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Submissions from 2017
Substrates and Settings: Quantifying Locomotor Performance in Functional and Ecological Contexts, Lance D. McBrayer, Eric J. McElroy, and L. Kerouac
Oyster Recruitment and Growth in Areas of High and Low Groundwater Discharge in Oyster Creek, Georgia, A. L. McKenna, John M. Carroll, and Jacque L. Kelly
Can Riparian Habitat Impact Water Chemistry and Macroinvertebrate Community Structure in Small Blackwater Creeks?, Candace Moon, Jose Checo Colón-Gaud, Aubrie Goodson, and Ashley Deal
Thermal Dependence of Sprint Performance and Critical Thermal Limits in Ecologically Distinct Populations of a Small Ectotherm, Lauren K. Neel and Lance D. McBrayer
Development, Implementation, and Assessment: Designing Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences that Effectively Maximize Learning for All Students, J. T. Olimpo, C. E. D'Arcy, W. B. Davis, Sue DeChenne-Peters, D. Esparaza, G. R. Fisher, and T. M. McCabe
Corridors Facilitate Gene Flow in a Fragmented Landscape, Richard William Orton, John Scott Harrison, and Lance D. McBrayer
Habitat Management Affects Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Genetic Diversity, Richard William Orton, John Scott Harrison, and Lance D. McBrayer
Predation Alters Local Adaptation and Sexual Dichromatism, Richard William Orton and Lance D. McBrayer
Predation and Color Polymorphism in a Fragmented Landscape, Richard William Orton and Lance D. McBrayer
The River of No Return? Exploring the Resiliency of Stream-Fish Communities to Hydrologic Change, James Henry Roberts
Ecological Epigenetics of Non-Model Organisms, Aaron W. Schrey
Molecular Ecology and Ecological Epigenetics in Altered Environments, Aaron W. Schrey
Influences of Local and Regional Environmental Factors on Atlantic Coastal Plain Stream Fish Communities, Rebecca L. Scott and James Henry Roberts
What Determines Who is Where in Atlantic Coastal Plain Streams?, Rebecca L. Scott and James Henry Roberts
Does Bipedalism Confer an Advantage to Lizards Sprinting Over Obstacles?, Jessica D. Self, Clint E. Collins, and Lance D. McBrayer
Linking Inter-River Movements of Savannah River Striped Bass, Morone saxatilis with Spawning Activity in the Nearby Ogeechee River, Jackson Sibley, James Henry Roberts, and Joel Fleming
Occupancy Modeling of eDNA from an Endangered Darter in Turbid Rivers, Garret J. Strickland and James Henry Roberts
With or Without Nutrients, Sponges Are Boring: The Effects of Eutrophication on Bioerosion, Amber D. Stubler, John M. Carroll, and Christopher M. Finelli
How Well Does the Flow-Trait Framework Predict Short-Term Fish Community Dynamics in Unregulated Rivers?, Kit Wheeler, James Henry Roberts, Mary C. Freeman, Byron J. Freeman, and Paul L. Angermeier
Submissions from 2016
Prevalence and Ribotype Diversity of Toxigenic Clostridium difficile in Animals, M. Jahangir Alam, Jacob McPherson, Julie Marinda, Allyson Thrall, Van Ngo, Apurba Apu, Ananna Anu, Rebecca Kessinger, D. Biswas, Wasimul Q. Chowdhury, Salina Parveen, A. Romero, F. N. Baliraine, and Kevin W. Garey
Ribotype Diversity of Clostridium Difficile Strains from Diverse Environmental Sources and Geographical Areas, M. Jahangir Alam, Julie Miranda, Jacob McPherson, Ananna Anu, Apurba Apu, Eric Z. Kao, Kaitlin R. Wasko, Wasimul Q. Chowdhury, Mursheda Ali, Salina Parveen, James Masuoka, and Kevin W. Garey
The SMART Scholarship at Georgia Southern University, J. Michelle Cawthorn, Joy Darley, Marlynn Griffin, Delena B. Gatch, Brian Koehler, and James Lobue
Examining Phenotypic Plasticity in Hydrocotyle bonariensis in Response to Variations in Soil Conditions, Savannah D. Chiarello, J. Counts, J. Grier, E. Medrano, and Heather M. Joesting
Leaf Decay Rates and Litter-Dwelling Invertebrates in Georgia Coastal Plain Rivers, Vallie B. Collins II and Jose Checo Colón-Gaud
Mentoring programs provided by professional organizations for undergraduate students from under-represented groups: The example of Instars, José Checo Colón-Gaud
Stream Ecosystem Responses to Loss of Amphibian Diversity, José Checo Colón-Gaud
Succeeding in College and Whatever Comes Next, José Checo Colón-Gaud
The Instars Mentoring Program: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned Over 5-Years of Broadening Participation in Freshwater Science, Jose Checo Colón-Gaud, Judy Li, Patina K. Mendez, Tamara D. Sluss, Marcelo Ardon-Sayao, and Krista A. Capps
Oral Presentation at the 12th International Congress on the Biology of Fish, Bi-annual Meeting, Christopher P. Cutler
“Work in Progress” seminar, Christopher P. Cutler
Hybridization and Replacement of Roanoke Bass (Ambloplites cavifrons) with Invasive Rock Bass (A. rupestris) in Virginia: How Big is the Problem?, Jackman C. Eschenroeder and James Henry Roberts
Hybridization and Replacement of Roanoke Bass with Invasive Rock Bass in Virginia: A Genetic Analysis of the Problem, Jackman C. Eschenroeder and James Henry Roberts
Home Ranges and Burrow Activity of Peromyscus polionotus in Southeastern Georgia, Emily H. Evans and J. Michelle Cawthorn
An Introductory Biology Laboratory on Form and Function Using Hammerhead Sharks, A. Francis, Jay Y.S. Hodgson, and Aaron W. Schrey
The Role of Stress Hormones on Avian Host Competence for West Nile Virus, S. S. Gervasi, Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena, S. Burgan, Aaron W. Schrey, T. R. Unnasch, and L. B. Martin
The Role of Stress Hormones on Avian Competence to Transmit West Nile Virus, Stephanie S. Gervasi, Sarah C. Burgan, Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena, Aaron W. Schrey, Hassan K. Hassan, Thomas R. Unnasch, and Lynn B. Martin
Vector Preferences and Host Defenses in the West Nile Virus System. Can Avian Stress Hormones Promote Zoonotic Disease Spread?, Stephanie S. Gervasi, Sarah C. Burgan, Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena, Aaron W. Schrey, Hassan K. Hassan, Thomas R. Unnasch, and Lynn B. Martin
Spatial and Diurnal Patterns in Plant and Leaf Morphology and Physiology for the Coastal Sand Dune Shrub Croton punctatus Jacq., Heather M. Joesting, Savannah D. Chiarello, and E. Medrano
Epigenetic Regulation of Toll-Like Receptor 4 (TLR-4) Expression as a Facilitator of Invasiveness in Kenyan House Sparrows (Passer domesticus), Holly J. Kilvitis, Aaron W. Schrey, and Lynn B. Martin
Comparison of Benthic Macroinvertebrates Colonizing Three Types of Passive Samplers for Non-Wadeable Streams, Kelsey A. Laymon, Damon L. Mullis, Jose Checo Colón-Gaud, Chalisa Nestell, Jason Moak, and Oscar P. Flite III
Teaching for Higher Levels of Thinking: Developing Quantitative and Analytical Skills in Undergraduate Science Courses, Timothy Leslie, Ana Porzecanski, Adriana Bravo, Eleanor Sterling, Nora Bynum, and J. Michelle Cawthorn
Macroinvertebrate Community Structure Along a ~200-km Stretch of the Ogeechee River, Allison K. Lutz and Jose Checo Colón-Gaud
Consumer Community Structure Along a ~200-km Stretch of the Ogeechee River, Allison K. Lutz, Thomas Kuhn, Jose Checo Colón-Gaud, James Henry Roberts, and Stephen P. Vives
A Functional Role for Bipedal Locomotion in Lizards, Lance D. McBrayer
Population Ecology of the Florida Scrub Lizard in Scrub and Longleaf Pine Habitats, Lance D. McBrayer, Matthew D. Kaunert, and Seth Parker
Investigating Spatial and Diurnal Patterns for the Sand Dune Shrub Croton punctatus in Georgia, E. Medrano, Savannah D. Chiarello, and Heather M. Joesting
Landscape Genetics of Raccoons (Procyon lotor) in a Naturally Fragmented Coastal Landscape, Nancy D. Moncrief, James Henry Roberts, Eric M. Hallerman, Ronald A. Van Den Bussche, and Raymond D. Dueser
How Molecular Genetic Tools Can Advance the Conservation of Fish and Wildlife Populations, James Henry Roberts
Habitat Shapes Assemblage Composition, Production, and Food Web Structure of Shrimp Dominated Tropical Island Streams, Keysa G. Rosas, Jose Checo Colón-Gaud, and Alonso Ramirez
The Efficacy of Mammal Urine as a Lure in Camera Trapping Studies, Megan T. Sanders and J. Michelle Cawthorn
Ecological Epigenetics of Non-Model Organisms, Aaron W. Schrey
Epigenetics: A Mechanism for Rapid Adaptation and Response to Environmental Change, Aaron W. Schrey
Growing Up in SFS: Instars Participation From Mentees to Mentors, Arial Shogren, Janet Hsiao, and Jose Checo Colón-Gaud
Genetic Population Structure and Genetic Diversity of Adult Channel (Ictalurus punctatus) and Blue (I. furcatus) Catfish in Two Large Midwestern Rivers, V. Alex Sotola, Aaron W. Schrey, Eric Bollinger, Les Frankland, and Robert E. Colombo
Restoration of Bay Scallop Populations and Fisheries in the Peconic Bays, New York, Stephen T. Tettelbach, Bradley J. Peterson, John M. Carroll, Bradley T. Furman, Scott W. T. Hughes, Jason Havelin, Christian R. H. Tettelbach, and Christopher F. Smith
Comparative Age and Growth of Two Competing Bass Species, Garrett Vance and James Henry Roberts
Recovery, Resiliency and Reggae: Is the Discovery Bay, Jamaica Coral Reef Ecosystem Recovered and Able to Withstand Natural Perturbations?, J. D. Warren, Bradley J. Peterson, John M. Carroll, and A. D. Stubler
Population Genetic Structure and Dispersal of the Reticulated Flatwoods Salamanders (Ambystoma bishopi) on Eglin Air Force Base, Alexander S. Wendt and James Henry Roberts
Submissions from 2015
Investigating the Role of Phenotypic Plasticity in Hydrocotyle bonariensis, A. Brown, D. Bynes, and Heather M. Joesting
Is the Grass Always Greener on the Other Side? A Tale of Two Herbivory Studies From Discovery Bay, Jamaica, John M. Carroll, Christopher M. Finelli, Amber D. Stubler, and Bradley J. Peterson
Millions Strong and Growing: Building Scallop Populations and Fisheries Following Intense Restoration, John M. Carroll, Stephen T. Tettelbach, Bradley J. Peterson, Bradley T. Furman, and Christopher F. Smith
Macroinvertebrate Community Assemblages and Leaf Decomposition in Three River Basins of the Southeastern Coastal Plain, Vallie B. Collins II and Jose Checo Colón-Gaud
Aquatic Invertebrates as Indicators of Ecosystem Health and Condition in Southeastern Coastal Plain Rivers, José Checo Colón-Gaud
Benthic Macroinvertebrates Colonizing Leaf Packs in the Ogeechee River Near Rocky Ford: Contrasting Assemblages Between Drought vs. Wet Years, Jose Checo Colón-Gaud, Vallie B. Collins II, T. Goehrig, and K. Franks
Promoting Diversity in Freshwater Science Through Mentoring: Celebrating Five Years of Instars, Jose Checo Colón-Gaud, Tamara D. Sluss, Krista A. Capps, Patina K. Mendez, Judy Li, and Marcelo Ardon-Sayao
Investigating the Function of Leaf Inclination in the Sand Dune Herb Hydrocotyle bonariensis, J. Counts, J. Grier, H. Zook, and Heather M. Joesting
Hybridization and Replacement of Roanoke Bass (Ambloplites cavifrons) with Invasive Rock Bass (A. rupestris) in Virginia: A Genetic Assessment of the Scope of the Problem, Jackman C. Eschenroeder and James Henry Roberts
Vector Preferences and Host Defenses in the West Nile Virus System: A Role for Avian Stress Hormones?, Stephanie S. Gervasi, Nathan Burkett-Cadena, Aaron W. Schrey, Hassan K. Hassan, Thomas R. Unnasch, and Lynn B. Martin
Delayed Development in a Lizard: A Possible Animal Model for Determinants of Ageing and Life Span, D. Jaramillo, P. Pacheco, A. Jacobs, M. Martinez, Aaron W. Schrey, T. Langkilde, M. Izaguirre-Sierra, and Travis R. Robbins
Investigating the Function of Leaf Inclination in Hydrocotyle bonariensis, Heather M. Joesting, J. Counts, J. Grier, and H. Zook
The Effects of Early-Life Stressors on Sickness Behavior in Adulthood in Zebra Finches, Holly J. Kilvitis, M. Boruta, Aaron W. Schrey, Christina L. Richards, and Lynn Martin
Fish Community Assessment across a Longitudinal Gradient Three Years Post Fish Kill in SE Georgia, Thomas Kuhn and Stephen Vives
Post Fish-Kill Monitoring on the Ogeechee River, Thomas Kuhn and Stephen Vives
Fostering Global Sustainability through Teaching, Service and Research, Lisa Leege, Rebecca Larson, Jacek Lubecki, and Subhrajit Saha
Effects of Freshwater Crayfish Aquaponics System on Growth and Yield of Leafy Vegetables, Amber Monroe, Martin Day, Matthew Pfister, Arpita Saha, and Subhrajit Saha
Fence Lizard Response to Fire Ant Invasion at the Phenotypic, Epigenetic, and Genetic Levels, P. Pacheco, D. Jaramillo, Aaron W. Schrey, T. Langkilde, M. Izaguirre-Sierra, and Travis R. Robbins
Fence Lizard Response to Fire Ant Invasion at the Phenotypic, Epigenetic, and Genetic Levels, P. Pacheco, D. Jaramillo, Aaron W. Schrey, T. Langkilde, M. Izaguirre-Sierra, and Travis R. Robbins
Long-Term Effects of Disease-Driven Amphibian Declines on Macroinvertebrate Communities in Tropical Streams, Heidi M. Rantala, Amanda Rugenski, Thomas R. Barnum, Jose Checo Colón-Gaud, Cesc Múrria, and Matt R. Whiles
Leaf Decomposition Along a Longitudinal Gradient of the Lower Ogeechee River, Tyler G. Reeves and Jose Checo Colón-Gaud
The Sharpest Tool in the Shed? How Molecular Genetic Studies Help Advance the Conservation of Freshwater Fishes, James Henry Roberts
The Food Web of a Tropical Island Stream, Keysa G. Rosas, Jose Checo Colón-Gaud, Alonso Ramirez, and Tavis K. Anderson
DNA Sequence Variation in the Toll-Like Receptor 4 Gene among House Sparrow Populations, Aaron W. Schrey and L. B. Martin
Genetic Structure of Populations of Mealybugs on Epiphytic Orchids of South Florida, Aaron W. Schrey, Z. Zettler, K. Adams, Bridget Frederick, A. Gutting, Nicholas Ingebretsen, and Alexandria Ragsdale
Genetic Stock Structure of Juvenile Channel (Ictalurus punctatus) and Blue (Ictalurus furcatus) Catfish in a Large Unimpounded Midwestern River, V. Alex Sotola, Aaron W. Schrey, Eric K. Bollinger, Les Frankland, and Robert E. Colombo
Age-0 Growth, Timing of Spawning Events, and Genetic Population Structure of Channel (Ictalurus punctatus) and Blue (Ictalurus furcatus) Catfish in the Wabash River, V. Alex Sotola, Aaron W. Schrey, Eric K. Bollinger, Les Frankland, Robert E. Colombo, and S. Rayford
Timing and Location of Spawning Events and Genetic Population Structure of Juvenile Channel (Ictalurus punctatus) and Blue (Ictalurus furcatus) Catfish in the Wabash River, V. Alex Sotola, Aaron W. Schrey, Eric K. Bollinger, S. Rayford, Les Frankland, and Robert E. Colombo
Magical Waters: The Fishes of Beautiful Eagle Creek, Garret J. Strickland and James Henry Roberts
Not a Fun Threesome: The Prevalence and Impacts of Two Oyster Pests on Their Host, Jessica C. Watts, J. Guis, John M. Carroll, Daphne Munroe, and Christopher M. Finelli
Submissions from 2014
Development of Soil Carbon Inventory: Understanding the Climate Change Mitigation Potential of Georgia Southern University Campus, Stuart Barker, Matthew Pfister, and Subhrajit Saha
Examining Why Grazing Mayflies Do Not Functionally Compensate for the Top-Down Control of Algal Communities Following Disease-Driven Tadpole Declines in a Neotropical Stream, Thomas R. Barnum, J. Timothy Wootton, Rebecca J. Bixby, John M. Drake, Jose Checo Colón-Gaud, David Stoker, Amanda T. Rugenski, Therese C. Frauendorf, Scott J. Connelly, Susan S. Kilham, Matt R. Whiles, and Karen R. Lips
Effects of an Intensive New Faculty Workshop on Teaching, Michelle Cawthorn, Delena Bell Gatch, and Joy Darley
Aquatic Macroinvertebrates as Indicators of Ecosystem Health and Function in Southeastern Coastal Plain Rivers, José Checo Colón-Gaud
From REU to Academia; My Pathway to River Ecology, José Checo Colón-Gaud
US Classroom culture, José Checo Colón-Gaud
Undergraduate Mentoring at SFS and SWS: Increasing Diversity in the Next Generation of Aquatic Scientists, Jose Checo Colón-Gaud, F. P. Day, Judy Li, Patina K. Mendez, R. J. Garono, V. L. Loughseed, Krista A. Capps, Tamara D. Sluss, and Marcelo Ardon-Sayao
Immunohistochemical Localization of Multiple Aquaporin Isoforms in Eel Kidney, Christopher P. Cutler, A. Gaines, Daniel D. Ogden, Jordan Garrett, C. Powell, Shelbe Harry, A. Fullerton, and Taylor Phelps
Epigenetic Population Structure Associated with Natural Salinity Gradients Across Five Natural Populations of Spartina alterniflora, Christy M. Foust, Veronica Preite, Aaron W. Schrey, Koen J.F. Verhoeven, and Christina L. Richards
Pure Epigenetic Population Structure among Natural Population of Spartina alterniflora, Christy M. Foust, Veronica Preite, Aaron W. Schrey, Koen J.F. Verhoeven, and Christina L. Richards
Leaf Decomposition in a 6th Order Blackwater River in the Southeastern Coastal Plain: A 2-Year Study Over Differing Hydrologic Regimes, T. Goehrig, K. Franks, and Jose Checo Colón-Gaud
Microbial Communities of Decomposing Litter in Forested Headwater Streams: A Tropical and Temperate Comparison, Stephanie Harper, Jose Checo Colón-Gaud, Jose Checo Harrison, and Tiehang Wu
