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EDUCATION
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Ph.D. Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Clemson University
Advisor: Dr. David S. Jachowski - Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Forestry & Environmental Conservation Dissertation Committee Members: Dr. Greg Yarrow - Professor, Forestry & Environmental Conservation Dr. Thomas Rainwater - Research Scientist, Forestry & Environmental Conservation/Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology Dr. Duane Diefenbach - Adjunct Professor/Leader, Penn State/PA Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit Jim Jordan - Wildlife Biologist, The Town of Kiawah Island |
2021- 2025
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M.S. Natural Resources and Environmental Science, University of Nevada, Reno
Advisor: Dr. Perry J. Williams - Professor of Statistical Ecology, Natural Resources & Environmental Science Thesis Committee Members: Dr. Kelley Stewart - Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Natural Resources & Environmental Science Dr. Ken Nussear - Professor, Geography |
2019-2021
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B.S. Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University
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2012-2016
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Principle Graduate Research Assistant, Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina Supervisor: Dr. David S. Jachowski |
May 2021 - Present
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Graduate Research Assistant, University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada Supervisor: Dr. Perry J. Williams |
Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
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Waterfowl Research Crew Lead (GS-06), U.S. Geological Survey - Western Ecological Research Center
Dixon Field Station / Grizzly Island Wildlife Area Supervisor: Dr. Joshua T. Ackerman |
Oct 2018 - Aug 2019
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Waterfowl Research Technician (GS-05), U.S. Geological Survey - Western Ecological Research Center
Dixon Field Station / Grizzly Island Wildlife Area Supervisor: Dr. Joshua T. Ackerman |
Mar 2017 - Oct 2018
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Plague Research Technician, U.S. Geological Survey - Fort Collins Science Center
Badlands National Park / Buffalo Gap National Grassland / Dixie National Grassland Supervisor: Dr. David A. Eads |
May - Nov 2016
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Cinnamon Teal Project - Field Technician, Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge Supervisor: Casey M. Setash (PhD Candidate) |
May - Aug 2015
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Undergraduate Research Assistant, Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado Supervisor: Dr. Alisha A. Shah |
Mar - May 2015
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Ranger Station Aid, U.S Forest Service - Arapahoe and Roosevelt National Forests
Pawnee National Grassland Ranger Station Supervisor: Michael Salazar |
Aug 2014 - May 2016
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PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Peterson, S.E., J.T. Ackerman, M.P. Keating, C.H. Schacter, C.A. Hartman, M.L. Casazza, & M.P. Herzog (2022). Predator movements in relation to habitat features reveal vulnerability of duck nests to predation. Ecology & Evolution 12:9:e9329.
Submitted
Keating, M. P., P. J. Williams, J. R. Robb, F. E. Buderman, J. P. Lewis, T. Vanosdol, & R. Harer (Accepted). Henslow's sparrow shows positive response to prescribed fire rotation. Ornithological Applications.
Marneweck C.J., S.N. Harris, A.J. Jensen, M.P. Keating, M. Muthersbaugh, D.L. Nelson, E. Rosales, E.A. Saldo, K. Titus, & D.S. Jachowski (In review). Poleward expansion of turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) under future conditions. Wilson Journal of Ornithology.
Keating, M. P., P. J. Williams, J. R. Robb, F. E. Buderman, J. P. Lewis, T. Vanosdol, & R. Harer (Accepted). Henslow's sparrow shows positive response to prescribed fire rotation. Ornithological Applications.
Marneweck C.J., S.N. Harris, A.J. Jensen, M.P. Keating, M. Muthersbaugh, D.L. Nelson, E. Rosales, E.A. Saldo, K. Titus, & D.S. Jachowski (In review). Poleward expansion of turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) under future conditions. Wilson Journal of Ornithology.
THESES
Keating, M. P. (2021). Estimating spatial location of attraction points through time with animal movement data. M.S. Thesis, University of Nevada, Reno. Reno, NV.
PROFFESIONAL REPORTS
M.P. Keating (2022). Clemson Bobcat & Rodenticide Project Update - October 2022.
Peterson, S.E., J.T. Ackerman, M.P. Keating, M.P. Herzog, & C.A. Hartman (2019). Preliminary raccoon and skunk movements and foraging behavior in Suisun Marsh.
Peterson, S.E., J.T. Ackerman, M.P. Keating, M.P. Herzog, & C.A. Hartman (2018). Preliminary raccoon and skunk movements and foraging behavior in Suisun Marsh.
Peterson, S.E., J.T. Ackerman, M.P. Keating, M.P. Herzog, & C.A. Hartman (2019). Preliminary raccoon and skunk movements and foraging behavior in Suisun Marsh.
Peterson, S.E., J.T. Ackerman, M.P. Keating, M.P. Herzog, & C.A. Hartman (2018). Preliminary raccoon and skunk movements and foraging behavior in Suisun Marsh.
POSTERS & TALKS
Keating, M.P., J. Jordan, C.E. Horton, G.K. Yarrow, T.R. Rainwater, D.R. Diefenbach, D.S. Jachowski (2022). A tale of two islands: Comparing SGA-exposed and Un-exposed Bobcat Populations in Southeastern South Carolina. South Carolina Chapter of The Wildlife Society Annual Meeting. October 12, 2022. (Oral Presentation)
Keating, M.P., J. Jordan, C.E. Horton, G.K. Yarrow, T.R. Rainwater, D.R. Diefenbach, D.S. Jachowski (2022). A tale of two islands: Comparing SGA-exposed and Un-exposed Bobcat Populations in Southeastern South Carolina. Clemson Forestry and Environmental Conservation/South Carolina DNR Cooperative Meeting. September 28, 2022. (Oral Presentation)
Keating, M.P. (2021). Estimating spatial location of attraction through time with animal movement data. Thesis Defense. August 11, 2021. (Oral Presentation)
Keating, M.P., P.J. Williams, K.M. Stewart, C.J. McKee, A.P. Bush, & L.J. Heffelfinger (2020). Discrete-time models of animal movement: mule deer as a case study. The Wildlife Society Annual Conference. September 29, 2020. (Poster Presentation)
Keating, M.P., J.C. Brockman, M.G. Lohman, C.M. McKee, K.T. Shoemaker, & K.M. Stewart (2020). Nevada elk dispersal and movement patterns in relation to resource availability and forage conditions. The Wildlife Society Nevada Chapter Science Symposium. Reno, NV. March 3, 2020. (Oral Presentation)
Keating, M.P., J.C. Brockman, M.G. Lohman, C.M. McKee, K.T. Shoemaker, & K.M. Stewart (2020). Nevada elk dispersal and movement patterns in relation to resource availability and forage conditions. The Wildlife Society Western Section Meeting. Redding, CA. February 6, 2020. (Poster Presentation)
Peterson, S.E., J.T. Ackerman, M.P. Keating, C.A. Hartman, C. Feldheim, M. Casazza, & M.P. Herzog (2019). GPS Collars and Nest Temperature Loggers Reveal How Individual Mesopredators Interact With Ground-nesting Waterfowl. The American Fisheries Society - Wildlife Society Joint Conference. October 3, 2020. (Oral Presentation)
Peterson, S.E., J.T. Ackerman, M.P. Keating, C.A. Hartman, C. Feldheim, M. Casazza, & M.P. Herzog (2019). GPS Collars and Nest Temperature Loggers Reveal How Individual Mesopredators Interact With Ground-nesting Waterfowl. North American Duck Symposium. August 28, 2020. (Poster Presentation)
Keating, M.P., J. Jordan, C.E. Horton, G.K. Yarrow, T.R. Rainwater, D.R. Diefenbach, D.S. Jachowski (2022). A tale of two islands: Comparing SGA-exposed and Un-exposed Bobcat Populations in Southeastern South Carolina. Clemson Forestry and Environmental Conservation/South Carolina DNR Cooperative Meeting. September 28, 2022. (Oral Presentation)
Keating, M.P. (2021). Estimating spatial location of attraction through time with animal movement data. Thesis Defense. August 11, 2021. (Oral Presentation)
Keating, M.P., P.J. Williams, K.M. Stewart, C.J. McKee, A.P. Bush, & L.J. Heffelfinger (2020). Discrete-time models of animal movement: mule deer as a case study. The Wildlife Society Annual Conference. September 29, 2020. (Poster Presentation)
Keating, M.P., J.C. Brockman, M.G. Lohman, C.M. McKee, K.T. Shoemaker, & K.M. Stewart (2020). Nevada elk dispersal and movement patterns in relation to resource availability and forage conditions. The Wildlife Society Nevada Chapter Science Symposium. Reno, NV. March 3, 2020. (Oral Presentation)
Keating, M.P., J.C. Brockman, M.G. Lohman, C.M. McKee, K.T. Shoemaker, & K.M. Stewart (2020). Nevada elk dispersal and movement patterns in relation to resource availability and forage conditions. The Wildlife Society Western Section Meeting. Redding, CA. February 6, 2020. (Poster Presentation)
Peterson, S.E., J.T. Ackerman, M.P. Keating, C.A. Hartman, C. Feldheim, M. Casazza, & M.P. Herzog (2019). GPS Collars and Nest Temperature Loggers Reveal How Individual Mesopredators Interact With Ground-nesting Waterfowl. The American Fisheries Society - Wildlife Society Joint Conference. October 3, 2020. (Oral Presentation)
Peterson, S.E., J.T. Ackerman, M.P. Keating, C.A. Hartman, C. Feldheim, M. Casazza, & M.P. Herzog (2019). GPS Collars and Nest Temperature Loggers Reveal How Individual Mesopredators Interact With Ground-nesting Waterfowl. North American Duck Symposium. August 28, 2020. (Poster Presentation)
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Newsletter Feature. The Wildlife Society Southeastern Section. Feb. 20, 2023.
Keating, M.P. (2022). Bobcat Walk & Talk. Kiawah Island Bobcat Week. October 13, 2022. (Oral Presentation)
News Highlight. ABC 4 News Charleston. Oct. 11, 2022.
Keating. M.P. (2022). Kiawah Island Bobcat & Rodenticide Study. Kiawah Conservancy Earth Day Celebration. Apr. 22, 2022. (Oral Presentation)
Keating. M.P. (2022). Bobcat (Lynx rufus) persistence in the face of rapid human development. Town of Kiawah Island Environmental Committee Meeting. Jan. 26, 2022. (Oral Presentation)
Keating, M.P., S.E. Peterson, J.T. Ackerman, C.A. Hartman, C. Feldheim, M. Casazza, & M.P. Herzog (2019). The importance of understanding breeding ecology. California Waterfowl Association Mallard Meeting. August 3, 2019. (Oral Presentation)
Keating, M.P. (2022). Bobcat Walk & Talk. Kiawah Island Bobcat Week. October 13, 2022. (Oral Presentation)
News Highlight. ABC 4 News Charleston. Oct. 11, 2022.
Keating. M.P. (2022). Kiawah Island Bobcat & Rodenticide Study. Kiawah Conservancy Earth Day Celebration. Apr. 22, 2022. (Oral Presentation)
Keating. M.P. (2022). Bobcat (Lynx rufus) persistence in the face of rapid human development. Town of Kiawah Island Environmental Committee Meeting. Jan. 26, 2022. (Oral Presentation)
Keating, M.P., S.E. Peterson, J.T. Ackerman, C.A. Hartman, C. Feldheim, M. Casazza, & M.P. Herzog (2019). The importance of understanding breeding ecology. California Waterfowl Association Mallard Meeting. August 3, 2019. (Oral Presentation)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Co-Teacher. Carnivore Ecology Creative Inquiry Course. Clemson University. Spring Semester 2023.
Co-Teacher. Carnivore Ecology Creative Inquiry Course. Clemson University. Fall Semester 2022.
Guest Lectures
Keating, M.P. (2023). Resource Selection and Predator-Prey Interactions: Brief Background and Research Highlights. EVSS611, Graduate Introduction to Environmental and Sustainability Studies, College of Charleston. February 8, 2023.
Co-Teacher. Carnivore Ecology Creative Inquiry Course. Clemson University. Fall Semester 2022.
Guest Lectures
Keating, M.P. (2023). Resource Selection and Predator-Prey Interactions: Brief Background and Research Highlights. EVSS611, Graduate Introduction to Environmental and Sustainability Studies, College of Charleston. February 8, 2023.
AWARDS & HONORS
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STAR Award Department of Interior
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2019
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SERVICE
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President Natural Resources Graduate Student Association
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Natural Resources Graduate Student Association Undergraduate Outreach Committee Natural Resources Graduate Student Association Professional Development Chair Nevada Chapter of The Wildlife Society Annual Science Symposium Planning Committee Nevada Chapter of The Wildlife Society |
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
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American Society of Mammalogists
Ecological Forecasting Initiative British Ecological Society International Bio-Logging Society South Carolina Chapter of The Wildlife Society The Wildlife Society Biometrics Working Group Past: Nevada Chapter of The Wildlife Society |
Member since: 2022
Member since: 2022 Member since: 2021 Member since: 2021 Member since: 2021 Member since: 2019 2019 - 2021 |
