CURRICULUM VITAE J. Kelly McCoy Department of Biology Angelo State University San Angelo, TX 76909 325-486-6646 Kelly.McCoy@angelo.edu Education: B.S. 1990 Zoology Oklahoma State University Ph.D. 1995 Zoology Oklahoma State University Dissertation: Mechanisms of Selection for the Evolution of Sexual Dimorphism in the Collared Lizard, Crotaphytus collaris. Academic Positions: 2009- Professor, Biology Department, Angelo State University 2002-2008 Associate Professor, Biology Department, Angelo State University 2001- Department Head, Biology Department, Angelo State University 1996-2002 Assistant Professor, Biology Department, Angelo State University 1996 Visiting Assistant Professor, General Ecology, Oklahoma State University/University Center at Tulsa 1995-1996 Adjunct Instructor, General Biology, Basic Math, Tulsa Junior College 1995 Lecturer, General Ecology, Oklahoma State University Adjunct Instructor, General Ecology, Northeastern State University/University Center at Tulsa 1994 Adjunct Instructor, General Biology, Tulsa Junior College Teaching Assistant, laboratory for Herpetology, Department of Zoology, Oklahoma State University 1992-1995 Teaching Assistant, laboratory for General Ecology, Department of Zoology, Oklahoma State University 1990-1992 Museum Preparator, Department of Zoology, Oklahoma State University Teaching Assistant, laboratory for Human Anatomy, Department of Zoology, Oklahoma State University 1
Publications: Husak, J.F.,, S.F. Fox, and T.A. Baird. 2004. Is coloration of juvenile male collared lizards (Crotaphytus collaris) female mimicry? An experimental test. Journal of Herpetology 38(1):156-160. Fox, S.F.,, and T.A. Baird (eds.). 2003. Lizard Social Behavior: Variation Among Individuals, Populations, and Species. Johns Hopkins University Press. McCoy, J.K., T.A. Baird, and S.F. Fox. 2003. Sexual Selection, Social Behavior, and the Environmental Potential for Polygyny. In: Lizard Social Behavior: Variation Among Individuals, Populations, and Species. S.F. Fox,, and T.A. Baird (eds.). Johns Hopkins University Press. Campbell, J.H. and. 2002. Mitochondrial DNA analysis of gene flow among six population of collared lizards (Crotaphytus collaris) in west-central Texas. Texas Journal of Science 54 (2): 151-162. Fox, S.F. and. 2000. The effects of tail loss on survival, growth, reproduction, and sex ratio of offspring in the lizard Uta stansburiana in the field. Oecologia 122:327-334. Husak, J.F. and. 2000. Diet composition of the collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) in west-central Texas. Texas Journal of Science 52(2):93-100. Baird, T.A., S.F. Fox, and. 1997. Population differences in the roles of size and coloration in intra- and intersexual selection in the collared lizard, Crotaphytus collaris: influence of habitat and social organization. Behavioral Ecology 8(5):506-517. McCoy, J.K., S.F. Fox, T.A. Baird, and H.J. Harmon. 1997. Geographic variation in sexual dichromatism in the collared lizard Crotaphytus collaris (Sauria: Crotaphytidae). Copeia 1997(3):565-571. McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. 1996. Is Barisia rudicollis (Sauria: Anguidae) arboreal? A morphological analysis. Southwestern Naturalist 41(4):359-364. McCoy, J.K., S.F. Fox., and T.A. Baird. 1994. Geographic variation in sexual dimorphism in the collared lizard, Crotaphytus collaris (Sauria: Crotaphytidae). Southwestern Naturalist 39(4):328-335. 2
McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. 1992. A redescription of the Mexican lizard Barisia rudicollis (Weigmann) (Sauria: Anguidae). Copeia 1992:1114-1117. Presentations: 2008. Strickland, J.L. and. A study of the demography of the western cottonmouth moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus leucostoma) at the western limit of its range. Texas Academy of Science Annual Convention, Texas A&M Corps Christi. 2008. Heath, B.A.,, and C.P. Russell. Survey of student perceptions of methods of content delivery as depicted in YouTube videos. SCST Poster section at annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Boston, MA. 2003. Holm, J.A. and. Activity patterns and thermal profiles of the ornate box turtle, Terrapene ornata, in the Monahans sandhills of West Texas. Southwestern Association of Naturalists, Norman, OK. 2001 Campbell, J.H., and. Mitochondrial DNA analysis of gene flow among six population of collared lizards (Crotaphytus collaris) in west-central Texas. Southwestern Association of Naturalists. Fort Hays State University. Hays, KS. 2001 Campbell, J.H., and. Mitochondrial DNA analysis of gene flow among six population of collared lizards (Crotaphytus collaris) in west-central Texas. Texas Academy of Science Annual Convention. 1999 McCoy, J.K., T.A. Baird, and S.F. Fox. Interpopulation differences in the effects of sexual selection on the social behavior of collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris). The Herpetologists League, American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, and the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA. 1997 Hall, P.M., B.B. Amos, and. A phytogeographic analysis of the endemic plant species in Texas. Beta Beta Beta District Convention. Lake Texoma, OK. 1997 Hall, P.M., B.B. Amos, and. A phytogeographic analysis of the endemic plant species in Texas. Southwestern Association of Naturalists. University of Arkansas. Fayettville, AR. 3
1996 McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. Parasites, parasitism, and sexual selection in the collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris). The Southwestern Association of Naturalists. University of Texas, Pan American, McAllen, TX. 1996 Fox, S.F., T.A. Baird and. Intensity of sexual selection in populations of collared lizards (Crotaphytus collaris): is best predictor sexual size dimorphism, sexual color dimorphism, or environmental potential? The Herpetologists' League and the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA. 1996 McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. Male reproductive success and sexual dimorphism in the collared lizard, Crotaphytus collaris (Sauria: Crotaphytidae). The Herpetologists' League and the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA. 1995 McCoy, J.K. Proximate causes of sexual dimorphism in the collared lizard, Crotaphytus collaris (Sauria: Crotaphytidae). The Herpetologists' League and the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. 1995 McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. Female mimicry by juvenile male collared lizards (Crotaphytus collaris): avoidance of aggression by adult males? Southwestern Association of Naturalists. Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA. 1995 McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. Female mimicry by juvenile male collared lizards (Crotaphytus collaris): avoidance of aggression by adult males? Graduate Student Research Symposium. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. 1994 Baird, T.A., S.F. Fox, and. The roles of male size and coloration in agonistic contests and female choice in three populations of collared lizards. American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. 1994 McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. Space use, sexual dimorphism, and sexual selection in the collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris). The Herpetologists' League and the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. 1994 McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. Discrimination between two populations of collared lizards (Crotaphytus collaris) on the basis of social behavior. Southwestern Association of Naturalists. Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. 4
5 1994 Fox, S.F. and. The effect of tail loss on survival, growth, and reproduction in the lizard Uta stansburiana in the field. Southwestern Association of Naturalists. Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. 1994 Baird, T.A., S.F. Fox, and. The roles of male size and coloration in agonistic contests and female choice in three populations of collared lizards. Southwestern Association of Naturalists. Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. 1993 Fox, S.F. and. The effect of tail loss on survival, growth, and reproduction in the lizard Uta stansburiana in the field. American Society of Ichthyologists and the Herpetologists' League. University of Texas, Austin, TX. 1993 McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. Comparison of the social organization between two populations of collared lizards (Crotaphytus collaris). American Society of Ichthyologists and the Herpetologists' League. University of Texas, Austin, TX. 1993 McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. The evolution of sexual dimorphism to avoid competition: empirical evidence using Drosophila melanogaster. Southwestern Association of Naturalists. Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO. 1992 McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. The evolution of sexual dimorphism to avoid competition: empirical evidence using Drosophila. Oklahoma Academy of Science. Cameron University, Lawton, OK. 1992 McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. Is Barisia rudicollis (Sauria: Anguidae) an arboreal lizard? A morphological analysis. Graduate Student Research Symposium. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. 1992 McCoy, J.K. Variation in sexual dimorphism in the collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris). American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists and the Herpetologists' League. University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, IL. 1992 McCoy, J.K. Variation in sexual dimorphism in the collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris). Southwestern Association of Naturalists. Texas Tech University Station, Junction, Texas. 1992 McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. Is Barisia rudicollis (Sauria: Anguidae) an arboreal lizard? A morphological analysis. Southwestern Association of Naturalists. Texas Tech University Station, Junction, Texas. 1991 Fox, S.F.,, and T.A. Baird. Sexual selection in the collared lizard: foreplay. Oklahoma Academy of Science. Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK.
1991 McCoy, J.K. and S.F. Fox. The theoretical distribution of sightings within the home ranges of territorial and non-territorial lizards. Oklahoma Academy of Science. Southern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK. Research Grants: 2009 C.P. Russell (PI),, P. Swets, J. Osterhout, and A. Wallace (co-pi s). Science Partnership for Undergraduate Recruitment and Retention (SPURRS). National Science Foundation. $999,996. 1999 B.A. Amos (PI),, R.C. Dowler, and T.C. Maxwell (co-pi s). Database development and internet dissemination for the biodiversity of the Concho Valley of west-central Texas. National Science Foundation. $183,000. 1999 R.C. Dowler and. Characterization and documentation of the amphibian, reptilian, and mammalian faunas of San Angelo State Park. Texas Parks and Wildlife - $7000. 1998 R.C. Dowler,, and T.C. Maxwell. Characterization and documentation of the amphibian, reptilian, mammalian, and bird faunas of the Devils River State Natural Area. Texas Parks and Wildlife. $17,000. 1998 Phylogenetic analysis of community structure of lizards and their parasites in west-central Texas. Faculty Research Enhancement Grant, Angelo State University. $12,473. 1997 Sexual dimorphism and reproductive success in the collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris): do bigger males really have greater fitness? Faculty Research Enhancement Grant, Angelo State University. $14,861. 1992 The effect of tail loss on growth, survival, fitness and the sex ratio of offspring in the lizard Uta stansburiana. Sigma Xi Grant-In-Aid of Research. $350. 1992 Social behavior and predation in the collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris). American Museum of Natural History, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Fund. $450. 1991 Sexual dimorphism in the collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) in Oklahoma. Payne County Audubon Society. $500. 6