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      Courtney Babin, M.S., May 2017. Thesis title: Size dependent allocation to male and female sexual function in Triadica sebifera.  Post-degree placement: PhD program, University of New Orleans

        Linda Salande, M. S., August 2016 Thesis title: Habitat suitability modeling for the Mississippi Sandhill Crane, Grus canadensis pulla.

        Jennifer Wester Clark, M.S., May 2016. Thesis title: Determining the pollination mechanism of a problematic invasive species in the Gulf South: Triadica sebifera.

        Robinson Sudan, M.S., May 2016.  Thesis title: The effects of age and forest management on bee communities of production forests in the Southeastern United States.  Post- degree placement: Contractor, Pollinator Partnership.

        Alex Entrup, M.S., December 2015.  Thesis title: Restoration of a wet longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) savanna in southeast Louisiana: Burning toward reference conditions.  Post degree placement: Stewardship technician and manager, Abita Flatwoods Preserve, Louisiana Nature Conservancy.

                Cara Nighohossian, M.S., May 2013.  Thesis title: Arthropod abundance and diversity in restored longleaf pine savannas at Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve. Post-degree placement: Ph.D. Program in Integrative Biology, University of New Orleans.

        Elizabeth Ruffman, M.S., December 2013.  Thesis title: Effects of Prescribed Burns on Grassland Breeding Birds at Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge.  Post-degree placement: Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species.

        Mary Nicholson, M.S., December 2011.  Thesis title: Microhabitat characteristics affecting site occupancy in wintering Henslow’s sparrows at Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge.  Post-degree placement: Instructor, Georgia Perimeter College, Decatur, GA.

        Jessa Madosky, Ph.D. , August 2011.  Dissertation title: Factors that affect harem stability in a feral horse (Equus caballus) population on Shackleford Banks Island, NC  Post-degree placement: Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Thomas University, Thomasville, GA.

        Rose Butler, M.S. December 2009   Thesis title: Sources of nest failure in Mississippi Sandhill Cranes, Grus canadensis pulla: Nest survival modeling and predator occupancy.  Post-degree placement: Education outreach coordinator, Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, LA.

        Jessica Henkel, M.S. December 2009  Thesis title: Evaluation of the genetic management of the endangered Mississippi Sandhill Crane, Grus canadensis pulla.   Winner of the Dee Saunders Dundee Memorial Graduate Student Scholarship in Organismal Biology.  Post-degree placement: Ph.D. Program in Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology, Tulane University.

        Lisa Hibdon, M.S. August 2005  Thesis title: Litter dynamics and detrital food webs of native and Chinese tallow stands in a Louisiana bottomland hardwood forest. Post-degree placement: Instructor, Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw. MI.

        Sara Ann Delozier, M.S. December 2004.  Thesis title: Demographic analysis of nutria (Myocaster coypus) populations in south Louisiana, USA. Post-degree placement: Instructor, Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA.

            June Galloway, M.S. December 2002.  Thesis title: A study of food-related agonistic behavior in a captive high genetic content wolf pack and a captive wolf-dog hybrid pack. Post-degree placement: Research Wildlife Biologist, USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Albuquerque, NM.

        Chris Florane, M.S. December 2002.  Thesis title: Intra- and inter-colonial aggression in the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus (Shiraki): Analysis of possible chemical, genetic, and environmental influences.  Winner of the Dee Saunders Dundee Memorial Graduate Student Scholarship in Organismal Biology.  Post degree placement: Staff scientist, USDA Southern Regional Research Center, New Orleans, LA.

        Randy Ford, M.S. May 2002.   Thesis title: Chinese- and Indian-origin Rhesus macaques - Evidence for a lack of strain differences.  Winner of the Dee Saunders Dundee Memorial Graduate Student Scholarship in Organismal Biology. Post-degree placement: Ph.D. program in Biological Anthropology and Anatomy, Duke University.

        Stacey Subervielle, M.S. December 2000.  Thesis title: Effects of light and moisture availability on survival and performance of Sapium sebiferum seedlings in a Louisiana bottomland forest. Post-degree placement: Industrial hygienist, Rimkus Environmental Consultants.

        Helen Hull-Sanders,  M.S. August 1999.  Thesis title: Effects of leaf-cutter ants (Atta colombica Guerin) on understory structure in a Neotropical forest.  Post-degree placement: Ph.D. program, Department of Entomology, Auburn University.

        Jayme Necaise,  M.S. August 1999.  Thesis title: Division of labor within the foraging caste in the leafcutting ant Acromyrmex echinatior.  Post-degree placement: Curator, Audubon Nature Institute New Orleans Insectarium.

        Marceau Ratard,  M.S. August 1999.  Thesis title: Effects of hydrology on growth of baldcypress seedlings (Taxodium distichum). Post-degree placement: Ph.D. program in Forestry, Clemson University.

        Greg Thompson, M.S. May 1995.  Thesis title: Induction of Host Plant Preference in the Grasshopper Melanoplus differentialis.  Post-degree placement:  Laboratory Manager, New Orleans Mosquito Control Board.

                                                      M.A. in Science Teaching Alumni
Kate Marchal - May, 2010
Guy Farber - December 2009
Kristen Bordenave - December 2007    
Lori Fasone - August 2005
Jill Crawley - May 2005
Meg Reese - May 2005
Janet Hess - May 2005
Ellen Lorenz - December 2004
Elizabeth Mountford Corson - December 2004
Joann Haydel - August 2004
David Prentiss - August 2004
Tracie Bates - May 2004
Amy Danos - December 2003
Sarah Stratton - December 2003
Dixie Louviere - August 2003
Boris Maglic - May 1998


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