Ph.D., 2010 — University of Florida, Agronomy Department (Weed Science) Dissertation Title: Physiological characteristics of herbicides and management of Old World climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum)
M.S., 1998 — University of Kentucky, Forestry Department (Wildlife Ecology) Thesis Title: Summer roost site selection of red bats in mixed mesophytic forests
B.S., 1994 — University of Florida, Forest Resources and Conservation (Wildlife Ecology; Minor: Forestry)
A.S., 1992 — Central Florida Community College (Biology)
Professional Experience
2016–present — Assistant Professor: University of Texas at San Antonio, Environmental Sciences Program
2012–2016 — Botanist: United States Fish and Wildlife Service, San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center, San Marcos, TX
2010–2012 — Postdoctoral Research Associate: University of Florida, Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, Gainesville, FL
2004–2010 — Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant: University of Florida, Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, Gainesville, FL
2002–2004 — Land Manager: Archbold Biological Station, Lake Placid, FL
1999–2002 — District Biologist: Florida Park Service, Hobe Sound, FL
1998 — Consultant: Applied Science Corporation, Lexington, KY
1996–1998 — M.S. Graduate Research Assistant: University of Kentucky, Department of Forestry, Lexington, KY
1994–1996 — OPS Technician (seasonal): Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Ocala, FL
1984–1990 — Electrical Technician: United States Marine Corps, Kaneohe Bay, HI
Teaching
Spring 2018, 2020 — Water Pollution Control
Spring 2017–2020 — Graduate Student Seminar
Spring 2017–2020 — Natural Resource Policy and Administration
Fall 2017–2019 — Aquatic Ecology
Fall 2016–2019 — Graduate Student Colloquium
Committees
2018–2019 — College of Sciences Tenure Review Committee
2018 — Environmental Science and Ecology Faculty Search Committee: Environmental Microbiologist position
2017–present — Faculty Senate Member
2017 — Environmental Science and Ecology Faculty Search Committee: Wildlife Ecologist position
2016–present — Doctoral Studies Committee, Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science
2016–present — Graduate Studies Committee, Environmental Science and Ecology
2016–present — Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Environmental Science and Ecology
2016–present — Member, Environmental Science and Ecology Pollinator Garden Committee
2016 — Environmental Science and Ecology Faculty Search Committee (chair): Watershed Ecologist position
Synergistic Activities
2019–present — Board Member, Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society
2018 — Member, Texas Academy of Sciences
2017–present — Member, Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society
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