Steven J. Wagner

Steven J. Wagner is a Professor of Liberal Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) since 2004. Previously, he held roles including Assistant Professor of Biology (2001–2004), Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology (2000–2001), and Visiting Instructor of Biology at SCAD (1994–2000). He also served as a Project Assistant with the U.S. Forest Service at the Savannah River Site (1993 and 1998–2003) and a consultant for the City of Augusta (1998–99).

Education:

• Ph.D., Zoology, Clemson University
• M.S., Zoology, Clemson University
• B.A., Biology, University of South Florida

Research Interests:

• Ornithology, focusing on avian behavior, breeding ecology, and species distribution
• Conservation biology and biodiversity documentation
• Avian aggression and reproductive strategies

Key Awards:

• SCAD Presidential Fellowship for Faculty Development (2009)
• Multiple travel awards and grants supporting ornithological research

Consulting & Grants:

• Assessed bird activity at Bush Field Airport for Augusta city planning
• Conducted bird census projects with Clemson University and USDA Forest Service

His work integrates field ornithology with ecological conservation, emphasizing practical applications of avian behavior research.