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Student Projects

Wilson, Jacob.  2023.  Implications for population dyanamics of Texas zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha): investigating the thermal tolerance limits across mussel size classes.  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin

Valdez, Aiden. 2023. Adapting to the heat: investigating the evolving thermal tolerance limits of zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) in warm Texas waterbodies.  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin.

Brown, Autumn. 2023.  Assessing the need to feed zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) during laboratory testing studies.  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin

Patel, Pearl. 2023. Assessing the impact of elevated summer temperatures on the physiological condition of zebra mussel population in southwestern U.S. lakes.  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin

Nau, Benjamin. 2023.  Machine learning implementation of computer vision for zebra mussel research.  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin.

Knox, Cassidy. 2023.  Determination of solution conditions driving in vitro phase seperation of intrinsically disordered protein regions.  Advisor: Mr. Lance English.

Ridings, Richard. 2023. Hunger affecting cannibalistic tendencies in planaria (Girardia dorotocephala).  Advisor: Mr. Chad Cryer.

Zuniga, Nathan. 2023.  How variation in planaria (Girardia dorotocephala) diet affects regeneration growth. Advisor: Mr. Chad Cryer.

Baptiste, Daniel. 2023. Testing of memory transfer via cannibalistic behavior in planaria.  Advisor: Mr. Chad Cryer.

Hart, Andrew.  2023.  Significance of fluorescent lichen in Ruby Throated Hummingbird nests.  Advisors: Mr. Chad Cryer and Dr. Jeff Troy.

Conner, Rachel. 2022. Intraspecific genetic variation in the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 gene of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in two Central Texas lakes. Advisor: Mrs. Kim Clawson.

Garcia, Carla. 2022. Assessing the effects of the aquatic invasive plant, Hydrilla, on zebra mussel survival and body condition in Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Advisors: Dr. Jeff Troy and Dr. Jason Locklin.

Gardner, Cyler. 2022. A survey on the use and lack thereof of assistive technology In the geriatric population.  Advisor: Dr. Paul Friedman.

Marry, Kamille. 2022. Investigating factors associated with Rio Grande Chirping Frog distribution In Central Texas.  Advisor: Dr. Jeff Troy.

Miranda, Alicia. 2022. Assessing the effects of the aquatic invasive plant, Hydrilla, on zebra mussel growth rates. Advisors: Dr. Jason Locklin and Dr. Jeff Troy.

Oliver, Jade. 2022. Incidence of upper extremity refracture In youth sports.  Advisor: Dr. Karla Lawson.

Simpson, Richard. 2022.  Effects of the invasive aquatic plant, Hydrilla on water quality in Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Advisors: Dr. Eduardo Salazar and Dr. Jason Locklin.

Tait, Tobias. 2022. Improving the electrical and mechanical system of the reminder walker.  Advisor: Dr. Paul Friedman.

Valdez, Aiden. 2022. Assessing glycogen reserves of two Central Texas zebra mussel populations to evaluate post-invasion temporal dynamics.  Advisors: Dr. Jason Locklin and Mr. Lance English.

Culp, Christina. 2022.  Seasonal changes in body condition of the invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in two Central Texas reservoirs.  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin.

Pentico, Samantha.  2022.  Assessing zebra mussel shell thickness and growth rates.  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin

Moore, Josiah.  2021.  Invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) population dynamics in two recently infested central Texas reservoirs.  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin.

Konkler, Jessica.  2021.  Water quality variables and how they affect the settlement and growth of Dreissena polymorpha in two Central Texas lakes.  Advisors: Dr. Jason Locklin & Dr. Laura Erlandson (TAMUCT).

Corbitt, Devin. 2016.  The vertical distribution of the invasive zebra mussels, Dreissena polymorpha, in a reservoir at the southern-most edge of its range.   Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin.

Brammer, Renee. 2014  Tardigrade community structure in three lichen body forms.  Advisors: Dr. Shannon Hill and Dr. Jason Locklin.

Mayo, Max. 2013.  Investigating the distribution and effects of the bacterial endosymbiont Cardinium in harvestment.  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin.

Duckett, Rodney. 2013.  Gregarine parasitism of Argia moesta (Odonata: Coenagrionidae) populations associated with lentic and lotic systems.  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin

McCormack, Kayla.  2012.  Assessing  the reproductive diapause in fall migrating monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus).  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin.

Huckabee, Josh.  2012.  Is fluctuating asymmetry a useful indicator of developmental stress in Odonata?  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin.

Van Cleave, Autumn.  2012.  Assessing fluctuating asymmetry in eclosed Erythemis simplicicollis (Odonata: Libellulidae) reared at various thermal regimes.  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin.

Romfh, George.  2012.  Monarch butterfly wingloads during a historic drought in central Texas.  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin.

Russell, Jakob.  2010.  Assessing wingloads in the fall migratory monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus, through Texas.  Avisor: Dr. Jason Locklin.

Cummings, Dave.  2007.  Predicting dragonfly wing load using hind wing length with linear regression.  Advisor: Dr. Jason Locklin.