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Ryan Stork is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Harding University, where he conducts research and teaches undergraduate courses. His work emphasizes hands-on scientific training through descriptive ecology projects, primarily involving arthropods. He is actively engaged in research on wolf spiders, thermal biology, and entomology, often collaborating with students.
Research Interests: Dr. Stork's research centers on arachnology, particularly the ecology and behavior of the wolf spider Rabidosa rabida. His interests include thermal biology, fecundity variation, venom use in predation, and broader entomological and ecological patterns. He also explores microbial transmission in insects and spatial ecology in reptiles.
Publication Trends: His recent publications (2012–2020) reflect a strong focus on descriptive and experimental ecology, with studies on spider reproduction, thermal adaptation, bacterial transmission in cockroaches, and reptile movement. The work is interdisciplinary, bridging entomology, arachnology, microbiology, and herpetology, and often published in specialized journals like Environmental Entomology and Journal of Arachnology.
Scientific Awards:
- Coons-Farrar Endowed Chair for Biomedical Sciences (2021–2026)
Advising and Grants: Dr. Stork mentors undergraduate researchers, frequently co-authoring with students on peer-reviewed publications. While specific grant details are not listed, the Coons-Farrar Endowed Chair indicates funded support for his biomedical sciences research. He integrates research and teaching, guiding students through the scientific process in field and lab settings.
Professional Activities: He is an active member of several scholarly organizations:
- Arkansas Academy of Science (since 2013)
- American Arachnological Society (since 2004)
- Entomological Society of America (since 2011)
