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Curriculum Vitae

Gena M. Dwyer, B.Sc. M.Sc.

Teaching Experience

09/2001 - present Teacher -- Biology, IB Biology. Grades 9-12. South Salem High School, Salem, Oregon
09/2000 - 06/2001 Teacher -- Physical Science, Pre-IB Biology, IB Biology. Grades 9, 11. South Salem High School, Salem, Oregon
02/2000 - 05/2000 Student Internship -- Biology. Grades 9-12. North Eugene High School, Eugene, Oregon.
08/1999 - 12/19999 Student Internship -- Earth Science. Grade 8. Western View Middle School, Corvallis, Oregon.
02/1999 - 04/1999 Volunteer Teaching Assistant -- Biology. Grades 9-12. Junction City High School, Junction City, Oregon
01/1999 - 05/1999 Teaching Assistant -- Music. Grade 6. Monroe Middle School, Monroe, Oregon
09/1996 - 08/1998 Teaching Assistant -- Biology. University Undergraduates. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana
     

Education

3/1999 - 6/2000 Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon Math and Science Education

9/1996 - 8/1998

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana

M.S. Biology, Magna Cum Laude

9/1994 - 3/1996

Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA

B.S. Biology, Cum Laude

1/1994 - 8/1994

Pierce College, Tacoma, WA

9/1991 - 8/1993

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Biloxi, MS

9/1983 - 3/1984

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

   

 

Research Projects

06/2002 - present. Mapping of genetic individuals in populations of Kincaid's lupine.  Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.
09/1996 - 08/1998. Research Assistant -- Winter ecology and habitat distribution of the Hermit Thrush, Catharus guttatus. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana.
09/1997 - 08/1998. Research Assistant -- Molecular sex determination of a monomorphic bird, Catharus guttatus. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana.
05/1997 - 07/1997. Piping Plover Monitor. Massachusetts Audubon Society Coastal Waterbird Program. Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

 

   

Publications and Presentations

Stouffer, P. and Dwyer G.  2003.  Sex-biases winter distribution and timing of migration of Hermit Thrushes (Catharus guttatus) in Eastern North America.  Auk 120(3):836-847.
Dwyer, G., Liston, A., Ouimet, C. 2002.  Genetic Analysis of Kincaid's Lupine.  Poster presented at the August 2002 Murdock Foundation meeting, Vancouver, Washington.
Dwyer, G. 1999. Winter distribution of a monomorphic bird, the Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus). Paper presented at the Cooper Ornithological Society Meeting in Portland, Oregon.
Dwyer, G. 1998. Molecular sex determination and winter distribution of a monomorphic bird, the Hermit Thrush Catharus guttatus M.S. Thesis. Southeastern Louisiana University. Hammond, Louisiana.
Dwyer, G., White, M., Stouffer, P. 1998. Molecular sex determination of Hermit Thrush Catharus guttatus wintering in southeast Louisiana. Paper presented at the North American Ornithological Conference in St.Louis, Missouri.
Dwyer, G. 1998. Molecular sex determination of a monomorphic bird Catharus guttatus using PCR. Paper presented at the Louisiana Academy of Sciences meeting in Hammond, Louisiana.
Loughry, W. J., Dwyer, G. and McDonough, C. M. 1998. Behavioral interactions between juvenile nine-banded armadillos Dasypus novemcinctus in staged encounters. American Midland Naturalist 139:125-132.
Brown, D., Dwyer, G., Strong, C. and Stouffer, P. 1997. Winter Ecology of the Hermit Thrush, Catharus guttatus. Poster presented at the 1997 American Ornithologists Union Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
   

 

Professional Societies

Oregon Science Teachers Association
Oregon Academy of Sciences

 

    Awards

03/2000 -- Oregon Laurels Graduate Scholarship
09/1993 -- AAFES Excellence Award for outstanding work performance.
04/1992 -- AAFES Excellence Award for outstanding work performance.
12/1992 -- AAFES Honors Award and Letter of Commendation from Major General John Griffith for work performed on the Keesler AFB Energy Awareness Committee.
11/1992 -- Letter of Commendation from Brigadier General Paul Stein for work performed on the Keesler AFB Energy Awareness Committee.
1986 -- Airman of the Quarter for the 601TCS, Second Quarter. Prum AS, Germany.
1985 -- Humanitarian Service Award for work performed in the Hurricane Elena Recovery Operation, Keesler AFB, Mississippi.

 

   

Community and School Service

2003 - present. Science and Physical Education Department Chair.
2002 - present. South Salem High School Site Council Chair.
2001 - 02.         South Salem High School Site Council representative.
2001 - present. Advisor for South Salem High School Environmental Club.
2001 - present. Coach for South Salem High School High Five Team.
2001 - present. Coach for South Salem High School Science Bowl Team.
2000 - present. Keizer Community Band
1995 - 96.         Served on the Science Fair Committee for S.L. Mason Elementary School.
                       Valdosta, Georgia.
1989 - 93.         Served as Energy Conservation Monitor for Building 2303, Keesler Main           
                       Exchange, Keesler AFB, Mississippi.
1991 - 92.         Served on the Keesler AFB Energy Awareness Week Committee, Keesler AFB,
                       Mississippi

 

    Personal
Birth date: September 26, 1964
Specialties: Education, Biology, Ornithology, Ecology, Molecular Biology
Marital Status: Married 08/15/85.
Children: Daughter, Nicole 01/23/87

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