Research Information

    I consider myself a zoologist (herpetologist) interested in behavioral and physiological ecology. One of my research goals is to use information on the temperature of animals to answer questions regarding their behavior, ecology, and physiology.  In particular, I am interested in how body temperature influences the behavior, ecology, and embryonic development of reptiles, especially snakes.  Most of my projects are field projects yet I do some laboratory studies.  The primary techniques I use are radiotelemetry and biophysical modelling.

    If any MTSU biology major is interested in getting some research experience with reptiles, please contact me.  We can consider current or new projects.  I would consider thermal projects on a variety of organisms, other than reptiles.

    For those interested in graduate study, please contact be before and applying.  I am looking for a few good men and women; not slackers.

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