Kendra L. Phelps
Department of Biological Sciences
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas 79407-3131
Email: kendra.phelps@ttu.edu
Tel: (806) 742-2710 ext. 282
Research Interests: Natural history of mammalian species, population and community ecology, chiropteran
ecology, conservation of imperiled species, human-environment interactions
Education:
08/2008 to
Present
Doctoral candidate, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Major: Zoology
Dissertation: Assessing the impact of cave disturbance on ecological characteristics of caveroosting bats in the Philippines
Advisor: Dr. Tigga Kingston
08/2003 to
12/2006
Master of Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Major: Zoology
Thesis: Ecological characteristics of small mammal communities inhabiting Tar Creek
Superfund Site, Oklahoma
Advisor: Dr. Karen McBee
08/2000 to
05/2003
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
Major: Zoology, concentration in conservation and biodiversity
Advisor: Dr. Troy L. Best
08/1998 to
05/2000
Associate of Science, Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, Iowa
Major: Biology
Research Experience:
08/2008 to
Present
Graduate Student, Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University
Supervisor: Dr. Tigga Kingston
09/2006 to
10/2008
Research Associate, Sternberg Museum of Natural History, Fort Hays State University
Supervisor: Dr. Jerry R. Choate (deceased)
05/2006 to
08/2006
Assistant Curator, Collection of Vertebrates, Oklahoma State University
Supervisor: Dr. Karen McBee
08/2003 to
11/2006
Graduate Student, Department of Zoology, Oklahoma State University
Supervisor: Dr. Karen McBee
05/2003 to
08/2005
Field Technician, Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Supervisor: Dr. David M. Leslie, Jr.
08/2001 to
05/2003
Laboratory Technician, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University
Supervisor: Dr. James L. Sartin
Teaching Experience:
08/2008 to
Present
Teaching Assistant, Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University
Course: Human Anatomy (ZOOL 2304), Environmental Problems (BIOL 1113)
08/2003 to
05/2006
Teaching Assistant, Department of Zoology, Oklahoma State University
Course: Human Anatomy (ZOOL 2104), Vertebrate Morphology (ZOOL 3114),
Animal Biology (ZOOL 1604), Introduction to Biology (ZOOL 1114)
Publications/Book Chapters:
Voigt, C.C., L. Aguirre, K.L. Phelps, M.C. Schoeman, J. Vanitharani, A. Zubaid. 2015. Bats and buildings:
the conservation of synanthropic bats. In: Voigt, C.C. and T. Kingston (eds) Bats in the Anthropocene.
(in prep).
Phelps, K.L., and K. McBee. 2010. Population parameters of Peromyscus leucopus (white-footed mice)
inhabiting a heavy metal contaminated Superfund Site. The Southwestern Naturalist 55(3): 363-375.
Phelps, K.L., and K. McBee. 2009. Ecological characteristics of small mammal communities at a Superfund
Site. American Midland Naturalist 161: 57-68.
Phelps, K.L., C.J. Schmidt, and J.R. Choate. 2008. Presence of the Evening bat (Nycticeius humeralis) in
westernmost Kansas. Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science 111 (1/2): 159-160.
Schmidt, C.J., J.R. Choate, and K.L. Phelps. 2008. Wandering lynx in Kansas. Transactions of the Kansas
Academy of Science 111 (1/2): 161-162.
Phelps, K.L. and T. Dewey. 2008. Pteronotus davyi.
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Pteronotus_davyi.html Animal
Diversity Web.
Schmidt, C.J., and K.L. Phelps. 2007. Geographic distribution: Thamnophis sirtalis. Journal of Kansas
Herpetology 24:15.
Presentations (most recent out of 25):
Phelps, K.L., R. Jose, M. Labonite, and T. Kingston. 2014. Anthropogenic and Environmental Factors
Influencing Cave Bat Diversity in the Philippines: Implications for Conservation Agendas. A paper
presented at the 94th American Society of Mammalogists meeting. June 6 – 10th, 2014.
Amarga, A.K., S. Yap, P. Alviola, and K. Phelps. 2014. Distribution Records of Bat Ectoparasites in the
Philippines, with New Records from Luzon and Bohol. A poster presented at the National Convention
of the Philippine Society of Parasitologists.
Phelps, K.L. and T. Kingston. 2013. Conserving Cave Bats in the Philippines: Assessing the Impact of Cave
Disturbance on Bat Assemblages. A paper presented at the 16th International Bat Research Conference
and 43rd North American Symposium on Bat Research. August 11 - 15, 2013.
Phelps, K.L. 2013. Conserving Cave Bats in the Philippine: Assessing the Impact of Cave Disturbance on Bat
Communities. A paper presented at the 5th Fulbright Regional Enrichment Workshop in Bangkok,
Thailand. March 6 - 9, 2013.
Phelps, K.L., R.P. Jose, and T. Kingston. 2012. Conserving Cave Bats in the Philippine: Assessing the Impact
of Cave Disturbance on Bat Communities. A paper presented at the 3rd Texas Tech University
Association of Biologists (TTUAB) Symposium. March 30-21, 2012.
Phelps, K.L. 2011. Conservation of Uncharismatic Fauna: Bats. A symposium presented at the first annual
heART Camp, Bohol Island State University-Bilar. June 25, 2011.
Editorial Experience:
Manuscript reviews:
Acta Chiropterologica
American Midland Naturalist
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Kaplag
The Southwestern Naturalist
The Prairie Naturalist
Western North American Naturalist
Book reviews:
Night Wings: The Laypersons’ Guide to the Bats of Kansas
Grant reviews:
Southwestern Association of Naturalists, Howard McCarley Student Research Grant
Southeast Asian Bat Conservation Research Unit Small Grant Program
Professional Memberships:
2011-Present
2011-Present
2008-Present
2003-Present
2003-Present
Society of Conservation Biology
Southeast Asian Bat Conservation Research Unit
- Cave Bat Group, student member
Texas Tech University Association of Biologists, Texas Tech University
- Grants-in-Aid Committee (chair, 2011, 2012)
- Research Symposium Food Committee (2010, 2011)
American Society of Mammalogists
- Membership Committee (2007-2010)
Southwestern Association of Naturalists
- Student Advisory Committee (2004-2007)
- Conservation Committee (2007-Present)
Awards/Grants/Fellowships Received (most recent out of 22, $67,500 accepted):
2014
2013
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
Texas Tech University Helen DeVitt Jones Graduate Fellowship
John Ball Zoo Society Wildlife Conservation Grant
American Society of Mammalogists Grants-in-Aid of Research
Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research
Texas Tech University Association of Biologists Grants-in-Aid of Research
The Explorers Club Exploration Fund
Cave Research Foundation Graduate Research Grant
Texas Tech University James D. and Mary Hazlewood Graduate Fellowship
U.S. Department of State Fulbright Fellowship - Philippines
International Travel:
Costa Rica
Czech Republic
England
Germany
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Kenya
Malaysia
Mexico
Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam