection dogs for locating carcasses and scat, and sampling of soils, plants, and animal tissues to assess health and disease risks.