Vita
Noah McCoard
1540 7th Ave APT #6
Huntington, West Virginia 25701
740-222-3439 Mobile
Education:
2006 – Present Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
M.S. in Biological Science
Expected graduation date: May 2008
Advisor: Dr. Thomas K. Pauley
2001-2005 Shawnee State University, Portsmouth Ohio
B.S. in Biological Science
GPA 3.3/4.00
Graduation date: June 2005
Advisor: Dr. D. Robert Deal, Dr. Jon C. Bedick
Honors and Awards:
BBB - John C. Johnson Award for Outstanding Research
Deans List- Shawnee State University
Grants:
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources 2007. Distribution and Natural History of the Common Ribbonsnake in West Virginia
Manuscripts in Preparation:
McCoard, N.S., K.R. Pawlik, T.K. Pauley. Distribution of the Common Ribbonsnake and Eastern Gartersnake
in West Virginia. Proceedings of the West Virginia
Academy of Science. In preparation.
McCoard, N.S., K.R. Pawlik, T.K. Pauley. Reproduction
of the Common Ribbonsnake in West Virginia. Proceedings of the
West Virginia Academy of Science.
In preparation.
Pawlik,
K.R., N.S. McCoard, and T.K. Pauley. Distribution of the Northern Red
Salamander, Pseudotriton ruber
ruber, in West Virginia. Proceedings
of the West Virginia Academy of Science. In
preparation.
Publications:
McCoard, N.S. 2007. Wildlife
Diversity Notebook: Eastern Ribbon Snake. West Virginia
Wildlife Magazine. Spring/Summer :19.
Contributed Scientific Presentations:
McCoard, N.S., K. Y. Corley, T. K. Pauley. Effects of water pH and
ultraviolet radiation on the reproductive success of Wood Frogs (Rana sylvatica) in
high elevations of West Virginia. Association of Southeastern Biologists
54 (3) :294.
Thesis:
Marshall University Huntington, WV
Master of Science
2006-Present
Ecological and Morphometric Comparison between Common Ribbonsnakes (Thamnophis sauritus sauritus) and Eastern Gartersnakes (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis) in West Virginia
· Surveyed West Virginia for habitat and presence of the Common Ribbonsnake and Eastern Gartersnake.
·
Conducted morphometrical
analysis on Common Ribbonsnake
·
Compared morphometrics
of Common Ribbonsnake with Eastern Gartersnake
·
Compared morphometrics
of Common Ribbonsnake with an aquatic snake: Queen
Snake (Regina septumvittata)
·
Compared morphometrics
of Common Ribbonsnake
with an arboreal snake: Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus)
·
Analyzed habitat of Common Ribbonsnake through vegetation surveys
·
Analyzed habitat of Eastern Gartersnake
through vegetation surveys
·
Compared habitats of Common Ribbonsnake
and Eastern Gartersnake
·
Analyzed diet of Common ribbonsnake
and Eastern Gartersnake
·
Characterized
reproduction of Common Ribbonsnake and Eastern
Gartersnake
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Compared reproduction characteristics of Common Ribbonsnake to literature
·
Compared reproduction characteristics of Common Ribbonsnake to Eastern Gartersnake
Professional Experience:
2006-2008
Teaching Assistant-Marshall
University- Introduction to Biology
·
Taught introduction to biology labs
·
Held office hours
·
Tutored biology students
·
Assisted in teaching Herpetology
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Assisted setting up herpetology exams
2006-2008
Research Assistant-Marshall University
·
Surveyed Rivers in West Virginia for the Eastern
Hellbender (Cryptobranchus a. alleganiensis
)
·
Surveyed West Virginia for the Northern Red
Salamander (Pseudotriton r. ruber)
·
Surveyed West Virginia for Eastern Wormsnake (Carphophis
a. amoenus)
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Constructed drift fence and pitfall traps for Amybistomid salamanders
2006-2008
Journal Club-Marshall University
· Reviewed and discussed journal articles from professional journals
2007-2008
Master Naturalist-WVDNR
· Taught herpetology class for Master Naturalist Program with West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
2006-2008
North American Amphibian Monitoring Program-USGS
· Conducted frog calling survey in West Virginia as part for NAAMP (North American Amphibian Monitoring Program -United States Geological Survey)
2006
Teaching
Assistant-Introduction to Biology-Shawnee State University
·
Assisted in teaching introduction to biology
labs
·
Supervisor: Dr. Jon Bedick
2006
Teaching Assistant- Animal Behavior -Shawnee State University
· Assisted in teaching and setting up animal behavior labs
· Supervisor: Dr. Scott Oliver
2005-2006
Animal Caretaker-Shawnee State University
· Cleaned animal cages and fed iguana, Boa constrictor, Lorikeets, Tarantula, Green Anoles, Cockroaches, crickets, and mice.
· Conducted educational tours about animals for 6th and 8th grade students
· Supervisor: Dr. Larry Lonney
2005-2006
Tour Guide-Shawnee State University
· Conducted tours of Shawnee State University for 6th and 8th grade students
· Set up and assisted with education workshops for 6th and 8th grade students
· Supervisor: Louis Rase
2005
Vegetation Survey-Shawnee State University Undergraduate Research
· Conducted vegetation surveys at seven research sites in Pike County, Scioto County, Athens County and Franklin County Ohio.
· Analyzed soil through testing levels of macronutrients, pH, and organic matter
· Compared plant diversity and soil characteristics
· Supervisor: Dr. Bob Deal
2005
Northern Water Snake Movement Study-Shawnee State University Undergraduate Research
· Radio tracked Northern Water Snakes at Shawnee State Park, Scioto County Ohio
· Monitored daily movements for one month during fall of 2005
· Surveyed habitat where Northern Water Snakes were located
· Supervisor: Dr. Jon Bedick
2005-2007
Naturalist Assistant
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Presented wildlife programs to the general
public
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Caretaker of native reptiles and amphibians
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Maintained nature trails
·
Supervisors: Jenny Richards, Kevin Bradbury
Professional Memberships
Beta Beta Beta- Biological Honors Society, Shawnee State University
Phi Eta Sigma- National Honor Society
SSAR –Society for the Study of Amphibian and Reptiles
ASB-Association of Southeastern Biologist
OBS-Ohio Biological Survey
References:
Thomas Pauley, Professor
Department of Biological Science
Marshall University
One John Marshall Dr.
Huntington, WV 25755
(304)696-2376
Frank Gilliam, Professor
Department of Biological Science
Marshall University
One John Marshall Dr.
Huntington, WV 25755
(304) 696-3636
Jon Bedick, Assistant Professor
Department of Natural Science
Shawnee State University
940 Second St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 351-3469
D. Robert Deal, Professor
Department of Natural Science
Shawnee State University
940 Second St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 351-3486
Larry Lonney, Professor
Department of Natural Science
Shawnee State University
940 Second St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 351-3426
Scott Oliver, Professor
Department of Natural Science
Shawnee State University
940 Second St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 351-3336
Julie Basham, Professor
Department of Natural Science
Shawnee State University
940 Second St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 351-3343
Kevin E. Bradbury, Regional
Manager
Shawnee/Adams Lake State Parks
4404 State Route 125
West Portsmouth, Ohio 45663
(740) 858-6652
Kevin.bradbury@dnr.state.oh.us
Jenny Richards, Naturalist
Shawnee/Adams Lake State Parks
4404 State Route 125
West Portsmouth, Ohio 45663
(740)858-6652
jenny.richards@dnr.state.oh.us