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A group of young women in matching plaid uniforms perform a choir piece at Alma College, holding open red folders with sheet music, as they debut a new work by composer Justin Rito.
Students Help Premiere New Work by Alma College Alum Justin Rito ’08

When Alma College students took the stage for the 2026 Masterworks Concert, they weren’t simply performing a piece of music. They were helping bring a new work into the world.

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Katie Stumpf

Title

Associate Professor of Biology

Department

Biology

Contact Info

(989) 463-7061

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Biography

Katie Stumpf has studied birds for 25 years, all over the country and world. In particular, her focus is on the effects that climate and habitat change have on breeding bird biology and population size. She came to Alma College in 2024 and teaches zoology, animal behavior, evolution and ornithology.

My Expertise

Ornithology, Animal Behavior, Wildlife Conservation

Recent Work and Accomplishments

Stumpf, K. J., Muise, C.M. 2023. Increasing Capture Rates of Grassland Birds over Thirteen Years Indicates Successful Restoration. Georgia Journal of Science. Vol. 81, No. 2, Article 1.

Jones, D.P. and K.J. Stumpf. 2022. Genetic differentiation of Eastern Phoebes at a migratory stopover site. Wilson Journal of Ornithology. 133(3):435–442.