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Master’s Thesis Research

Below is a list of Biology Department Master’s Projects and Theses which are available for download in the Boise State ScholarWorks Database.

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Student Name Degree Program Major Advisor Publication Year Title ScholarWorks Link
Zaiats, Andrii MS Biology Trevor T. Caughlin 2019 Intraspecific Variation in Plant-Plant Interactions and Belowground Zone of Influence of Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) n/a
Ottenlips, Michael MS Biology James F. Smith 2019 Convergent Evolution and Species Boundaries in Lomatium Species (Apiaceae) n/a
McCaslin, Hanna M. MS Raptor Biology Julie Heath 2019 Dispersal and Distributions in the Era of Global Change: Patterns and Mechanisms of Individual Dispersal and Distributional Shifts in North American Birds n/a
Kelly-Slatten, Megan MS Biology Marie-Anne de Graaff 2019 Genetic Variability of Cultivars Shape Biochemical Profiles in a Bioenergy Cropping System n/a
Henderson, Michael T. MS Raptor Biology David Anderson 2019 Effects of Protective Nesting Site Properties on Gyrfalcon Breeding Success and Parental Investment in Western Alaska n/a
Hayes, Christine D. MS Raptor Biology David Anderson 2019 Old Enemies with New Problems?: Investigating the Ecological Relationship Between Ridgway’s Hawk and the Parasitic Nest Fly Philornis pici n/a
Davis, Caitlin MS Raptor Biology Julie Heath 2019 Recreation, Fire and Disease Create a Mosaic of Threats for Golden Eagles in Southwestern Idaho n/a
Clark, Matthew MS Biology Vicken Hillis 2019 Methodological Advances for Understanding Social Connectivity and Environmental Implications in Multi-Use Landscapes Download Matt’s Thesis
Brown, Jennifer A. MS Biology Ian C. Robertson 2019 Seed Predation by Owyhee Harvester Ants and the Potential of Seed Introductions in Recovery Efforts for Slickspot Peppergrass Download Jennifer’s ThesisAvailable for Download August 22, 2021
Frankel-Bricker, Jonas MS Biology Merlin M. White 2019 The Endosymbiotic Gut Fungus Zancudomyces Culisetae Influences Transstadial Transmission of Host-Associated Microbiota in the Yellow Fever Mosquito (Aedes Aegypti) Download Jonas’s Thesis
Levenhagen, Mitchell MS Biology Jesse R. Barber 2019 Ecosystem Services Provided by Soundscapes Link People and Wildlife Download Mitch’s Thesis
Zaiats, Andrii MS Biology Trevor T. Caughlin 2019 Intraspecific Variation in Plant-Plant Interactions and Belowground Zone of Influence of Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) Download Andrii’s Thesis
Unitis, Matt MS Biology Jodi Brandt 2018 Remote Sensing for Management of Invasive Plants in Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Under Embargo – Available August 20, 2020
Opdahl, Ellie MS Biology Kathryn Demps 2018 A Human-Environment Systems Approach to Outdoor Recreation, Human Biological Stress, and Landscape Aesthetics Download Ellie’s Thesis
McCormick, Michael MS Biology Merlin M. White 2018 Mastering Mycological Mysteries with Explorations of Harpellales Associated with Culicidae and Other Dipterans in Idaho Under Embargo – Available December 19, 2020
Leal, Yozora MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2018 Home Range Characteristics of Breeding Saker Falcons (Falco cherrug) at Artificial Nest Sites in Central Mongolia Download Yozora’s Thesis
Easter, Tara MS Biology Neil Carter 2018 Quantifying Mammalian Interactions and Distributions to Inform Conservation Planning in Mozambique Under Embargo – Available August 20, 2020
Detweiler, Michael MS Biology Allan Albig 2018 Microenvironmental Forces Regulate Notch Signaling Through Integrins Under Embargo – Available December 19, 2020
Collet, James MS Biology Eric Hayden 2018 Developing Ultra-High Throughput Sequencing Based Assay For Ligase Ribozymes for the Study of Evolutionary Innovations Under Embargo – Available December 19, 2020
Coates, Stephanie E. MS Biology Jay Carlisle 2018 Building the Full Annual Cycle Picture for Long-Billed Curlews: Correlates of Nest Success in the Breeding Grounds and Spatial Distribution and Site Fidelity in the Wintering Grounds Download Stephanie’s Thesis
Brinkmeyer, Michaela MS Raptor Biology Julie Heath 2018 Patterns of Genetic Structure in the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius): Influence of Distance and Migration and Implications for Monitoring and Management Under Embargo – Available December 19, 2020
Raymondi, Ann Marie MS Biology Nancy Glenn 2017 The Relative Importance of Fire History, Management Treatments, Biotic, and Abiotic Factors on the Abundance of Key Vegetative Components in an Endangered Sagebrush-Steppe Ecosystem Under Embargo – Available December 15, 2019
Melody, Dan MS Biology Jennifer Forbey 2017 The Cost of Roaming Free: Assessing the Effects of Plant Secondary Metabolites on Diet Selection and Nutritional Condition in a Free-Ranging Generalist Herbivore Download Dan’s Thesis
Martinez, Peggy MS Biology Marie-Anne de Graaff 2017 Impacts of Anthropogenic Noise on Litter Chemistry and Decomposition Processes in a Semi-Arid Ecosystem Download Peggy’s Thesis
Cinto-Mejia, Elizeth MS Raptor Biology Jesse R. Barber 2017 Landscape-Scale Manipulation of the Acoustic Environment Alters the Distribution of Breeding Birds and Arthropods Download Elizeth’s Thesis
Dudek, Benjamin M. MS Raptor Biology Julie Heath 2017 The Role of Disease and Ectoparasites in the Ecology of Nestling Golden Eagles Download Ben’s Thesis
Rubin, Juliette MS Biology Jesse R. Barber 2017 The Evolution of Anti-Bat Sensory Illusions in Moths Download Juliette’s Thesis
Arnold, Erin MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 2016 Spatial, Roadway, and Biotic Factors Associated with Barn Owl (Tyto alba) Mortality and Characteristics of Mortality Hotspots Along Interstates 84 and 86 in Idaho Download Erin’s Thesis
Autilio, Anna MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2016 Gang Behavior at Carcasses in Wintering Striated Caracaras (Phalcoboenus australis) in the Falkland Islands n/a
Delvinne, Hasini MS Biology Marie-Anne de Graaff 2016 Temperature Impacts on Soil Organic Carbon Decomposition Across an Environmental Gradient in a Semi-Arid Ecosystem n/a
Frey, Eric MS Biology Kathryn Demps 2016 Influences on Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Use Patterns within a Complex Trail System in Southwest Idaho n/a
Guerdan, Peter MS Biology Stephen Novak 2016 Genetic Analysis of Eurasian Populations of Taeniatherum caput-medusae Subspecies Asperum: Biogeography of an Invasive, Self-Pollinating, Annual Grass in Its Native Range n/a
Jeffries, Michelle MS Biology Ian C. Robertson 2016 An Investigation of Herbivory and Seed Predation on Slickspot Peppergrass n/a
Johns, Aislinn MS Biology Marie-Anne de Graaff 2016 Switchgrass Cultivar and Intraspecific Diversity Impacts on Nitrogen Use Efficiency n/a
Kent, Elizabeth MS Biology Stephen Novak 2016 Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) Analysis of Taeniatherum caput-medusae, an Invader of Western U.S. Rangelands n/a
Love, Julia MS Biology Troy Rohn 2016 The Proteolysis of Apolipoprotein E in Alzheimer’s Disease n/a
Nobler, Jordan MS Biology Jennifer S. Forbey 2016 Risky Business: Tradeoffs Between Nutrition, Toxicity, and Predation by a Specialist Mammalian Herbivore n/a
Porterfield, Christopher MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 2016 Pheomelanin Pigment Is Not an Indicator of Feather Corticosterone Content in Diurnal Migratory Raptors in Idaho n/a
Regan, Tempe MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 2016 Barn Owls (Tyto alba) Crossing the Road – Examining the Interplay Among Occupancy, Behavior, Habitat Selection, and Roadway Mortality in Southern Idaho n/a
Robinson, Bryce MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2016 Gyrfalcon Diet During the Brood Rearing Period on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska, in the Context of a Changing World n/a
Smith, Shawn MS Raptor Biology Julie Heath 2016 Earlier Nesting by a Predatory Bird Is Associated with Human Adaptations to Climate Change n/a
Thomas, Patrick MS Biology Kevin Feris 2016 Effects of Algal Diversity on Productivity and Grazing Resistance in Dairy Wastewater n/a
Tinkle, Zoe MS Biology Jennifer S. Forbey 2016 To Boldly Go: Boldness Predicts Behavior and Survivorship of a Critical Prey Species n/a
Campos, Patricia MS Biology Marie-Anne de Graaff 2015 Precipitation Induced Changes in Decomposition Processes and Soil Carbon Stabilization n/a
Cragin, Jacob MS Biology Marcelo D. Serpe 2015 Viticulture Performance and Cold Hardiness Attributes of Select Winegrape Cultivars in the Western Snake River Plain of Idaho n/a
Davidson, Bill MS Biology Marcelo D. Serpe 2015 Consequences of Pre-Inoculation with Native Arbuscular Mycorrhizae on Root Colonization and Survival of Wyoming Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis) Seedlings after Transplanting n/a
Daw, Dennis MS Biology Peter Koetsier 2015 An In-Depth Evaluation of Otolith Zonation and an Ageing Comparison of Otoliths, Scales, and Pectoral Fin Rays of Redband Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss gairdneri) and Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) n/a
Fremgen, Marcella MS Biology Jennifer S. Forbey 2015 Plant Toxins Influence Diet Selection and Intestinal Parasites in a Specialist Herbivore n/a
Mason, James Tate MS Raptor Biology Jesse R. Barber 2015 The Impact of Anthropogenic Noise on Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadius) Hunting Behavior n/a
Reynolds, Nicole K. MS Biology Merlin M. White 2015 Resolving Relationships at the Animal-Fungal Divergence: A Molecular Phylogenetic Approach for Understanding the Ecology and Evolution of the Protist Trichomycetes n/a
Schmasow, Matthew S. MS Biology Ian C. Robertson 2015 Diet Selection by the Owyhee Harvester Ant (Pogonomyrmex salinus) in Southwestern Idaho n/a
Shefa, Neda MS Biology Julia T. Oxford 2015 Effects of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 and Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide on Collagen XI During Skeletal Development n/a
Skaar, Shane MS Biology Stephen Novak 2015 Identifying the Geographic Origins for the Introduction of Taeniatherum caput-medusae subsp. asperum (Medusahead) in the Western United States n/a
Spaul, Robert J. MS Raptor Biology Julie Heath 2015 Recreation Disturbance to a Shrub-Steppe Raptor: Biological Consequences, Behavioral Mechanisms, and Management Implications n/a
Stuber, Matthew MS Biology James Belthoff 2015 Ecotoxicological Risk and Exposure: A Comparison of Western Burrowing Owls Nesting in Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Areas in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area n/a
Wyler, Stephanie MS Biology Kristen A. Mitchell 2015 Role of Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 During Liver Regeneration n/a
Zimmers, Jay MS Biology James F. Smith 2015 Two Cryptic Species within Astragalus cusickii Delimited Using Molecular Phylogenetic Techniques n/a
Anderson, Alexandra MS Raptor Biology Julie Heath 2014 Population Response to Climate Change: Wintering Strategy has Carryover Effects on the Timing of Nest Initiation and Mate Choice in a Partial Migrant, the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) n/a
Brabec, Martha MS Biology Matthew J. Germino 2014 Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) in a Shifting Climate Context: Assessment of Seedling Responses to Climate n/a
Dierks, Janina MS Biology Marie-Anne de Graaff 2014 Impacts of Plant Invasion on Native Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Communities: Feedbacks on Soil Carbon Cycling n/a
Glueckert, Kevin MS Biology Ian C. Robertson 2014 Quantifying Habitat Relationships of Songbirds in Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) and Other Montane Communities of the Jarbidge Mountains, Nevada n/a
Goyden, Jacob MS Biology Cheryl Jorcyk 2014 Osteoblast Oncostatin M Signaling in Modeled Spaceflight n/a
Groves, Jamie MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 2014 Behavioral Responses of Burrowing Owls to Experimental Clutch Manipulations: An Investigation of Conspecific Brood Parasitism and Laying Determinacy n/a
Harvey, Wendy MS Biology Kristen A. Mitchell 2014 Consequences of 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) on Hepatic Stellate Cell Activation In Vitro n/a
Rohde, Ashley T. MS Biology Stephen Novak 2014 Influence of Wildfire Disturbance and Post-Fire Seeding on Vegetation and Insects in Sagebrush Habitats n/a
Vempati, Lavanya MS Biology Juliette K. Tinker 2014 Construction and Characterization of Non-Toxic Bacterial Enterotoxins as Vaccine Adjuvants n/a
Ware, Heidi MS Biology Jesse R. Barber 2014 Traffic Noise Decreases Body Condition and Stopover Efficiency of Migrating Songbirds n/a
Wendell, Laura MS Biology Gregory Hampikian 2014 Ciliates of Sagebrush-Steppe Soils of Southwestern Idaho: Species Richness and Its Relationship to Changed Soil Variables after Wildfire Events n/a
Bunkley, Jessie MS Biology Jesse R. Barber 2013 The Effects of Anthropogenic Noise on the Foraging Efficiency of a Gleaning Bat and the Activity Levels of a Natural Bat Assemblage n/a
Diggs, Gina MS Biology Jim Munger 2013 The River Otter in Idaho: Reproductive and Population Parameters and Liver Concentrations of Environmental Contaminants n/a
Kolar, Patrick MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2013 Impacts of Wind Energy Development on Breeding Buteo Hawks in the Columbia Plateau Ecoregion n/a
Koncinsky, Jordan MS Biology Cheryl Jorcyk 2013 A Novel Role of Oncostatin M in Invasive Breast Cancer: Induction of Cathepsin D and Lysosomal Trafficking n/a
Korte, Allison MS Biology Jesse R. Barber 2013 Apparent Movements of Birds Within an Urban Riparian Corridor During the Breeding Season n/a
Laramie, Matthew MS Biology David S. Pilliod 2013 Distribution of Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) in Upper-Columbia River Sub-Basins from Environmental DNA Analysis n/a
Lingo, Hallie MS Biology Jim Munger 2013 Beaver Reintroduction Correlates with Spotted Frog Population Restoration and Terrestrial Movement Patterns of Newly Metamorphosed Columbia Spotted Frogs in the Owyhee Uplands of Southwestern Idaho n/a
Miller, Robert MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2013 Breeding Ecology of The Northern Goshawk (Accipiter Gentilis) within a Unique Prey and Forest Landscape of the Western United States n/a
O’Keefe, John MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2013 Species Size Predicts Oxidative Stress in Five Migratory North American Raptors n/a
Poprocki, Neil A. MS Raptor Biology Julie Heath 2013 Warming Winters and Changing Habitats: Interactive Effects on Raptor Populations and Implications for Conservation n/a
Peters, Morgan MS Biology Stephen Novak 2013 Genetic and Morphological Variation in Taeniatherum Caput-Medusae (Medusahead): Taxomonic Diversity, Geographic Origins, Multiple Introductions and Founder Effects n/a
Sherburne, Jessica MS Raptor Biology Jennifer S. Forbey 2013 Bioavailability of Anthropogenic Organic Contaminants (AOCs) in the Eggs of Two Species of Wild Birds Exposed to Municipal Biosolids n/a
Tretter, Eric MS Biology Merlin M. White 2013 A Multi-Gene Molecular Systematic Study of the Kickxellomycotina, Including the Examination of Two New Genes (MCM7 and TSR1) for Phylogenetic Inference n/a
Urquhart, Alexander MS Biology Peter Koetsier 2013 Life History and Environmental Tolerance of the Invasive Oriental Weatherfish (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) in Southwestern Idaho, USA n/a
Wilson, Emma R. MS Biology Merlin M. White 2013 Evaluating the Effects of Fungicides and other Pesticides on Non-Target Gut Fungi and their Aquatic Insect Hosts n/a
Wonder, Erin MS Raptor Biology Julie Heath 2013 A Test of Whether Human Handling Causes Developmental or Habituation Effects on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Stress Response of Young American Kestrels (Falco Sparverius) n/a
Alsup, Steven MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2012 Productivity and Habitat Features of Swainson’s Hawks (Buteo swainsoni) Nesting in Suburban and Agricultural Areas of Southwest Idaho n/a
Deis, Brian MS Biology Kevin Feris 2012 Optimization of a Novel Two-Stage Whole-Cell Enzyme Production and Lignocellulose Hydrolysis Reactor Design n/a
Frye, Graham MS Raptor Biology Mark R. Fuller 2012 Phytochemical Ecology of an Avian Herbivore, the Greater Sage-Grouse: Implications for Behavior, Physiology, And Conservation n/a
Graham, Scott MS Raptor Biology Jennifer S. Forbey 2012 Diet Composition, Niche and Geographic Characteristics, and Prey Size Preference of Barred Owls (Strix varia) in the Pacific Northwest n/a
Louka, Panagiota MS Biology Denise Wingett 2012 The Role of ZnO Nanoparticle Electrostatic Properties in Cancer Cell Cytotoxicity n/a
Nadeau, Andrew MS Raptor Biology James F. Smith 2012 A Genetic Analysis of Bald Eagles in the Pacific Northwest: Retained Genetic Diversity Following a Large-Scale Population Bottleneck n/a
Nolte, Eric G. MS Raptor Biology Julie Heath 2012 Raptors Present but Unobserved: Detectability at a Western Migration Watch-Site and Its Effect on Trend Analysis n/a
Schulte, Lacie MS Biology James F. Smith 2012 Phylogenetic Relationships within Columnea Section Angustiflorae: Insights into Forces Driving Speciation n/a
Utz, Jamie MS Raptor Biology Jennifer S. Forbey 2012 Understanding the Tradeoff Between Safety and Food Quality in a Mammalian Herbivore Specialist, the Pygmy Rabbit n/a
Wang, Yan MS Biology Merlin M. White 2012 Ribosomal RNA Gene-Based and Multigene Phylogenies of Smittium (Harpellales) and Allies—Toward Unraveling Relationships Among Early-Diverging Fungi n/a
Anderson, Katy Marie MS Biology Julia T. Oxford 2011 Associations Between Extracellular Matrix Proteins in the Pericellular Environment of Bovine Cartilage Tissue: Interaction of Collagen α1(XI) and Thrombospondin-1 n/a
Bean, Barry MS Biology Matthew R. Dare 2011 Spatial Distribution and Habitat Use of the Bliss Rapids Snail n/a
Clay, Danielle MS Biology James F. Smith 2011 Homoploid Hybrid Speciation in a Rare Endemic Castilleja from Idaho (Castilleja christii, Orobanchaceae) n/a
Horras, Christopher MS Biology Kristen A. Mitchell 2011 Immunoregulation of Liver Regeneration by the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor: Role of Lymphocytes and Interferon-Gamma n/a
Layne, Janet C. MS Biology Denise Wingett 2011 Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles as Potential Novel Anticancer Therapies n/a
McVey, Kathlyn MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 2011 Trophic Ecology of Burrowing Owls in Natural and Agricultural Habitats and an Analysis of Predator Communities using Stable Isotopes of Carbon and Nitrogen n/a
Scholer, Micah MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 2011 Land Cover and Topographic Effects on Cavity-Nesting Owl Occurrence and the Role of Species Interactions in Structuring Cavity-Nesting Owl Communities n/a
Scholten, Melissa MS Biology Marcelo D. Serpe 2011 Environmental Regulation of Dormancy Loss in Seeds of LOMATIUM DISSECTUM n/a
Sorensen, Patrick MS Biology Kevin Feris 2011 Experimental Manipulation of Precipitation Regime Affects Microbial Community Structure and Soil Carbon Storage in the Cold-Desert Sagebrush-Steppe n/a
Tawara, Ken MS Biology Cheryl Jorcyk 2011 Progression of Breast Cancer Metastatic Disease and Subsequent Osteolytic Bone Degradation Mediated by Oncostatin M n/a
Webber, Alyson F. MS Biology Julie Heath 2011 How Do Human Disturbance, Beach Characteristics, and Coastal Engineering Affect Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) Habitat Selection on the Florida Panhandle? n/a
Ulappa, Amy MS Biology Jennifer S. Forbey 2011 Nutritional and Chemical Factors Shaping Diet Selection for Two Sagebrush Specialists: Pygmy Rabbits and Sage-Grouse n/a
Besecker, Jason MS Biology Gregory Hampikian 2010 Bio-Terror Agent Multiplex Detection Compatible with Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic n/a
Davis, Michael MS Biology Gregory Hampikian 2010 Ancient and Recent Demographic Events Influence Mitochondrial DNA Diversity in an Immigrant Basque Population n/a
Fang, Ming MS Biology Julia T. Oxford 2010 The Role of Minor Fibrillar Collagens During Craniofacial Development in Zebrafish n/a
Kokoulina, Polina MS Biology Troy Rohn 2010 Caspase Activation in Neurodegenerative Diseases Classified as Tauopathies and Alpha-Synucleinopathies: Caspase-Cleaved TAR DNA-Binding Protein-43 in Pick’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Dementia with Lewy Bodies n/a
Riding, Corey S. MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 2010 Effects of Old Nest Material on Occupancy and Reuse of Artificial Burrows, and Breeding Dispersal by Burrowing Owls (Athene Cunicularia) in Southwestern Idaho n/a
Strasser, Erin MS Raptor Biology Julie Heath 2010 Reproductive Failure and the Stress Response in American Kestrels Nesting Along a Human Disturbance Gradient n/a
Welty, Justin MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 2010 Costs and Benefits of Variable Nest Density in Burrowing Owls: Effects on Predation, Ectoparasites, Egg Yolk Hormones, and Productivity n/a
Aranda, Patrick MS Biology Cheryl Jorcyk 2009 Mouse Oncostatin M Receptor RNA Interference and Novel RNA Analysis Gel n/a
Bench, Molly MS Biology Merlin M. White 2009 New Species and Expanded Geographic Ranges of Gut Fungi and their Symbiotic Relationship with Insect Hosts n/a
Berg, Melanie MS Raptor Biology Alfred Dufty Jr. 2009 Yolk Androgens and Development in American Kestrel Nestlings n/a
Busscher, Katie MS Biology Jim Munger 2009 Improving Success of Translocating Southern Idaho Ground Squirrels (Spermophilus Endemicus) n/a
Donohue, Kara MS Raptor Biology Alfred Dufty Jr. 2009 Exploring Red-tailed Hawk Migration Using Stable Isotope Analysis and DNA Sexing Techniques n/a
Hanley, Cory MS Biology Denise Wingett 2009 Differential Cellular Responses to Metal Oxide Based Nanoparticles and Potential Biomedical Applications n/a
Hoskins, Nathan MS Biology Julia T. Oxford 2009 Dependence of Bone Microarchitecture Upon Collagen α1(XI) Expression During Embryonic Development n/a
Huttanus, Temsha MS Biology Stephen Novak 2009 Introduction and Spread of Bromus Tectorum (Cheatgrass) into Midwestern United States: Population Genetic and Evolutionary Consequences n/a
Keeley, William MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2009 Diet and Behavior of Ferruginous Hawks Nesting in Two Grasslands in New Mexico with Differing Anthropogenic Alteration n/a
Kimball, Scott MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2009 Behavioral Interactions of Breeding Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus Luecocephalus) at Lake Cascade, Idaho n/a
Masterson, Ashley MS Biology Denise Wingett 2009 Immunomodulatory Effects of Diesel Exhaust Particles n/a
Sandow, Johnna MS Biology Peter Koetsier 2009 Evaluation of Biotic Metrics to Distinguish Between Reference and Impacted Rheocrenes (Springbrooks) in Southern Idaho n/a
Smith, Rhonda MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2009 Investigating Raptor Migration Behavior Using Orientation Cages and Wing Measurements: A Comparison of the Flammulated Owl and Northern Saw-whet Owl in Southwestern Idaho n/a
White, Joshua P. MS Biology Ian C. Robertson 2009 Seed Predation on Slickspot Peppergrass by the Owyhee Harvester Ant n/a
Young, Charlene MS Biology Henry Charlier 2009 Rational Drug Design: An Information Driven Approach to the Design of an Anthracycline Analog n/a
Adams, Jason MS Biology Julia T. Oxford 2008 Collagen Type XI in Zebrafish Axial Skeletal Development n/a
Hallingstad, Eric C. MS Raptor Biology Alfred Dufty Jr. 2008 Seasonal Variation in Immunocompetence and Other Physiological Parameters of the American Kestrel (Falco Sparverius) n/a
Barnes, Keith P. MS Biology James Belthoff 2007 Ecology, Habitat Use, and Probability of Detection of Flammulated Owls in the Boise National Forest n/a
Boves, Than MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 2007 The Effects of Roadway Mortality on Barn Owls in Southern Idaho and a Study of Ornamentation in North American Barn Owls n/a
Bruesch, Amanda MS Biology Cheryl Jorcyk 2007 On the Contradictory Effects of Oncostatin M in Human Breast Cancer n/a
Hodzic, Alma MS Biology Denise Wingett 2007 Regulation of CD40 Ligand Gene Expression: Implications in Asthma n/a
Hunt, Bonnie MS Biology Jim Munger 2007 Migratory Landbird Stopover Habitats in Southern Idaho: A GIS and Geostatistical Approach n/a
Leavitt, Hollie MS Biology Ian C. Robertson 2007 Pollination and Florivory by Insects Visiting the Flowers of Lepidium Papilliferum (Brassicaceae) n/a
Marzot, Vittoria MS Biology Alfred Dufty Jr. 2007 Early Food Restriction and Phenotypic Development in Captive American Kestrels (Faldo Sparverius) n/a
Ross, Kristin MS Biology Jim Munger 2007 Influence of Topography, Soils, and Vegetation on Densities and Body Condition of Southern Idaho Ground Squirrels n/a
Stiefel, Carl MS Biology Matthew R. Dare 2007 Movements of and Habitat Use by Bull Trout in Arrowrock Reservoir, Idaho n/a
Tuckett, Quenton MS Biology Peter Koetsier 2007 The Effects of Wildfire and Debris Flows on Small Headwater Stream Ecosystems in Central Idaho n/a
Williams, Wyatt MS Biology Ian C. Robertson 2007 Host Selection in the Douglas-Fir Beetle Following Extended Periods of Flight: The Effect of Depleted Fat Reserves on Pioneer Behavior n/a
Benjamin, Joseph MS Biology Matthew R. Dare 2006 Invasion by nonnative brook trout in Panther Creek, Idaho : roles of habitat Quality, Connectivity and Biotic Resistance n/a
Billinge, Stephanie MS Biology Ian C. Robertson 2006 Reproductive Performance as a Function of Outcrossing Distance in Lepidium Papilliferum (Brassicaceae), a Rare Plant Endemic to Southwest Idaho n/a
Burak, Gregory MS Biology Jim Munger 2006 Home Ranges, Movements, and Multi-Scale Habitat Use of Pygmy Rabbits (Brachylagus Idahoensis) in Southwestern Idaho n/a
Butler, Michael W. MS Biology Alfred Dufty Jr. 2006 Neonatal Stress and Avian Development: Effects on Growth, Immune Function, and Plumage n/a
Deines, Lynell MS Biology Marcelo D. Serpe 2006 Germination, Initial Seedling Establishment and Water Status of Bromus Tectorum and Vulpia Microstachys on Lichen-Dominated Biological Soil Crusts of the Northern Great Basin n/a
Matthies, Kelli MS Biology Denise Wingett 2006 Differential Regulation of Soluble and Membrane CD40L Proteins in T Cells: Implication of ADAM-10 n/a
Murray, Stuart MS Biology Stephen Novak 2006 The Influence of Disturbance Events and Rehabilitation on Sagebrush Steppe Ecosystems n/a
Perkins, Dusty MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2006 Population Genetics and Food Habits of Raptors in Southern Idaho n/a
Smith, Adam D. MS Raptor Biology Alfred Dufty Jr. 2006 Exploring Raptor Migration Using Stable Isotope Analysis: The Northern Goshawk in Western North America n/a
Stillman, Amy MS Biology Stephen Novak 2006 Population Genetics and Mating System of the Rare Polyploid Lepidium Papilliferum (Brassicaceae), a Southwestern Idaho Endemic n/a
Triepke, F. Jack MS Biology Stephen Novak 2006 Mapping of Biological Communities in Northwestern Montana n/a
Whitman, Buddy A. MS Raptor Biology Alfred Dufty Jr. 2006 The Effects of Neonatal Handling on Adrenocortical Responsiveness, Morphological Development, and Corticosterone Binding Globulin in American Kestrels (Falco Sparverius) and European Starlings (Sturnus Vulgaris) n/a
Barrett, Justin MS Biology Jim Munger 2005 Population Viability of the Southern Idaho Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus Brunneus Endemicus): Effects of an Altered Landscape n/a
Dudley, Jonathan G. MS Biology Victoria A. Saab 2005 Home Range Size and Foraging Habitat of Black-Backed Woodpeckers n/a
Fosdick, Craig R. MS Biology Rex Sallabanks 2005 Bird-Habitat Relationships and the Effects of Spring Versus Fall Prescribed Burning on Forest Birds in the Blue Mountains, Northeastern Oregon n/a
Headley, Mark MS Biology Denise Wingett 2005 Immunomodulatory Properties of the Novel Anthracycline Analog, GPX-150: Implications for the Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Disease n/a
Hostettler, Lauri MS Biology Peter Koetsier 2005 Influences of Body Size and Environmental Factors on Autumn Downstream Migration of Bull Trout in the Boise River Basin n/a
O’Donnell, Timothy MS Biology Robert Rychert 2005 Bacterial Secondary Production in the Snake River n/a
Panek, Karen MS Biology Jim Munger 2005 Dispersal, Translocation, and Population Connectivity in Fragmented Populations of Southern Idaho Ground Squirrels n/a
Taylor, Nicole A. MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 2005 Burrowing Owl Offspring Sex Ratios: Long-Term Trends and a Test of the Triver and Willard Hypothesis n/a
Batbayar, Nyambayar MS Raptor Biology Mark R. Fuller 2004 Nesting Ecology and Breeding Success of Cinereous Vultures (Aegypius Monachus) in Central Mongolia n/a
Brady, Ryan S. MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 2004 Nest Lining Behavior, Nest Microclimate, and Nest Defense Behavior of Burrowing Owls n/a
Dalzell, Cynthia MS Biology Marcia Wicklow-Howard 2004 Post-Fire Establishment of Vegetation Communities Following Reseeding on Southern Idaho’s Snake River Plain n/a
Fairhurst, Graham MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2004 Northern Goshawk (Accipiter Gentilis) Population Analysis and Food Habits Study in the Independence and Bull Run Mountains, Nevada n/a
Hasselblad, Kristin MS Biology Marc Bechard 2004 Northern Goshawk Home Ranges and Habitat Selection in the Great Basin of Southern Idaho n/a
Pope, Von R. MS Biology Jim Munger 2004 Multi-Scale Habitat Relationships for the Great Basin Collared Lizard in Southwestern Idaho n/a
Cusack, Sorcha MS Biology Julia T. Oxford 2003 Suppression of the Methyl-CpG Binding Protein 2, MeCP2, Inhibits Neurite Extension in PC12 Cells n/a
DeHart, Karl MS Raptor Biology Mark R. Fuller 2003 Great Horned Owl Distribution and Habitat Use Relative to Post-Release Survival of Endangered Attwater’s Prairie Chickens n/a
Lysne, Steven MS Biology Peter Koetsier 2003 The Life History and Ecology of Two Endangered Snake River Gastropods: Utah Valvata (Valvata utahensis: Call) and Idaho Springsnail (Pyrgulopsis idahoensis: Pilsbry) n/a
Medeck, Ryan J. MS Biology Julia T. Oxford 2003 BMP-1 Mediated Proteolytic Processing of Alternatively Spliced Isoforms of Collagen Type XI n/a
Moulton, Colleen MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 2003 Ecology of Burrowing Owls in Southwestern Idaho: Association with Agriculture, Food Habits and Territorial Behavior n/a
Rogers, Heather M. MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2003 Modulation of the Adrenocortical Stress Response in North American Accipiters During Fall Migration and the Effect of Flight Strategies and Energy Expenditure on Their Baseline Corticosterone Secretion n/a
Schoeberl, Bruce C. MS Biology Steven T. Knick 2003 Influence of Fragmentation on Shrubsteppe-Obligate Passerines n/a
Soules, Jennifer MS Biology Rex Sallabanks 2003 Nest-Site Selection and Reliable Indicators of Habitat Quality for the Winter Wren in Western Washington n/a
Staley, Airica M. MS Raptor Biology Alfred Dufty Jr. 2003 Noninvasive Fecal Steroid Measures for Assessing Gonadal and Adrenal Function in the Golden Eagle (Aquila Chrysaetos) and Peregrine Falcon (Falco Peregrinus) n/a
Anderson, Kirk E. MS Biology James F. Smith 2002 Interspecific Hybridization in the Seed-Harvester Ant Pogonomyrmex (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): Evidence for a Mosaic Hybrid Zone n/a
Booms, Travis L. MS Raptor Biology Mark R. Fuller 2002 Gyrfalcon Food Habits in Central West Greenland During the Nestling Period n/a
Hemingway, Angela MS Biology Robert Rychert 2002 Microbial Functional Diversity and Growth Strategies in Response to Disturbance n/a
Leppert, Lynda L. MS Raptor Biology Alfred Dufty Jr. 2002 Heterophil to Lymphocyte Ratios and DNA Sexing in Fall Migrating Northern Saw-Whet Owls and Flammulated Owls in Idaho n/a
Shook, John E. MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2002 Breeding Biology, Nesting Habitat, Dietary Analysis and Breeding Behaviors of Northern Hawk Owls (Surnia Ulula) in Interior Alaska n/a
Engle, Janice MS Biology Jim Munger 2001 Population Biology and Natural History of Columbia Spotted Frogs (Rana Luteiventris) in the Owyhee Uplands of Southwest Idaho: Implications for Monitoring and Management n/a
Holman, Shanie L. MS Biology Alfred Dufty Jr. 2001 The Adrenocortical Reponse to Handling Stress in Two Temperate-Breeding Blackbird Species n/a
Lewis, Stephen B. MS Raptor Biology Mark R. Fuller 2001 Breeding Season Diet of Northern Goshawks in Southeast Alaska with a Comparison of Techniques Used to Examine Raptor Diet n/a
Rideout, Catherine MS Biology James Belthoff 2001 Effects of Habitat Fragmentation on Shrub-Steppe Birds in Southeastern Idaho n/a
Dee Salow, Tammy MS Biology Peter Koetsier 2001 Population Structure and Movement Patterns of Adfluvial Bull Trout (Salvelinus confluentus) in the North Fork Boise River Basin, Idaho n/a
Turner, Allyson L. MS Biology Rex Sallabanks 2001 Forest Songbirds in the Blue Mountains, Oregon: Habitat Relationships and Response to Prescribed Burning n/a
Wightman, Catherine MS Raptor Biology Mark R. Fuller 2001 Patterns Associated with Habitat Selection by Peregrine Falcons in Central West Greenland n/a
Finn, Sean MS Raptor Biology John Marzluff 2000 Multi-Scale Habitat Influences on Northern Goshawk Occupancy and Reproduction on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula n/a
Hanauska-Brown, Lauri MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2000 Evaluation of Northern Goshawk (Accipiter Gentilis) Productivity, Nestling Growth, and Adult Health in Relation to a Central Idaho Habitat Potential Model n/a
Howard, Amy K. MS Biology Jim Munger 2000 The Effects of Cattle Grazing on Columbia Spotted Frogs (Rana Luteiventris) in the Owyhee Mountains, Idaho n/a
Oleyar, M. David MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2000 Flammulated Owl (Otus Flammeolus) Breeding Ecology in Aspen Forests of Northern Utah: Including Responses to Ski Area Development n/a
Sutter, Jason A. MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 2000 Breeding Ecology of the Crane Hawk in Tikal National Park, Guatemala n/a
Warner, Kevin S. MS Biology Rex Sallabanks 2000 Artificial Nests, Their Predators, and Their Ability to Represent Real Nests n/a
Zhang, Yumei MS Biology Cheryl Jorcyk 2000 Mouse Oncostatin M Transgene Construction n/a
Pope, Aimee L. MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 1999 Juvenile Ferruginous Hawk Movements and Flight Skill Development During the Post-Fledging Dependency Period in South-Central Washington n/a
Smith, Brian MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 1999 Nest-Site Selection, Ectoparasites, and Mitigation Techniques: Studies of Burrowing Owls and Artificial Burrow Systems in Southwestern Idaho n/a
Anderson, David L. MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 1998 Avian Diversity in the Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve, Honduras: The Influence of Indigenous Agricultural Practices n/a
Danilson, Christopher D. MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 1998 Post-Fledging Ecology of Great Horned Owls in South Central Saskatchewan n/a
Rains, Charlotte MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 1998 Niche Overlap, and Nearest-Neighbor Distances of Northern Saw-Whet Owls (Aegolius acadicus) and Western Screech-Owls (Otus kennicottii) in Southwestern Idaho n/a
Ellsworth, Ethan A. MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 1997 Postfledging Behavior and Dispersal of Juvenile Western Screech-Owls: Patterns of Movement and the Effects of Gender and Social Dominance n/a
Kalteneckre, Gregory S. MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 1997 Winter Ecology of Bald Eagles in the Upper Boise River Drainage, Idaho n/a
Parker, Margaret N. MS Raptor Biology William Burnham 1997 Ecology of Nesting Laughing Falcons and Bat Falcons in Tikal National Park, Guatemala: Foraging and Niche Breadth n/a
Valutis, Laura L MS Raptor Biology John Marzluff 1997 Reintroduction of Captive-Reared Birds the Influence of Hand-Rearing and Release Techniques on Behavior and Survival in Three Species of Corvidae n/a
Whitlock, Peter L. MS Raptor Biology Hugh P. McIsaac 1997 Spatial Visual Acuity in American Kestrels : The Influences of Bird-Stimulus Distance and Stimulus Rotation n/a
Gilson, Lauren MS Raptor Biology John Marzluff 1996 Behavioral Flexibility in Juvenile Ospreys n/a
Heath, Julie A. MS Raptor Biology Alfred Dufty Jr. 1996 Effects of Body Condition on the Adrenal Stress Response, and the Role of Corticosterone in American Kestrel Nest Departure and Post-Fledging Dispersal n/a
King, Ronald MS Raptor Biology James Belthoff 1996 Post-Fledging Dispersal and Behavioral Ecology of Burrowing Owls in Southwestern Idaho n/a
Leary, Alan MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 1996 Home Ranges, Core Use Areas, and Dietary Habits of Ferruginous Hawks in Southcentral Washington n/a
Lehman, Robert N. MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 1996 Effects of Military Training and Wildfires on Shrubsteppe Raptors in Southwestern Idaho n/a
Swem Jr., Theodor MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 1996 Aspects of the Breeding Biology of Rough-Legged Hawks Along the Colville River, Alaska n/a
Telford, Elizabeth MS Raptor Biology Tom J. Cade 1996 Peregrine Falcons in the Northeastern United States: Sonagraphic Analysis of the Defense Call, Population Turnover, and Dispersal n/a
Whitmore, Kathryn MS Raptor Biology John Marzluff 1996 Developing Hand-Rearing Techniques for the Conservation of Altricial Passerines n/a
Younk, James MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 1996 Breeding Ecology of the Northern Goshawk in Relation to Surface Gold Mining in Naturally Fragmented Aspen Forests of Northern Nevada n/a
Carpenter, George MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 1995 Studies of Breeding American Kestrels in Southwestern Idaho: I. Offspring Sex Ratios of American Kestrels in Southwestern Idaho; II. Effects of Disturbance and Food Availability on American Kestrel Reproduction in Southwestern Idaho; III. Use of Mist Nets and a Live Great Horned Owl to Capture Breeding American Kestrels n/a
Draheim, Greg S. MS Raptor Biology William Burnham 1995 Breeding Biology and Habitat Requirements of the White Hawk (Leucopternis Albicollis) in Guatemala n/a
Haines, Karen F. MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 1995 Northern Goshawk Breeding Habitat in Conifer Stands with Natural Tree Mortality in Eastern Oregon n/a
Levine, Edward W. MS Raptor Biology William Burnham 1995 Productivity of Peregrine Falcons (Falco Peregrinus) in the Greater Yellowstone Area, 1988-1990 n/a
Panasci, Theresa MS Raptor Biology David Whitacre 1995 Comparative Breeding Ecology and Success of Roadside Hawks in Human-Modified and Forest Habitats of Péten, Guatemala n/a
Vargas, Hernan MS Raptor Biology William Burnham 1995 Food Habits, Breeding Biology, and Status of the Gray-Backed Hawk (Leucopternis Occidentalis) in Western Ecuador n/a
Foss, John MS Raptor Biology Tom J. Cade 1994 Occurrence and Habitat Associations of Diurnal Raptors Along the Bio-Bio River, Chile n/a
Woods, Christopher P. MS Raptor Biology Tom J. Cade 1994 The Loggerhead Shrike in Southwest Idaho n/a
Berkelman, James MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 1993 Ecology of the Madagascar Buzzard, Buteo Brachypterus, in the Rain Forest of the Masoala Peninsula n/a
Sanchez, Gonzalo H. MS Raptor Biology Tom J. Cade 1993 The Ecology of Wintering Gyrfalcons (Falco Rusticolus) in Central South Dakota n/a
Thorstrom, Russell MS Raptor Biology William Burnham 1993 Breeding Ecology of Two Species of Forest-Falcons (Micrastur) in Northeastern Guatemala n/a
Atkinson, Eric MS Raptor Biology Tom J. Cade 1991 Winter Ecology of Northern Shrikes (Lanius Excubitor) in Idaho: Foraging, Territories, and Niche Overlap with American Kestrels (Falco Sparverius) n/a
Carter, Jo Ellen MS Raptor Biology Tom J. Cade 1991 Home Range, Habitat Utilization, and Prey Delivery Patterns of the Mauritius Kestrel (Falco Punctatus) n/a
Gerhardt, Richard MS Biology William Burnham 1991 Mottled Owls (Ciccaba Virgata): Response to Calls, Breeding Biology, Home Range, and Food Habits n/a
Tripp, Bradley MS Raptor Biology Conrad Colby 1991 Respiratory Gas Concentrations and Thermal Gradients in Nestboxes Occupied by American Kestrels, Falco Sparverius n/a
McAnnis, Dawn MS Raptor Biology Marc Bechard 1990 Home Range, Activity Budgets, and Habitat Use of Ferruginous Hawks (Buteo Regalis) Breeding in Southwest Idaho n/a
Spahr, Robin MS Raptor Biology Karen Steenhof 1990 Factors Affecting the Distribution of Bald Eagles and Effects of Human Activity on Bald Eagles Wintering Along the Boise River n/a
Ulmschneider, Helen MS Raptor Biology Tom J. Cade 1990 Post-Nesting Ecology of the Long-Eared Owl (Asio Otus) in Southwestern Idaho n/a
Smith, Jennifer M. MS Raptor Biology Erik Stauber 1989 A Computer-Assisted System of Toe-Scale Pattern Analysis for Identification of Peregrine Falcons n/a
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