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Robert C. Jadin My Curriculum Vitae
Robert C. Jadin, B.S., M.S.Department of Ecology and evolutionary BiologyUniversity of colorado at boulderBoulder, co 80309
CAREER OBJECTIVESPh.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Faculty/Curator position at a university and/or museum
EDUCATIONUniversity of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO - (in progress) Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology: August 2009 to present Advisor: Dr. Robert P. Guralnick
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Student in Quantitative Biology Ph.D. program: August 2007 to May 2008 Advisor: Dr. Eric N. Smith
University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX M.S. in Biology: August 2007 GPA: 3.7 Thesis: Phylogeny of the Porthidium Group (Squamata: Serpentes: Crotalinae) Inferred from Morphological Data Advisor: Dr. Ronald L. Gutberlet, Jr. Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK B.S. in Biology: May 2005 GPA: ~3.3 Area of concentration: Fisheries and Wildlife (Double Major) CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS · Investigating phylogenetic theory, morphological and molecular evolution, historical biogeography, phylogeography, and/or the performance of protein coding genes in phylogenetics using any taxonomic group · Systematics, morphology, and evolution of Middle American pitvipers · Evolutionary, functional, and description morphology of squamate reptiles · Ecology, natural history, biodiversity, and conservation of herpetofauna · Herpetofaunal survey work in the tropics and the U.S.
RELEVANT COURSES Graduate (Ph.D. - U.C. Boulder)
Contemporary Topics in Evolutionary
Biology (Speciation), Introduction to Biological Research,
Graduate (Ph.D. - U.T. Arlington) Theoretical Systematics, Molecular Evolution, Herpetology of Mexico, Computational Evolution Seminar, Biometry
Graduate (Master’s) Phylogenetic Systematics, Evolutionary Genetics, Biogeography, Landscape Ecology, Ethoecology, Ornithology, Phylogenies and Community Ecology Seminar, Pathogen Evolution Seminar, Univariate Statistics, Multivariate Statistics
Undergraduate Principles of Evolutionary Biology, Herpetology, Vertebrate Paleontology, Plant Systematics, Genetics, General Zoology, Ecology, Ecological Methods, Environmental Problems, Research in Biology (2 semesters), Cellular Biology, General Animal Physiology, Entomology, Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Ornithology, Limnology, Botany, Geographic Information Systems,
Statistical Methods RESEARCH GRANTS AND FUNDING (total: $9,070) · Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Grant, American Museum of Natural History (Spring 2010), UC Boulder— $1,080 · Graduate Research Grant, EBIO Department(Spring 2010), UC Boulder— $2,000 · Charles Edward Shaw Grant, East Texas Herpetological Society (Spring 2010), UC Boulder— $500 · Museum Award, CU Museum of Natural History (Spring 2010), UC Boulder— $1,190 · Joseph B. Slowinski Grant, California Academy of Sciences (Spring 2010), UC Boulder— $500 · Departmental Funding for Bolivia Survey (Winter 2004), NSU— $2,400 · Provost Co-curricular Funds for Mexico Survey (Summer 2007), UT Tyler— $1,400
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS (total: $2,000) · Graduate Student Award for Outstanding Service (for Fall 2006 – Spring 2007), UT Tyler · Krueger Scholarship (Fall 2006 – Spring 2007), UT Tyler— $1,000 · Krueger Scholarship (Spring 2006), UT Tyler— $1,000
FELLOWSHIPS (total: ~$10,000) · NSF STEM Fellowship (Fall 2007–Spring 2008), U.T. Arlington— Paid 80% tuition per semester · NSF EPSCoR Fellowship (Summer 2004), Univ. of Arkansas— $5,000
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Evolution and Systematics Jadin, R. C. (in press) Morphological Phylogeny of the Montane Pitvipers (Crotalinae: Cerrophidion) with Comments on the Conservation of Middle American Highlands. In: L. D. Wilson and J. H. Townsend [eds.]. Conservation of Mesoamerican Amphibians and Reptiles. Eagle Mountain Publishing.
Jadin, R. C., R. L. Gutberlet, Jr., and E. N. Smith. (online early) Phylogeny, Evolutionary Morphology, and Hemipenial Descriptions of the Middle American Jumping Pitvipers (Serpentes: Crotalinae: Atropoides). Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research. DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0469.2009.00559.x
Guo, P., R. C. Jadin, A. Malhotra, and C. Li. (online early) An Investigation of the Cranial Evolution of Asian Pitvipers (Serpentes: Crotalinae), with Comments on the Phylogenetic Position of Peltopelor macrolepis. Acta Zoologica: Morphology and Evolution. DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-6395.2009.00413.x
King, R. B., R. C. Jadin, M. Grue, and H. D. Walley. 2009. Behavioural Correlates with Hemipenis Morphology in New World Natricine Snakes. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 98(1):110–120.
Myers, C. W., G. A. Rivas-Fuenmayor, and R. C.
Jadin. 2009. New Species of Lizards from Auyantepui and La
Escalera in the
Morphology Jadin, R. C., J. R. Velasco, and E. N. Smith. 2010. Hemipenes of the long-tailed rattlesnakes (Serpentes, Viperidae) from Mexico. Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology 9(1):69–73.
Jadin, R. C., and E. N. Smith. 2010. The hemipenis of Trimorphodon quadruplex. Herpetological Review 41(2):157–159.
Natural History and Geographic Distribution Notes Jadin, R. C., and S. A. Orlofske. 2010. Xenopholis scalaris. N.H. Diet. Herpetological Review 41(1):101.
Pruett, J. A., and R. C. Jadin. 2010. Tantilla gracilis. N.H. Arachnid predation. Herpetological Review 41(1):99.
Flores, E., R. C. Jadin, and S. A. Orlofske. 2010. Helicops polylepis. N.H. Diet. Herpetological Review 41(1):93–94.
Jadin, R. C. 2010. Cerrophidion tzotzilorum Campbell, Tzotzil Montane Pitviper. Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles 880:1–2.
Jadin, R. C., and U. O. García-Vázquez. 2009. Sibon nebulatus. G.D. Herpetological Review. 40(3):366–367.
Orlofske, S. A. and R. C. Jadin. 2009. Phyllomedusa camba. N.H. Maximum Size. Herpetological Review 40(2):207.
Jadin, R. C., M. A. Altamirano, M. H. Yánez-Muñoz, and E. N. Smith. 2009. First record of the Common House Gecko
(Hemidactylus
frenatus) in Ecuador. Applied Herpetology 6(2):193–195. Jadin, R. C. 2008. Caracolera Jaspeada (Sibon nebulatus): Segundo registro para la municipio de La Huerta en Jalisco, México. Boletín de la Sociedad Herpetológia Mexicana 16(2):46.
Jadin, R. C., and U. O. García-Vázquez. 2008. Natural History Notes. Salvadora mexicana (Male Combat). Herpetological Bulletin 104:39–40.
Jadin, R. C. 2007. Prey Items of the Tzotzil Montane Pitviper (Cerrophidion tzotzilorum). Southwestern Naturalist 52(3):437–438.
Jadin, R. C., and J. L. Coleman. 2007. New Records of Amphibians and Reptiles from Rains County, Texas. Herpetological Review 38(2):246–247.
Jadin, R. C., and J. L. Coleman. 2007. New County Records of the Mediterranean Gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus) in Northeastern Texas with Comments on Range Expansion. Applied Herpetology 4(1):90–94.
Jadin, R. C., J. L. Coleman, A. M. Modra, and S. A. Orlofske. 2006. Hemidactylus turcicus. Herpetological Review 37(4):495.
Jadin, R. C., and J. L. Coleman. 2006. Farancia abacura reinwardtii. Herpetological Review 37(1):108–109.
Jadin, R. C., and J. R. Engelbert. 2005. Pseudacris feriarum feriarum. Herpetological Review 36(2):200.
TECHNICAL REPORTS Jadin, R. C. 2003. Snake Population Research at the J.T. Nickels Preserve. (28 pgs). Prepared for the Nature Conservancy.
POPULAR ARTICLES Jadin, R. C. 2003. Remembering Joseph Slowinski. Rattle!!!. Southeastern Hot Herps Society. Summer 2003:3–5.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Colorado at Boulder – August 2009 to present Teaching Assistant o General Biology I (1230: Fall 2009) and General Biology II (1240: Spring 2010) Laboratories
Upward Bound Program, Arlington, TX – June to July 2008 Instructor o 6-week AP Biology Course for area high school students · Developed and taught lecture and laboratory curriculum · Took students on university campus field trips · Wrote, administrated, and evaluated exams, quizzes, and assignments
University of Texas at Arlington – August 2007 to May 2008 Teaching Assistant o Intro. to Cell and Molecular Biology (1441: Fall 2007) · Taught three labs, each containing ~25 students · Lectured and taught proper biology laboratory procedures · Evaluated exams, laboratory reports, quizzes, and assignments o Natural History of the Vertebrates (4444: Spring 2008) · Taught two labs, each containing ~15 students · Prepared presentations, lectured, and set up labs · Wrote, administered and evaluated exams
University of Texas at Tyler – August 2005 to May 2007 Teaching Assistant o General Biology I (1106: Fall 2005) and General Biology II (1107: Spring 2006, 2007) Laboratories · Taught two labs per semester, each containing ~25 students · Lectured and taught proper biology laboratory procedures · Wrote and administered practical exams · Evaluated exams, laboratory reports, quizzes, and assignments · Provided input on improving the courses o Ecology (3137: Fall 2006) · Assisted teaching two labs, each containing ~20 students · Assisted with lectures, set up labs, and taught ecological techniques · Assisted with field trips and taught field procedures · Evaluated laboratory reports and exams o Herpetology (4131 & 5131: Spring 2007) · Assisted teaching a lab containing undergraduate and graduate students · Assisted with lectures, set up labs, and assisted with specimen identification · Assisted with field trips and taught field procedures · Wrote and administered practical exams
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE · Herpetofaunal Survey and Collection Research for the Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center at U.T. Arlington (May–June 2007). o Mentor: Dr. Eric N. Smith. Collected in 10 states of southern and western Mexico in collaboration with herpetologists from UNAM. Partially funded (~$1,400) by UT Tyler. Approximately 700 specimens collected, ~500 of which were tissued.
· Arizona Leopard Frog Research (Summer 2005), University of Arizona. o Mentor: Dr. Philip C. Rosen. Monitored Chiricuahuan (Rana chiricuaensis) and Lowland Leopard Frog (Rana yavapaensis) population densities and environmental conditions in Southern Arizona. Research included seining, tadpole identification, bullfrog extirpation, aquatic insect collecting and identification, and experimenting with tadpole predation by belostomatids.
· Bolivian Herpetofaunal Survey and Collection Research (Dec. 2004–Jan. 2005). o Mentor: Dr. Michael B. Harvey. Collected reptiles and amphibians in northwestern Bolivian montane rainforest for the Colecciόn Boliviana de Fauna, La Paz with . Partially funded by NSU with $2,000 stipend and $400 vaccination and medication fees.
· Arkansas NSF-EPSCoR Research Internship Grant (Summer 2004), University of Arkansas. o Mentor: Dr. Steven J. Beaupré. Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) and Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) physiological ecology research project, $5,000 NSF plus ~$1,000 REU. Intensive radio telemetry, GPS and field data collection, specimen collection and preservation, proper handling of venomous snakes, ultrasound techniques on gravid female rattlesnakes, and many laboratory procedures.
· Warbler Research Project (2003), Little River National Wildlife Refuge, McCurtain Co., OK. o Mentor: Dr. Mia Revels. Assisted with mist netting, data collection, vegetation analysis, and locating and photographing nests of the Swainson’s Warbler.
· J.T. Nickel Nature Conservancy Preserve Herpetofaunal Survey (2001–2004), Cherokee Co., OK. o Surveyed a 15,000 acre preserve to measure species abundance and habitat preference of the local herpetofauna. Survey methods included line and strip transects, drift fences, placing tin and cover boards, and hand capture of specimens.
· Racer and Rat Snake Telemetry Project (2001), Sequoyah State Park, Cherokee Co., OK. o Assisted Dr. Vincent A. Cobb by checking drift fences, capturing and identifying reptiles and amphibians, and assisting with radio telemetry.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE · Assistant Reptile Manager (Winter 2001, Summer 2002), Wooten's Air Boat Tours, Ochopee, FL. o Responsibilities included care of over 150 crocodilians (6 species), numerous venomous and non-venomous snakes, lizards, and many freshwater turtles.
INVITED SEMINARS Smith, E. N., and R. C. Jadin. Utility of Hemipenial Morphology in Systematics. Science and Engineering Research Council, 2nd School in Herpetology, Wildlife Institute of India. Dehradun, India. September 1–14, 2008.
Jadin, R. C. The Importance of Morphological Systematics in an Age of Molecules. Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK. March 26th, 2008.
Jadin, R. C. Phylogenetic Analysis of the Porthidium group (Squamata: Serpentes: Crotalinae): Using Morphology to Solve the Riddle of Atropoides Monophyly. Louisiana State University–Museum of Natural History. Baton Rouge, LA. April 13th, 2007.
Guest lectures Jadin, R. C. Utility of Morphological and Molecular Phylogenetics in Vertebrate Evolution. Undergraduate Course: Vertebrate Evolution. Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK. March 26th, 2008.
Jadin, R. C. Should Ecologists Trust Morphological Phylogenies? A Case Study Using the Jumping Pitvipers. Graduate Course: Integrated Behavior and Organismal Biology. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Blacksburg, VA. March 14th, 2007.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (ORAL) Parkhill, R. V., and R. C. Jadin. Morphology of the Hemipenes of Middle American “Tropical Racers”. Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Spring Symposium. Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, CO. April 7th, 2009.
Jadin, R. C., J. R. Engelbert, and M. Patrick. Species List and Habitat Associations of Snakes and Salamanders at the J.T. Nickel Preserve in Northeastern Oklahoma. 2nd Annual Meeting of Reptile and Amphibian Enthusiasts of Arkansas. Mt. Magazine S.P., AR. April 17th, 2004 (Other presenters: Dr. S. E. Trauth, Dr. S. J. Beaupré, Dr. M. V. Plummer, et al.).
Jadin, R. C., and E. Terdal. Species List and Habitat Associations of Snakes at the J.T. Nickel Preserve in Northeastern Oklahoma. 92nd Annual Technical Meeting of the Oklahoma Academy of Sciences. Chickasha, OK. November 7th, 2003. Abstract published in the Proceedings of the Oklahoma Academy of Sciences 83:96–97.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (POSTER) Revels, M. R., and R. C. Jadin. Black rat snake predation of Swainson’s Warbler (Limnothlypis swainsonii) nestlings: Predator behavior and parental responses. Joint Meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Society and Association of Field Ornithologists. Pittsburg, PA. April 10th, 2009.
Revels, M. R., and R. C. Jadin. Black Rat Snake Predation of Swainson’s Warbler Nestlings. Annual Meeting of the American Ornithologists’ Union. Portland, OR. August 5th, 2008.
Jadin, R. C., and R. L. Gutberlet, Jr. Phylogeny of the Porthidium Group (Squamata: Serpentes: Crotalinae) Inferred from Morphological Data. Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. St. Louis, MO. July 15th, 2007.
Jadin, R. C., and R. L. Gutberlet, Jr. Morphological Phylogeny of the Montane and Jumping Pitvipers (Genera Cerrophidion and Atropoides). Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. New Orleans, LA. July 14th, 2006.
Jadin, R. C., and S. J. Beaupré. New Technique for Monitoring Thermal Ecology and Foraging Behavior in Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) using Video Recorders and Radiotelemetry Methods. Research Day for Regional Universities. Univ. of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK. October 29th, 2004.
Jadin, R. C., and E. Terdal. Species List and Habitat Associations of Snakes at the J.T. Nickel Preserve in the Ozark Region of Northeastern Oklahoma. Research Day for Regional Universities, Univ. of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK. November 14th, 2003.
GUEST SPEAKER Jadin, R. C. and S. A. Orlofske. Global declines in amphibians: Do we know what we are losing? Biology Club. EBio Department. Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, CO. April 13th, 2009.
Jadin, R. C. and S. A. Orlofske. Amphibian and Reptile Research and Ecotourism in a Lowland Amazonian Rainforest. Phi-Sigma Honor Society. Univ. of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX. April 9th, 2008.
Jadin, R. C. Middle American Pitviper Phylogenetics: Are we Arriving at a Consensus? Colorado State University–Department of Biology, Rachel Mueller Lab, Fort Collins, CO. March 7th, 2008.
Jadin, R. C. and S. A. Orlofske. Natural History of the Common Reptiles of Reserva Amazónica. Departmento de Madre de Dios, Tambopata, Inkaterra, Reserva Amazónica, Peru. January 9th, 2008.
Orlofske, S. A. and R. C. Jadin. Natural History of Frogs and Toads of Reserva Amazónica.
Departmento de Madre de Dios, Tambopata, Inkaterra, Reserva Amazónica,
Peru. December 25th, 2007. Jadin, R. C. Surveying Amphibians and Reptiles in Northwestern Bolivia: A Megadiversity Hotspot. Dallas/Ft. Worth Herp. Soc. Univ. of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX. September 16th, 2006.
Jadin, R. C., and S. J. Beaupré. New Technique for Monitoring Thermal Ecology and Foraging Behavior in Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) using Video Recorders and Radiotelemetry Methods. East Texas Regional Herp. Soc. Univ. of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX. October 8th, 2005. SERVICE COMMITTEES Departmental Committees · Colloquium Committee, Chair (Spring 2010–present), - U.C. Boulder · Evolution Outreach Committee (Fall 2009–present), - U.C. Boulder · Banquet Committee, Chair (Spring 2008), Phi Sigma - U.T. Arlington · Membership Committee, Chair (Spring 2008), Phi Sigma - U.T. Arlington · Biology Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (Fall 2007–Spring 2008), U.T. Arlington
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES · Assisted with curation of herpetological specimens in the UT Tyler teaching collection. · Led Global Warming and Biodiversity Crisis seminar at UT Tyler. April 19th, 2007. · Participated in several “Meet the Scientist” outreach education programs to middle school students for the Camp Tyler Foundation. 2006. · Merit badge counselor for the Boy Scouts of America (Reptile and Amphibian Badge). 2005. · Oklahoma Academy of Sciences Field Meetings (Fall 2000–Spring 2005). Assisted with herpetology field trips for Dr. Vincent Cobb and Doyle Crosswhite during my first seven field trips. Led the herpetology field trip for Spring and Fall 2004 field meetings.
MANUSCRIPT REVIEWER Reviewed manuscripts for: American Naturalist (X2), Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, and Herpetological Journal.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (Past 3 years) · Society of Systematic Biologists · Herpetologist’s League · Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles · Southwestern Association of Naturalists
Honor Societies · Phi Sigma (chapter), (Inducted: Fall 2007) (Vice-President: Spring 2008) · Beta Beta Beta (Kappa-Xi chapter), (inducted: Spring 2006) · Beta Beta Beta (Psi-Alpha chapter), Historian (Fall 2000–Spring 2004) · Rho Theta Sigma, (NSU Honor Society: Inducted Fall 2002)
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