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Jerrod G. Tynes UPDATED: January 2019 Current Contact Information: Office Phone: 214-240-5186 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Main Office: DAL 1 Rm 319, 7300 University Hills Blvd. Dallas, Tx, 75241 Department of Life & Health Sciences University of North Texas at Dallas Academic Degrees M.Ed. in Teaching with Initial Certification, University of North Texas, Denton, Tx, May 2017 Minor: Life Sciences
Certifications: Life Sciences 7th -12th
Research Focus: Cardiovascular physiology of the American Alligator (Alligator
mississippiensis) and Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentine)
MS in Biology, Sigma Cum Laude, Texas A&M University- Commerce, Commerce, Tx, May 2014 Minor: Agricultural Sciences
Masters Thesis: A Comparison of the Arboreal Behavior of Old World (Coelognathus), New
World (Pantherophis & Scotophis), and Hybrid Colubrids (Pantherophis + Scotophis, Pituophis +
Scotophis) BS with Honors in Animal Science, Cum Laude, Texas A&M University- Commerce, Commerce, Tx,
2011 Minor: Integrated Sciences Honors Thesis: Hide Box Selection and Arboreal Behavior of the North American Rat Snake
(Pantherophis) Professional Experience Academic Positions:
-Lecturer, Urban Agriculture and Natural Resources Program, University of North Texas at Dallas,
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, August 2018 – Present
-Development and Community Outreach Specialist, Urban Agriculture Program, University of North
Texas at Dallas, June 2018-August 2018
-Curriculum Designer, University of North Texas at Dallas, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, March
2018- May 2018
-Adjunct Instructor, Texas A&M University- Texarkana, STEM College, January 2018 – present
-AP & Pre-AP Biology & Environmental Science Teacher, Forney High School, Forney Independent
School District: August 2016 – May 2018 -Adjunct Instructor, Eastfield College, Department of Biology, June 2016 – August 2016 -Graduate Teaching Assistant and Researcher, University of North Texas, Department of Biology: August
2015 – May 2016 -Adjunct Instructor, Mountain View College, Department of Biology: January 2015 – May 2015 -Adjunct Instructor, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Department of Biological & Environmental
Sciences: August 2014 – May 2015 -Adjunct Instructor, Texas A&M University-Commerce, School of Agriculture: August 2014 to
December 2014
-Graduate Teaching Assistant and Researcher, Texas A&M-Commerce, Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences: January 2012 – May 2014
Non-Academic Professional Positions -Educational Instructor, Department of Education, Dallas Zoo and Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park:
August 2014 - present -Camp Instructor, Department of Education, Dallas Zoo and Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park: June
2014- August 2014. June 2015 – August 2015. June 2016 – August 2016. June 2017 – August 2017. June
2018 – August 2018. -Resident Assistant, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Department of Residential Living and Learning:
August 2011 to May 2014. -Pet Care Associate and Manager/ Pet Consultant, Petsmart Rockwall: October 2005 to January 2014. -Student Worker and Reptile Room Manager for the Animal Care Facility, Texas A&M-Commerce,
Department of Biology & Environmental Sciences: January 2011 to December 2011. -Camp Instructor, Department of Music, Texas A&M University-Commerce, June 2008, 2009, 2012. -Basketball Band Trumpet Player, Department of Music, Texas A&M University-Commerce- Spring
2008, 2009, 2010. Major Areas of Research Interest
Herpetology and animal behavior especially as it pertains to snakes. Reptile and amphibian
health, especially as it relates to captive reptiles in the pet trade. Arboreal, defensive, and social behavior
in snakes. North American reptile ecology and snake survey techniques, especially in wetland and
bottomland areas. Hybridization of North American Colubrid species. Crotalid venom and its medical and
toxilogical properties as well as nursing care for envenomated patiences. The genetic and taxonomic
relationships of the Lampropeltini tribe and the gene expression of snake morphs and hybrids. General
companion animal management practices of both domesticated and exotic species. Cardiovascular
physiology and embryology of snakes, alligators, and turtles. Microbes and parasites of north east texas
reptiles. STEM education and youth involvement with animals especially reptiles.
Major Areas of Community Involvement/Development Interest STEM education and youth involvement in science and agricultural projects and activities.
Increase in STEM knowledge from hands on experiences. Urban and community involvement in wildlife
and conservation projects. Agricultural effects on wetland and bottomland communities. Animal
nutrition and plants and animals in the industry. Human nutrition as it results to agricultural food
production.
Teaching Experience: As a Lecturer I have taught the following classes:
BIOL 1710: Biology for Science Majors (Dept. of Life & Health Sciences, UNT Dallas) Fall 2018
BIOL 1720: Biology for Science Majors Lab (Dept. of Life & Health Sciences, UNT Dallas) Fall 2018
UGST 1100: Application of Learning Foundations (School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, UNT Dallas) Fall
2018
As an Adjunct Professor I have taught the following classes: BIOL 437: Herpetology (Biology Dept., TAMU- Texarkana) Spring 2018
BIOL 303: Animal Nutrition (Biology Dept., TAMU- Texarkana) Spring 2018
BIOL 1408: Biology for Non-Majors I (Biology Dept., Eastfield College) Summer 2016 BIOL 1409L: Biology for Non-Majors II (Biology Dept., Mountain View College) Spring 2015
BSC 2401: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Biology Dept, TAMU- Commerce) Spring 2015 BSC 2401L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (Biology Dept., TAMU- Commerce) Spring 2015 AG 300: Agriculture Communications (School of Agriculture, TAMU-Commerce) Fall 2014 AG 400: Agriculture Seminar (School of Agriculture, TAMU-Commerce) Fall 2014 ANS 319: Anatomy and Physiology of Domesticated Animals (School of Agriculture, TAMU-Commerce)
Fall 2014 BSC 2402: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Fall 2014 BSC 2402L: Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (Biology Dept., TAMU-Commerce) Fall 2014 As a Graduate Teaching Assistant I taught the following labs: BIOL 4510L: Comparative Physiology (Biology Dept, UNT) Fall 2015 – Spring 2016 BSC 1407L: Introductory Animal Biology (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Fall 2013 BSC 1413L: Zoology (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2013 BSC 1409L: Human Biology: Structure & Function (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Fall 2012- Spring
2014 BSC 426: Histology (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2012 BSC 422L: Comparative Vertebrate Biology (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2012 & Spring
2014 BSC 2402L: Anatomy & Physiology (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2012 Assisted with: BSC 1411L: Botany (Biology Dept, TAMU –Commerce) Fall 2014 BSC 337L: Wildlife and Conservation Field Methods (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2012 &
Spring 2013 BSC 1413L: Zoology (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2012 & 2015 Guest Lectured for: BIOL 1720: Introductory Biology I (Biology Dept., UNT) Spring 2016 BSC 1406: Introductory Biology`I (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Fall 2014 BSC 1407: Introductory Biology II (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2014 BSC 1409L: Human Structure and Function (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2014 BSC 1413: Zoology (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2014, Spring 2018 BSC 1413L: Zoology (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2014, Spring 2015 ANS 587: Advanced Animal Nutrition (Agriculture Dept. TAMU-Commerce)Fall 2013 ANS 415: Companion Animal Management (Agriculture Dept., TAMU-Commerce) Summer 2013 ANS 513: Environmental Physiology of Domesticated Animals (Agriculture Dept., TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2013 BSC 426: Histology (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2012 Additionally I have graded for: BIOL 1760: Introductory Biology (Biology Dept., UNT) Fall 2015 BSC 1413L: Zoology (Biology Dept., TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2015 BSC 1411L: Botany (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Fall 2013 & Fall 2014 BSC 1407L: Introductory Animal Biology (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Spring 2014 BSC 1406L: Introductory Biology I (Biology Dept, TAMU-Commerce) Fall 2013
As a High School Teacher I have taught:
AP Environmental Science (Biology Dept., Forney HS) Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
AP Biology (Biology Dept., Forney HS) Fall 2016 – Spring 2018
Pre-AP Biology (Biology Dept., Forney HS) Fall 2016 – Spring 2018
Advising
UNT undergraduate biology advisor for Developmental Physiology Cluster and Science Education
students August 2015 – May 2016 Mountain View College Non-Major Science student advisor January 2015 – May 2015
TAMU-Commerce Pre-Vet student advisor August 2014- May 2015
TAMU-Commerce Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society Faculty Advisor: Fall 2014 to May 2015 TAMU-Commerce Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society Graduate Faculty Advisor: Fall 2012 to May
2014 TAMU-Commerce Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society Graduate Faculty Advisor: Fall 2012 to May 2015 TAMU-Commerce Pre-Vet Society Graduate Faculty Advisor: Fall 2012 to Spring 2014 TAMU-Commerce Running Club Graduate Faculty Advisor (Co-founder): Spring 2012- May 2014. Other Collegiate Assignments Fish Tank/ Display Tank Manager for Biology Department and Biology, TAMU-Commerce Offices Fall
2009 to Spring 2014 Grants Forney Education Foundation Grant (Fall 2018) A window into cellular processes through hands on work
with eggs and vertebrate developmental models. $3,613.79.
Rattlesnake Festival Grant (Spring 2015) TAMU-Commerce Wildlife Conference Grant (Spring 2015) TAMU-Commerce Biology Department /Houston Exotic Reptile & Pet Expo Travel Grant (Spring 2015) TAMU-Commerce Departmental Recruiter Grant (Fall 2014) TAMU- Commerce Departmental Conference Grant (Fall 2014) TAMU-Commerce Departmental Travel Grant (Spring 2014) TAMU-Commerce Departmental Travel Grant (Spring 2014) TAMU-Commerce Wildlife Conference Grant (October 2013) American Studies Association of Texas Travel Grant (October 2012) TAMU-Commerce Undergraduate Research Grant (April 2011) TAMU-Commerce Undergraduate Travel Grant (April 2011)
Professional and Academic Association Memberships (current) ATPE – Association of Texas Professional Educators
Beta Beta Beta (BBB) – Biology Honors Society Alpha Tau Delta (ATD) – Agriculture Honors Society Phi Eta Sigma (PES) – Honors Society Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) – Honors Society Alpha Chi – Honors Society Texas Herpetological Society (THS) Dallas/ Fort Worth Herpetological Society (DFWHS) East Texas Herpetological Society (ETHS) Rat Snake Foundation (FBH Affiliated) Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA) American Studies Association of Texas (ASAT) Awards and Scholarships B. Dwain Vance Scholarship for Science Teachers, College of Education, University of North Texas
($5,600) – Fall 2016 – Spring 2017
Dr. Robert H and Jimmie G. Nobles Scholarship, College of Arts and Sciences, University of North
Texas ($500) – Fall 2016
Toulouse Graduate School Summer Scholarship, Toulouse Graduate School, University of North Texas
($1,419.45) – Summer 2016 Tuition Benefit Scholarship, Toulouse Graduate School, University of North Texas ($6000) – Fall 2015 –
Spring 2016 Academic Achievement Scholarship, Toulouse Graduate School, University of North Texas ($1,000) –
Fall 2015-Spring 2016 Beth Bairds Scholarship, Department of Biology, University of North Texas ($1000) – Fall 2015 – Spring
2016 Honors College Scholarship, Honors College, Texas A&M University-Commerce ($65,000) – Fall 2007 –
August 2011 Professional Assignments, Activities, (non-teaching) I have done guest presentations at multiple public schools and also assisted in a number of University
activities such as True Blue, University Day, Night Out, and many university spirit events including
performances with the Pride Marching Band and the Department of Music. I have also represented the
Dept. at multiple Reptile Expos and Science Fairs in Texas and Louisiana. Publications
Tynes, J.G. A Comparison of the Arboreal Behavior of Old World (Coelognathus), New World
(Pantherophis & Scotophis), and Hybrid Colubrids (Pantherophis + Scotophis, Pituophis +
Scotophis). Texas A&M University-Commerce. Masters Thesis. Biology. ProQuest. 2014.
Tynes, J.G. A Review of: Field Guide To Amphibians and Reptiles of California: Revised Edition. By
Stebbins, Robert C. and McGinnis, Samuel M. American Studies Association of Texas.
November 2013.
Tynes, J.G. Reptiles Help Teach Kids in the Classroom About Science. Zilla Newsletter. March 2018.
Professional Presentations and Research Oral Presentations
Lyman-Henley, L. & Tynes, J.G. The Defensive Behavioral and Responsiveness to Human Contact of
Naïve Hybrid Snakes (Pantherophis + Scotophis) and Corn Snakes (Pantherophis guttatus).
International Joint Meeting of Herpetologists and Ichthyologists. Chattanooga, Tennessee. July
2014.
Tynes, J.G. A Comparison of the Arboreal Behavior of Old World (Coelognathus), New World
(Pantherophis & Scotophis), and Hybrid Colubrids (Pantherophis + Scotophis, Pituophis +
Scotophis). Master’s thesis defense. Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences. Texas
A&M University- Commerce. Commerce, Texas. March 2014.
Tynes, J.G. A Comparison of the Arboreal Behavior of Old World (Coelognathus), New World
(Pantherophis & Scotophis), and Hybrid Colubrids (Pantherophis + Scotophis, Pituophis +
Scotophis). Master’s thesis proposal defense. Department of Biological & Environmental
Sciences. Texas A&M University- Commerce. Commerce, Texas. November 2013.
Tynes, J.G. Calcium Crash in Crested Geckos – The North American Rat Snakes. North American Reptile
Breeders Conference. Arlington Convention Center. Arlington, Texas. September 2018.
Tynes, J.G. Common Health Concerns Regarding Snakes. Texas A&M University- Commerce Pre-Vet
Society Meeting. Commerce, Texas. October 2012.
Tynes, J.G. Corn Cousins – The North American Rat Snakes. North American Reptile Breeders
Conference. Arlington Convention Center. Arlington, Texas. February 2013. Tynes, J.G. Corn Cousins – The North American Rat Snakes Third Coast Reptile Expo. Elk Lodge. Katy,
Texas. March 2013.
- Awarded Distinguished Guest Speaker - Tynes, J.G. Corn Cousins – The North American Rat Snakes. Repticon Dallas. Knights of Columbus
Center. Ennis, Texas. April 2013. Tynes, J.G. Corn Cousins – The North American Rat Snakes. Repticon Baton Rouge. Louisiana State Fair
Grounds. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. June 2013. Tynes, J.G. FHS AP Biology and AP Environmental Systems. 1st Annual FHS Life Science Symposium.
Forney High School. Forney, Texas. May 2017.
Tynes, J.G. Fine Pines: Gopher, Bull, and Pine Snakes. Repticon Ennis Reptile Expo. Texas MotorPlex.
Ennis, Texas. October 2013.
Tynes, J.G. Food For Thought: Reptile and Amphibian Nutrition in Captivity. North American Reptile
Breeders Conference. Arlington Convention Center. Arlington, Texas. September 2017.
Tynes, J.G. Herpetoponics: From Turtles to Tomatoes. North American Reptile Breeders Conference.
Arlington Convention Center. Arlington, Texas. February 2018. Tynes, J.G. Hide Box Selection and Arboreal Behavior of the North American Rat Snake (Pantherophis).
Texas A&M University-Commerce Undergraduate thesis defense. Texas A&M University-
Commerce. Commerce, Texas. August 2011.
Tynes, J.G. Hide Box Selection and Arboreal Behavior of the North American Rat Snake (Pantherophis).
Texas A&M University-Commerce Undergraduate thesis proposal defense. April 2011. Texas
A&M University- Commerce. Commerce, Texas.
Tynes, J.G. Snake Significance. Residence Hall Training Conference. Ferguson Building. Texas A&M
University-Commerce. Commerce, Texas. August 2012.
Tynes, J.G. Spatial Ecology, Physiology and Natural History of the Invasive Burmese Python (Python
bivittatus). BIO 1413: Zoology Guest Lecture. Texas A&M University- Commerce. Commerce,
Texas, April 2018
Tynes, J.G. Spooky Snakes. Prairie Crossing Resident Hall 2012 Halloween Program. Texas A&M
University- Commerce. Commerce, Texas. October 2012.
Tynes, J.G. The Captive Care and Natural History of the American Alligator. North American Reptile
Breeders Conference. Arlington Convention Center. Arlington, Texas. August 2015.
Tynes, J.G. The Hybridization of Corn Snakes and Rat Snakes. Repticon Reptile Expo. January 2013.
Louisiana State Fair Grounds. Shreveport, Louisiana.
Tynes, J.G. The Hybridization of Corn Snakes and Rat Snakes. Texas A&M University Herpetological
Society Meeting. Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas. February 2013. Tynes, J.G. The Regional and National Contributions of Raymond Lee Ditmars to the Fields of
Herpetology and Venom Toxicology. American Studies Association of Texas Conference.
Midwestern State University. Wichita Falls, Texas. November 2012.
-Awarded ASAT Graduate Travel Grant-
Tynes, J.G. The Social and Aggregate Behavior of Hybrid Colubrids (Scotophis = Pantherophis).
Repticon Reptile Expo. Louisiana State Fair Grounds. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. June 2013. Tynes, J.G. Wetland and Prairie Herpetology Survey Spring 2013. Research Project Proposal. Texas
A&M University- Commerce Wildlife Society Chapter Meeting. Department of Biological &
Environmental Sciences. Texas A&M University- Commerce. Commerce, Texas. February 2013.
Tynes, J.G. & Kopachena, J.G. A Herpetological Survey of the Texas A&M University- Commerce
Created Wetlands in Hunt County, Texas. Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society Annual Meeting
and Conference. Austin, Texas. February 2014
Tynes, J.G. & Kopachena, J.G. A Survey of the Reptiles and Amphibians from the Texas A&M University-
Commerce Created Wetlands. 2nd Annual FHS Life Science Symposium. Forney, Texas. May
2018.
Tynes, J.G. & Kopachena, J.G. The Composition and Ecological Segregation of Snake Communities from
the Erwin Bottom in Hunt County, Texas. AP Biology Class. Rockwall High School. Rockwall,
Texas. May 2012.
Tynes, J.G. & Kopachena, J.G. The Composition and Ecological Segregation of Snake Communities from
the Erwin Bottom in Hunt County, Texas. Texas A&M University- Commerce Wildlife Society
Chapter Meeting. Texas A&M University- Commerce. Commerce, Texas. September 2012.
Tynes, J.G. & Kopachena, J.G. The Composition and Ecological Segregation of Snake Communities from
the Erwin Bottom in Hunt County, Texas. Texas Herpetology Society Symposium. Herd Museum.
Mckinney, Texas. October 2012.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. A Comparison of the Arboreal Behavior of Old World (Coelognathus),
New World (Pantherophis & Scotophis), and Hybrid Colubrids (Pantherophis + Scotophis,
Pituophis + Scotophis). Texas A&M University- Commerce Annual Research Symposium. April
2014. Texas A&M University- Commerce. Commerce, Texas.
-Awarded Superior Graduate Oral Research Presentation Award-
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. Hide Box Selection and Arboreal Behavior of the North American Rat
Snake (Pantherophis). Texas A&M University- Commerce Wildlife Society Chapter Meeting.
November 2011. Texas A&M University-Commerce. Commerce, Texas.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. Hide Box Selection and Arboreal Behavior of the North American Rat
Snake (Pantherophis). Texas A&M University Herpetology Society Meeting. Wildlife Society.
February 2012. Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. Hide Box Selection and Arboreal Behavior of the North American Rat
Snake (Pantherophis). Texas Herpetological Society Conference. October 2011. University of
Texas. Austin, Texas.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. The Aggregative Behavior of Naïve Rat Snake (Scotophis), Corn Snakes
(Pantherophis) and their Hybrids (Scotophis + Pantherophis). International Herpetology
Symposium. August 2013. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. The Arboreal Behavior of the North American Rat Snakes
(Pantherophis). Southwestern Association of Psychologists Annual Conference. April 2013.
Omni Hotel. Fort Worth, Texas.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. The Arboreal Behavior of the North American Rat Snakes
(Pantherophis). Texas A&M University- Commerce Mock SWAPA Conference. April 2013.
Texas A&M University-Commerce. Commerce, Texas.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. The Defensive Behavioral and Responsiveness to Human Contact of
Naïve Hybrid Snakes (Pantherophis + Scotophis) and Corn Snakes (Pantherophis guttatus).
Texas A&M University- Commerce Annual Research Symposium. Commerce, Texas. April
2013.
- Awarded Superior Graduate Oral Research Presentation For College of Science,
Engineering, and Agriculture- Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. The Hide Box Selection and Arboreal Behavior of the North American
Rat Snake (Pantherophis). AP Biology Class. Rockwall High School. April 2011. Rockwall,
Texas.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. The Terrestrial and Arboreal Hide Box Selection of the North American
Rat Snake (Pantherophis). Texas Academy of Sciences Symposium. February 2013. Schriener
University. Kerrville, Texas.
Tynes, J.G. & Tynes, A.P. Collegiate Herpetology. North American Reptile Breeders Conference.
Arlington Convention Center. Arlington, Texas. September 2014.
Tynes, J.G. & Tynes, A.P. Collegiate Herpetology. Repticon Dallas Reptile Expo. Elk Lodge. Farmers
Branch, Texas. April 2014.
Tynes, J.G. & Tynes, A.P. Farming of Brine Shrimp: A kid friendly example of Urban Agriculture. Girls
Inc. Summer Camp Program. University of North Texas at Dallas. June 2018.
Tynes, J.G. & Tynes, A.P. Fine Pines: Gopher, Bull, and Pine Snakes. North American Reptile Breeders
Conference. Arlington Convention Center. Arlington, Texas. February 2014.
Tynes, J.G. & Tynes, A.P. Fine Pines: Gopher, Bull, and Pine Snakes. Repticon Ennis Reptile Expo.
Texas MotorPlex. Ennis, Texas. February 2014.
Tynes, J.G. & Tynes, C.A. Crotalid Snake Bite Venom and Appropriate Nursing Care.. Texas A&M
University- Commerce Wildlife Society Meeting. Commerce, Texas. April 2012.
Tynes, J.G. & Tynes, C.A. General Nursing Care for Crotalid Snake Bite Victims. Rockwall High School
Guest Speaker. Rockwall, Texas. May 2012.
Tynes, J.G. & Tynes, C.A. Pathophysiologic Components and General Toxicology of Crotalid Snake
Venom and Related Nursing Care for Crotalid Snake Bite Victims. Southwestern Association of
Toxicology Conference. Norman, Oklahoma. October 2012.
Tynes, J.G. & Tynes, C.A. Pathophysiology of Crotalid Snake Venom and Related Medical Care for
Snake Bite Victims. 2nd Annual FHS Life Science Symposium. Forney, Texas. May 2018.
Tynes, J.G. & Tynes, C.A. Pathophysiology of Crotalid Snake Venom and Related Nursing Care for
Crotalid Snake Bite Victims. Texas Rattlesnake Festival. Round Rock, Texas. March 2015.
Posters
Tynes, C.A. & Tynes, J.G. A Comprehensive Look at Crotalid Snakebite Envenomation In the United
States and Its Global Implications: Literature Review. Sigma Theta Tau Honors Nursing
Conference. Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University. Dallas, Texas. March
2012.
Tynes, C.A. & Tynes, J.G. A Comprehensive Look at Nursing Care Regarding Crotalid Snake Venom:
Literature Review. Texas Herpetology Symposium. Herd Museum, McKinney, Texas. October
2012. Tynes, J.G. The Contributions of Raymond Lee Ditmars to the Fields of Herpetology and Venom
Toxicology. Repticon Reptile Expo. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. June 2013.
Tynes, J.G. Vet Clinic Ethnography. Texas A&M University- Commerce Celebration of Student Writing
Conference. Texas A&M University- Commerce. Commerce, Texas. December 2007.
Tynes, J.G. & Kopachena, J.G. A Snake Survey from the Erwin Bottom In Hunt County, Texas. Texas
Chapter of the Wildlife Society Annual Meeting and Conference. Omni Hotel. Houston, Texas.
February 2013.
Tynes, J.G. & Kopachena, J.G. The Composition and Ecological Segregation of Snake Communities from
the Erwin Bottom in Hunt County, Texas. Texas A&M University- Commerce Annual Research
Symposium. Texas A&M University- Commerce. Commerce, Texas. April 2012.
Tynes, J.G. & Kopachena, J.G. The Ecological Segregation and Composition of Snake Communities from
the Erwin Bottom in Hunt County, Texas. UNT North Texas Life Science Research Symposium.
University of North Texas Life Science Campus. Fort Worth, Texas. November 2012.
-Selected for and Spoke on the Symposiums Graduate Panel -
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. A Comparison of the Arboreal Behavior of Old World, New World, and
Hybrid Colubrids. Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society Annual Meeting and Conference.
Corpus Christi Convention Center. Corpus Christi, Texas. February 2015.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. Aggregative Behavior of Naïve Rat Snakes (Scotophis), Corn Snakes
(Pantherophis), and their Hybrid Snakes (Scotophis + Pantherophis). Texas A&M University
Pathways Symposium. Texas A&M University- Kingsville. Kingsville, Texas. November 2013
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. Hide Box Selection and Arboreal Behavior of the North American Rat
Snake (Pantherophis). Southwestern Association of Naturalist Conference. April 2011.
University of Texas at Tyler. Tyler, Texas.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. Hide Box Selection and Arboreal Behavior of the North American Rat
Snake (Pantherophis). Student Research Pathways Symposium. November 2011. Texas A&M
University. College, Texas.
-Awarded Graduate Distinguished Poster-
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. The Defensive Behavioral and Responsiveness to Human Contact of
Naïve Hybrid Snakes (Pantherophis + Scotophis) and Corn Snakes (Pantherophis guttatus).
Student Research Pathways Symposium. Texas A&M University at Galveston. Galveston, Texas.
November 2012.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. The Defensive Behavioral and Responsiveness to Human Contact of
Naïve Hybrid Snakes (Pantherophis + Scotophis) and Corn Snakes (Pantherophis guttatus).
Texas A&M University- Commerce Graduate Assistant Research Symposium. Texas A&M
University- Commerce. Commerce, Texas. April 2013.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. The Defensive Behavioral and Responsiveness to Human Contact of
Naïve Hybrid Snakes (Pantherophis + Scotophis) and Corn Snakes (Pantherophis guttatus).
Third Coast Reptile Expo. Elk Lodge. Katy, Texas. March 2013.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. The Hide Box and Arboreal Behavior of the North American Rat Snake
(Pantherophis) in the absence of prey cues or previous hunting successes. February 2012. Texas
Chapter of the Wildlife Society Annual Meeting and Conference. Fort Worth, Texas.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. Hide Box Selection and Arboreal Behavior of the North American Rat
Snake (Pantherophis). Texas A&M University-Commerce Graduate Assistant Research
Symposium. April 2012. Texas A&M University- Commerce. Commerce, Texas.
Tynes, J.G., Scauzillo, R., Turley, A., Whaley, A., & Kopachena, J.G. A Biological Survey of the Texas
A&M University- Commerce Wetland in Hunt County, Texas. Texas A&M University-
Commerce Graduate Research Symposium. Texas A&M University- Commerce. Commerce,
Texas. April 2014.
Tynes, J.G., Scauzillo, R., Turley, A., Whaley, A., & Kopachena, J.G. A Biological Survey of the Texas
A&M University- Commerce Wetland in Hunt County, Texas. Texas Chapter of the Wildlife
Society Annual Meeting and Conference. Sheraton Hotel. Austin, Texas. February 2014
Tynes, J.G. & Tynes, C.A. A Comprehensive Look at Crotalid Snakebite Envenomation In the United
States and Its Global Implications. Repticon Reptile Expo. Ennis, Texas. October 2013. Tynes, J.G. & Tynes, C.A. Nursing Care Regarding the Components and Molecular Action of Crotalid
Snake Venom. Repticon Reptile Expo. Louisiana State Fair Grounds. Shreveport, Louisiana. July
2013.
Tynes, J.G. & Tynes, C.A. Nursing Care Regarding the Pathophysiologic Components and Molecular
Action of Crotalid Snake Venom. 3rd Annual Federation Research Symposium. Texas Women’s
University. Denton, Texas. April 2012.
Additional Abstract Selections
Tynes, A.P. & Tynes, J.G. A Morphological Comparison of North American Rat Snake (Pantherophis)
Iris and Tongue Color. International Joint Meeting of Herpetologists and Ichthyologists.
Chattanooga, Tennessee. July 2014.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. Hide Box Selection and Arboreal Behavior of the North American Rat
Snake (Pantherophis). International Herpetology Symposium. July 2012.
Tynes, J.G. & Lyman-Henley, L. The Defensive Behavioral of Naïve Hybrid Snakes (Pantherophis +
Scotophis) and Corn Snakes (Pantherophis guttatus). International Joint Meeting of
Herpetologists and Ichthyologists. Chattanooga, Tennessee. July 2014.
Professional Development: Attendance at Workshops, Presentations, Reading I have attended numerous conferences ranging from general scientific meetings to reptiles to beef cattle
symposiums. I am currently working on my Professional Animal Scientist Certification in Aquaculture
and Laboratory Animals, an Online Educational Certification, and working on publications for several
journals.
Additional Summer Activities and Community Development/ Major Volunteer Work
Fall 2013: I AM THIRD Bible Study (Lead Teacher) TAMU-C Baptist Student Ministry
Summer 2013: Lake Pointe Church Middle School Camp (Lead Counselor) Lake Pointe Church Pre Teen Camp (Counselor)
Lake Pointe Church SOFA (Arts) Camp (Lead Counselor) Summer 2012: Lake Pointe Church Mini Camp (Head Counselor)
Lake Pointe Church Pre Teen Camp (Lead Counselor) Lake Pointe Church SOFA (Arts) Camp (Lead Counselor) Summer 2011: Lake Pointe Church Sports Camp (Coach) Lake Pointe Church Mini Camp (Head Counselor) Lake Pointe Church Pre Teen Camp (Lead Counselor) Lake Pointe Church Middle School Camp (Counselor) Lake Pointe Church SOFA (Arts) Camp (Lead Counselor) Summer 2009: Lake Point Church Mini Camp (Counselor) Lake Pointe Church Pre Teen Camp (Head Counselor) Lake Pointe Church SOFA (Arts) Camp (Head Counselor) Rockwall High School Marching Band Tech Summer 2008: Lake Point Church Pre Teen Camp (Counselor) Lake Point Church SOFA (Arts) Camp (Counselor) Rockwall High School Marching Band Tech
References Tonya McDaniel
Supervisor for Family/Intergenerational Learning
Dallas Zoo and Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park
Phone: 469-554-7308
Email: [email protected]
Lani Lyman-Henley, PhD
Biology Dept Lecturer & Director of Animal Care Facility
Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Office: Science Bldg. (STC) 237 & STC 254
Phone: 903-886-5372
Email: [email protected]
Marti Copeland
Director of Education
Dallas Zoo and Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park
Phone: (469) 554-7500
Email: [email protected]
Daniel Kessler
Bowie County Game Warden
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Phone: 903-824-9343
Email: [email protected]
Doyce Dees, M.S.
Lab Coordinator & Adjunct Instructor
Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Office: Science Building (STC) 235
Phone: 903-886-5375
Eric L. Gruver, Ed.D.
Associate Dean for Academics and Honors Admissions & Honors Lecturer
TAMS and the Honors College
The University of North Texas
Phone: 940-565-3979
Email: [email protected]
Michael Oldham, M.S.
Adjunct Instructor
Department of Health and Human Performance
Phone: 903-886-5549
Email: [email protected]
Jose Flores, M.S.
Professor
Department of Biology
Eastfield College
Phone: 972-860-7087
