RESEARCH INTERESTS
The intersection between science and resource management is of utmost importance to the conservation of biological diversity. Natural resource managers and academic scientists often fail to communicate in applying scientific findings to policy decisions or recommendations. The field of conservation biology strives to link these two disciplines and create a management framework to preserve the world's biodiversity.
The goal of my PhD research is to help develop the necessary tools that will allow resource managers to make informed decisions on how to best protect biodiversity. My objective is to create a decision framework that will allow mangers to make appropriate decisions based on what aspects of biodiversity they hope to preserve. I will be testing various methods used for designating conservation areas as well as developing a framework that will help managers optimally inventory and monitor areas under their administration.
As a case study in developing these tools, I will use small mammals found in the state of Arizona as a model system. As part of this research I will also be working with the Arizona Department of Game and Fish to create a statewide small mammal conservation plan.
TEACHING
Arizona State University, Tempe AZ
Lab Instructor: August 2004- Present
Responsibilities:
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Lead inquiry based lab in Introductory biology for non-majors
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Design weekly homework and quizzes
Mesa Community College, Mesa AZ
Adjunct Faculty: August 2004- May 2005
Life Science Department
Responsibilities:
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Develop a three credit hour class in Introductory Biology for majors
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Teach Introductory Biology lab and lecture classes to majors
Utah Valley State College, Orem UT
Adjunct Faculty: August 2003- May 2004
Biology Department
Responsibilities:
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Develop a 3 credit hour class in Introductory Biology for non-majors
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Teach Introductory Biology lecture classes to non-majors
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Lab Teaching Assistant: September 2002- December 2003
Responsibilities:
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Teach Animal Diversity Class
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Prepare short lecture on animal Phylum of the week
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Instruct students in dissection of specimens
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Create and administer a quiz for each lab session
PUBLICATIONS
Underwood, J., C.M. White, and R.L. Rodriguez. 2006. Winter Movement and Habitat Use of Northern Goshawks (Accipiter gentilis) Breeding in Utah. Studies in Avian Biology 31:230-239(PDF)
Deviche, P., K.J. McGraw, and J. Underwood. (Accepted 2006). Season-, Sex-, and age-specific accumulations of plasma carotenoid pigments in free-ranging White-winged crossbills (Loxia leucoptera). Functional Ecology
Underwood, J., C.J. Hernandez-Camacho, D. Aurioles-Gamboa, and L.R. Gerber. (Accepted 2007) Using sea lion entanglement rates help to identify sustainable fishing rates in the Gulf of California. Conservation Biology.
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