Education:Ph.D. Biological Sciences, (Aquatic Ecology Emphasis) 2001. Kent State University, Kent, OH M.S. Zoology, 1994. University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK B.S. Zoology, 1991 (Departmental Honors). Miami University, Oxford, OH
Professional Experience:Associate Professor of Fisheries Ecology & Management, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State University (2011 – present).
Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, Post-Doctoral Position (2004 – 2005). Assistant Research Scientist, Illinois Natural History Survey, Kaskaskia Biological Station, Post-Doctoral Position (2001 – 2004). Teaching Assistant, Department of Biological Sciences, Kent State University (1996 – 2001). Research Technician, Department of Biological Sciences, Kent State University (1995 – 1996). Visiting Instructor, Zoology Department, University of Oklahoma (1994 – 1995). Teaching Assistant/Associate, Zoology Department, University of Oklahoma (1991 – 1994)
Professional Memberships:American Fisheries Society:
Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society
Activities & Awards:Fisheries Worker of the Year 2018, Oklahoma Chapters of the American Fisheries Society. Best Professional Presentation, Joint Oklahoma-Arkansas Chapters of the American Fisheries Society 2010 Meeting. Faculty Advisor, OSU Student Subunit of the American Fisheries Society. Faculty Advisor, OSU Bass Fishing Club. CASNR Curriculum & Academic Standards Committee , OSU. NREM Department Curriculum Committee Chair, OSU. Student Awards/Scholarship Committee, NREM Department, OSU. |