EDUCATION:

• B.S. Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 1984 (Biology)
• M.S. Emporia State University, 1986 (Zoology)
• Ph.D. Kansas State University, 1992 (Physiology)

TEACHING:

• Professor - Emporia State University - 2003
• Associate Professor - Emporia State University - 1999 - 2003
• Assistant Professor - Emporia State University 1992-98

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES:

Physiological Ecology, Blood Viscosity and Hematology in Vertebrates

HONORS:

• Xi Phi Outstanding Faculty Member, 1997 - 1998
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Outstanding Teacher, 1995-1996
• Selected to 4th Edition, WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICA'S TEACHERS, 1996
• Selected to 3rd Edition, WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICA'S TEACHERS, 1994
• Second Place Paper Presentation, Phi Zeta Research Day, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine - 1992
• Nominated for Golden Key Outstanding Graduate Student Teacher Award - Kansas State University - 1991
• First Place Paper Presentation, Kansas Academy of Science 1991
• First Place Paper Presentation, Kansas Academy of Science 1989
• Received Sigma Xi grant for study of Bar-headed Geese 1987
• Outstanding Biology Student - Panhandle State University 1984

SERVICES:

• Co-editor of the Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Sciences - 2003
• Council Member of the Kansas Academy of Sciences - 2002-2004
• Member of Division of Biology Faculty Recognition Committee - 1999-2001
• Chair, Academic Affairs - 2003-2004; 1998-1999
• Chair, Division of Biology Faculty Recognition Committee - 1998-1999
• Moderator, Liberal Arts and Sciences - 1997 - 1998
• President, Kansas Academy of Sciences - 1998
• Vice President, Kansas Academy of Sciences - 1996
• Vice Chair, Emporia State University Graduate Council - 1996
• School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Advisory Committee - 1996
• Emporia State University Graduate Council Member - 1996, 1994
• Chair, Kansas Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, ESU 1996
• Division of Biological Sciences Microbiology Search Committee, Chair - 1996, 1994
• Division of Biological Sciences Graduate Committee, Chair - 1994
• Division of Biological Sciences Graduate Committee Member - 1993 - 1996
• Liberal Arts & Sciences Academic Standards Committee Member - 1993 - 1995

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

• Kansas Academy of Sciences
• Kansas Herpetological Society
• Sigma Xi

WEBSITES OF INTEREST:

• Imaging Technology
• Imaging Technology
• Visible Human

PUBLICATIONS:

Saunders, D.K. (1986)
Bioenergetics of Wintering Scaled Quail.
M.S. Thesis, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas.

Saunders, D.K. and J.W. Parrish. (1987)
Assimilated Energy of Seeds Consumed by Scaled Quail in Kansas.
J. Wildl. Manag. 51(4):787-790.

Parrish, J.W. and D.K. Saunders. (1989)
Simplified cage modification to reduce self-induced injury in confined birds.
Wildl. Soc. Bull. 17:80-81.

Saunders, D.K. and M.R. Fedde. (1991)
Physical conditioning: Effect on the myoglobin concentration in skeletal and cardiac muscle of bar-headed geese.
Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 100A: 349-352.

Saunders, D.K. (1992)
Seasonal Morphological and Biochemical Changes in the Muscles of Blue-winged Teal.
Ph.D. Dissertation, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas.

Kilgore, J.L., B.F. Timson, D.K. Saunders, R.R. Kraemer, R.D. Klemm and C.R. Ross. (1994)
Stress protein induction in skeletal muscle: comparison of laboratory models to naturally occurring hypertrophy.
J. Appl. Physiol. 76(2): 598-601.

Saunders, D.K. and R.D. Klemm. (1994)
Seasonal Changes in the Metabolic Properties of Muscle in Blue-winged Teal.
Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 107A: 63-68.

Saunders, D.K. and M.R. Fedde (1994)
Exercise performance of birds.
In "Comparative Vertebrate Exercise Physiology" (J. Jones ed.) Advances in Veterinary Science and Comparative Medicine, Vol 38B. Academic Press. Invited Book Chapter.

Saunders, D.K. (1996)
Muscle Names, Kansas School Naturalist Vol 42(1): 1-14, Emporia State University. Emporia, KS.

Brown, R.E. and D.K. Saunders (1998)
Programmed Adjustments of Body Weight and Muscle Mass in Birds for the Earliest Return to Flight Following Molt.
Canadian Journal of Zoology 76: 26-32.

Saunders, D.K. and K.H. Patel. (1998)
Comparison of blood viscosity in red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta) adapted to cold and room temperatures.
Journal of Experimental Zoology, 281:157-163.

Gustafson, P.E, R. Keith, and D.K. Saunders. (1998)
Digital image processing as a computing tool in an interdisciplinary science course.
Journal of Computing in Small Colleges, 13(4): 312-317.

Gustafson, P.E. and D.K. Saunders. (1998)
A wave equation model of rattlesnake rattle motion.
Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference on Applied Mathematics.

Saunders, D.K., O. Fowler, and K.N. Smalley. (2000)
The effects of estradiol treatment on the blood viscosity of the bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana.
Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Sciences, 103(1-2): 38-45.

Saunders, D.K., A.C. Roberts, and G.R. Ultsch. (2000)
Blood viscosity and hematological changes during prolonged submergence in normoxic water of northern and southern musk turtles (Sternotherus odoratus).
Journal of Experimental Zoology, 287, 459-466.

Aldrich, K.J. and D.K. Saunders, (2001)
Comparison of erythrocyte osmotic fragility among ectotherms and endotherms at three temperatures.
Journal of Thermal Biology, 26(3):179-182.

Keith, R., Saunders, D., and Yanik,E. (2001)
Integrative Science Studies: Mathematical and Physical Modeling of Biological Systems.
Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics.

Saunders, D.K., A.C. Roberts, K.J. Aldrich, and B. Cuthbertson. (2002)
Hematological and blood viscosity changes in tail suspended rats.
Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine 73:647-653.

Lebelo, S.L., D.K. Saunders, and T.G. Crawford. (2001)
Effects of stress on various blood parameters and blood viscosity in striped bass, Morone saxatilis (Walbaum).
Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Sciences, 104(3-4): 183-194.

Palenske, N.M. and D.K. Saunders. (2001)
Blood viscosity comparisons between amphibians and mammals at 3C and 38C.
Journal of Thermal Biology 27(6): 31-36.

Saunders, D.K. and L.M. Sievert. (2002)
Providing students the opportunity to think critically and creatively through student designed laboratory exercises.
Bioscene 28(2): 9-15.

Saunders, D.K., R.L. Keith, E. G. Yanik, and P. Gustafson. (2003)
A marriage of sciences: The value of interdisciplinary research in undergraduate education.
Journal of College Science Teaching, Vol XXXII, Number 6.

Palenske, N.M. and D.K. Saunders. (2003)
Blood viscosity and hematology american bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana) at low temperature.
Journal of Thermal Biology, 28(4): 271-277.

Kilgore, J.L., C.R. Ross, and D.K. Saunders. (2003)
Potential effects of anesthetic agents on heat shock proteins in the laboratory rat.
Texas Journal of Science. 55(2):149-158.

Keith, R.L., D.K. Saunders, and E.G. Yanik. (2003)
Digital Imaging Investigations.
The Science Teacher, 70(7), 62-66.

ABSTRACTS:

Saunders, D.K. (1986)
Bioenergetics of Wintering Scaled Quail.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 6:44-45.

Saunders, D.K. and M.R. Fedde. (1988)
Physical Conditioning: Effects on myoglobin concentration in skeletal and cardiac muscle of bar-headed geese.
Proceedings of the Seventh Veterinary Respiratory Symposium. Chicago, Ill.

Fedde, M.R., L.J. Peterson, B.K. Erickson, D.K. Saunders, P.W. Toll, S.C. Olsen, and P.K. Davis. (1988)
Measurement of maximal oxygen consumption during level running in a horse.
Proceedings of the Seventh Veterinary Respiratory Symposium. Chicago, Ill.

Saunders, D.K. (1989)
The effect of long term physical conditioning on the myoglobin concentration in the skeletal and cardiac muscle of bar-headed geese.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 8:28.

Saunders, D.K. and R.D. Klemm. (1991)
Seasonal changes in the skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle of blue-winged teal.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 10:29.

Saunders, D.K. and R.D. Klemm. (1992)
Cellular changes in the flight and leg muscles of pre- and post- migratory blue-winged teal.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 11:39.

Saunders, D.K. (1993)
Seasonal changes in the muscles of blue-winged teal.
The Physiologist, 35: 226.

Fredericks, L.P. and D.K. Saunders. (1993)
Comparison of snake muscle fiber types between constrictors and non-constricting species of snakes.
20th Annual Meeting Kansas Herpetological Society.

Riedle, D., J. Sumner, K. Grimm, and D.K. Saunders. (1993)
Comparison of rattling frequency at varying temperatures among different species of rattlesnakes.
20th Annual Meeting, Kansas Herpetological Society.

Vogelsberg, J.J., D. McLeod, J. Ellis, K. Smalley, and D.K. Saunders. (1994)
Histological properties of the rattlesnake tail-shaker muscle.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 13:40.

Saunders, D.K., M. Bornholdt, J. Caldwell, C. Kavlick, J. Kirchmer, J. Wano, and K. Smalley (1994)
Ventilatory volumes in conditioned and non-conditioned human subjects.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 13:33.

Fredericks, L.P. and D.K. Saunders. (1994)
Snake muscle fiber types of constrictors and non-constrictors.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 13:17.

Kilgore, J.L., C.R. Ross, J.E. Kirchmer, and D.K. Saunders. (1994)
A 73 kD heat shock protein is upregulated in hibernating Trachemys scripta elegans myocardium.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 13:23.

Riedle, D. and D.K. Saunders. (1994)
Comparison of rattling frequency at varying temperatures among different species of rattlesnakes.
41st Annual Meeting, The Southwestern Association of Naturalists, p. 25.

Fredericks, P. and D.K. Saunders. (1994)
Comparison of muscle fiber types between constricting and non-constricting species of snakes.
41st Annual Meeting, The Southwestern Association of Naturalists, p. 26.

Riedle, D. and D.K. Saunders. (1994)
Comparison of rattling frequency at varying temperatures among different species of rattlesnakes.
Proceedings of the Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 34(1):29.

Saunders, D.K. and L. Robbins. (1994)
Bioscientific terminology: A classroom approach.
Proceedings of the Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 34(1):47.

Bixel, P., J.D. Riedle, and D.K. Saunders. (1994)
Effect of size on the temperature dependence of rattling frequency in the rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus).
21st Annual Meeting of the Kansas Herpetological Society.

Riedle, J.D., P. Bixel, and D.K. Saunders. (1994)
Differences in flight or flight behavior between adults and juveniles in the rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus).
21st Annual Meeting of the Kansas Herpetological Society.

Kilgore, J.L., C.R. Ross, and D.K. Saunders. (1994)
Acute anaesthetic effects on tissue concentrations of HSP70 family proteins.
Med. Sci. Sports & Ex., 27(5): S124.

Bryan, C, J. Lind, and D.K. Saunders. (1995)
Metabolic cost of cycling above and below a freely chosen cadence.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 14:11.

Moore, D., M. Coufall, and D.K. Saunders (1995)
Advising in slelective majors in the health fields.
Kansas Academic Advising Network Conference.

Elwood, M., D.K. Saunders, and J.L. Ballester. (1996)
Sound spectrum of tail rattling in the massasauga rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus).
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 15:16.

Riedle, J.D. and D.K. Saunders. (1996)
Factors that influence the rattling frequency of massasauga rattlesnakes (Sistrurus catenatus).
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 15:46.

Saunders, D.K. and R.E. Brown. (1996)
Adaptations for rapid return to flight following molt in blue-winged teal (Anas discors).
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 15:46.

Filosa, J. and D.K. Saunders (1997)
The effects of aspirin on blood viscosity in healthy rats (Rattus norvegicus).
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 16:15.

Liu, H. and D.K. Saunders (1997)
Comparison of lactate dehydrogenase in simulated hibernating and active room temperature turtles (Trachemys scripta).
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 16:28.

Patel, K. and D.K. Saunders (1997)
Comparison of blood viscosity between hibernating and active room temperature red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta).
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 16:35.

Saunders, D.K., P.E. Gustafson, and R.L. Keith (1997)
Integration of biology, mathematics, and physics: an interdisciplinary experience for students.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 16:38.

Lebelo, S.L. and D.K. Saunders (1998)
Effects of stress on blood viscosity in striped bass, Morone saxatisis (Walbaum).
Kansas Academy of Sciences, Volume 17.

McKnab, R.M., D.K. Saunders, and R.L. Keith (1998)
An examination of the takeoff characteristics of the great blue heron (Ardea herodias).
Kansas Academy of Sciences, Volume 17.

Nashatizadeh, M.M., M.J. Nashatizadeh, and D.K. Saunders (1998)
Effect of short-term simulated microgravity on the blood viscosity of tail-suspended rats (Rattus norvegicus).
Kansas Academy of Sciences, Volume 17.

Roberts, A.C. and D.K. Saunders (1999)
Comparison of blood viscosity at 3C between ectotherms and endotherms.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, 18:54.

Aldrich, K. A.C. Roberts, and D.K. Saunders (2000)
Comparative erythrocyte osmotic fragility of semi-aquatic and terrestrial ectothermic vertebrates.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, Volume 18:3-4.

Aldrich, K.J and D.K. Saunders (2000)
Environmental and intrinsic factors influencing erythrocyte osmotic fragility.
Southwestern Association of Naturalist, 47th Annual Meeting.

Snyder, M.V., E.J. Finck, D.K. Saunders and K. Aldrich (2000)
Hematological values of over-wintering eastern woodrats (Neotoma floridana).
Southwestern Association of Naturalist, 47th Annual Meeting.

Snyder, M.V., E.J. Finck, D.K. Saunders, K. Aldrich and D. Post (2000)
Hematological values of over-wintering eastern woodrats (Neotoma floridana).
80th Annul Meeting, American Society of Mammalogists.

Snyder, M.V., E.J. Finck, D.K. Saunders, and D. Post (2000)
Seasonal variation in hematological values of eastern woodrats (Neotoma floridana).
Central Plains Society of Mammalogists. Palenske, N. and D.K. Saunders (2000)
Blood viscosity comparisons between endotherms and ectotherms at two temperatures.
Kansas Herpetological Socieity, 27th Annual Meeting.

Yanik, E, Keith, R. and D.K. Saunders, (2000)
Integrative science studies: mathematical and physical modeling of biological systems.
13th Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics.

Palenske, N. and D.K. Saunders (2001)
Hematological changes in hibernating bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana).
Kansas Academy of Sciences, Volume 20:47.

Palenske, N. and D.K. Saunders (2001)
Comparison of blood viscosities between ectotherms and endotherms at 3 and 38 C.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, Volume 20:47-48.

Palenske, N. and D.K. Saunders (2001)
Blood properties in the bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) during prolonged hibernation.
Southwestern Association of Naturalist, 48th Annual Meeting.

Palenske, N. and D.K. Saunders (2001)
Blood properties in cold submerged bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana).
28th annual Kansas Herpetological Society Meeting.

Daly, S. and D.K. Saunders (2001)
Morphometric analysis of vertebrate red blood cells.
28th annual Kansas Herpetological Society Meeting.

Daly, Sean and Saunders, David (2002)
Comparison of Erythrocyte Size Among Various Vertebrate Species.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, Volume 21:24.

Hinman, Sarah, Kanost, Michael and Saunders, David (2002)
Investigation of Plasma Hemolymph Viscosity in the Tobacco Hornworm (Manduca sexta) During the Fifth Instar Stage.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, Volume 21:25.

Palenske, Nicole, M. and Saunders, David K. (2002)
Comparison of Blood Viscosity and Hematological Parameters in Hibernating and Non-hibernating Bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana).
Kansas Academy of Sciences, Volume 21:22.

Ziegler, Jennifer, J. and Saunders, David K. (2002)
The Role of Various Membrane Transport Mechanisms on Erythrocyte Osmotic Resistance to Lysing in the Bullfrog and Mouse.
Kansas Academy of Sciences, Volume 21:24.

Palenske, Nicole, M. and Saunders, David K. (2002)
Blood viscosity and hematological parameters in hibernating bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana).
Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, p. 236.

Terry, Christina and Saunders, David K. (2003)
Age effects on erythrocyte morphological and biochemical properties associated with storage.
First Annual K-BRIN Symposium.

Sean M. Daly and David K. Saunders. (2003)
Erythrocyte osmotic fragility in two sympatric species of tree frogs, Hyla versicolor and Hyla chrysocelis.
Kansas Academy of Science, 135 Annual Meeting, Pittsburg, KS.

Mindy Baker, Kristin DeHaven, Nicole Lyon, Brooke Smith, Howard Erickson, Tammi Hildreth, Ron Keith, David Saunders, and Betsy Yanik. (2003)
Analysis of equine locomotion.
Kansas Academy of Science, 135 Annual Meeting, Pittsburg, KS.

John Ewing and David K. Saunders (2003)
Resistance to lysing of erythrocytes in cold-adapted bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana).
Kansas Academy of Science, 135 Annual Meeting, Pittsburg, KS.

Myoung-gwi Ryou and David K. Saunders (2003)
Role of blood viscosity in the regulation of hematocrit in tail-suspended rats (Rattus norvegicus) treated with pentoxifylline.
Kansas Academy of Science, 135 Annual Meeting, Pittsburg, KS.

David Saunders, Ronald Keith, and Elizabeth Yanik (2003)
Use of digital imaging technology to stimulate student interest and creativity in secondary science and mathematics education.
Kansas Academy of Science, 135 Annual Meeting, Pittsburg, KS.

Sarah Hinman (faculty mentor : Dr. David K. Saunders) Biology (2003)
Changes in Plasma Viscosity and Protein Concentration in the 5th Instar Stage of Manduca sexta.
Second Annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Day, Emporia State University, May 1, 2003.

Sean Daly (faculty mentor: Dr. David Saunders) Biology (2003)
Erythrocyte Osmotic Fragility Comparison of Hyla versicolor and Hyla chrysoscelis.
Second Annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Day, Emporia State University, May 1, 2003.

Mindy Baker, Kristin DeHaven, Nicole Lyon, Brooke Smith. (faculty mentor: Dr. Ron Keith, Dr. David Saunders, Dr. Elizabeth Yanik) Secondary Mathematics (2003)
Equine Forelimb Analysis.
Second Annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Day, Emporia State University, May 1, 2003.

John T. Ewing and David K Saunders (2003)
Resistance to Lysing of Erytrhocytes in Bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana) Adapted to Multiple Temperatures.
Kansas Herpetological Society, 30th Annual Meeting, November 9, 2003.

PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED SEMINARS:

David Saunders, Ronald Keith, Elizabeth Yanik (2003)
Introduction of digital imaging technology in to the high school and junior high school classrooms for inquiry-based learning.
Emporia State University Research and Creativity Forum

Gary Wyatt, David Saunders, Derek Zelmer (2003)
The academic climate of ESU: faculty and student perceptions.
Emporia State University Research and Creativity Forum

Keith, R., Saunders, D.K., and Yanik E. (2002)
Integrated Science with Digital Imaging Technology.
Conference on Applied Mathematics, University of Central Oklahoma. October 25-27, 2002.

Palenske, Nicole, M. and Saunders, David K. (2002)
Effects of Hibernation on the Blood of Bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana).
2002 Emporia State UniversityResearch and Creativity Forum.

Ziegler, Jennifer, J. and Saunders, David K. (2002)
The Role of Various Membrane Transport Mechanisms on Erythrocyte Osmotic Resistance to Lysing in the Bullfrog and Mouse.
2002 Emporia State University Research and Creativity Forum.

Palenske, N and D. Saunders.
Changes in Blood Properties of Hibernating Bullfrogs.
2001 Research and Creativity Forum, Emporia State University. Saunders, D.K., A.C. Roberts, and K. J. Aldrich.
Hematological Changes in Tail-suspended Rats.
Kansas EPSCoR 2000 Conference (poster)

Keynote Speaker,
Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and University Honors Banquet,
October 3, 1998

Keith, R., D.K. Saunders, and P. Gustafson. (1998)
Integrative Science Studies: Mathematical and Physical Modeling of Biological Systems: A Conference on New Expectations for Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology.
Kansas State University, January 12-13, 1998.

Skeletons in the closet: what we can learn from bones.
Annual Conference of the Kansas Association of Biology Teachers.
Emporia State University, 9/21/96.

Do reptile muscle fiber types correlate with muscle activity?
Faculty Research Forum and University Honors Assembly,
Emporia State University. 5/4/94.

Boning up on bones.
Kansas Association of Teachers in Science.
Rock Springs, Kansas. 4/30/94.

Skeletons of the great plains.
Great Plains Laboratory, Workshop for primary and secondary teachers.
Concordia, Kansas. 9/23-24/93.

Comparison of tail rattling speed at different thermal gradients between rattlesnakes.
Faculty Research Forum and University Honors Assembly,
Emporia State University. 5/5/93.

A comparison of lung volumes between conditioned and non-conditioned human subjects.
Faculty Research Forum and University Honors Assembly,
Emporia State University. 5/5/93.

Exercising Without Oxygen I: Birds at High Altitude.
American Physiological Society, Conference on Integrative Biology of Exercise.
Colorado Springs, CO. 9/26/93.
(Replacement speaker for Dr. Roger Fedde, Kansas State University)

Seasonal changes in the cell morphology, aerobic, and anaerobic potential in the muscles of migratory waterfowl.
Phi Zeta Research Day, College of Veterinary Medicine,
Kansas State University. 3/20/92.

"Regulation of Seasonal Changes in Avian Flight Muscle"
Creighton University School of Medicine; Dept. of Biomedical Sciences.
Invited Seminar 5/21/91.

GRANT PROPOSALS SUBMITTED:

Saunders, D.K. (1993)
Characterization of Histochemical and Biochemical Properties of the Muscles From Constricting and Non-constricting Snakes.
Submitted to: Emporia State University Faculty Research and Creativity ($3,891) Funded

Saunders, D.K. and G.J. Neufeld. (1993)
Comparison of Morphological and Biochemical Properties of Muscle Between Constricting and Non-Constricting Snakes.
Submitted to: Eppley Foundation for Research ($14,605) Not Funded

Saunders, D.K., D. Edds, D. Schroeder. (1994)
The Role of Toxins and Pollutants on the Increased Deformity Rates of Turtles in the Arkansas River.
Submitted to: International Life Sciences Institute, Risk Science Institute. ($99,845) Not Funded

Saunders, D.K. (1994)
Factors That Influence the Tail Rattling Frequency of Different Species of Rattlesnakes.
Submitted to: Emporia State University Faculty Research and Creativity ($7,924) Funded

Dyer, R.A., R.A. Consigili, R.A. Green, W.B. Hudson, T.C. Johnson, D.A., Pacey, B.A. Reichert, and D.K. Saunders (1995)
Design and Development of an Electrofocusing Apparatus for Protein separation in the Microgravity Environment.
Submitted to: NASA EPSCoR. ($175,000) Not Funded

Guikema, J.A., K. Chapes, M. Keck, J. Leach, Y. Li, G. Neufeld, D.K. Saunders, B. Spooner and F. White (1995)
The influence of gravity as a determinant in cellular biology.
Submitted to: NASA EPSCoR ($150,000) - Funded

Gustafson, P.E., R.L. Keith, and D.K. Saunders. (1996)
An Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research-Based Course.
Submitted to: NSF Division of Undergraduate Education. ($125,449) - Not Funded

Saunders, D.K. (1997)
The effects of stress on various blood parameters in the Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus).
Submitted to: Emporia State University Faculty Research and Creativity Grant ($6,650) - Funded

Gustafson, P.E., R.L. Keith, and D.K. Saunders. (1997)
An Undergraduate Integrative Interdisciplinary Modeling Practicum.
Submitted to: NSF Division of Undergraduate Education. ($46,278) - Not Funded

Saunders, D.K. (1998)
Investigation of blood viscosity at low temperatures in warm- and cold-blooded animals.
($6,650) - Funded

Saunders, D.K. (1999)
Investigation of potential physiological adaptations to winter hibernation in two amphibians, bullfrogs and marine toads.
Partially funded ($3,578)

Guikema, J.A., K. Chapes, M. Keck, J. Leach, and D.K. Saunders (1999)
One Year Renewal of: The influence of gravity as a determinant in cellular biology.
Submitted to: NASA EPSCoR ($50,000) - Funded

Gordon Ultsch
Physiological ecology/comparative physiology of overwintering among freshwater turtles and the evolution of the genus Chrysemys.
National Science Foundation: 6/1/00 to 5/31/03. $389,117 - Not Funded

Marshal Sundberg
NSF - Research Experience for Undergraduates, (1999-2002) Tall Grass Prairie.
I was listed as a Senior Collaborator on this grant

Saunders, D.K. (2000)
Investigation of Red Blood Cell Properties Between Ectotherms and Endotherms.
Submitted to: Emporia State University Research and Creativity Committee $2000 funded

Yanik, Martin, (2001)
See What Mathematics Can Do For You, submitted to the National Science Foundation CCLI (Course Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement Program - Implementation and Adaptationtrack.
I was listed as a coinvestigator on this grant. Not Funded

Hunt, Joan, (2001-2004)
Kansas Biomedical Research Infrastructure Nework (K-BRIN),
NIH - funded; I am listed as a coordinator on this grant.

Keith, R., Saunders, D.K., Yanik, E. (2001)
Inquiry-based science and mathematics through digital imaging.
Submitted to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program. $36,500 - Funded

Saunders, D.K. (2001)
Biomechanics of avian flight and take-off for flight.
Submitted to: Emporia State University Research and Creativity Committee - Funded, $6,000

Saunders, D.K. (2002)
Investigation of the ability of blood to clot in cold exposed (hypothermic) American Bullfrogs.
Emporia State University Research and Creativity Committee - Funded, $6,750

AWARDS RECEIVED BY STUDENTS UNDER MY SUPERVISION:

Riedle, Daren - 1993 Kansas Herpetological Society's Gloyd/Taylor award for outstanding herpetologist of the year

Riedle, Daren - 1994 American Association for the Advancement of Science, Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division award for the best student paper presentation.

Bryan, Chris - 1995 Kansas Academy of Sciences, Second Place Undergraduate Paper Presentation

McKnab, Ryan - 1998 Kansas Academy of Sciences, First Place Undergraduate Poster Presentation

Nashatizadeh, Muhammad - 1998 Kansas Academy of Sciences, First Place Undergraduate Paper Presentation

Aldrich, Kevin - 2000 Kansas Academy of Sciences, Second Place Masters Level Paper Presentation

Aldrich, Kevin - 2000 Howard K.Gloyd/Edward H. Taylor Scholarship, Outstanding Kansas Herpetologist

Palenske, Nicole - 2001 Kansas Academy of Sciences, First Place Masters Level Poster Presentation

Daly, Sean - 2002 Kansas Academy of Sciences, First Place Undergraduate Oral Presentation

Hinman, Sarah - 2002 Kansas Academy of Sciences, Third Place Undergraduate Oral Presentation

Ziegler, Jennifer - 2002 Kansas Academy of Sciences, First Place Masters Oral Presentation

Palenske, Nicole - 2002 Outstanding Teacher Award, Department of Biological Sciences

Sean Daly: 1st place prize for best Undergraduate Oral Presentation, 135 Annual Meeting of the Kansas Academy of Science, 2003

John Ewing: 3rd place prize for best Graduate Oral Presentation, 135 Annual Meeting of the Kansas Academy of Science, 2003

STUDENTS UNDER MY SUPERVISION:

Graduate Students:


Jessica Filosa
Liu Hua
Sogolo Lebelo
Kevin Aldrich
Nicole Palenske
Jennifer Ziegler
Myoung-gwi Ryou
John Ewing
Linda Hummel




Undergraduate Students:


Darren Riedle
J.J. Vogelsberg
Julie Ellis
David McLeod
Chris Bryan
James Lind
Matthew Elwood
Krishna Patel
Ryan McKnab
M Nashatizadeh
Jawad Nashatizadeh
Adam Roberts
Sean Daly
Sarah Hinman
Christina Terry
Jennifer Fahrbach
Amber Jones