Professional Membership

            Herpetologists’ League

            Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles

            Arkansas Herpetological Society

JADIN EXPEDITIONS

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My Curriculum Vitae                                          

CAREER OBJECTIVES

Ph.D. in Quantitative Biology

Faculty/Curator position at a university and/or museum

EDUCATION

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

      Ph.D. in Quantitative Biology: expected 2011

            Dissertation: In progress

            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.

B.S. in Biology: May 2005                    GPA: ~3.3

   Area of concentration: Fisheries and Wildlife (Double Major)

·         Systematics, morphology, and evolution of Middle American pitvipers

·         Population genetics, phylogeography, and range expansion of Hemidactylus turcicus

·         Phylogenetic theory, morphological and molecular evolution, and historical biogeography

·         Evolution, ecology, natural history, biodiversity, and conservation of herpetofauna

·         Function of protein coding genes and their performance in phylogenetic analyses

·         Herpetofaunal survey work in the tropics and the U.S.

RELEVANT COURSES

Graduate (Ph.D.)

      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, Calculus I

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

University of Texas at Arlington – August 2007 to present

      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)

·         Assisted teaching two labs, each containing ~12 students

·         Assisted with lectures, set up labs, 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 class

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

AWARDS

·         Graduate Student Award for Outstanding Service (for Fall 2006 – Spring 2007), UT Tyler

FELLOWSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS

·         NSF STEM Fellowship (Fall 2007–Spring 2010), U.T. Arlington— Pays 80% tuition per semester

·         Krueger Scholarship (Fall 2006 – Spring 2007), UT Tyler— $1,000

·         Krueger Scholarship (Spring 2006), UT Tyler— $1,000

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

·         Herpetofaunal Survey and Collection Research for the Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research

      Center at U.T. Arlington.

o        Mexico (May–June 2007), collected in 9 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. Supervisor: Eric N. Smith.

·         Arizona Leopard Frog Research (Summer 2005), University of Arizona.

o        Supervisor: 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        Collected reptiles and amphibians in northwestern Bolivian montane rainforest for the Colecciόn

      Boliviana de Fauna, La Paz with Dr. Michael B. Harvey. 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        Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) and Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) physiological

      ecology research project, $5,000 NSF plus ~$1,000 REU. Mentor: Dr. Steven J. Beaupré.

      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        Assisted Dr. Mia Revels with mist netting, data collection, vegetation analysis, and locating and

      photographing nests on 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.

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Jadin, R. C. 2009. Cerrophidion barbouri Dunn, Barbour’s Montane Pitviper. Catalogue of American

       Amphibians and Reptiles (in prep.).

Jadin, R. C. and R. L. Gutberlet, Jr. 2009. Cerrophidion tzotzilorum Campbell, Tzotzil Montane Pitviper.

      Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles (in prep.).

Pruett, J. A., and R. C. Jadin. Predation of a Flat-headed snake (Tantilla gracilis) by a species of Theridion

      (Araneae: Theridiidae). (in prep). Target Journal: Journal of Arachnology. (2 pgs.)

Revels, M. R., and R. C. Jadin. 2008. First Record of Predation on Swainson’s Warbler (Limnothlypis

      swainsonii) Nestlings. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology (in prep.).

Jadin, R. C., R. L. Gutberlet, Jr., and E. N. Smith. 2008. Systematics, Evolutionary Morphology, and

      Hemipenal Descriptions of the Middle American Jumping Pitvipers (Serpentes: Crotalinae: Atropoides).

      (in prep.) Target Journal: Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society.

Jadin, R. C., and U. O. García-Vázquez. 2008. Natural History Notes. Salvadora mexicana (Male Combat).

      Herpetological Bulletin (in press).

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 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., and E. Terdal. 2003. Species List and Habitat Associations of Snakes at the J.T. Nickels

      Preserve in Northeastern Oklahoma. Proc. Okla. Acad. Sci. 83:96–97.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Jadin, R. C. 2008. 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

(in press).

HERPETOLOGICAL REVIEW (Geographic Distribution and Natural History Notes)

Gutberlet, R. L. Jr., C. Gutberlet, and R. C. Jadin. 2008. Storeria dekayi texana. G.D. (in prep.).

Jadin, R. C., C. M. Sheehy, III, and U. O. García-Vázquez. Sibon nebulatus. G.D. (in prep.).

Jadin, R. C., and S. A. Orlofske. Xenopholis scalaris. N.H. Diet. (in prep.).

Flores, E., R. C. Jadin, and S. A. Orlofske. Helicops polylepis. N.H. Diet. (in prep.).

Orlofske, S. A. and R. C. Jadin. 2008. Phyllomedusa camba. N.H. Maximum Size. (in press).

Jadin, R. C., and J. L. Coleman. 2007. New Records of Amphibians and Reptiles from Rains County,

      Texas. G.D. 38(2):246–247.

Jadin, R. C., J. L. Coleman, A. M. Modra, and S. A. Orlofske. 2006. Hemidactylus turcicus. G.D. 37(4):495.

Jadin, R. C., and J. L. Coleman. 2006. Farancia abacura abacura. G.D. 37(1):108–109.

Jadin, R. C., and J. R. Engelbert. 2005. Pseudacris feriarum feriarum. G.D. 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. 

INVITED SEMINARS

Jadin, R. C. The Importance of Morphological Systematics in an Age of Molecules. Northeastern State

      University, Tahlequah, OK. March 26^th, 2008 (in prep.).

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 13^th, 2007.

Guest lectures

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 14^th, 2007.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (ORAL)

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 17^th, 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 7^th, 2003.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (POSTER)

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 15^th, 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 14^th, 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 29^th, 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 14^th, 2003.

GUEST SPEAKER

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 16^th, 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 8^th, 2005.

Departmental Committees

·         Biology Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (Fall 2007–Spring2008)

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 19^th, 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 manuscript for the Herpetological Journal.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

·         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)

PERSONAL CONTACTS

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