Jackie Augustine, Assistant
Professor
 |
Ph.D.
(Biology)
Kansas State University M.S. (Biological Sciences) University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee B.A. (Botany), B.S. (Zoology) Miami University, Oxford OH Contact Information: Office: Science Building 330 Phone: 419-995-8237 Email: augustine.63@osu.edu Mailing address: 4240 Campus Dr.
Lima, OH 45804 |
Jackie Augustine has been on the faculty at OSU-Lima since 2009, but has been an Instructor or Teaching Assistant for 10 years. She currently teaches EEOB 405 Organismal Diversity and BIOL 114 Biological Sciences: Form, Function, Diversity, and Ecology. She appeals to multiple learning styles by incorporating problem-based learning, field trips, and hands-on activities whenever possible.
Research Interests
Jackie Augustine is a behavioral ecologist who specializes in mating strategies of birds. She is particularly interested in the proximate environmental and hormonal factors mediating reproductive success of avian species. Her general approach has been to observe wild birds, conduct experiments, analyze data using advanced statistical methodology, and elucidate underlying genetic and physiological processes with blood and fecal analyses. Her research has specifically addressed these topics: 1) experimentally linking testosterone levels with morphology, territoriality, reproductive behavior, and male mating success, 2) using modern statistical approaches to provide unbiased demographic estimates for a declining grassland bird, and 3) determining how environmental conditions affect reproduction.
Graduate
Students: Prospective students seeking a graduate program are
asked to send a letter of enquiry in the fall for current research
opportunities. Successful applicants should have a solid foundation of
field and research experience, competitive grades and GRE scores,
research interests in behavioral ecology, be able to work
independently, and excellent communication. Generally, students will
conduct coursework at the main campus (Columbus) and travel to Kansas
in the spring to conduct field work on prairie-chickens, although
students may also develop their own research projects. To learn more
about the Graduate Program in Evolution, Ecology and Organismal
Biology, visit http://eeob.osu.edu/grad/graduate-program.
Undergraduate
Students: Dr. Jackie is looking for motivated students
interested in collaborating on future research projects. You may help
capture wild birds, observe their behavior in their natural
environment, or conduct hormone analyses. You can be as involved as you
want to be: just volunteer when you are available or conduct a research
project spanning one semester or the entire summer! You can even get
paid to conduct your own summer research through the Undergraduate
Research Office! The deadline for summer funding is in March, so please
contact Dr. Jackie in January if you plan on applying. Otherwise,
contact Dr. Jackie at any time for current research opportunities.
Current Lab Members
Jennifer
Hale (M.S. student). Vocalizations
of Greater Prairie-Chickens.
Jennifer is building upon her past experience observing the behavior of
ants at Arizona State University. She has discovered variation in the
vocalizations among different display areas of Greater
Prairie-Chickens.
Neil Hefner (Undergraduate). Influence of soil moisture on the abundance and diversity of mushrooms (Fungi: Ascomycota and Basidiomycota). Neil is monitoring fungus growth in the Tecumseh Natural Area on the OSU-Lima campus.
Zee Kahn (Undergraduate). Microhabitat characteristics associated with House Wren presence and nesting success. Zee joined the wren project in 2012 and is hoping to graduate with research distinction.
Kevin Oxenrider (Ph.D. student). Habitat associations and reproductive success of two co-occurring prairie grouse. Kevin has a M.S. from Frostburg State University where he conducted research on habitat associations and nest site selection of Swamp Sparrows in high elevation Appalachian peatlands.
Nate Sackinger (Undergraduate). Seasonal changes in House Wren vocalizations. Nate joined the wren project in 2012 and is hoping to graduate with research distinction.
Neil Hefner (Undergraduate). Influence of soil moisture on the abundance and diversity of mushrooms (Fungi: Ascomycota and Basidiomycota). Neil is monitoring fungus growth in the Tecumseh Natural Area on the OSU-Lima campus.
Zee Kahn (Undergraduate). Microhabitat characteristics associated with House Wren presence and nesting success. Zee joined the wren project in 2012 and is hoping to graduate with research distinction.
Kevin Oxenrider (Ph.D. student). Habitat associations and reproductive success of two co-occurring prairie grouse. Kevin has a M.S. from Frostburg State University where he conducted research on habitat associations and nest site selection of Swamp Sparrows in high elevation Appalachian peatlands.
Nate Sackinger (Undergraduate). Seasonal changes in House Wren vocalizations. Nate joined the wren project in 2012 and is hoping to graduate with research distinction.
Former Lab Members
Samantha Kramer (B.S. 2012). Avian Diversity in Wetlands, Prairies, and
Forests. Even though Sam has graduated, she continues to
volunteer with banding wild songbirds. She is currently employed as a
Biologist at WIL Research in Ashland, OH.
Luke Krohn (B.A. 2012). Breeding Ecology of House Wrens in Two Habitats. Luke obtained summer funding in 2010 to study house wren reproduction and feeding rates in two habitats. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Education degree at Ohio State.
Megan Rutledge (B.S. 2011). Fecundity of male House Wrens varies with mating status. Megan analyzed a 5-year data set and her results were presented at local and national conferences. Megan is currently pursuing a Doctor of Optometry degree at Ohio State.
Jacob Sawmiller (B.S. 2012). Feeding behavior of House Wrens in three habitats representing different levels of human disturbance. Jacob obtained summer funding in 2011 to study house wren reproduction and feeding rates in three habitats. Jacob also attended the American Ornithologists’ Union conference in Jacksonville, FL in July 2011. He is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati.
Kristin Schafer (B.S. 2012). Vocalizations of House Wrens throughout the breeding cycle. Kristin obtained summer funding in 2011 to study the rate and characteristics of house wren song throughout the summer. She worked as a Surgical Research Intern at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX, and is applying to medical schools.
Luke Krohn (B.A. 2012). Breeding Ecology of House Wrens in Two Habitats. Luke obtained summer funding in 2010 to study house wren reproduction and feeding rates in two habitats. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Education degree at Ohio State.
Megan Rutledge (B.S. 2011). Fecundity of male House Wrens varies with mating status. Megan analyzed a 5-year data set and her results were presented at local and national conferences. Megan is currently pursuing a Doctor of Optometry degree at Ohio State.
Jacob Sawmiller (B.S. 2012). Feeding behavior of House Wrens in three habitats representing different levels of human disturbance. Jacob obtained summer funding in 2011 to study house wren reproduction and feeding rates in three habitats. Jacob also attended the American Ornithologists’ Union conference in Jacksonville, FL in July 2011. He is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati.
Kristin Schafer (B.S. 2012). Vocalizations of House Wrens throughout the breeding cycle. Kristin obtained summer funding in 2011 to study the rate and characteristics of house wren song throughout the summer. She worked as a Surgical Research Intern at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX, and is applying to medical schools.
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