Fellows

Our 2011-2012 GK-12 Fellows

            

 

 

 Teresa Brueggen

   Ph.D. Candidate

   Environmental Sciences - Biology

   teresa.brueggen@smail.astate.edu

   Advisor:  Dr. Jennifer L. Bouldin

 I am from a farm in northeast MO.  I am a PhD student in Environmental Sciences and my research interest is in water and sediment quality.  My research project is focused on the use of best management practices in the upper watershed of the Strawberry River in AR.  I enjoy my time off running and playing ultimate frisbee.

 

Ann Marie Coile 

  MS Candidate

  Environmental Sciences - Biology

  Ann.Coile@smail.astate.edu

  Advisor:  Dr. Paul Sikkel

 My research is in coral reef fish ecology. For my Master’s thesis I am looking into the susceptibility of coral reef fishes in the Eastern Caribbean to a common blood sucking ectoparasite. I spend very long summers in the Virgin Islands catching fish and collecting data and the fall/spring here at ASU analyzing, writing and sleeping.  I am a very excited first year fellow!

 

 

 

 

Rebecca Cooper

  MS Candidate

  Rebeccai.Cooper@smail.astate.edu

  Advisor: Dr. James Bednarz and Dr. Richard Warby

My primary research focus involves avian ecotoxicology.  My Master's project involves the development of a non-lethal method for sampling avian adipose tissue from migrating songbirds in order to detect persistent organic pollutants.  Additionally, I am evaluating potential short-term effects of this non-lethal sampling method on songbirds using an outdoor aviary.

 

John Kelly

    MS Candidate

    Biology

    Johnj.Kelly@smail.astate.edu

   Advisor:  Dr. Stan Trauth

My research focuses on the historical and future effects of commercial turtle harvesting in the delta of northeast Arkansas. I hope to use this study to better manage aquatic turtle populations in the state. In general I am interested in the ecology and conservation of reptiles and amphibians. My other hobbies outside of research include backpacking, running, scuba diving, and biking. I will be teaching at Forrest City, AR this year.

 

Jonathan Stanley

  Environmental Sciences - Biology

  JonathanW.Stanley@smail.astate.edu

  Advisor:  Dr. Stan Trauth

My research interest is ecology and herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians) with an emphasis on snakes.  My current research involves the effects of prescribed fire on vegetation, mice, and snakes on rocky mountain pinnacles in the Ouachita Mountains.

 

Rachel Welicky

   Ph.D. Candidate

   Rachel.Welicky@smail.astate.edu

   Advisor:  Dr. Paul Sikkel

My dissertation research aims to quantify the effects of marine ectoparasites, or the 'ticks of the sea', on coral reef fish. I visit many different reef sites throughout the US Virgin Islands to survey and collect samples of fish that are infected and not infected with a large, permanent ectoparasite that belongs to the genus Anilocra. During the school year I run an assortment of analyses to compare the energetics of the infected and not infected fish.  

 

 

Anastasia Woodard

  Ph.D. Candidate

   Molecular Biosciences-Ecology

   Anastasia. Woodard@smail.astate.edu

   Advisor:  Dr. Travis D. Marsico

 My research focus is on Forensic Entomology.  I'm looking at the necrophagous insect succession on pig carcasses and insect host selection/aggregation.  I am also looking at the effects of drugs/chemicals on the developmental stages of forensically important flies and how they could have an effect on the post-mortem interval interpretation.

 

Amy Wynia

  MS Candidate

  Biology

  Amy.Wynia@smail.astate.edu

  Advisor:  Dr. Jim Bednarz

I am studying the effects of brood parasitism, predation, and nest-site selection as related to the nesting success of passerines in southeastern Arkansas.  I anticipate the results of my study will provide information to land managers on how to potentially manage for the reduction of brood parasitism and predation on passerines, especially for species of conservation concern.