P.O. Box 9, Murray KY 42071

 


American Society of Mammalogists Slide Library
Microtus ochrogaster
Prairie vole


Terry Lee Derting

College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
Murray State University
16th St.  BL334
Murray, KY 42071-0009
(270)-762-6327 (W)
(270)-762-2788 (FAX)
Email: terry.derting@murraystate.edu
 

Teaching

Graduate Students  Undergraduate Research

High School Student Research

Summer Research Experiences

Current Research  Publications

 

Education:

1982-86 Ph.D., Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
1978-81 M.A., Zoology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
1974-78 B.A., Biology, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
Research Interests: 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
Honors and Recognition:

         
2007      Murray State University Distinguished Mentor Award    
2007      Who's Who Among America's Teachers
2006      Distinguished University Teacher Superlative 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
2002      Who's Who Among America's Teachers
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:
  American Association of University Women
   American Society of Mammalogists
   Association of College and University Biology Educators
   BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium
   Council on Undergraduate Research
   Kentucky Academy of Science
   Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society



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