TIMOTHY S. PREUSS
Department of Biology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Phone: (989) 774-1053 Fax: (989) 774-3462
Email: preus1ts@cmich.edu
EDUCATION
2002-Present Master of Science in Biology-Conservation Biology, Central Michigan University
Thesis: Predicting Spatial Distribution and Abundance of Bobcats in Michigan
1995-1999
Bachelor of Science in Forestry-Wildlife Management, Purdue University
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Wildlife-Human Conflict Management; Effects of Human-Induced Disturbance on Wildlife; Carnivore Ecology;
Predator-Prey Interactions; GIS Applications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
5/03-Present Coordinator for Immobilizing Agents, Department of Biology, Central Michigan University, MI
3/02-7/02
Crew Coordinator, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University, IN
3/01-3/02
Crew Chief, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University, IN
4/00-2/01
Wildlife Research Technician, Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, Dundee, IL
6/99-8/99
Wildlife Technician, Willowbrook Wildlife Center, Glen Ellyn, IL
9/97-5/99
Wildlife Research Technician, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
12/97
Volunteer Wildlife Technician, Willowbrook Wildlife Center, Glen Ellyn, IL
5/97-8/97
Volunteer Animal Keeper, Willowbrook Wildlife Center, Glen Ellyn, IL
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1/04-5/04
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
BIO 229 – Nature Study
8/03-12/03
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
BIO 229 – Nature Study
8/02-12/02
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
BIO 229 – Nature Study
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The Wildlife Society
The American Society of Mammalogists
CERTIFICATIONS
4/03 Wildlife Handling and Chemical Immobilization for Researchers and Managers, Global Wildlife Resources
1/98 International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council: Basic Skills
3/97 “Project Learning Tree”
9/91 Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
PRESENTATIONS
Gehring, T.M., S.W. Gallagher, T.S. Preuss, B.A. Potter, J.E. Hawley, S. Rossler, J. Duquette, and S. Davidson.
2003. Assessing perceptions of rural stakeholders toward wolves in the northern great lakes region. Poster
presented at World Wolf Congress 2003 in Banff, Alberta, Canada on September 25-28, 2003.
Preuss, T.S. 2003. Bobcat ecology and management in Michigan. Guest lecturer for BIO 541: wildlife biology
and management at Central Michigan University on September 23, 2003.
TIMOTHY S. PREUSS
PRESENTATIONS CONT'D
Preuss, T.S. 2003. Bobcat ecology and management in Michigan. 6th annual convention of the Northern Great
Lakes Furharvesters in Kinross, MI on September 19-21, 2003.
Preuss, T.S. and T.M. Gehring. 2003. Estimating distribution and abundance of bobcats in Michigan. Poster
presented at Central Michigan University Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition on April 23,
2003.
Preuss, T.S., J.R. Crick, D. Arrington, and R.K. Swihart. 2002. Natural resources in the Upper Wabash River
Basin: field sampling and model development. Poster presented at Purdue University Department of
Forestry and Natural Resources 7th Annual Research Symposium in West Lafayette, on April 11, 2002.
Preuss, T.S., J.R. Crick, and R.K. Swihart. 2002. Effects of land-use decisions on natural resources in the
Upper Wabash. Poster presented at spring meeting of the Indiana Chapter of The Wildlife Society in
Bloomington, IN on May 7-8, 2002.
Preuss, T.S., J.R. Crick, and R.K. Swihart. 2001. Engaging citizens as stewards of ecosystems: a progress
report. Poster presented at Gaining Ground conference in Indianapolis, IN on October 23-24, 2001.
GRANTS
2002
Predicting potential Canada lynx habitat in the Northern Great Lakes Region. Defenders of
Wildlife. $5,000
2002
Estimating abundance and distribution of bobcat (Lynx rufus) in Michigan. Central Michigan
University Graduate Student Research Grant. $600
2003
Central Michigan University Biology Department: Marion Whitney Summer Graduate
Scholarship. $400
2003
Estimating abundance and distribution of bobcats in Michigan. Wildlife Forever. $4,000