Provides support for emerging needs and priorities for the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology. Expenditures are at the approval of the department chair or his/her designee.
Provides research support for students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences and are conducting research in the Department of EEOB on tetrapod research. The fund may also be used to provide program support to the undergraduate research program in the Department. Expenditures shall be approved in accordance with the then current guidelines and procedures established by the College.
Provides support for the Ohio Bat Festival, an outreach event about bat biology and conservation. Funding will support activities and operations of the festival including public talks, family activities and exhibitor tables. Any unused funds after each Ohio Bat Festival will be used at the discretion of the department chair to fund future festivals or projects, with priority consideration, for bat research or bat conservation within EEOB.
Supports emerging operational and programming needs of the Museum of Biological Diversity.
Provides support for emerging needs and priorities for the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology. Expenditures are at the approval of the department chair or his/her designee.
Provides research support for students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences and are conducting research in the Department of EEOB on tetrapod research. The fund may also be used to provide program support to the undergraduate research program in the Department. Expenditures shall be approved in accordance with the then current guidelines and procedures established by the College.
Provides support for the Ohio Bat Festival, an outreach event about bat biology and conservation. Funding will support activities and operations of the festival including public talks, family activities and exhibitor tables. Any unused funds after each Ohio Bat Festival will be used at the discretion of the department chair to fund future festivals or projects, with priority consideration, for bat research or bat conservation within EEOB.
Supports emerging operational and programming needs of the Museum of Biological Diversity.
Additional Funds
Friends of the Herbarium - 305104
To account for donations and to use those donations to help defray expenses associated with the herbarium and pay speakers for lectures
Tetrapods Collection Fund - 314614
Provides financial support for the Tetrapods Collection.
Biological Environmental Research - 600537
Established May 7, 1982, with a gift from Columbia Gas of Ohio; used for support of biological environmental research to be conducted by faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences, Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (formerly known as the College of Biological Sciences) in these areas in this order of preference: 1) Neotoma Preserve, Hocking County, Ohio, 2) Hocking County, Ohio, 3) southern Ohio. Revised May 16, 2024.
The Excellence in Zoology Fund - 602088
Established December 5, 1986, by alumni, faculty and friends. Income supports excellence in teaching and research in the Department of Zoology.
Friends of Triplehorn Insect - 314967
To support the C.A. Triplehorn Insect Collection priorities at the discretion of the curator of the collection in consultation with the director of the collection.
Donald J. Borror Fund for Bioacoustical Studies - 600654
Established November 3, 1989, from the estate of Dr. Borror, professor emeritus of entomology. Income aids bioacoustical research, teaching and service programs.
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Chloe Kenyon - G.O. and L. S. Schwab Scholarship Recipient
Chloe Kenyon is conducting her honors thesis with Dr. Bryan Carstens and Jessie Wallace: “Habitat Quality Impacts on the Genetic Structure of Blanchard's Cricket Frogs in Central Ohio”. By combining field sampling, DNA analysis, and GIS‑based habitat metrics, Chloe aims to clarify drivers of regional frog declines. She shared that designing and leading this project is excellent preparation for her goal of entering a PhD program in conservation biology.
Reid Martin - Dr. Joan Herbers Scholarship Fund
Working with Dr. Laura Kubatko, Reid Martin investigated “Gene Tree Composite Likelihood” by comparing composite and full likelihood methods for phylogenetic inference. Using simulations run on a supercomputer, Reid gained extensive coding and analytical experience. He noted that the project strengthened his teamwork and computational skills and could support future career opportunities through possible publication. “Such a great part of my summer!” he added, reflecting on the collaborative and engaging research environment.
Dillon Skinn - G.O. and L. S. Schwab Scholarship Recipient
Dillon Skinn worked with Dr. Mandy Slate to examine “How Mutualistic Fungal Relationships Impact Wetland Seedling Water Stress Across Ontogenetic Stages”. By growing seedlings under varied hydrological regimes, Dillon aims to understand how fungal‑plant relationships may support restoration efforts. He shared that the project “helped me develop as an academic researcher through a suite of skills” and has been essential preparation for graduate school.
Connor Ferguson - Hall Family Scholarship Recipient
Connor Ferguson worked with Dr. Bryan Carstens on “Studying Intraspecific Variation in Silver‑Haired Bats”. Connor collects specimens from wind farms and museums across the country, analyzing skull morphology and genetic variation to understand geographic patterns. Through this work, he has learned DNA extraction, sequencing, and specimen preparation, noting that the project has taught him “how to collect and analyze data” while contributing to museum‑standard research practices.
Your gift makes a difference.
Chloe Kenyon - G.O. and L. S. Schwab Scholarship Recipient
Chloe Kenyon is conducting her honors thesis with Dr. Bryan Carstens and Jessie Wallace: “Habitat Quality Impacts on the Genetic Structure of Blanchard's Cricket Frogs in Central Ohio”. By combining field sampling, DNA analysis, and GIS‑based habitat metrics, Chloe aims to clarify drivers of regional frog declines. She shared that designing and leading this project is excellent preparation for her goal of entering a PhD program in conservation biology.
Reid Martin - Dr. Joan Herbers Scholarship Fund
Working with Dr. Laura Kubatko, Reid Martin investigated “Gene Tree Composite Likelihood” by comparing composite and full likelihood methods for phylogenetic inference. Using simulations run on a supercomputer, Reid gained extensive coding and analytical experience. He noted that the project strengthened his teamwork and computational skills and could support future career opportunities through possible publication. “Such a great part of my summer!” he added, reflecting on the collaborative and engaging research environment.
Dillon Skinn - G.O. and L. S. Schwab Scholarship Recipient
Dillon Skinn worked with Dr. Mandy Slate to examine “How Mutualistic Fungal Relationships Impact Wetland Seedling Water Stress Across Ontogenetic Stages”. By growing seedlings under varied hydrological regimes, Dillon aims to understand how fungal‑plant relationships may support restoration efforts. He shared that the project “helped me develop as an academic researcher through a suite of skills” and has been essential preparation for graduate school.
Connor Ferguson - Hall Family Scholarship Recipient
Connor Ferguson worked with Dr. Bryan Carstens on “Studying Intraspecific Variation in Silver‑Haired Bats”. Connor collects specimens from wind farms and museums across the country, analyzing skull morphology and genetic variation to understand geographic patterns. Through this work, he has learned DNA extraction, sequencing, and specimen preparation, noting that the project has taught him “how to collect and analyze data” while contributing to museum‑standard research practices.
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