NEMOURS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION RESEARCH PROJECTS
IN PROGRESS
Byrd, Earle (Chip)
Clemson University, Master of Science
Woodland Forage production and nutrition following seasonal prescribed burns.
Dr. Donald Hagan, Advisor
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Kelley, Allison
Marshall University, Master of Science
Effectiveness of Long-Distance Translocation of Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes (Crotalus adamanteus).
Dr. Jayme Waldron and Dr. Shane Welch, Advisor
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Kidd-Weaver, Anjelika
Clemson University, Doctor of Philosophy
American Alligator Ecology in Human Dominated Landscapes of Coastal South Carolina.
Dr. Cathy Jachowski, Advisor.
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Miller, Emily *
Clemson University, Master of Science
Adaptive Management Strategies to Increase Recruitment of Box-Nesting Wood Ducks in South Carolina and North Carolina.
Dr. Beth Ross, Dr. Richard Kaminski, Advisors
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Ernie P. Wiggers and Beau Bauer
Nemours Wildlife Foundation
Richard M. Kaminski
James C. Kennedy Waterfowl & Wetlands Conservation Center.
Regional Examination of the Contribution of Nest Boxes to Wood Duck Recruitment in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic United States.
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2020
Norman, Calvin
Clemson University, Master of Science
Long-term Trial of Various Controls for Chinese Tallow (Triadica sebifera)
Dr. Geoff Wang, Advisor
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Williams, Amanda *
Clemson University, Master of Science
Community Dynamics and Interactions of Mammalian Predators within the Impoundment Systems of Coastal SC.
Dr. David Jachowski, Advisor
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2019
Masto, Nicholas M. *
Clemson University, Master of Science
Evaluation of Aerial Surveys to Monitor Fall–Winter Waterbird Populations in South Carolina. Dr. Kyle Barrett and Dr. Richard M. Kaminski Advisors
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2018
Amspacher, Katelyn M.
Marshall University, Master of Science
Southern Fox Squirrels (Sciurus niger niger) Translocation, Occupancy, and Foraging Behaviors.
Dr. Jayme Waldron and Dr. Shane Welch, Advisors.
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Bauer, Beau A.*
Clemson University, Master of Science
Effects of Hydrological Management for Submersed Aquatic Vegetation Biomass and Invertebrate Biomass and Diversity in South Carolina Coastal Impoundments.
Dr. Drew Lanham, Advisor.
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Croft, Gillie D. *
Clemson University, Master of Science Reproduction and Nest-box Selection by Wood Ducks and Black-bellied Whistling Ducks in Coastal South Carolina.
Dr. Greg Yarrow, Advisor
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Dr. Travis H. Folk
Folk Land Management, White Hall, SC
Dr. Ernie P. Wiggers
Nemours Wildlife Foundation
Dr. Rob Baldwin and Dr. Daniel Hanks
Clemson University Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation
Mapping Rice Fields on South Carolina’s Coast.
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Thompson, Hillary L.
Clemson University, Master of Science Characteristics of Whooping Crane Home Ranges During the Nonbreeding Season in the Eastern Migratory Population.
Dr. Patrick G. R. Jodice, Advisor
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2017
Pollander, Kaylee M. *
University of Georgia, Master of Science Movements, Space Use, and Habitat Selection of the Mottled Duck in Georgia and South Carolina. Dr. Michael J. Chamberlain, Advisor.
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2016
Kneece, Molly K. *
Mississippi State University, Master of Science
Breading and Brood Rearing Ecology of Mottles Ducks in the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto Rivers Basin of South Carolina.
Dr. Brian Davis, Advisor.
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Jungen, Michael T.
Marshall University, Master of Science
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) Telemetry Techniques and Translocation.
Dr. Jayme Waldron and Dr. Shane Welch, Advisors.
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2015
Fill, Jennifer M.
University of South Carolina, Doctor of Philosophy
Pine Savanna Ecology and Restoration in the Southeastern United States.
Dr. Timothy Mousseau, Dr. Jayme Waldron and Dr. Shane Welch, Advisors
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2014
Shipes, James C. (Clay) *
Mississippi State University, Master of Science Aspects of the Ecology and Management of Mottled Ducks in Coastal South Carolina.
Dr. J. Brian Davis and Dr. Richard M. Kaminski, Advisors.
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2012
Carswell, Ben F.
University of Georgia, Master of Science Abundance and Diversity of Sub-adult Fishes in Impounded South Carolina Marshes: The Effects of Tidal Exchange.
Dr. C.A. Jennings, Advisor.
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2011
Filer-Robinson, Kelly
University of Georgia, Doctor of Philosophy
A Comparison of the Fish Communities in Managed and Unmanaged Wetlands in Coastal South Carolina.
Dr. C. A. Jennings, Advisor.
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Ricketts, Catherine E.
University of Georgia, Master of Science
Multi-scale Analyses of Habitat Selection and Demographic Consequences for South Carolina Clapper Rails (Rallus longirostris).
Dr. Jeffrey Hepinstall-Cymerman, Advisor
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2009
Blackburn-Campbell, Kelly
Clemson University, Master of Science
Effects of Varying Field Conditions on Potential Painted Bunting Habitat in Coastal South Carolina.
Dr. Drew Lanham, Advisor
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Nareff, Gretchen *
University of Georgia, Master of Science Ecological Value and Bird Use of Managed Impoundments and Tidal Marshes of Coastal South Carolina
Dr. Sara Schweitzer, Advisor
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2007
Heaton, William C. (Cory)
Clemson University, Master of Science
Evaluation of Conservation Management Practices for Northern Bobwhites and Shrub-Scrub Songbirds.
Dr. Greg Yarrow, Advisor
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2006
McGregor, Sean
Response of rails to traditionally managed and unmanaged coastal marsh
impoundments within the ACE Basin, SC; M.S. University of Georgia; Dr. Sara Schweitzer, Advisor
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2002
Myers, P. Evans
Clemson University, Master of Science
Impact of Red-imported Fire Ants on Northern Bobwhite Populations and Insect Abundance.
Dr. C.R. Allen and Dr. P.M. Horton, Advisors.
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Campbell, George A. (Adrian)
Clemson University, Master of Science Ecotourism as a Revenue-generating Activity in South Carolina Lowcountry Plantations.
Dr. Tom Straka, Advisor
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McGregor, Sean P.
University of Georgia, Master of Science Distribution and Frequency of Occurrence of King and Clapper Rails in Managed Impoundments and Tidal Marshes.
Dr. Sara Schweitzer, Advisor
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Slater, Jason T.
Clemson University, Master of Science
Effects of the Red Imported Fire Ant on Herpetofauna Populations.
Dr. C.R. Allen, Advisor
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* Indicates individual started as an intern with the Foundation and then pursued a graduate degree supported in part by the Foundation