Eric's CV

Eric J McElroy
Graduate Student Department of Biological Sciences Ohio University Athens, OH 45701 email: em386403@ohiou.edu Phone: 440-897-6005 Lab Phone: 740-593-2351

Education
Ph.D Candidate, 2003 - Present Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department of Biological Sciences Ohio University, Athens Dissertation Topic: Evolution of locomotor functional morphology and foraging behavior in lizards. Major Advisor: Stephen Reilly
B.S. in Biological Sciences, 2000-2003 Department of Biological Sciences Ohio Northern University, Ada Senior Thesis: Locomotor function during the transition from land to water in the spectacled caiman (Caimam crocodilus) and the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis). Major Advisors: Terry Keiser, Dr. Robert Verb, Jeffrey Willey

Teaching Experience
2007: Human Anatomy, Teaching Assitant, Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio University
2006: Ecology and the 21st Century, Instructor, Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio University
2006: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Teaching Assistant, Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio University
2003-2007: Medical Gross Anatomy, Teaching Assistant, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University
2002: Natural History, Teaching Assistant, Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio Northern University

Publications
1) Reilly, S.M., E.J. McElroy, R.A. Odum, and V.A. Hornyak. 2006. Tuataras and salamanders show that walking and running mechanics are ancient features of tetrapod locomotion. Proceeding of Royal Society of London B. 273: 1563-1568. .pdf
(2) McElroy, E.J., J.J. Meyers, S.M. Reilly, D.J. Irschick. 2007. Dissecting the roles of behaviour and habitat on the locomotion of a lizard, Urosaurus ornatus. Animal Behaviour.. 73: 359-365. .pdf
(3) Reilly, S.M., E.J. McElroy, and A.R. Biknevicius. 2007. Posture, gait and ecological relevance of locomotor costs and cost savings in tetrapods. Zoology. 110: 271-289. .pdf
(4) McElroy, E.J., C. Marien, J.J. Meyers, D.J. Irschick. 2007. Does ornament morphology and male quality predict display behavior in the ornate tree lizard, Urosaurus ornatus. Ethology. 113: 1111-1122. .pdf
(5) McElroy, E.J., K.H. Hickey, S.M. Reilly. In Press. Correlated evolution of biomechanics, gait, and foraging mode in lizards. Journal of Experimental Biology
Contributed Papers at Professional Meetings:
(1) McElroy, E.J., A.R. Biknevicius, and S.M. Reilly. 2004. Mechanics of locomotion in lizards. J. Morph. 260 (3): 311. 7th International Congress of Vertebrate Morphology, Boca Raton, Florida.
(2) McElroy, E.J. and S.M Reilly. 2005. Preliminary analysis of locomotor consequences of foraging mode in lizards. Society Integrative and Comparative Biology, San Diego, California.
(3) McElroy E.J. and S.M. Reilly. 2006. Multilevel Analysis of morphology, locomotion function, and foraging behavior in lizards. Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, Orlando, Florida.
(4) McElroy, E.J., C. Marien, J.J. Meyers, D.J. Irschick. Does ornament morphology and male quality predict display behavior in the ornate tree lizard, Urosaurus ornatus. Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, Phoenix, Arizona.
(5) McElroy E.J. and S.M. Reilly. 2007. Lizard legs and locomotion: linking leg morphology, gait, and mechanics in terrestrial locomotion. 8th International Congress of Vertebrate Morphology, Paris.
Invited Seminars:
(1) University of Queensland, Australia. " Bridging the gap between Behavioral Ecology and Locomotor Functional Morphology in Lizards."
Reviewer For:
Functional Ecology Biological Journal of the Linnean Society Zoology Foraging Biology of Lizards, Eds. S. Reilly, L. McBrayer, D. Miles

Research
Research Interests: 1. The role of behavior in the evolution of morphological and physiological traits 2. The relationship between species diversity and phenotypic variation 3. The evolution of locomotor performance and functional morphology 4. Conservation of biological diversity focusing on temperate amphibians
Research Experience:
2007- Brisbane, Australia and Ohio University: "Evolution of epipubic bones and abdominal musculature in eutherians and marsupials" 2007 - Brisbane, Australia: "Forgaing mode and locomotor function in the Australian water skink, Eulamprus quoyii" 2006- Coastal Georgia: "Foraging mode and locomotor behavior in Southeasten lizards" 2005, 2006 - Wet Beaver Wilderness Area, Arizona: "Habitat use, locomotion, and beahvioral ecology of desert lizards" 2004 - Grice Marine Laboratory, South Carolina: Captured nesting Diamondback Terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin). 2002-2003 - Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve, Ohio: Long term monitoring of avain diversity by Dr. Carl Hoagstrom 2002 - Tidd Property, Ohio: Long term monitoring of amphibian diversity under Terry Keiser and Dr. Robert Verb 2002 - Ohio Northern University Field Biology Station: Long term monitoring of fish diversity in Ohio streams, Terry Keiser
Collaborations: Jeff Willey Rick Blob Duncan Irschick Jay Meyers Robbie Wilson Lance McBrayer Peter Aerts
Professional Memberships: Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology International Society of Vertebrate Morphology Chicago Herpetological Society Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles
Awards and Fellowships: 2008: Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies Research Fellowship (2 quarters) 2005 - 2008: University Doctoral Fellowship, Ohio University: $27,000 2007 Charles Stearns Memorial Grants-in-Aid, California Academy of Sciences: $1,300 2006 Graduate Student Senate Research Grant, Ohio University: $ 500 2006 Phi Delta Theta Scholarship, Ohio University: $ 1,576 2006 Student Enhancement Award, Ohio University: $ 5,682 2003- 2005 Ohio Northern University Regents Scholar, Ohio Board of Regents $ 7,000

Service Experience
2007-2008: Vice-President, Biological Sciences Gradute Student Organization, Ohio University 2005 - 2006: Mineral (OH) Salamander Project. Ohio Dept. of Trans. 2005: Mentor, Athens High School Talented and Gifted Program. 2002 - 2003: Beta-Beta-Beta Biological Honors Society, Treasurer 2001 -2003: Greenhouse Assistant, Ohio Northern University 2001 – 2003: Resident Hall Assistant, Ohio Northern U. 2001 - 2003: Math and Physics Tutor, Ohio Northern U. 2002: Volunteer in Rain Forest and Herpetology, Cleveland Metro Parks Zoo 2000 - 2001: Habitat for Humanity, Ohio Northern U.
Undergraduates Supervised: Caitlyn Cato – Ohio University Bailey Miles – Athens High School Emily Bevis – Ohio University Alex Fotis – Ohio University (Senior Thesis Project) Kristen Stover - Ohio University Grant Beeman - Ohio University Jodi Mrosko - Ohio University

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