Research Interests

GIS, Fish ecology, Fisheries Management, Predator-Prey Interactions, Behavioral Ecology

 

Thesis project

Effects of Turbidity on Daily Consumption Rate and Prey Use of Largemouth Bass.

 

Education

• M.S. Nat. Res. Ecology & Management – Fisheries Option, 2010.  Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
• B.A. Biology and Environmental Science (Double major), 2003.  Drury University, Springfield, MO

 

Professional Experience

• Research Assistant, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK (2007 – 2010)
• Resource Assistant, Clinton Grassland Field Station, Missouri Department of Conservation, Clinton, MO (Summer 2007)
• Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology, Drury University (2002-2003)
• Fisheries Technician Intern, King Salmon Field Office, US Fish and Wildlife Service, King Salmon, AK (Summer 2002)
• Hatchery Technician Intern, Neosho National Fish Hatchery, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Neosho, MO (Summer 2001)
• Natural Connections Coordinator, Kiwanis Camp Wyman/Missouri Department of Conservation, Eureka, MO (Summer 2000)

 

Professional Memberships

• American Fisheries Society
• Sigma Xi
• Oklahoma Academy of Science

 

Activities & Awards

• Vice President, Student Subunit of the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, 2008.
• Best Student Paper, 2nd Place, Biological Sciences, 20th Annual Oklahoma State University Research Symposium.
• Jimmie Pigg Travel Scholarship, Oklahoma Chapter of the American Fisheries Society.
• Williams Distinguished Graduate Fellowship, Oklahoma State University.