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	Before coming to Lee University, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at Indiana University working on magnetic navigation in amphibians. Since 2004 his research has focused on the conservation ecology and genetics of eastern hellbenders (giant salamanders), which are currently a candidate for listing under the Endangered Species Act. One of the best aspects of this project is to work closely with colleagues from zoos, universities, NGOs, and state and federal agencies in developing assessment and management plans. When not in the river chasing hellbenders he is in the river flyfishing for trout and smallmouth bass, or coaching Lee womens rugby. His research has been published in a variety of journals including <em>Animal Behaviour,</em> <em>Journal of Experimental Biology,</em> <em>Copeia</em>, and <em>Herpetogical Conservation and Biology</em>, and he is an associate editor for <em>Herpetological </em>journal.</p>
