Overview
Field Station Manager of Biological Field Stations.
Information
Areas of Research Interest
Herpetology and Community Ecology.
Publications
- Burkhead et al. (2022) Aquatic systems of the Wichita State University Biological Field Station: Youngmeyer Ranch, Elk County, Kansas. Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science. 125(3-4):109-118.
- Engbrecht et al. (2023) Best Management Practices for Crawfish Frogs (Lithobates areolatus): A Guide for Land Managers. Midwest Partners for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. Special Publication
- Mardis, Dexter R. (2017) Results from three Herpetofaunal tallies at Wichita State University’s Youngmeyer Ranch in Northwestern Elk County. Collinsorum 6(1):8-10
Areas of Service
- Kansas Herpetological Society: various officer roles, 2016-present, currently serving as Treasurer.
- Great Plains Nature Center: Board of Directors, 2019-2021.
- Midwest Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation: Board of Advisors, 2021-present.
- Bee City Wichita: Board of Advisors, 2023-present.
Other Interests
Native gardening for pollinators, cooking, hiking, and Dungeons and Dragons.