College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Department of Biological Sciences Murray State University Biology Building 0102A Murray, KY 42071 (270)-809-6327 (W) (270)-809-2788 (FAX) Email: tderting@murraystate.edu Education:
Research
Interests:
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Physiological and
behavioral ecology of vertebrates Proximate and ultimate controls of life-history variation and energy use Habitat and resource partitioning Conservation strategies for preservation of biodiversity Approaches to undergraduate education and curriculum reform |
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Honors and
Recognition:
| 2015 | Jesse D. Jones Endowed Professor of Biology |
2014 |
Provost Faculty Teaching Fellow, Murray State University |
2014 |
Presidential Research Fellowship, Murray State University |
2014 |
Collegiate Outstanding Research Award, Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Murray State University |
2009 |
Outstanding Biology Professor, Murray State University |
2009 |
Neil Weber Award for Excellence in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, MSU |
2007 |
Murray State University Distinguished Mentor Award |
2006 |
Distinguished University Teacher Award, Kentucky Academy of Science |
2005 |
Murray State University Teaching Scholar for the College of Science and Engineering Technology |
2004 |
Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Education Editors' Citation for Excellence In Manuscript Review |
2000 |
The Max Carmen Outstanding Teacher Award, Student Government Association, Murray State University |
1998 |
Regents Award for Teaching Excellence, College of Science, Murray State University |
Membership
- Professional Societies:
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