South Dakota Education Activities
Unit scientists contribute to the curriculum offerings at South Dakota State University by teaching graduate-level courses in fish and wildlife ecology.
| Title | Instructor(s) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of Science | Berry | September 2009 | December 2009 |
| Wildlife Research Design | Stafford | January 2021 | May 2021 |
| Wildlife Research Design | Stafford | January 2017 | April 2017 |
| Wildlife Research Design | Stafford | January 2015 | May 2015 |
| Wildlife Research Design | Stafford | January 2013 | May 2013 |
| Wildlife Research Design | Stafford | February 2019 | September 2019 |
| The Beak of the Finch | Stafford | January 2012 | April 2012 |
| Stream Ecology and Management | Berry | September 2003 | December 2003 |
| Stream Ecology and Management | Berry | September 2001 | December 2001 |
| Stream Ecology and Management | Berry | September 1999 | December 1999 |
| Stream Ecology and Management | Berry | September 1997 | December 1997 |
| Stream Ecology and Management | Berry | September 1995 | December 1995 |
| Stream Ecology and Management | Berry | September 1993 | December 1993 |
| Stream Ecology and Management | Berry | September 1991 | December 1991 |
| Stream Ecology and Management | Berry | September 1989 | December 1989 |
| Stream Ecology and Management | Berry | September 1987 | December 1987 |
| Stream Ecology and Management | Berry | September 1985 | December 1985 |
| Stream Ecology and Management | Berry | January 2010 | May 2010 |
| Stream Ecology and Management | Berry | January 2008 | May 2008 |
| Stream Ecology and Management | Berry | August 2005 | December 2005 |
| Public Invovlement Principles & Techniques | Gigliotti | January 2015 | May 2015 |
| Public Involvement Principles & Techniques | Gigliotti | January 2017 | May 2017 |
| Large Mammal Ecology and Management - Independent Study | Stafford | January 2022 | May 2022 |
| Independent Study - Wildlife Management and Conservation: Contemporary Practices and Principles | Stafford | January 2021 | May 2021 |
| Independent Study - Species Distribution and Habitat Modeling | Stafford | January 2022 | May 2022 |
| Independent Study - Modeling Principles for Natural Resources Management | Stafford | January 2020 | May 2020 |
| Independent Study - Modeling Principles for Natural Resources Management | Stafford | January 2019 | May 2019 |
| Independent Study - Introduction to R for Biologists (baseR) | Stafford | September 2022 | December 2022 |
| Independent Study - Introduction to R for Biologists (baseR) | Stafford | January 2020 | May 2020 |
| Independent Study | Edwards, Chipps | January 2022 | May 2022 |
| Independent Study | Chipps | August 2020 | December 2020 |
| Independent Study | Mazik, Chipps | August 2019 | December 2019 |
| Independent Study | Edwards, Chipps | August 2019 | December 2019 |
| Independent Study | Chipps | August 2018 | December 2018 |
| Human Dimensions of Wildlife and Fisheries | Gigliotti | January 2018 | May 2018 |
| Honors Colloquium | Berry | September 2009 | December 2009 |
| Fish Structure and Function | Berry | January 2007 | May 2007 |
| Fish Structure and Function | Berry | January 2005 | May 2005 |
| Fish Structure and Function | Berry | January 2003 | May 2003 |
| Fish Structure and Function | Berry | January 2001 | May 2001 |
| Fish Structure and Function | Berry | January 1999 | May 1999 |
| Fish Structure and Function | Berry | January 1997 | May 1997 |
| Fish Structure and Function | Berry | January 1995 | May 1995 |
| Fish Structure and Function | Berry | January 1993 | May 1993 |
| Fish Structure and Function | Berry | January 1991 | May 1991 |
| Fish Structure and Function | Berry | January 1989 | May 1989 |
| Fish Structure and Function | Berry | January 1987 | May 1987 |
| Fish Biology | Berry | January 2009 | May 2009 |
| Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates | Chipps | September 2012 | December 2012 |
| Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates | Chipps | September 2010 | December 2010 |
| Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates | Chipps | September 2008 | December 2008 |
| Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates | Chipps | September 2002 | December 2002 |
| Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates | Chipps | July 2014 | December 2014 |
| Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates | Chipps | August 2008 | December 2008 |
| Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates | Chipps | August 2006 | December 2006 |
| Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates | Chipps | August 2004 | December 2004 |
| Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates | Chipps | August 2000 | December 2000 |
| Behavioral Ecology | Stafford | January 2014 | May 2014 |
| Aquatic Trophic Ecology | Chipps | January 2022 | May 2022 |
| Aquatic Trophic Ecology | Chipps | January 2020 | May 2020 |
| Aquatic Trophic Ecology | Chipps | January 2018 | May 2018 |
| Aquatic Trophic Ecology | Chipps | January 2016 | May 2016 |
| Aquatic Trophic Ecology | Chipps | January 2014 | May 2014 |
| Aquatic Trophic Ecology | Chipps | January 2012 | May 2012 |
| Aquatic Trophic Ecology | Chipps | January 2010 | May 2010 |
| Aquatic Trophic Ecology | Chipps | January 2008 | May 2008 |
| Aquatic Trophic Ecology | Chipps | January 2006 | May 2006 |
| Aquatic Trophic Ecology | Chipps | January 2004 | May 2004 |
| Advanced Limnology | Chipps | January 2002 | May 2002 |
| Advanced Limnology | Chipps | January 2000 | May 2000 |
| Advanced Human Dimensions: A Scientific Approach to the Social Environment of Natural Resource Management | Gigliotti | January 2016 | May 2016 |
| Advanced Human Dimensions: A Scientific Approach to the Social Environment | Gigliotti | January 2018 | May 2018 |
| Advanced Human Dimensions | Gigliotti | January 2014 | May 2014 |
| Advanced Human Dimensions | Gigliotti | August 2012 | December 2012 |
| Adaptive Management and Structured Decisions Making / Natural Resource Management Planning | Gigliotti, Wilson | January 2018 | April 2018 |
| Title and Location | Speaker | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Zooplanktivory and nutrient regeneration by vertebrate and invertebrate planktivores: implications for trophic interactions in oligotrophic lakes. Presented to: University of South Dakota, Department of Biology, Vermillion, South Dakota |
Chipps | March 2000 |
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Writing About Water in the West: The Missouri River History Presented to: South Dakota State University |
Berry | October 2001 |
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Wetland functions and mosquito control. Presented to: West Nile Virus Conference, South Dakota Department of Health, Pierre, South Dakota |
Chipps | September 2002 |
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Using Human Dimensions in the management of Black Hills Deer and Mountain Lions Presented to: University of North Dakota |
Gigliotti | September 2015 |
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Use of alum treatments to regulate lake productivity. Presented to: Mitchell City Council Meeting, Mitchell, South Dakota |
Chipps | August 2002 |
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Theory and application of fish bioenergetics models Presented to: University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff |
Chipps | November 2011 |
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The Warp and Woof Among SDSU Alumni Presented to: South Dakota State University |
Berry | September 2004 |
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Stream habitat restoration and reintroduction of Brown Trout in Gary Creek, SD. Presented to: Trout Unlimited, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. |
Chipps | May 2018 |
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South Dakota Riverine Fish Research Presented to: University of South Dakota |
Berry | October 2005 |
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SDSU science and public opinions about science and scientists Presented to: South Dakota State University |
Berry | January 2010 |
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Research Review Presented to: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks' Commissioner's Meeting |
Chipps, Berry | April 2008 |
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Monitoring and assessment of floodplain wetlands in the upper Missouri River basin. Presented to: Missouri River Institute, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota. |
Chipps | April 2008 |
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Modeling mercury uptake in fishes using bioenergetics models. Presented to: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Seminar, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota |
Chipps | July 2001 |
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Modeling effects of climate variability on angler use in the Missouri River. Presented to: Missouri River Institute, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD. |
Chipps | November 2018 |
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Mercury dynamics in aquatic ecosystems: implications for humans and fish. Presented to: Kansas State University |
Chipps | February 2016 |
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Mercury bioaccumulation in aquatic food webs Presented to: South Dakota State University |
Chipps | April 2006 |
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Issues that influence public understanding and skepticism of science. Presented to: South Dakota State University |
Berry | April 2009 |
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Influence of water velocity on rheotactic behavior and energy reserves of endogenous Pallid Sturgeon Scaphirhynchus albus larvae. Presented to: Missouri River Institute, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD. |
Chipps, Mrnak | November 2018 |
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Influence of variable prey abundance on walleye growth and condition in Lake Oahe Presented to: Walleyes Unlimited annual meeting |
Chipps | February 2011 |
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Influence of climate variability on water level fluctuations and walleye harvest in Lake Oahe, South Dakota. Presented to: University of Manitoba |
Chipps | April 2019 |
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Influence of climate variability on fish mercury accumulation in glacial lakes Presented to: Lakehead University |
Chipps | March 2010 |
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Influence of Didymosphenia geminata on fisheries resources in Rapid Creek, South Dakota Presented to: Black Hill's Fly Angler's annual meeting |
Chipps | December 2009 |
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Habitat linked polymorphism in bluegill sunfish: why all fish aren't created equal. Presented to: International Shallow Lake Workshop, Delta Marsh Field Station, University of Manitoba, Canada |
Chipps | August 2001 |
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Factors affecting post-release hooking mortality of Walleye Presented to: Walleyes Unlimited, Rapid City, SD. |
Chipps | February 2022 |
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Factors affecting mercury accumulation in walleyes Presented to: Walleyes Unlimited |
Chipps | February 2008 |
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Development and application of bioenergetics models Presented to: University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff |
Chipps | April 2009 |
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Conservation planning for waterfowl in the midcontinent: improving the scientific foundation Presented to: U.S.G.S. EROS Data Center |
Stafford | June 2011 |
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Biological indicators of wetland condition: more than just puddles in the field? Presented to: Department of Biology Seminar Series, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota |
Chipps | October 2003 |
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Biological indicators in floodplain wetlands Presented to: Augustana College |
Chipps | April 2004 |
| Title | Presenter | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Year of Science and a New Model for the Process of Science | Berry | September 2009 |
| Year of Science and Public Understanding of Science | Berry | January 2009 |
| Wildlife Value Orientations & Other Human Dimensions Topics | Gigliotti | February 2017 |
| Waterfowl on weather radar (WL 419-519, Waterfowl Ecology for K. C. Jensen) | Stafford | November 2011 |
| Waterfowl and Agricultural Wetlands | Stafford | November 2018 |
| Waterfowl and Agricultural Wetlands | Stafford | November 2017 |
| Waterfowl and Agricultural Wetlands | Stafford | April 2019 |
| Water Quality | Chipps | November 2003 |
| Top Down and Bottom Up Factors That Influence Public Understanding of Science | Berry | September 2009 |
| Thinking About River Structure and Biota in Four Dimensions ? Longitudinal, Lateral, Vertical, and Temporal | Berry | October 2007 |
| The History of the U. S. Geological Survey | Chipps | October 2003 |
| South Dakota?s River ?Estate? | Berry | May 2008 |
| Safety in Field Work | Berry | September 2001 |
| Safety Awareness | Berry | September 2008 |
| Safety | Berry | September 2002 |
| Role of the Media in Communicating Science to the Public | Berry | October 2009 |
| Public-Sector Problem-Solving & Decision-Making | Gigliotti | February 2019 |
| Public Involvement Techniques | Gigliotti | February 2019 |
| Overview of the history of fisheries and fishing in South Dakota. | Berry | February 2008 |
| Normative Science: What is the Role of Scientists in Policy and Politics? | Berry | January 2008 |
| Missouri River Facts for Natural Resource Writers | Berry | November 2003 |
| Mercury accumulation in fishes and current Hg advisory issues in South Dakota. | Chipps | April 2004 |
| Mercury Dynamics in Fishes | Chipps | April 2010 |
| Mercury Accumulation in Fishes | Chipps | April 2008 |
| Management of Human Users (WL 220) | Gigliotti | November 2011 |
| Landowner Relations | Gigliotti | March 2019 |
| Lake Habitat Management | Chipps | November 2005 |
| Laboratory Protocols | Chipps | September 2008 |
| Laboratory Procedures/Safety/Courtesy | Berry | September 2007 |
| Invertebrate Drift | Chipps | October 2003 |
| Intorduction to Public Involvement | Gigliotti | February 2019 |
| Human Dimensions:Survey Methodology | Gigliotti | March 2012 |
| Human Dimensions: Science or Art? | Gigliotti | March 2013 |
| Human Dimensions: Survey Methodology | Gigliotti | November 2012 |
| Human Dimensions and Large Mammal Management | Gigliotti | September 2015 |
| Human Dimensions Study of Wildlife Law Enforcement | Gigliotti | November 2016 |
| Human Dimensions - Survey Methodology | Gigliotti | April 2016 |
| History of the Missouri River | Berry | November 2002 |
| History and Perspectives of Human Dimensions in Wildlife | Gigliotti | January 2014 |
| Fisheries and Aquatic Systems | Chipps | September 2018 |
| Fish Mercury Research | Chipps | October 2009 |
| Fish Bioenergetics 4l0 | Chipps | December 2017 |
| Fish Bioenergetics | Chipps | November 2009 |
| Field Data Collection/Freezer | Chipps | September 2007 |
| Factors influencing body condition of spring-migrating waterfowl | Stafford | November 2020 |
| Factors Influencing Mercury Concentration in Fishes | Chipps | October 2008 |
| Factors Affecting Fish Recruitment | Chipps | October 2004 |
| Endangered Species Managment | Chipps | April 2020 |
| Development of biomonitoring criteria for floodplain wetlands in the Missouri River Basin. | Chipps | April 2004 |
| Data Management | Chipps | August 2002 |
| Connectedness: Agriculture and Aquatic Resources | Berry | October 2005 |
| Conflict Resolution | Chipps | February 2007 |
| Biological Indicators of Wetland Condition: More Than Just a Puddle in the Field? | Chipps | November 2002 |
| Bioenergetics modeling | Chipps | October 2016 |
| Attitudes and Intended Behaviors towards Fishing and Hunting Regulations - Part 1 | Gigliotti | November 2018 |
| Aquatic habitat management. | Chipps | November 2006 |
| Aquatic habitat and transitional aquatic-terrestrial habitats to an introductory class on fish and wildlife management | Berry | November 2006 |
| Aquatic Habitats | Chipps | November 2002 |
| Aquatic Habitats | Chipps | November 2001 |
| Aquatic Habitat Types | Berry | November 2009 |
| Aquatic Habitat Management | Chipps | November 2010 |
| Aquatic Habitat Management | Chipps | November 2009 |
| Aquatic Habitat Management | Chipps | November 2004 |
| Aquatic Habitat Management | Chipps | November 2003 |
| Aquatic Habitat Management | Chipps | November 2000 |
| Aquatic Habitat | Chipps | November 2008 |
| Aquatic Habitat | Berry | November 2008 |
| Aquatic Habitat | Chipps | November 2007 |
| Aquatic Habitat | Berry | November 2007 |
| Aquatic Habitat | Berry | November 2004 |
| Aquatic Habitat | Berry | November 2003 |
| Aquatic Habitat | Berry | November 2002 |
| Aquatic Habitat | Berry | November 2001 |
| Application of Bioenergetics Modeling to Estimate Contaminant Uptake in Fishes | Chipps | April 2010 |
| American Institute of Biological Sciences Programs | Berry | February 2008 |
| Age and Sex in Wildlife Management (WL 220) | Stafford | October 2011 |
| 3 Models of Public Involvement | Gigliotti | February 2019 |
| Student (Degree) | Advisor | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zweifel, Richard (PhD) | Chipps | 2000 | 2006 |
| Wuellner, Melissa (PhD) | Chipps | 2005 | 2009 |
| Wirwa, Nicholas (MS) | Chipps | 2004 | 2007 |
| Wieseler, Austin (MS) | Stafford | 2019 | Present |
| Werlin, Kent (MS) | Chipps | 2000 | 2002 |
| Weier, Lisa (MS) | Chipps | 2011 | 2012 |
| Weber, Michael (PhD) | Chipps | 2008 | 2011 |
| Webb, Nancy (MS) | Chipps | 2001 | 2003 |
| Ward, Matthew (MS) | Chipps | 2001 | 2003 |
| Wanner, Greg (MS) | Berry | 2002 | 2006 |
| VanderVorst, Ross (MS) | Berry | 2007 | 2009 |
| Tycz, Brandon (MS) | Stafford | 2014 | 2016 |
| Trembath, Cameron (MS) | Chipps | 2011 | 2013 |
| Tetzlaff, Sarah (MS) | Berry | 1989 | 2002 |
| Sweikert, Lily (PhD) | Gigliotti | 2014 | Present |
| Sundmark, Aaron (PhD) | Gigliotti | 2016 | Present |
| Stevens, Tanner (MS) | Chipps | 2012 | 2014 |
| Spengler, Daniel (MS) | Berry | 2010 | 2010 |
| Smart, Tammie (MS) | Chipps | 2001 | 2004 |
| Slayter, Travis (MS) | Berry | 1999 | 2002 |
| Siller, Madeline (MS) | Chipps | 2022 | Present |
| Sidie-Slettedahl, Anna (MS) | Stafford | 2012 | 2013 |
| Schumman , David (PhD) | Stafford | 2012 | 2017 |
| Schumann, David (PhD) | Stafford | 2013 | 2017 |
| Schumann, David (PhD) | Chipps | 2013 | 2017 |
| Schultz, Luke (MS) | Chipps | 2009 | 2011 |
| Schlafke, Katie (MS) | Chipps | 2016 | 2018 |
| Scheid, Marcus (MS) | Berry | 2002 | 2004 |
| Schafer, Zachary (MS) | Berry | 2008 | 2010 |
| Schaeffer, Travis (MS) | Chipps | 2010 | 2012 |
| Satyshur, Colleen (MS) | Chipps | 2005 | 2008 |
| Renganathan, Sandhya (MS) | Chipps | 2005 | 2005 |
| Remington, Jessica (MS) | Berry | 2007 | 2009 |
| Rasmussen, Eric (MS) | Berry | 2010 | 2010 |
| Rasmussen, Eric (MS) | Berry | 2002 | 2005 |
| Rapp, Tobia (PhD) | Chipps | 2010 | 2014 |
| Radigan, Will (MS) | Chipps | 2014 | 2016 |
| Rader, James (MS) | Chipps | 2003 | 2005 |
| Radabaugh, Nicholas (MS) | Chipps | 2004 | 2006 |
| Pitcher, Kristopher (PhD) | Chipps | 2012 | 2018 |
| Pillatzki, Angela (MS) | Chipps | 2003 | 2008 |
| Pfrimmer, Jarrett (PhD) | Gigliotti | 2014 | 2017 |
| Pap, Jonathan (MS) | Chipps | 2007 | 2009 |
| Nevison, Sarah (MS) | Stafford | 2014 | 2018 |
| Mounsdon, Riley (MS) | Chipps | 2022 | Present |
| Moratz, Katherine (MS) | Stafford | 2014 | 2016 |
| McCuthcheon, Cindie (MS) | Chipps | 2009 | 2011 |
| Mangan, Matthey (MS) | Chipps | 2002 | 2004 |
| Machado, Sagaya (MS) | Berry | 2003 | 2008 |
| Lyons, Cade (MS) | Chipps | 2018 | 2021 |
| Longhenry, Christopher (MS) | Chipps | 2005 | 2007 |
| Lehrke, Tracey (MS) | Berry | 2006 | 2010 |
| LeBron, Matthew (MS) | Chipps | 2010 | 2010 |
| Larson, Eric (MS) | Berry | 1999 | 2001 |
| Lagner, Alex (MS) | Chipps | 2004 | 2006 |
| Kolstrom, Rebecca (MS) | Gigliotti | 2017 | Present |
| Knadle, Brian (MS) | Chipps | 2002 | 2008 |
| Kludt, Nick (PhD) | Chipps | 2016 | 2019 |
| Kirkeeng, Chance (MS) | Chipps | 2015 | 2017 |
| Kauth, Adam (MS) | Stafford | 2017 | 2019 |
| Kaiser, Chad (MS) | Chipps | 2015 | 2017 |
| Kaemingk, Mark (PhD) | Chipps | 2011 | 2014 |
| Jungworth, Jason (MS) | Berry | 2000 | 2004 |
| Jolley, Jeffrey (PhD) | Chipps | 2004 | 2009 |
| Jensen, Karen (MS) | Chipps | 2000 | 2002 |
| Janke, Adam (PhD) | Chipps | 2011 | 2016 |
| James, Dan (PhD) | Chipps | 2007 | 2011 |
| Isermann, Daniel (PhD) | Chipps | 2000 | 2003 |
| Hintz, William (PhD) | Chipps | 2011 | 2015 |
| Henderson, Kjetil (MS) | Gigliotti | 2012 | 2014 |
| Hayer, Cari An (PhD) | Chipps | 2009 | 2014 |
| Hawkins, Michael (MS) | Chipps | 2000 | 2002 |
| Hamel, Martin (MS) | Chipps | 2004 | 2006 |
| Graves, Vicki (MS) | Berry | 2004 | 2004 |
| Graeb, Brian (PhD) | Chipps | 2003 | 2006 |
| Gottlob, Matt (MS) | Stafford | 2013 | Present |
| Gasper, Bryan (MS) | Chipps | 2000 | 2003 |
| Fullhart, Howard (MS) | Berry | 2000 | 2001 |
| Fopma, Seth (PhD) | Chipps | 2016 | 2019 |
| Fopma, Seth (PhD) | Gigliotti | 2015 | Present |
| Fincel, Mark (PhD) | Chipps | 2007 | 2011 |
| Fergen, Joshua (PhD) | Gigliotti | 2015 | 2016 |
| Felts, Eli (PhD) | Chipps | 2014 | 2018 |
| Dembkowski, Daniel (PhD) | Chipps | 2012 | 2015 |
| DeBates, Timothy (MS) | Chipps | 2001 | 2003 |
| Cutler, Logan (MS) | Chipps | 2021 | Present |
| Curtis, Colton (MS) | Chipps | 2021 | Present |
| Cudmore, Kris (MS) | Stafford | 2014 | 2016 |
| Csargo, Isak (MS) | Chipps | 2009 | 2011 |
| Connelly, Susan (MS) | Chipps | 2011 | 2013 |
| Caldwell, Timothy (MS) | Chipps | 2010 | 2011 |
| Burchfield, James (PhD) | Chipps | 2012 | 2018 |
| Breeggemann, Jason (PhD) | Chipps | 2012 | 2016 |