Will Selman

Will Selman is an Associate Professor of Biology at Millsaps College, teaching zoology, botany, and field biology courses while serving as Pre-Vet advisor. His background includes research biologist work with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries focusing on alligators, waterfowl, and endangered species conservation.

His educational credentials include:

• B.S. in Biology from Millsaps College
• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from The University of Southern Mississippi

Dr. Selman's research centers on Wildlife Biology with specialization in Herpetology and Ornithology, emphasizing Wetland Ecology and Threatened & Endangered Species conservation. Current field projects investigate box turtle population ecology and crawfish frog distribution in central Mississippi, reflecting his commitment to experiential learning through hands-on ecological surveys.

His 2022 publications demonstrate dual focus on urban turtle assemblage documentation and innovative pandemic-era student research that generated 28 new herpetofauna county records across three states, highlighting the integration of teaching and biodiversity monitoring.

Recognition for scholarly excellence includes:

• Two-Time Richard A. Smith Award for Excellence in Scholarship or Creative Work, Millsaps College

As Pre-Vet advisor, he mentors students through competitive veterinary school applications while supervising undergraduate research. His student-inclusive projects like the crawfish frog study exemplify his "learning by doing" philosophy, though specific grant details remain unmentioned.

Field research teams led by Dr. Selman conduct ecological surveys in Mississippi wetlands and urban oases, combining species monitoring with student training in field techniques to support regional conservation initiatives.