Life History, Ecology, and Conservation of VertebratesMy research broadly focuses on (1) understanding vertebrate life history and ecology and (2) using this information to guide conservation and management decisions. I use ecological and natural history data to answer hypotheses related to thermal ecology, behavioral ecology, population connectivity, reintroduction ecology, and impacts of natural or anthropogenic stressors on reptile, amphibian, or avian populations. I also conduct species status surveys for rare reptile and amphibian species. To learn more about my current or past research, go to my research page.
My teaching interests closely mirror my research interests, so that one complements the other. As a field biologist, I value experiential learning and "learning by doing". This strategy provides better student engagement and deeper learning opportunities (and often good times too!). Such experiences include taking field trips to natural areas, identifying specimens to hone diagnostic skills, class field projects, and learning field techniques. To learn more about the classes I teach, go to my teaching page. If you have any questions or wish to collaborate on a project, please contact me at will.selman@millsaps.edu. |
Recent NewsFebruary 2024
Six new locations of Crawfish Frogs found in Madison and Scott counties in central Mississippi as part of an undergraduate research class! October 2023 Work has officially commenced on the field guide, "Amphibians and Reptiles of Mississippi" with the geo-referencing and mapping of points for accurate range maps. More to come!!! September 2023 Two notes published in Herpetological Review... one on long-range vocalizations of Crawfish Frogs and another on bird remains in diamondback terrapin diets! February 2023 12 new breeding locations found for Crawfish Frogs in Central Mississippi as part of a Millsaps undergraduate research class!! December 2022 Two notes published in Herpetological Review! OLD NEWS |