Christopher A.F. Howey
Curriculum Vitae
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Department of Biology
251 Loyola Science Center University of Scranton Scranton, PA 18510 |
email: christopher.howey@scranton.edu
office: (570) 941-7544 cell: (609) 413-5942 |
Education
Ph.D. Biology
Ohio University; December 2013
Dissertation Title: The Ecological Effects of Prescribed Fire on the Black Racer
(Coluber constrictor). (Willem M. Roosenburg, Advisor)
M.S. Biology
University of Central Arkansas; December 2007
Thesis Title: Demographics and Habitat Selection of Alligator Snapping Turtles
(Macrochelys temminckii): an Examination of North America’s Largest Freshwater
Turtle. (Stephen A. Dinkelacker, Advisor)
B.S. Wildlife Conservation
University of Delaware; May 2004
(Jacob L. Bowman, Advisor)
Ohio University; December 2013
Dissertation Title: The Ecological Effects of Prescribed Fire on the Black Racer
(Coluber constrictor). (Willem M. Roosenburg, Advisor)
M.S. Biology
University of Central Arkansas; December 2007
Thesis Title: Demographics and Habitat Selection of Alligator Snapping Turtles
(Macrochelys temminckii): an Examination of North America’s Largest Freshwater
Turtle. (Stephen A. Dinkelacker, Advisor)
B.S. Wildlife Conservation
University of Delaware; May 2004
(Jacob L. Bowman, Advisor)
Publications
Hromada, S.J., C.A.F. Howey, M.B. Dickinson, R.W. Perry, W.M. Roosenburg, C.M. Gienger. 2018. Response of reptile and amphibian communities to the reintroduction of fire in an oak/hickory forest. Forest Ecology and Management 428(2018):1-13.
Howey, C.A.F., and Z. Maisch. 2017. Defense of a female hotspot by a male timber rattlesnake. Herpetological Review 48(1):16-19.
Howey, C.A.F., M.B. Dickinson, and W.M. Roosenburg. 2016. The effects of landscape disturbance on the habitat use and behavior of the black racer. Copeia. 104(4):853-863.
Hoekstra, A.A., and C.A.F. Howey. 2016. Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake): Reproductive/Combat Behavior. Herpetological Review 47(2):309
Howey, C.A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. 2013. Effects of prescribed fire on eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina). Northeastern Naturalist 20(3):493-497.
Howey, C.A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. 2013. Characteristics of a historically harvested alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) population. Copeia 2013(1):58-63.
Howey, C.A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. 2012. The effects of prescribed burning on the black kingsnake: going beyond the demographic data. In Proceedings of the 4th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference. Editors: D.Dey, M. Stambaugh, S. Clark, and C. Schweitzer. Springfield, MO. May 17-19, 2011.
Howey, C.A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. 2009. Habitat selection of the alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) in Arkansas. Journal of Herpetology 43(4):589-596.
Howey, C.A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Macrochelys temminckii (alligator snapping turtle). Terrestrial Burrow Use. Herpetological Review 38(3):333-334.
Howey, C.A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. 2007. New distributional records for reptiles in central Arkansas. Herpetological Review 38(2):237-238.
Howey, C.A.F., and Z. Maisch. 2017. Defense of a female hotspot by a male timber rattlesnake. Herpetological Review 48(1):16-19.
Howey, C.A.F., M.B. Dickinson, and W.M. Roosenburg. 2016. The effects of landscape disturbance on the habitat use and behavior of the black racer. Copeia. 104(4):853-863.
Hoekstra, A.A., and C.A.F. Howey. 2016. Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake): Reproductive/Combat Behavior. Herpetological Review 47(2):309
Howey, C.A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. 2013. Effects of prescribed fire on eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina). Northeastern Naturalist 20(3):493-497.
Howey, C.A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. 2013. Characteristics of a historically harvested alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) population. Copeia 2013(1):58-63.
Howey, C.A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. 2012. The effects of prescribed burning on the black kingsnake: going beyond the demographic data. In Proceedings of the 4th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference. Editors: D.Dey, M. Stambaugh, S. Clark, and C. Schweitzer. Springfield, MO. May 17-19, 2011.
Howey, C.A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. 2009. Habitat selection of the alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) in Arkansas. Journal of Herpetology 43(4):589-596.
Howey, C.A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Macrochelys temminckii (alligator snapping turtle). Terrestrial Burrow Use. Herpetological Review 38(3):333-334.
Howey, C.A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. 2007. New distributional records for reptiles in central Arkansas. Herpetological Review 38(2):237-238.
Manuscripts in prep.
* denotes an undergradute co-author
Howey, C.A.F., M.B. Dickinson, S.J Beaupre, and W.M. Roosenburg. Behavior, thermoregulation, and energetic expenditures of the black racer (Coluber constrictor) in thermally variable landscapes. (Animal Behavior; in prep)
Howey, C.A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. Effect of body temperature on the kinematics of the black racer (Coluber constrictor): implications for interpretation of thermal performance curves. (Functional Ecology; In prep.)
Herr, M.W.*, M.S. Mead*, T. Radzio, J. Avery, T. Langkilde, and C.A.F. Howey. Ecological trade-offs at rattlesnake gestation sites of various size. (Animal Conservation; In prep.)
Mead, M.S., T. Langkilde, and C.A.F. Howey. Development, stress, and survival of wood frog tadpoles in altered micro-environments. (Physiological and Biochemical Zoology; In prep.)
Snyder, S.D.*, and C.A.F. Howey. Canopy openness over basking timber rattlesnake morphotypes. (Journal of Thermal Biology; In prep.)
Snyder, E.M., and C.A.F. Howey. Scent-trailing neonate timber rattlesnakes over different substrates. (Journal of Herpetology; In prep.)
Howey, C.A.F., M.B. Dickinson, S.J Beaupre, and W.M. Roosenburg. Behavior, thermoregulation, and energetic expenditures of the black racer (Coluber constrictor) in thermally variable landscapes. (Animal Behavior; in prep)
Howey, C.A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. Effect of body temperature on the kinematics of the black racer (Coluber constrictor): implications for interpretation of thermal performance curves. (Functional Ecology; In prep.)
Herr, M.W.*, M.S. Mead*, T. Radzio, J. Avery, T. Langkilde, and C.A.F. Howey. Ecological trade-offs at rattlesnake gestation sites of various size. (Animal Conservation; In prep.)
Mead, M.S., T. Langkilde, and C.A.F. Howey. Development, stress, and survival of wood frog tadpoles in altered micro-environments. (Physiological and Biochemical Zoology; In prep.)
Snyder, S.D.*, and C.A.F. Howey. Canopy openness over basking timber rattlesnake morphotypes. (Journal of Thermal Biology; In prep.)
Snyder, E.M., and C.A.F. Howey. Scent-trailing neonate timber rattlesnakes over different substrates. (Journal of Herpetology; In prep.)
Teaching & Research Appointments
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology, The University of Scranton, August 2017 - Present
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Biology, Mueller Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, April 2014 - 2017
Postdoctoral Research Advisor: Tracy Langkilde
Research focus: The effects of prescribed fire on the timber rattlesnake and vernal pool amphibians.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio University, August 2013 - May 2014
Classes Taught:
Human Anatomy Lab
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab
Mammalogy Lecture and Lab
Introduction to Biology Lab
Instructor
Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio University, January - May 2013
Classes Taught:
Animal Ecology
Guest Lecturer
Ecology (Ohio Univ.) – Winter 2010, 2011
Mammalogy (Ohio Univ.) – Fall 2010, 2011
Field Ecology (Ohio Univ.) – Spring 2009, 2010
Teaching Assistant
Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio University, August 2008 - January 2013
Classes Taught:
Human Anatomy Lab (taught 7 semesters/quarters)
Mammalogy Lab (taught 2 semesters/quarters)
Field Ecology Lab (taught 2 semesters/quarters)
Introduction to Biology Lab (taught 3 semesters/quarters)
Teaching Assistant
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Central Arkansas, August 2005 - December 2007
Classes Taught:
Biology for General Education (taught 5 semesters)
Structure and Function of the Human Body II (taught 1 semester)
Department of Biology, The University of Scranton, August 2017 - Present
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Biology, Mueller Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, April 2014 - 2017
Postdoctoral Research Advisor: Tracy Langkilde
Research focus: The effects of prescribed fire on the timber rattlesnake and vernal pool amphibians.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio University, August 2013 - May 2014
Classes Taught:
Human Anatomy Lab
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab
Mammalogy Lecture and Lab
Introduction to Biology Lab
Instructor
Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio University, January - May 2013
Classes Taught:
Animal Ecology
Guest Lecturer
Ecology (Ohio Univ.) – Winter 2010, 2011
Mammalogy (Ohio Univ.) – Fall 2010, 2011
Field Ecology (Ohio Univ.) – Spring 2009, 2010
Teaching Assistant
Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio University, August 2008 - January 2013
Classes Taught:
Human Anatomy Lab (taught 7 semesters/quarters)
Mammalogy Lab (taught 2 semesters/quarters)
Field Ecology Lab (taught 2 semesters/quarters)
Introduction to Biology Lab (taught 3 semesters/quarters)
Teaching Assistant
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Central Arkansas, August 2005 - December 2007
Classes Taught:
Biology for General Education (taught 5 semesters)
Structure and Function of the Human Body II (taught 1 semester)
Research Experience
Postdoctoral Research, Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 2014 - 2017.
Dissertation Research, Land-Between-the-Lakes National Recreational Area, Kentucky, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 2008 - 2013.
Thesis Research, East Fork Cadron Creek, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas 2005 - 2007.
Field technician for desert tortoise habitat use and movement rate research on Fort Irwin, ITS Corporation, Barstow, California, Andrew Walde (supervisor), March – June 2005.
Field technician surveying for amphibian and amphibian habitat in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, Debra Patla (supervisor), June – August 2004.
Field technician investigating effects of fragmentation on the habitat use of the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina), University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, Jacob Bowman, 1 June – 30 November 2002.
Lead technician investigating implications of disturbance on termite (Reticulitermes flavipies and R. virginicus) caste systems in the field and laboratory based experiments, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, Susan King, September 2001 – May 2004.
Dissertation Research, Land-Between-the-Lakes National Recreational Area, Kentucky, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 2008 - 2013.
Thesis Research, East Fork Cadron Creek, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas 2005 - 2007.
Field technician for desert tortoise habitat use and movement rate research on Fort Irwin, ITS Corporation, Barstow, California, Andrew Walde (supervisor), March – June 2005.
Field technician surveying for amphibian and amphibian habitat in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, Debra Patla (supervisor), June – August 2004.
Field technician investigating effects of fragmentation on the habitat use of the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina), University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, Jacob Bowman, 1 June – 30 November 2002.
Lead technician investigating implications of disturbance on termite (Reticulitermes flavipies and R. virginicus) caste systems in the field and laboratory based experiments, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, Susan King, September 2001 – May 2004.
Grants and Funding
2018: Wild Resource Conservation Program, State of Pennsylvania ($30,000): Effects of prescribed fire on timber rattlesnakes and songbird communities.
2017: Northern Allegheny Conservation Association: Knox-Harper Grant ($2,000): Efficacy of daylighting timber rattlesnake gestation sites.
2016: Northern Allegheny Conservation Association: Knox-Harper Grant ($4,335): Efficacy of daylighting timber rattlesnake gestation sites.
2016: US Forest Service: Allegheny National Forest ($764): Efficacy of daylighting timber rattlesnake gestation sites.
2016: US Forest Service ($5,000): Stress response of four timber rattlesnake populations to habitat manipulations.
2014: Bureau of Forestry, State of Pennsylvania ($523,587): Effects of prescribed burning in Pennsylvania's mixed oak forest on wildlife taxa of concern.
2013: US Forest Service ($5,000): Monitoring responses of herpetofaunal communities to prescribed burns.
2012: Graduate Student Senate Original Works Grant ($750): Mapping the thermal environment.
2012: US Forest Service ($20,000): The energetic expenditures of the Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) in habitat altered by frequent prescribed burning.
2011: US Forest Service ($20,000): The energetic expenditures of the Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) in habitat altered by frequent prescribed burning.
2011: American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, Student Travel Award ($300)
2011: Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles Grants in Herpetology, Student Travel Award ($500)
2010: US Forest Service ($25,000): The energetic expenditures of the Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) in habitat altered by frequent prescribed burning.
2010: Ohio University Research Challenge Fund ($5,000): The energetic expenditures of the Black Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula nigra) in habitat altered by frequent prescribed burning.
2009: Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research ($800): A bioenergetic approach assessing the effects of fire and fire surrogate treatments on reptiles in an eastern deciduous forest.
2006: University of Central Arkansas Student Research Grant ($1,613): Thermoregulation in Alligator Snapping Turtles (Macrochelys temminckii): correlates of habitat use, sex, and reproduction.
2006: Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research ($700): Sex-based differences in habitat selection in a turtle species that does not use aerial basking to thermoregulate: implications for reproduction.
2006: University of Central Arkansas Student Research Grant ($840): Thermoregulation in Alligator Snapping Turtles (Macrochelys temminckii): correlates of habitat use, sex, and reproduction.
2017: Northern Allegheny Conservation Association: Knox-Harper Grant ($2,000): Efficacy of daylighting timber rattlesnake gestation sites.
2016: Northern Allegheny Conservation Association: Knox-Harper Grant ($4,335): Efficacy of daylighting timber rattlesnake gestation sites.
2016: US Forest Service: Allegheny National Forest ($764): Efficacy of daylighting timber rattlesnake gestation sites.
2016: US Forest Service ($5,000): Stress response of four timber rattlesnake populations to habitat manipulations.
2014: Bureau of Forestry, State of Pennsylvania ($523,587): Effects of prescribed burning in Pennsylvania's mixed oak forest on wildlife taxa of concern.
2013: US Forest Service ($5,000): Monitoring responses of herpetofaunal communities to prescribed burns.
2012: Graduate Student Senate Original Works Grant ($750): Mapping the thermal environment.
2012: US Forest Service ($20,000): The energetic expenditures of the Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) in habitat altered by frequent prescribed burning.
2011: US Forest Service ($20,000): The energetic expenditures of the Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) in habitat altered by frequent prescribed burning.
2011: American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, Student Travel Award ($300)
2011: Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles Grants in Herpetology, Student Travel Award ($500)
2010: US Forest Service ($25,000): The energetic expenditures of the Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) in habitat altered by frequent prescribed burning.
2010: Ohio University Research Challenge Fund ($5,000): The energetic expenditures of the Black Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula nigra) in habitat altered by frequent prescribed burning.
2009: Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research ($800): A bioenergetic approach assessing the effects of fire and fire surrogate treatments on reptiles in an eastern deciduous forest.
2006: University of Central Arkansas Student Research Grant ($1,613): Thermoregulation in Alligator Snapping Turtles (Macrochelys temminckii): correlates of habitat use, sex, and reproduction.
2006: Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research ($700): Sex-based differences in habitat selection in a turtle species that does not use aerial basking to thermoregulate: implications for reproduction.
2006: University of Central Arkansas Student Research Grant ($840): Thermoregulation in Alligator Snapping Turtles (Macrochelys temminckii): correlates of habitat use, sex, and reproduction.
Fellowships and Awards
2012: Department of Biological Sciences’ Outstanding Doctoral Student (2012)
2012: Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies Fellowship (Spring Quarter)
2011: Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies Fellowship (Spring Quarter)
2012: Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies Fellowship (Spring Quarter)
2011: Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies Fellowship (Spring Quarter)
Invited Presentations
Howey, Christopher A.F. 2013. Fire impacts on reptiles: past, present, and future. The Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI. 5-10 October 2013.
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. 2013. Ecological ramifications of prescribed fire on the Black Racer (Coluber constrictor). The Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI. 5-10 October 2013.
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. 2013. Habitat use, movement rates, and energetic expenditures of Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) in burned and unburned landscapes. Austin Peay University, Clarksville, TN. 11 February 2013.
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. 2012. Fire effects on reptiles, their landscape, and habitat use. USFS Delaware Forestry Science Lab Research Seminar. USFS Northern Research Station, Delaware, OH. 16 October 2012.
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. 2012. Fire effects on reptiles and their habitat. 4th Annual Kentucky Prescribed Fire Council Meeting, Greenville, KY. 17-18 September 2012.
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. 2012. Fire effects on snake habitat in Kentucky forests. Fire and Forest Management Impacts on Timber Rattlesnakes and Their Surrogates Council, Columbus, OH. 8 March 2012.
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. 2013. Ecological ramifications of prescribed fire on the Black Racer (Coluber constrictor). The Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI. 5-10 October 2013.
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. 2013. Habitat use, movement rates, and energetic expenditures of Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) in burned and unburned landscapes. Austin Peay University, Clarksville, TN. 11 February 2013.
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. 2012. Fire effects on reptiles, their landscape, and habitat use. USFS Delaware Forestry Science Lab Research Seminar. USFS Northern Research Station, Delaware, OH. 16 October 2012.
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. 2012. Fire effects on reptiles and their habitat. 4th Annual Kentucky Prescribed Fire Council Meeting, Greenville, KY. 17-18 September 2012.
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. 2012. Fire effects on snake habitat in Kentucky forests. Fire and Forest Management Impacts on Timber Rattlesnakes and Their Surrogates Council, Columbus, OH. 8 March 2012.
Contributed Presentations
Howey, C.A.F. Restoration of timber rattlesnake gestation sites: efficacy of daylighting management. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. 3-7 January 2018 (Oral Presentation)
Novak, R.A., and C.A.F. Howey. A comparison of macroinvertebrate communities among vernal pools with varying fire histories. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. 3-7 January 2018 (Oral Presentation)
Howey, C.A.F. Restoration of timber rattlesnake rookeries: efficacy of daylighting management. Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 12-16 July 2017.
Howey, Christopher A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. Effect of temperature on snake locomotion and the interpretation of thermal performance curves. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. 4-8 January 2017 (Oral Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., M.S. Mead, M.W. Herr, and T. Langkilde. Thermoregulation and predation trade-offs at timber rattlesnake rookeries. Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 6-10 July 2016 (Oral Presenation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. Ecological effects of a disturbance event on the black racer (Coluber constrictor) habitat use, thermoregulation, and energetic expenditures. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. 9-14 August 2015 (Oral Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. Thermal preference, performance, and kinematics of the black racer. Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles Annual Meeting. 30 July-2 August 2015 (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. Thermoregulation and energy expenditures of Black Racers (Coluber constrictor) in thermally contrasting, burned and unburned landscapes. Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 30 July - 3 August 2014. (Oral Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. The effects of prescribed burning on the landscape and reptile abundance. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. 3-7 January 2013. (Oral Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. The effects of prescribed burning on the thermal landscape. World Congress of Herpetology. 8-14 August 2012. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. The effects of prescribed burning on the Black Kingsnake: going beyond the demographic data. Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 6-11 July 2011. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. The effects of prescribed burning on the Black Kingsnake: going beyond the demographic data. 4th Annual Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference. 17-19 May 2011. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. The energetic expenditures of the Black Kingsnake (Lampropeltis nigra) in habitat altered by frequent prescribed burning. Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 7-12 July 2010. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Population demographics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) in Arkansas. Annual Symposium on Conservation and Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises. 5-8 August 2009. (Oral Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Habitat selection of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii): correlates between sex and reproduction. Annual Symposium on Conservation and Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises. 25–28 July 2007. (Oral Presentation) (2nd Place for Best Student Presentation Award)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Population demographics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii): evidence for past exploitation and present recovery. Annual Symposium on Conservation and Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises. 25–28 July 2007. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Population demographics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii): evidence for past exploitation and present recovery. Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Academy of Science. 13–14 April 2007. (Oral Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Population demographics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii): evidence for past exploitation and present recovery. Southeastern Working Group of Partners in Amphibians and Reptile Conservation Annual Meeting. 22-25 February 2007. (Poster Presentation)
Participated in “Future Collaborative Research and Conservation Goals for the Alligator Snapping Turtle” panel discussion, Moderator:Pritchard, P.C. Annual Symposium on Conservation and Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises. 10-13 August 2006.
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Thermoregulation in Alligator Snapping Turtles (Macrochelys temminckii): correlates of habitat use, sex, and reproduction. Annual Symposium on Conservation and Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises. 10-13 August 2006. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Population demographics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii): evidence for past over-exploitation and present recovery. Joint Meeting of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 12-17 July 2006. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Population demographics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii): evidence for past over-exploitation and present recovery. Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Academy of Science. 7-8 April 2006. (Poster Presentation)
Novak, R.A., and C.A.F. Howey. A comparison of macroinvertebrate communities among vernal pools with varying fire histories. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. 3-7 January 2018 (Oral Presentation)
Howey, C.A.F. Restoration of timber rattlesnake rookeries: efficacy of daylighting management. Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 12-16 July 2017.
Howey, Christopher A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. Effect of temperature on snake locomotion and the interpretation of thermal performance curves. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. 4-8 January 2017 (Oral Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., M.S. Mead, M.W. Herr, and T. Langkilde. Thermoregulation and predation trade-offs at timber rattlesnake rookeries. Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 6-10 July 2016 (Oral Presenation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. Ecological effects of a disturbance event on the black racer (Coluber constrictor) habitat use, thermoregulation, and energetic expenditures. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. 9-14 August 2015 (Oral Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. Thermal preference, performance, and kinematics of the black racer. Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles Annual Meeting. 30 July-2 August 2015 (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., W.M. Roosenburg, and M.B. Dickinson. Thermoregulation and energy expenditures of Black Racers (Coluber constrictor) in thermally contrasting, burned and unburned landscapes. Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 30 July - 3 August 2014. (Oral Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. The effects of prescribed burning on the landscape and reptile abundance. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. 3-7 January 2013. (Oral Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. The effects of prescribed burning on the thermal landscape. World Congress of Herpetology. 8-14 August 2012. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. The effects of prescribed burning on the Black Kingsnake: going beyond the demographic data. Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 6-11 July 2011. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. The effects of prescribed burning on the Black Kingsnake: going beyond the demographic data. 4th Annual Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference. 17-19 May 2011. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and W.M. Roosenburg. The energetic expenditures of the Black Kingsnake (Lampropeltis nigra) in habitat altered by frequent prescribed burning. Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 7-12 July 2010. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Population demographics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) in Arkansas. Annual Symposium on Conservation and Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises. 5-8 August 2009. (Oral Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Habitat selection of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii): correlates between sex and reproduction. Annual Symposium on Conservation and Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises. 25–28 July 2007. (Oral Presentation) (2nd Place for Best Student Presentation Award)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Population demographics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii): evidence for past exploitation and present recovery. Annual Symposium on Conservation and Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises. 25–28 July 2007. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Population demographics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii): evidence for past exploitation and present recovery. Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Academy of Science. 13–14 April 2007. (Oral Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Population demographics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii): evidence for past exploitation and present recovery. Southeastern Working Group of Partners in Amphibians and Reptile Conservation Annual Meeting. 22-25 February 2007. (Poster Presentation)
Participated in “Future Collaborative Research and Conservation Goals for the Alligator Snapping Turtle” panel discussion, Moderator:Pritchard, P.C. Annual Symposium on Conservation and Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises. 10-13 August 2006.
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Thermoregulation in Alligator Snapping Turtles (Macrochelys temminckii): correlates of habitat use, sex, and reproduction. Annual Symposium on Conservation and Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises. 10-13 August 2006. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Population demographics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii): evidence for past over-exploitation and present recovery. Joint Meeting of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 12-17 July 2006. (Poster Presentation)
Howey, Christopher A.F., and S.A. Dinkelacker. Population demographics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii): evidence for past over-exploitation and present recovery. Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Academy of Science. 7-8 April 2006. (Poster Presentation)
Peer Referee
Journal of Zoology, Australian Journal of Zoology, Journal of Wildlife Managment, Copeia, Southeastern Naturalist, Northeastern Naturalist, Amphibia-Reptilia, Asian Herpetological Research, Herpetological Conservation and Biology, Herpetological Review
Committees and Service
University of Scranton - Writing Across Curriculum Committee - 2018-present
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists - Book Raffle Coordinator - 2012
Ohio University Graduate Student Senate Original Works Grant Review Committee - 2010-2012
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists - Book Raffle Coordinator - 2012
Ohio University Graduate Student Senate Original Works Grant Review Committee - 2010-2012
Mentored Graduate Students
Michaleia Mead (2016-Present; Thesis Committee Member/Co-Advisor); Steven Hromoda (2016-Present; Thesis Committee Member)
Mentored Undergraduate Students
Brandi Christiano (2017-present), Kaitlyn Irwin (2017-present), Rachel Brophy (2017-present), Michelle D'Allesandro (2017-present), Shawn Snyder (2016-2018), Erika Snyder (2016), Michaleia Mead (2015-2016), Tommy Cerri (2015-2016), Mark Herr (2014-2016), Taylor Macy (2012-2013), Rand Ramos (2012-2013), Kathleen Burns (2012) Kyle Heckler (2011-2012), Brooke Johnson (2011-2012), Nathan Becker (2010)
Societies and Memberships
Ecological Society of America (2013 – Present)
The Herpetologists’ League (2011 – Present)
The Wildlife Society (2010 – Present)
Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (2010 – Present)
Animal Behavioral Society (2009 – 2012)
Turtle Survival Alliance (2009 – Present)
American Society for Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (2008 – Present)
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (2005 – Present)
Ohio University Graduate Student Senate Original Works Grant Review Committee (2010-2012)
Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society (2005 – 2009)
Member of Alpha Zeta (Agricultural Honor Fraternity), University of Delaware Chapter, (2002 – Present)
The Herpetologists’ League (2011 – Present)
The Wildlife Society (2010 – Present)
Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (2010 – Present)
Animal Behavioral Society (2009 – 2012)
Turtle Survival Alliance (2009 – Present)
American Society for Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (2008 – Present)
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (2005 – Present)
Ohio University Graduate Student Senate Original Works Grant Review Committee (2010-2012)
Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society (2005 – 2009)
Member of Alpha Zeta (Agricultural Honor Fraternity), University of Delaware Chapter, (2002 – Present)