JOHN P.

VANEK, PhD, Associate Wildlife Biologist®

PUBLICATIONS, COFERENCE ACTIVITY, OUTREACH, AND TEACHING

131 Oak Drive, Dekalb IL 60115

631-813-8559, john.p.vanek@gmail.com

PUBLICATIONS

Published and Submitted Manuscripts

2020. Vanek, J.P., J. Flinginer, and R.B. King. “Observations of American Badgers, Taxidea taxus (Schreber, 1777) (Mammalia,
Carnivora), in a restored tallgrass prairie in Illinois, USA, with a new county record of successful reproduction.” Check List:
The Journal of Biodiversity Data.16(4): 933-37

2020. R.B. King and J.P. Vanek. “Responses of grassland snakes to tallgrass prairie restoration.” Restoration Ecology. 28(3): 573-
582.

2020. Vanek, J.P., G.A. Glowacki., T.S. Preuss, A.U. Rutter, & H. Jones. “Anthropogenic factors influence the occupancy of an
invasive carnivore in a suburban preserve system.” Urban Ecosystems. In Press: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11252-020-01026-x

2020. Vanek, J.P. and R.L. Burke. “Insular dwarfism in female Eastern hog-nosed snakes (Dipsadidae; Heterodon platirhinos) on a
barrier island.” Canadian Journal of Zoology. 98: 157-164.

2019. Vanek, J.P. and R.B. King. “Landscape and management factors influence the occupancy dynamics of sympatric
salamanders in an urban preserve system.” Global Ecology and Conservation. e00742

2019. K.W. Cassel, J.P. Vanek*, G.A. Glowacki, T.S. Preuss, and C.K. Nielsen “Landscape and management factors influence the
occupancy dynamics of sympatric salamanders in an urban preserve system.” Herpetological Conservation and Biology. 14
(2), 438-454. *corresponding author

2019. Vanek, J.P. and G.A. Glowacki. “Assessing the Impacts of Urbanization on Sex Ratios of Painted Turtles (Chrysemys
picta).” Diversity. 11(5): 72.

2018. Vanek, J.P. and Feinberg, J.A. “Storeria dekayi (Dekay’s Brownsnake). Suffolk County, New York. Geographic
Distribution.” Herpetological Review. 49(4): 719-719.

2018. Schmidt, R.E., Kiviat E., Trigoboff, N., and Vanek, J.P. “New Records of Clam Shrimp (Laevicaudata, Spinicaudata) from
New York.” Northeastern Naturalist. 25(2):N7-N10.

2017. Vanek, J.P. and Wasko, D.K. “Feeding Activity of an Eastern Hog-nosed Snake Immediately After Radio-tracking.”
Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society. 52(9):157

2017. Vanek, J.P. and Wasko, D.K. “Spatial ecology of the eastern hog-nosed snake (Heterodon platirhinos) at the northeastern
limit of its range.” Herpetological Conservation and Biology. 12(1): 109-118.

2016. Vanek, J.P., Brown, J.P., and Crown, C.A. “Observations on estuarine breeding birds in New York State.”
The Kingbird. 66(4): 254-259.

2016. Vanek, J.P. “Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hog-nosed Sake). Minimum Size at Sexual Maturity.”
Herpetological Review. 47(4): 683-684.

2016. Vanek, J.P. “Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-toed Salamander). Saratoga County, New York. Geographic Distribution.”
Herpetological Review. 47(3): 417-417.
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2015. Brown, J.P., Kanonik, A., Vanek, J.P., Crown, CA, and Burke, RL. “Quantifying New York’s diamondback terrapin
habitat.” Northeastern Naturalist. 22(3): 630-642

2014. Vanek, J.P., Mullin, R., and Wasko, D.K. “Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hog-nosed Snake). Reproduction / Nest Site
Fidelity.” Herpetological Review. 45(4): 710-711.

Technical Reports

2018. Vanek, J.P. “Herpetofauna, Species of Greatest Conservation Need, and the LCFPD Wildlife Monitoring Program.”
Technical Report. Lake County Forest Preserve District.

2016. Vanek, J.P., E. M. Schauber, and Nielsen, C.K. “Ecology of Striped Skunks in Southern Illinois.”
Annual Report for Federal Aid in Fish and Wildlife Restoration Project W-135-R Cooperative Furbearer and Nongame
Mammal Investigations. Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

2016. Vanek, J.P., E. M. Schauber, and Nielsen, C.K. “Ecology of Striped Skunks in Southern Illinois.”
4th Quarter Report for Federal Aid in Fish and Wildlife Restoration Project W-135-R Cooperative Furbearer and Nongame
Mammal Investigations. Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

2015. Vanek, J.P., E. M. Schauber, and Nielsen, C.K. “Ecology of Striped Skunks in Southern Illinois.”
3rd Quarter Report for Federal Aid in Fish and Wildlife Restoration Project W-135-R Cooperative Furbearer and Nongame
Mammal Investigations. Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

2015. Vanek, J.P. “Spatial Ecology of Eastern Hog-nosed Snakes at Jones Beach State Park.” Annual Progress Report. NY Office
of Park, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.

2014. Vanek, J.P. “Spatial Ecology of Eastern Hog-nosed Snakes at Jones Beach State Park.” Annual Progress Report. NY Office
of Park, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.

2014. “NEPARC Disinfection Protocol: Disinfection of Field Equipment to Minimize Risk of Spread of Chytridiomycosis and
Ranavirus.” NEPARC Publication 2014-02. One of several authors as part of the Emerging Disease Working Group.
<http://www.northeastparc.org/products/pdfs/NEPARC_Pub_2014-02_Disinfection_Protocol.pdf>

2013. Vanek, J.P. and Wasko, D.K. “Ecology of the Eastern Hog-nosed Snake at Moreau Lake State Park.”
NY Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.

Submitted, In Review, and In Prep Manuscripts

2020. Vanek, J.P. and R.L. Burke. “Ecology and natural history of an imperiled snake on a barrier island.” Target: The Journal
of Herpetology.

2020. Vanek, J.P., G.A. Glowacki., T.S. Preuss, A.U. Rutter, & H. Jones. “Status and activity patterns of a fractured
mesocarnivore community in suburbia.” Target: Journal of Mammalogy.

2020. Vanek, J.P., G.A. Glowacki., T.S. Preuss, A.U. Rutter, & H. Jones. “Capture efficacy of two sizes of Sherman Live
Traps in a suburban preserve system.” Target: Wildlife Society Bulletin.

2020. Guiden, P.W., H.P. Jones, N. Barber, R. Blackburn, A. Farrell, S. Hosler, R. King, M. Nelson, E. Rowland, K. Savage,
J.P. Vanek. “An ecosystem-wide analysis finds little support for the Field of Dreams hypothesis in restored tallgrass
prairies.” Revisions requested: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.

2020. Cove, M. et al. (one of 70 + authors) “SNAPSHOT USA 2019: the first coordinated national camera trap survey of the
United States.” Under review: Ecology.

2020. Christy N. Wails, K. Baker, R. Blackburn, A. Del Valle, J. Heise, H. Herakovich, W.A. Holthuijzen, M.P. Nissenbaum,
L. Rankin, K. Savage, J.P. Vanek, and H.P. Jones “Assessing changes to ecosystem function following invasion by
Spartina alterniflora and Phragmites australis: A meta-analysis.” Submitted to: Biological Invasions
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CONFERENCE ACTIVITY AND ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

Symposia Hosted

2021. Wildlife Conservation in the Decade of Ecosystem Restoration. Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference.
Milwaukee, MN. Upcoming.

Oral Presentations (* Invited)

2020. Vanek, J.P. and G.A. Glowacki. “Patterns of herpetofaunal diversity in a suburban preserve district: Insight from a decade of
monitoring. The Wildlife Society Annual Conference. Virtual.

2020* Vanek, J.P., R.B. King, and G.A. Glowacki. “Patterns of wildlife diversity in Lake County, IL.” Chicago Wilderness
Wildlife Committee Annual Seminar. Canceled due to COVID-19.

2020 Vanek, J.P. “Wildlife ecology and conservation in an urban ecosystem: applications of long-term monitoring data.” Public
Dissertation Defense. Northern Illinois University. DeKalb, IL. Mar 17.

2020 Vanek, J.P. “Anthropogenic factors Influence the occupancy of an invasive carnivore in a suburban preserve system.”
Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference. Macomb, IL. Feb. 29.

2020* Vanek, J.P., et al. 2019. “Assessing the impacts of urbanization on sex ratios of painted turtles (Chrysemys picta).” Midwest
Fish & Wildlife Conference. Springfield, IL. Jan. 27. (Accepted but could not attend)

2020. Vanek, J.P. “Anthropogenic factors Influence the occupancy of an invasive carnivore in a suburban preserve system.”
Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference. Springfield, IL. Jan. 27 (Accepted but could not attend)

2020* Vanek, J.P. “Wildlife Extension in Maryland.” University of Maryland Wye Research and Education Center. Queenstown,
MD. Oct. 17.

2019* Vanek, J.P., et al. “The only good snake is an identified snake: the power of collective knowledge .” Joint Meeting of
Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. Snowbird, UT. July 19. (Presented by A. Durso).

2019 Vanek, J.P., et al. “Occupancy and co-existence of domestic cats and mesocarnivores in a suburban preserve system.”
Illinois Chapter of The Wildlife Society Annual Conference. Springfield, IL. Apr 16.

2019 Vanek, J.P., King, R.B., and Glowacki, G.A. “Is Urbanization Impacting the Sex Ratio of Painted Turtles in Lake County,
IL?” Wild Things 2019 Conference. Rosemont, IL. Feb 23.

2019 Vanek, J.P., King, R.B., and Glowacki, G.A. “Lake County Turtle Sex Ratios as a Function of Urbanization”
Chicago Wilderness Wildlife Committee Annual Seminar. Lincoln Park, IL. Feb 19.

2018 * Vanek, J.P. “Prairie Engineers: Species Diversity at Mammalian Burrows.”

Nachusa Science Symposium. Franklin Grove, IL. Oct 20.

2018 * Vanek, J.P. “Illinois Snakes: Ecology and Conservation.”

Illinois Association of Community College Biologists Annual Conference, Oglesby IL. Oct 12.

2018 * Vanek, J.P. “Snakes of the Midwest: Science and Myths.”

Biology Program. Kishwaukee College, Malta IL. Apr 21.

2018 * Vanek, J.P., King, R.B., and Glowacki, G.A. “Wildlife Monitoring and the Landscape Ecology of Mole Salamanders in
Northeastern Illinois”. STEM Speaker Series. College of Lake County, Grayslake IL. Mar 28.

2018 * Vanek, J.P., King, R.B., and Glowacki, G.A. “Slimy Moles: Landscape and Management Factors Influencing the Occupancy
Dynamics of Blue-spotted Salamanders.” Chicago Wilderness Wildlife Committee Annual Seminar. Saint Charles, IL. Mar 1.

2018 Vanek, J.P., King, R.B., and Glowacki, G.A. “The Influence of Landscape Factors and Prescribed Fire on the Occupancy
Dynamics of Blue-Spotted Salamanders.” Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference. Milwaukee, WI. Jan 30.
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2018 King, R.B. and Vanek, J.P. “Snake Occupancy and Abundance in Restored Grasslands.”
Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference. Milwaukee, WI. Jan 30.

2017. King, R.B., Vanek, J.P., Mauger, D., Anton, T., Ethridge, A., and Weickert, N. “Snake and Blanding’s Turtle Responses to
Restoration at Nachusa Grasslands.” Nachusa Science Symposium. Franklin Grove, IL. Oct 21.

2017* Vanek, J.P., King, R.B., and Glowacki, G.A. “Dynamic Occupancy of Sympatric Ambystomatids: Landscape and
Management Factors.” Midwest Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Cons. Martinsville, IN. Aug 19.

2017. King, R.B. and Vanek, J.P. “Snake Occupancy and Abundance in Restored Grasslands.”
Midwest Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. Martinsville, IN.

2016. Vanek, J.P. and Burke, RL. “Spatial Ecology and of Dwarfed Eastern Hog-nosed Snakes on a Barrier Island.”
Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. New Orleans, LA.

2016* Vanek, J.P. “Ecology and Natural History of the Eastern Hog-nosed Snake on Long Island.”
Long Island Natural History Conference, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton NY. March 16.

2013 Vanek, J.P. and Wasko, DK. “Spatial Ecology of the Eastern Hog-nosed Snake at the Northern Extent of its Range.”
Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference. Saratoga, NY.

Posters

2019. Vanek, J.P., King, R.B., and Glowacki, G.A. “Landscape and management factors influence the occupancy dynamics of
sympatric salamanders in an urban system.” Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. Snowbird, UT. Accepted but
could not attend.

2019. Vanek, J.P., et al. “Occupancy and co-existence of domestic cats and mesocarnivores in a suburban
preserve system.” Phi Sigma Symposium. DeKalb, IL. April 6.

2018. Vanek, J.P., et al. “Occupancy and co-existence of domestic cats and mesocarnivores in a suburban
preserve system.” The Wildlife Society 25th Annual Conference. Cleveland, OH. Oct 9.

2018. Vanek, J.P., King, R.B., and Glowacki, G. “Efficacy of Artificial Cover Objects to Monitor Tiger and Blue-Spotted
Salamanders.” Phi Sigma Symposium. DeKalb, IL. April 12.

2018. Vanek, J.P., King, R.B., and Glowacki, G. “Efficacy of Artificial Cover Objects to Monitor Tiger and Blue-Spotted
Salamanders.” Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference. Milwaukee, WI. Jan 30.

2016. Vanek, J.P., Schauber, EM, and Nielsen, CK. “Ecology of Striped Skunks in Southern Illinois.”
The Wildlife Society IL Chapter Annual Meeting. Makanda, IL.

2015. Vanek, J.P. and Burke, R.L. “Island Dwarfism in Eastern Hog-nosed Snakes on a New York Barrier Island.”
Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. Chattanooga, TN.

2014. Vanek, J.P. and Burke, R.L. “Ecology and Body Size Variation of Eastern Hog-nosed Snakes in New York.”
The Wildlife Society National Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.

2014. Vanek, J.P. and Burke, R.L. “Ecology of Eastern Hog-nosed Snakes on a Barrier Island.”
Northeast Natural History Conference. Springfield, MA.

2014. Vanek, J.P. and Burke, R.L. “Natural History and Ecology of Heterodon platirhinos on a New York Barrier Island.”
Long Island Natural History Conference. Upton, NY.

2014. Vanek, J.P. and Burke, R.L. “Island Dwarfism in Eastern Hog-nosed Snakes on a NY Barrier Island.”
NE Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Annual Meeting. Salamanca, NY.

2014. Vanek, J.P. and Burke, R.L. “Natural History and Ecology of Heterodon platirhinos on a New York Barrier Island.”
Student Conference for Conservation Science. New York, NY.
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2013. Vanek, J.P. and Wasko, D.K. “Spatial Ecology of the Eastern Hognose Snake near its Northeastern Range Limit.”
Student Conference for Conservation Science. New York, NY.

2013. Figueras, M., Burke, R.L, Green, T, Calicho, A, Vanek, J.P, and Simon, D. “Eastern Box Turtle, Terrapene carolina, Home
Ranges at Brookhaven National Laboratory, NY.” NE Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. Branchville, NJ.

2013. Vanek, J.P. and Wasko, D.K. “Spatial Ecology of the Eastern Hognose Snake near its Northeastern Range Limit.”
NE Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. Branchville, NJ.

2013. Vanek, J.P. and Wasko, D.K. “Spatial Ecology of the Eastern Hognose Snake near its Northeastern Range Limit.”
Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. Albuquerque, NM.

OUTREACH

Public Presentations

2020. Vanek, J.P. “Backyard Wildlife: Ecology and Conservation.

NIU Stem Café. Virtual. June 24.

2019. Vanek, J.P. “Herpetology: Field Techniques, Common Species, and Biology.”
Boone, Dekalb, and Ogle County Master Naturalists. Russell Woods Forest Preserve. Genoa, IL. April 1.

2018. Vanek, J.P. “Herpetology: Field Techniques, Common Species, and Biology.”
Boone, Dekalb, and Ogle County Master Naturalists. Kickapoo Mud Creek Nature Conservancy. Oregon, IL. April 9.

2017. Vanek, J.P. “Slimy Moles: Ambystomatids of Lake County Forest Preserves.”
Lake County Forest Preserve District Stewards. LCFPD General Offices. Libertyville, IL. October 10.

2017. Vanek, J.P. “Reptiles and Amphibians of Northeastern Illinois.”

Boone, Dekalb, and Ogle County Master Naturalists. Russel Woods Nature Center. Genoa, IL. September 16.

2016. Vanek, J.P. “Ecology of Eastern Hog-nosed Snakes on a Barrier Island.”

Madison Area Herpetological Society, Madison, WI. October 7.

2016. Vanek, J.P. “Ecology of Eastern Hog-nosed Snakes on a Barrier Island.”

Chicago Herpetological Society. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Chicago, IL. September 28.

2016. Vanek, J.P. “Little Armored One: Natural History of the Nine-banded Armadillo.”
Southern Illinois Master Naturalists. Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Marion, IL. Date.

2015. Vanek, J.P. “Island Dwarfism in the Eastern Hog-nosed Snake on a Barrier Island.”
Herpetology Enthusiasts of Southern Illinois. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. Date.

2015. Vanek, J.P. “Ecology and Natural History of the Eastern Hog-nosed Snake.”
NYS Parks, Recreation, and Historic Development. Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center. Wantagh, NY. Date.

Primary and Secondary School Presentations

2019. “Reptiles and Amphibians.” Hoover Woods Elementary. Batavia, IL.

2019. “Reptiles and Amphibians.” Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary. DeKalb, IL.
2018. “Reptiles and Amphibians.” Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary. DeKalb, IL.
2017. “Turtles!” Fairview Early Education Center. Rockford, IL.
2016. “Venomous Snakes of Southern Illinois.” Murphysboro High School. Murphysboro, IL.
2015. “Reptiles and Amphibians.” Adams School. Creal Springs, IL.
2015. “Careers in Science.” DuQuoin Middle School. DuQuoin, IL.
2014. “Reptiles and Amphibians.” Farmingdale High School. Farmingdale, NY.

Miscellaneous Outreach

2018. Skype a Scientist. 4th Grade. East Palo Alto Charter School, East Palo Alto, CA.
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2018. Skype a Scientist. 5th Grade. East Palo Alto Charter School, East Palo Alto, CA.
2017. STEM-O-RAMA. Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America. Sandwich, IL.
2017. “Wildlife Biology”. Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary. STEAM Night. DeKalb, IL.
2016. “Amphibians.” Genius Hour. Elementary School. Allen, TX.
2016. “Wildlife Biology.” Science Night, 1st Annual. Sparta Public School District. Sparta, IL.
2015. “Wildlife Biology.” Science in the South at SIU. Carbondale, IL.
2014. “Reptiles and Amphibians.” Naturefest. Moreau Lake State Park. Ganesvoort, NY.
2013. “Reptiles and Amphibians.” Naturefest. Moreau Lake State Park. Ganesvoort, NY.
2012. “Eastern Hog-nosed Snakes.” Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center. Gansevoort, NY.
2012. “Reptiles and Amphibians.” Naturefest. Moreau Lake State Park. Ganesvoort, NY.
2012. “Snakes of Saratoga County.” Balston Spa 4-H Club. Balston Spa, NY.

MENTORING

Post Baccalaureate Interns

8. Jessica Call. Most recent position: Intern, Lake County Forest Preserve District 2020
7. Dani Eastin. Most recent position: Intern, Lake County Forest Preserve District 2020
6. Gabby Barnas. Most recent position: Field Technician, Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation 2019
5. Raela Wataha. Most recent position: Intern, Lake County Forest Preserve District 2019
4. Sarah Cheatam. Most recent position: Field Technician, U.S. Geological Survey 2018
3. Maria Weston. Most recent position: MS Student, Grand Valley State University 2018
2. Katherine Waguespack. Most recent position: Field Technician, Virginia Polytechnic University 2017
1. Elizabeth Mullen. Most recent position: Wildlife Biologist, Forest County Potawatomi Tribe 2017

Undergraduate Researchers

2. Cecilia Grisolia. Project: Remote sensing of mesocarnivores in a restored tallgrass prairie. 2018
1. Ty Harmston. Project: Small mammal occupancy in a restored tallgrass prairie. 2017

High School Researchers

4. Anthony Bellmar, Matt Poulin, and Ray Freeland. Project: Effects of pollutants on algal growth. 2018
3. Max Mauschbaugh and Sydney Greim. Project: Squirrel habitat selection. 2017
2. Daniel Whitaker and Avery Davidson. Project: Effects of soil pH on garlic mustard. 2017
1. Reo Hoffelt. Project: Effects of salmon on the Great Lakes ecosystem. 2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Teaching

2020. Instructor of Record. BIO 3250. Vertebrate Zoology. Aurora University, Aurora, IL. Fall Semester.
2014. Instructor of Record. BIO 012. Animal Form and Function Lab. Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY. Fall Semester.
2014. Instructor of Record. BIO 012. Animal Form and Function Lab. Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY Spring Semester.
2014. Instructor of Record. BIO 004. Biology for Non-majors Lab. Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY. Human Spring Semester.
2013. Instructor of Record. BIO 012. Animal Form and Function Lab. Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY. Fall Semester.
2013. Instructor of Record. BIO 012. Animal Form and Function Lab. Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY. Spring Semester.
2012. Instructor of Record. BIO 012. Animal Form and Function Lab. Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY. Fall Semester.

Guest Instruction

2020. ENVS 406 Conservation Biology. Northern Illinois University. Dekalb, IL.
Topic: Conservation Careers
2020. BIO 3250 Endangered Species Management and Conservation. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Topic: Occupancy Modeling and Detection Probability.
2019. ENVS 301 Introduction to Environmental Science. Northern Illinois University. Dekalb, IL.
Topic: Conservation Careers
2018. BIO 3250 Vertebrate Zoology. Aurora University. Aurora, IL.
Topic: Remote Sensing in Mammalogy.
2018. ENVS 301 Introduction to Environmental Science. Northern Illinois University. Dekalb, IL.
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Topic: Biodiversity Conservation.

2018. BIOS 406 Conservation Biology. Northern Illinois University. Dekalb, IL.
Topic: Ecosystem Services.
2017. ENVS 301 Introduction to Environmental Science. Northern Illinois University. Dekalb, IL.
Topic: Conservation Careers
2017. BIOS 406 Conservation Biology. Northern Illinois University. Dekalb, IL.
Topic: Ecosystem Services.
2016. BIOS 406 Conservation Biology. Northern Illinois University. Dekalb, IL.
Topic: Herpetology and Conservation Careers.
2016. BIOS 306 General Ecology. Northern Illinois University. Dekalb, IL.
Topic: Reproductive Strategies.
2016. ZOOL 469 Wildlife Techniques. Southern Illinois University. Carbondale, IL.
Topic: Radio-telemetry.
2015. Northeast Reptile and Amphibian Field Ecology. Montclair State U. Montclair, NJ.
Topic: Field Techniques.
2014. BIO 4260 Wildlife Techniques. Castleton University. Castleton, VT. Topic:
Herpetology Field Methods and Radio-telemetry.
2013. BIO 4260 Wildlife Techniques. Castleton University. Castleton, VT. Topic:
Herpetology Field Methods and Radio-telemetry.

Undergraduate Teaching

2009. Undergraduate Teaching Assistant. SUNY ESF, Syracuse, NY. Herpetology. Fall Semester.
2009. Undergraduate Teaching Assistant. SUNY ESF, Syracuse, NY. Applied Wildlife Science. Spring Semester.