Research:

My research interests are in bat and mouse behaviors and ecology. The goal of my research is to understand the use of ultrasonic communication in these small mammals. I am also interested in bringing awareness of bat conservation and importance of bats in the ecosystem.

Recent Publications:

Kalcounis-Rüppell, M.C., Petric, R., Briggs, J.R., Carney, C., Marshall, M.M., Willse, J.T., Rueppell, O., Ribble, D.O., and J.P. Crossland. 2010. Differences in ultrasonic vocalizations between wild and laboratory California mice (Peromyscus californicus). PLoS ONE 5 (4): e9705. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0009705.

Classes:

Major Concepts in Biology Lecture & Lab (BIO 105 & 105L)
Human Anatomy Lab (BIO 271L)
Principles of Biology Lab I & II (BIO 111L, 112L)
Life Science (RCO 252)
Vertebrate Zoology Lecture & Lab (BIO 370 & 371L)

Contact:

314 Sullivan Science Building
(336) 256-1043