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CURRICULUM VITAE
Brian D. Carver
Department of Biology
Box 5063
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN 38505
931-372-3127
E-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION
The University of Memphis, Tennessee
Ph.D. in Biology, 2009
Dissertation title: Ecological Relationships of Virginia Opossums (Didelphis
virginiana) and Raccoons (Procyon lotor).
Major Professor: Dr. Michael L. Kennedy
Middle Tennessee State University
M.S. in Biology, 2000 (Zoology concentration)
Thesis title: Scent-station Indices as a Means of Assessing Relative Abundance of
Gray Fox, Red Fox, Coyote, and Bobcat at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee:
Habitat Use and Management Implications.
Major Professor: Dr. Dennis L. Mullen
Freed-Hardeman University
B.S. in Biology, 1997
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor of Biology: Department of Biology, Tennessee Technological
University, 2011-Present
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Taught undergraduate and graduate courses including General Biology I (for nonmajors), Introduction to Biological Methods, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy,
Conservation Biology, Nongame Species Management, and Mammalogy. Served
as thesis advisor and committee member to graduate students pursuing M.S.
(Biology) degrees. Performed other university services as requested.
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Visiting Assistant Professor: Department of Biology, Northern Michigan University,
Marquette, 2010-2011
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Taught undergraduate and graduate courses. Courses included: Evolution
discussion (undergraduate), Principles of Ecology (undergraduate), Behavioral
Ecology (undergraduate and graduate), and Mammalogy (undergraduate and
graduate)
Assistant Professor: Department of Biology, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson,
TN, 2008-2010.
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Taught a variety of courses (lectures and labs) for an average of 12-16 contact
hours per semester. Courses taught were: Principles of Biology (for non-majors),
Biology II (Zoology), Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Ecology, Wildlife
Ecology, Field Biology (lab only), Embryology, Biology Seminar I, Biology
Seminar II, and Research. All courses were at the undergraduate level only.
Instructor: Department of Biology, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN, 20032008.
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Teaching responsibilities the same as above.
Graduate Teaching Assistant: The University of Memphis, TN, 2000-2003.
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Taught labs for General Biology (for non-majors), Zoology, Human Anatomy and
Physiology I and II, and Embryology. Also taught Human Anatomy and
Physiology II lecture.
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, 19981999.
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Taught labs for General Biology (for non-majors) and Zoology.
TEACHING INTERESTS
My teaching interests are primarily in the areas of ecology, population ecology,
community ecology, wildlife ecology and management, mammalogy, vertebrate
zoology, conservation biology, and bat biology and management.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Advisor: Department of Biology, Tennessee Technological University, 2011present.
Directed graduate students in thesis research either as advisor or as a committee
member. Research includes:
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Comparison of two hardware systems for sampling bat activity.
Evaluation of environmental factors influencing bat activity along driven
transects.
Roost tree selection by Myotis septentrionalis near the southern limit of the
species' range.
Small mammal diversity in eastern hemlock cove forests on the western
Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee.
Evaluation of hardware and software for detecting calls of the endangered Indiana
bat, Myotis sodalis
Independent Research: Research Center, School of Sciences and Mathematics, FreedHardeman University, 2004-2010.
Directed undergraduates in a variety of research projects. Undergraduate research has
resulted in presentations given at local, state, and regional conferences. Research
areas included:
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Roost tree use by sympatric Rafinesque’s big-eared bats and southeastern myotis.
Roost fidelity of Rafinesque’s big-eared bats and southeastern myotis.
Colony size of southeastern myotis in a bottomland hardwood forest.
Temporal partitioning of feeding at artificial bait stations by raccoons and
Virginia opossums.
Doctoral Research: The University of Memphis, Tennessee, 2000-2009.
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Field study of ecological relationships of two mid-sized mammalian predators
(Virginia opossums and raccoons) involving mark-recapture trapping on six large
trapping grids over a 5-year period.
Co-occurrence of the species at the same trap sites were analyzed using
coefficients of association to determine if associations varied spatially or
temporally.
Abundance data were examined through measures of relative abundance and
measures of absolute abundance (density) to determine if there is a relationship in
the abundance of the two taxa.
Time of activity was examined via capture times and foraging times at bait
stations to determine if the species utilize temporal niche partitioning.
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RESEARCH INTERESTS
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Field study of ecological communities.
Population and community ecology of cavity-roosting bats.
Roost selection and switching in bats, including seasonal differences.
Factors influencing activity patterns of bats.
Mechanisms to increase the reliability of population estimates of bats.
Implications for the spread/impact of white-nose syndrome for cave versus noncave dwelling bats (and for karst versus non-karst populations of Rafinesque’s
big-eared bats and southeastern myotis).
Understanding critical habitat needs of rare mammals.
Temporal partitioning of resource use among mammals.
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Endangered species surveys, EcoTech Consultants, Inc., 2010, 2012-2013.
Performed surveys for federally listed (endangered) bats in Georgia, Illinois,
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia at sites with planned activities that
may impact bats if present. Captured bats using standard methods (mist-nets)
along flyways and over water, conducted foraging telemetry, located roost
structures, and conducted evening emergence counts.
President-Elect, Southeastern Bat Diversity Network, 2013-2015.
Board of Directors, Tennessee Bat Working Group, 2012-2014, 2007-2009.
Board of Directors, Southeastern Bat Diversity Network, 2009-2011.
Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan Committee, Milan Army
Ammunition Plant, 2004-present.
Bird surveys, Naval Support Activity Mid-South, Millington, Tennessee, 20092010, 2012. I performed winter and spring (breeding) surveys for birds on the
installation, identifying birds by sight and sound following standard point-count
and Christmas Bird Count protocol. I also assessed the status of the artificial
nesting program on the base. A final report was generated summarizing the bird
richness and distribution on the installation, with special emphasis given to rare
species. Recommendations were given for improving the artificial nesting
program, for future work, and for management designed to benefit the avian
community on the installation.
Breeding bird surveys, Shelby Farms in Memphis, Tennessee, 2009-2010.
Performed the same tasks as above with the exception of evaluating an artificial
nesting program.
Breeding bird surveys, Milan Army Ammunition Plant, 2000-2009. I performed
yearly surveys of breeding birds on the 20,000-acre installation, identifying birds
by sight and sound following standard point-count protocol. Yearly reports were
generated addressing the distribution and relative abundance of species present on
the installation, species’ status and trends, and recommendations for future work
on the base.
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Manuscript reviews for Journal of Mammalogy, Journal of Wildlife Management,
Southeastern Naturalist, Southwestern Naturalist
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
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American Society of Mammalogists
The Wildlife Society
Tennessee Chapter of The Wildlife Society
Southeastern Bat Diversity Network
Rafinesque’s Big-eared Bat Working Group
Tennessee Bat Working Group
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Publications
Carver, B.D, and A. Lereculeur. 2013. Predation on a northern long-eared Myotis (Myotis
septentrionalis) by a gray rat snake (Pantherophis spiloides). Southeastern Naturalist
12(4): N6-N8.
Wolcott, D.M., A.C. Grow, A.E. Houston, C.A. Goudie, E. Ozdenerol, B.D. Carver, L.R.
Miller, B.A. Simco, and M.L. Kennedy. 2012. Checklist of medium and large
mammals at Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, Tennessee. Journal of the Tennessee
Academy of Science 87(2):99-104.
Carver, B. D., M. L. Kennedy, A. E. Houston, and S. B. Franklin. 2011. Assessment of
temporal partitioning in foraging patterns of Virginia opossums and raccoons.
Journal of Mammalogy 92(1):134-139.
Carver, B. D. and N. Ashley. 2008. Roost tree use by co-occurring populations of
Rafinesque’s big-eared bats (Corynorhinus rafinesquii) and southeastern myotis
(Myotis austroriparius). American Midland Naturalist 160(2):364-373.
Jennings, J. B., M. L. Kennedy, A. E. Houston, and B. D. Carver. 2006. Predation on
artificial nests of northern bobwhites, Colinus virginianus, by mammalian
mesopredators: Does the problem-individual paradigm fit? Canadian Field Naturalist
120(4):452-456.
Carver, B. D., J. W. Lamb, L. Jennings, R. Moore, and G. West. 1998. Great blue heron
colony status and nest site characteristics at Sinking Pond, Tennessee. The Migrant
69(4): 176-178.
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Selected Presentations
Carver, B.D. 2013. Coyotes. Invited presentation. Nature Fest, Cookeville, TN. April 20.
Carver, B.D. 2013. Strangers in the night: The biology and conservation of southeastern
bats. Invited presentation (keynote). 59th Annual Cumberland Plateau Regional
Science and Engineering Fair, Cookeville, TN. March 22.
Lereculeur, A.E., H.T. Mattingly, and B.D. Carver. 2013. Summer roosting ecology of
the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) at Catoosa WMA. 23rd
Colloquium on the Conservation of Mammals in the Southeastern United States, Fall
Creek Falls State Park, TN. February 15.
Carver, B.D. 2012. Coyotes. Invited presentation. Nature Fest, Cookeville, TN. April 21.
Harbach, L., G. Ammons, C. Greene, S. Savage, S. Tucker, and B. Carver. 2010. An
analysis of spatiotemporal activity of sympatric mammalian mesopredators at
artificial bait stations. 3rd Annual Research Day of the School of Sciences and
Mathematics, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN. April 21.
McInnis, K., J. Lawson, L. Harbach, S. Varney, and B. Carver. 2009. Bats in trees:
Patterns of roost tree use by Corynorhinus rafinesquii and Myotis austroriparius in
western Tennessee. 2nd Annual Research Day of the School of Sciences and
Mathematics, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN. April 15.
Varney S., J. Lawson, K. McInnis, L. Harbach, and B. Carver. 2008. Patterns of roost
tree use by Corynorhinus rafinesquii and Myotis austroriparius in western Tennessee.
5th Annual meeting of the Tennessee Bat Working Group, Nashville. November 20.
Nasir, A. M., F. A. Okenkpu, J. R. Hisey, P. A. Atairu, M. L. Kennedy, and B. D. Carver.
2008. Raccoon movements, mating tactics, and effective population size. Joint 68th
Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists and 50th Annual
Meeting of Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society Southeastern Region, Furman
University, Greenville, SC. April 16-19.
Atairu, P. A., J. R. Hisey, M. L. Kennedy, and B. D. Carver. 2008. Genetic structuring
of lineages in a solitary carnivore. 55th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern
Association of Naturalists, Memphis, TN. April 10-12.
Nasir, A. M., F. A. Okenkpu, J. R. Hisey, P. A. Atairu, M. L. Kennedy, and B. D. Carver.
2008. Genetic substructuring and effective population size in raccoons. 55th Annual
Meeting of the Southwestern Association of Naturalists, Memphis, TN. April 10-12.
Carver, B. D., J. Lawson, S. Bell, D. Dickey, K. McInnis, and T. McPherson. 2008.
Patterns of roost tree use by Corynorhinus rafinesquii and Myotis austroriparius in
western Tennessee. 18th Colloquium on the Conservation of Mammals in the
Southeastern United States, Blacksburg, VA. February 22.
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Lawson, J., S. Bell, and B. D. Carver. 2007. Colony size of Myotis austroriparius in a
West Tennessee bottomland hardwood forest. 4th Annual Meeting of the Tennessee
Bat Working Group, Nashville, TN. November 15.
Carver, B. D. and N. Ashley. 2007. Characteristics of tree roosts of Rafinesque's bigeared bats and southeastern myotis in western Tennessee. 17th Colloquium on the
Conservation of Mammals in the Southeastern United States, Destin, FL. February
15-16.
Hessen, E., B. D. Carver, J. R. Hisey, and M. L. Kennedy. 2005. Temporal variation in
sex-bias response of raccoons (Procyon lotor) to live traps. 15th Colloquium on the
Conservation of Mammals in the Southeastern United States, Paris Landing State
Park, TN. February 18.
Jennings, J. B., M. L. Kennedy, A. E. Houston, and B. D. Carver. 2005. Predation by
mammalian mesopredators on artificial nests of Northern Bobwhites: Testing the
problem individual hypothesis. 15th Colloquium on the Conservation of Mammals in
the Southeastern United States, Paris Landing State Park, TN. February 18.
Carver, B. D. 2004. Improving statewide bat distribution knowledge through the
Tennessee State Parks ATBI project. 1st annual meeting of the Tennessee Bat
Working Group, Nashville, TN. November 9.
Akins, J. B., B. D. Carver and M. L. Kennedy. 2004. An examination of species
richness in mammals using scent-station methodology in three habitats. 14th
Colloquium on Conservation of Mammals in the Southeastern United States, Unicoi
State Park, GA. February 13.
Hessen, E., B. D. Carver, J. R. Hisey, and M. L. Kennedy. 2003. An assessment of sexbiased response of raccoons (Procyon lotor) to live traps in western Tennessee. 113th
Annual Meetings of the Tennessee Academy of Science. Franklin, TN. November
13-15.
Carver, B. D., M. L. Kennedy, and A. E. Houston. 2002. An assessment of spatial
partitioning of habitat among mammalian mesopredators. The Wildlife Society 9th
Annual Conference, Bismarck, ND. September 24-28.
Rochier, A. L., B. D. Carver, and M. L. Kennedy. 2002. Long-term density fluctuations
in raccoons (Procyon lotor). The University of Memphis Undergraduate Research
Forum, TN. April. (Poster)
Carver, B. D., and M. L. Kennedy. 2002. Capture trends from a mark-recapture study of
male and female raccoons in western Tennessee. 25th Annual Meeting of the
Tennessee Chapter of The Wildlife Society. Fall Creek Falls State Park, TN. March
6-8.