Marsha May

Adjunct Professor


Department

Biology

Additional Title

Adjunct Professor

Courses Taught
  • BIOL 1406, General Biology I
  • BIOL 1407, General Biology II
Education
  • Southwest Texas State University (Texas State University at San Marcos), San Marcos, Texas, Master of Science, Department of Biology, Aquatic Biology
  • Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, Bachelor of Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences – Science Option
  • Austin Community College, Austin, Texas, Associate of Science in Mathematic
  • Parkland Community College, Champaign, Illinois, Associate of Applied Science in Animal Health, Veterinary Technology
Teaching Experience
  • Present Temple College, Temple, TX, Biology Adjunct Professor, Spring 2013 to present
  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin, TX, Texas Nature Tracker Coordinator/Biologist, taught Texas Nature Tracker Workshops, 2001 - 2018 (retired) 

  • Southwest Texas State University (Texas State University at San Marcos), San Marcos, TX, Instructor’s Assistant, 1998 to 2001

Professional Experience
  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin, TX, Texas Nature Tracker Coordinator, 2001-2018 (retired)
  • Southwest Texas State University (Texas State University San Marcos), San Marcos, TX, Instructor’s Assistant, modern biology II (BIO 1421) labs, botany (BIO 1410) labs, ornithology (BIO 4421 and BIO 5421) labs, 1998 -2001
  • The Institute for Bird Populations, Point Reyes Station, CA, MAPS Field Biologist Intern, Summer 2000
  • Southwest Texas State University (Texas State University San Marcos), San Marcos, TX, field biologist hourly employee, conducted a bird survey, SWT Wetlands Project, 1999-2000
  • City of Austin, Watershed Protection Department, Austin, TX, Environmental Technologist Associate, Summer 1998
  • Colorado State University, Dept. of Forest Sciences, Fort Collins, CO, Life Scientist III, Land Condition Trend Analysis Program at Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona. August 1 - November 15, 1996
  • Austin Community College, Austin, TX, Lead Biology Laboratory Assistant, Northridge Campus, 1989-1996
  • Austin Area Animal Emergency Clinic, Austin, TX, Texas Registered Veterinary Technician (registered from 1981 to 2019), 1981-1989
Professional Publications
  • Burlakova, L. E., A. Y. Karatayev, V. A. Karatayev, M. E. May, D. L. Bennett, and M. J. Cook. 2011. Biogeography and conservation of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae) in Texas: Patterns of diversity and threats. Diversity and Distributions 17: 303-307.
  • Burlakova, L. E., A. Y. Karatayev, V. A. Karatayev, M. E. May, D. L. Bennett, M. J. Cook. 2011. Endemic species: Contribution to community uniqueness, effect of habitat alteration, and conservation priorities. Biological Conservation. 144: 155-165.
  • Ford, N. B., J. Gullett, and M. E. May. 2009. Diversity and abundance of unionid mussels in three sanctuaries on the Sabine River in northeast Texas. Texas J. Sci. 61(4):279-294.
  • May, M. E., V. Sybert and H. Cardella. 2005. Texas Black-tailed Prairie Dog Monitoring Packet. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin, TX.
  • Shackelford, C.E., S.D. Scroggs, and M.M. Reimer (now M. E.May). 2001. Birder’s Directory of Texas: Birding Clubs, Licensed Bird Banders, & Reporting Bird Sightings. Third Edition. Partners in Flight and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin, TX.
  • Shackelford, C.E., S.D. Scroggs, and M.M. Reimer (now M. E. May). 1999. Birder’s Directory of Texas: Birding Clubs, Licensed Bird Banders, & Reporting Bird Sightings. Second Edition. Partners in Flight, Exxon, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin, TX.