Technical Presentations
Joray, T., J. Eschenbauch, W. Mueller, J. Schwarzmeier, J. Palzkill, S. Petznick, C. Standlee-Hanson, and M. D. Giovanni. 2013. Paper: Nestboxes as an American Kestrel conservation tool: occupancy by kestrels and other species in the Midwest. Illinois State Academy of Science Annual Conference.
Joray, T., J. Eschenbauch, W. Mueller, J. Schwarzmeier, J. Palzkill, S. Petznick, C. Standlee-Hanson, and M. D Giovanni. 2013. Poster: Nestboxes as an American Kestrel conservation tool: occupancy by kestrels and other species in the Midwest. Celebration of Excellence Conference, Illinois College.
Lawyer, W. L., M. D. Giovanni, L. A. Powell, and W. H. Schacht. 2009. Poster: Nest survival and site characteristics of the Red-winged Blackbird in the Nebraska Sandhills. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Research Fair, Lincoln, NE.
Kramlich, B., D. A. Caporale, and M. D. Giovanni. 2009. Paper: Confirming Sturnella meadowlark sympatry with molecular methods, and testing the reliability of song for inter-specific differentiation in a sympatric zone. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Undergraduate Research Symposium, Stevens Point, WI.
Ahlschwede, C., M. D. Giovanni, and J. Jorgenson. 2009. Poster: An assessment of Bald Eagle demographics in Nebraska. Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference, Lincoln, NE.
Giovanni, M. D., C. W. Boal, and H. A. Whitlaw. 2008. Paper: Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) nest survival in the Texas Panhandle: addressing observer-based disturbance and other sources of uncertainty. Raptor Research Foundation Annual Conference, Missoula, MT.
Giovanni, M. D., M. Post van der Burg, L. A. Powell, W. H. Schacht, and A. J. Tyre. 2008. Paper: Age-structured survival and parameter uncertainty for Western Meadowlark population growth in the Nebraska Sandhills. 126th American Ornithologists’ Union/Cooper Ornithological Society/Canadian Society of Ornithology Conference, Portland, OR.
Anderson, L. C., M. D. Giovanni, W. H. Schacht, and L. A. Powell. 2008. Paper: Incomplete detectability for a grassland bird nest-detection method. Society for Range Management Annual Conference, Louisville, KY.
Giovanni, M. D., L. A. Powell, and W. H. Schacht. 2007. Paper: Effects of haying on grassland bird community composition dynamics. 68th Annual Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, Madison, WI.
Anderson, L. C., M. D. Giovanni, W. H. Schacht, and L. A. Powell. 2007. Poster: Incomplete detectability for a grassland bird nest-detection method. 68th Annual Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, Madison, WI. 2nd Place, Student Wildlife Poster Competition.
Thacker-Lynn, L. E., M. D. Giovanni, L. A. Powell, and W. H. Schacht. 2007. Poster: Variation in Orthoptera biomass as an index of Western Meadowlark food availability. 68th Annual Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, Madison, WI.
Giovanni, M. D., L. A. Powell, and W. H. Schacht. 2007. Poster: Gone with the wind: effects of wind speed on bird species detectability. Nebraska Chapter of The Wildlife Society and Nebraska Section of The Society for Range Management 2007 Joint Conference, Grand Island, NE.
Reineke, M. L., M. D. Giovanni, S. R. Groepper, L. A. Powell, and W. H. Schacht. 2007. Poster: Nesting behavior time-budget analysis and nest predators of the Western Meadowlark. Nebraska Chapter of The Wildlife Society and Nebraska Section of The Society for Range Management Joint Conference, Grand Island, NE. 1rst Place, Student Poster Competition.
Anderson, L. C., M. D. Giovanni, W. H. Schacht, and L. A. Powell. 2007. Poster: Incomplete detectability for a grassland bird nest-detection method. Nebraska Chapter of The Wildlife Society and Nebraska Section of The Society for Range Management Joint Conference, Grand Island, NE. 2nd Place, Student Poster Competition.
Thacker-Lynn, L. E., M. D. Giovanni, L. A. Powell, and W. H. Schacht. 2007. Poster: Variation in Orthoptera biomass as an index of Western Meadowlark food availability. Nebraska Chapter of The Wildlife Society and Nebraska Section of The Society for Range Management Joint Conference, Grand Island, NE. 3rd Place, Student Poster Competition.
Giovanni, M. D., L. A. Powell, and W. H. Schacht. 2007. Poster: Gone with the wind: effects of wind speed on bird species detectability. 125th American Ornithologists’ Union Annual Conference, Laramie, WY.
Groepper, S. R., M. D. Giovanni, and L. A. Powell. 2006. Poster: Evaluation of a video-monitoring system for songbird nests in the Nebraska Sandhills. 67th Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, Omaha, NE.
Boal, C. W., M. D. Giovanni, and H. A. Whitlaw. 2005. Paper: Nest habitat selection and partitioning by Ferruginous Hawks and Swainson’s Hawks in the Southern Great Plains. 75th Annual Meeting of the Cooper Ornithological Society, Arcata, CA.
Giovanni, M. D., C. W. Boal, and H. A. Whitlaw. 2005. Paper: Prey partitioning between sympatric grassland raptors. Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society 40th Annual Conference, Amarillo, TX.
Giovanni, M. D., C. W. Boal, and H. A. Whitlaw. 2004. Paper: Prey use of Ferruginous Hawks and Swainson’s Hawks in a short-grass prairie and agricultural community: a preliminary report. Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society 39th Annual Conference, Kerrville, TX.
Nontechnical Education and Workshop Presentations
Giovanni, M. D. 2014. Building a future for American Kestrels. Second grade class, Eagle Point Elementary, De Forest, Wisconsin.
Giovanni, M. D. 2013. Careers in fish and wildlife ecology: get outside and get experience. Science Club, De Forest High School, Wisconsin.
Giovanni, M. D. 2013. American Kestrel Partnership. Idaho Department of Fish and Game McCall Master Naturalist Chapter.
Giovanni, M. D. 2013. American Kestrel Partnership. Columbia Audubon Society, River Bluffs Audubon Society, Missouri River Bird Observatory.
Giovanni, M. D. 2013. American Kestrel Partnership. Wachiska (Lincoln, Nebraska) Audubon Society.
Giovanni, M. D. 2013. American Kestrel Partnership. Boise West Junior High School.
Giovanni, M. D. 2013. American Kestrel Partnership. Snake River Audubon Society, Portneuf Audubon Society, and Idaho Department of Fish and Game Upper Snake River Master Naturalist Chapter and Portneuf Master Naturalist Chapter.
Giovanni, M. D. 2013. American Kestrel Partnership. Idaho Department of Fish and Game Sagebrush Steppe Master Naturalist Chapter.
Giovanni, M. D. 2013. American Kestrel Partnership. College of Southern Idaho, Prairie Falcon Audubon Society.
Giovanni, M. D. 2013. American Kestrel Partnership. Foothills Learning Center, Boise, ID.
Giovanni, M. D. 2013. American Kestrel Partnership. Boise Bird Festival (International Pledge to Fledge Festival).
Giovanni, M. D. 2012. American Kestrel Partnership. College of Idaho.
Giovanni, M. D. 2012. American Kestrel Partnership. Idaho Outdoor Association.
Giovanni, M. D. 2012. American Kestrel Partnership. Golden Eagle (Boise) Audubon Society.
Giovanni, M. D. 2012. American Kestrel Partnership. Idaho Bird Conservation Partnership.
Giovanni, M. D. 2012. American Kestrel Partnership. Biology Dept. Seminar Series, Boise State University.
Giovanni, M. D. 2012. American Kestrel Partnership. Madison (Wisconsin) Audubon Society.
Giovanni, M. D. 2011. American Kestrel Partnership. Science Cafe, Idaho Discovery Center.
Giovanni, M. D. 2010. Careers in fish and wildlife ecology: get outside and get experience. Environmental Science class, De Forest High School, Wisconsin.
Giovanni, M. D., L. A. Powell, and W. H. Schacht. 2008. Birds and plants in the Nebraska Sandhills: interactions and conservation. Seminar Series, Center for Grassland Studies, University of Nebraska.
Giovanni, M. D., L. A. Powell, and W. H. Schacht. 2008. Birds and plants in the Nebraska Sandhills: interactions and conservation. Annual Meeting, Citizens Advisory Council, Center for Grassland Studies, University of Nebraska.
Giovanni. M. D., L. A. Powell, and W. H. Schacht. 2008. Birds and plants in the Nebraska Sandhills: interactions and importance. Board Meeting, Central Sandhills Area Extension, University of Nebraska.
Giovanni, M. D., L. A. Powell, and W. H. Schacht. 2008. Paper: Remote nest monitoring, modeling nest survival, and assessing the effects of nest visitation. Prairie Bird Science Symposium Joint Conference, Nebraska Chapter of The Wildlife Society and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Kearney, NE.
Giovanni. M. D., L. A. Powell, and W. H. Schacht. 2008. Birds and plants in the Nebraska Sandhills: interactions and importance. Annual Conference, Nebraska Chapter of the Isaac Walton League.
Giovanni, M. D., L. A. Powell, and W. H. Schacht. 2007. Birds and plants in the Nebraska Sandhills: interactions and importance. Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory 8th Annual Open House, University of Nebraska.