Bio
After earning my degrees in the state of Arkansas, I accepted a position at Northeastern
State University in 1995. In the following years I have taught a number of different
courses and guided both undergraduate and graduates in research projects on a number
of topics. I am a field biologist who studies birds!
Education:
- PhD, Zoology, University of Arkansas, 1997
- OtherM.S.E. Master of Science in Education, Biology, Henderson State University,
Summa cum laude, 1990
- OtherB.S.E. Bachelor of Science in Education, Biology, Henderson State University,
Summa cum laude, 1987
I study Swainsons Warbler Natural History and Northern Saw-whet Owl migration in eastern
Oklahoma. These projects involve both undergraduate and graduate research projects,
and allow undergraduate students to gain experience with mist-netting, banding, and
other field research skills.
I teach both Introductory Biology Lectures and Labs as well as upper level courses
such as Evolutionary Biology, Ornithology, and Parasitology. My teaching load includes
both laboratory courses and field courses.
Intellectual Content:
- Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) Fall Migratory Movements in Northeast Oklahoma (Journal Article, Professional Journal), Discovery, Submitted,
- The Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) in Oklahoma: Historical Records through
2015 (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Accepted,
Presentations:
- Discovery of fall migration of the Northern Saw-whet Owls in the Ozarks of Missouri,
Arkansas, and Oklahoma (USA). - International Ornithological Congress - Vancouver, Canada - August 2018
- Oklahoma's Saw-whet Owls: An Historical Perspective and New Information - Tulsa Audubon Society - Tulsa, Oklahoma - October 2018
- Everything you ever wanted to know about Northern Saw-whet Owls - Oxley Nature Center - Tulsa, OK - February 2020
Courses Taught:
- ANIMAL PARASITOLOGY - BIOL 4214 - Spring 2020
- ORNITHOLOGY LAB - BIOL 4264 - Spring 2019
- INTRO BIOLOGY II LAB - BIOL 1021 - Spring 2019
- THESIS - SCI 5904 - Spring 2018
