Summary
Year and place of Birth: 1981; Palo Alto, California
Residence: United States
Education: M.S. in Interdisciplinary Ecology (Ongoing)
Research Interests: I am interested in biogeography and the relationship between anthropogenic habitat alterations and species distributions and abundances. Additional topics that pique my interest include: forest dynamics, plant-animal interactions, ethnobiology, natural history, and conservation.
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Education
2010 M.S. University of Florida, FL; Interdisciplinary Ecology (expected Spring 2012)
         Concentration: Wildlife Ecology
         Thesis: Site occupancy of Anurans in the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
2004 B.A. Eckerd College, FL; Anthropology, Biology, & Environmental Studies
2003 Boston College, Kenya; Wildlife Ecology semester abroad
2000 Washington High School, CA

Affiliations
Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Yanayacu Biological Research Station, Ecuador
Shiripuno Research Center, Ecuador
Sustainable Roots, NGO

Memberships
Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society
Society for Conservation Biology
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles
North American Field Herping Association
Society of Ethnobiology

Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant, Masters of Science, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation,
University of Florida. (Aug. 2008-Present).

Wildlife Research Technician, University of Florida, Florida Everglades. (Apr. 2006-Aug. 2008).

Bookkeeper, Board of Directors for the NGO Sustainable Roots <www.Sustainable-Roots.org> (2008-Present).

Biologist Assistant, Yanayacu Biological Station, Cosanga, Ecuador. (Mar. 2005-Sept. 2005).

Field Assistant, Eckerd College, Department of Biology. (2000-2004)

Conservation Assistant, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, St. Petersburg, Florida. (Sept. 2004-Dec. 2004).

Student Researcher, School for Field Studies, Kimana, Kenya. (Jan. 2003-June 2003).

Research Assistant, Punta Morales, Costa Rica. (May 2002-June 2002).

Animal Behavior Intern, Oakland Zoo, California. (Summer 2001).

Founding Volunteer, Ohlone Humane Society Rehabilitation Center, Newark, California. (1998-2000).

Grants & Awards
Graduate Research Assistantship, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of
Florida. (2008-Present)

First Place, Annual Photo Contest to support research, Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (2009)

Center for Art and Public Life, Community development and environmental education in Tongorachi,
Ecuador. (2007)

Refereed Publications

Lynch, RL, L.A. Brandt, H. Chen, D. Ogurcak, I. Fujisaki, & F.J. Mazzotti. 2001. Recruitment and Growth of Lygodium microphyllum (Old World climbing fern) in Hurricane-Caused Canopy Gaps . Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management.

Greeney, HF, T.R. Walla, & R.L Lynch. 2010. Architectural Changes in Larval Leaf Shelters of Noctuana haematospila (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae) Between Host Plant Species with Different Leaf Thicknesses. Zoologia 27(1): 65-69.

Callis, K.L., L.R. Christ, J. Resasco, D.W. Armitage, J.D. Ash, T.T. Caughlin, S.F. Clemmensen, S.M. Copeland, T.J. Fullman, R.L. Lynch, C. Olson, R.A. Pruner, E.H.M. Vieira-Neto, R. West-Singh, & E.M. Bruna. 2008. Improving Wikipedia: educational opportunity and professional responsibility. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 24(4): 177-179.

Lynch, RL, H Chen, LA. Brandt, & FJ Mazzotti. 2007. Old World Climbing Fern (Lygodium microphyllum) Invasion in Hurricane Caused Treefalls. Natural Areas Journal 29(3): 500-505.

Harms, I, R.L Lynch, HF Greeney, & R Lohnes. 2005. Observations on the Nest and Egg of the Swallow-Tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis segmentata segmentata) in Southeastern Ecuador. Ornitologia Neotropical 17: 585-588.

Greeney, HF, N Sherman, R.L Lynch, & I Harms. 2005. The nest and eggs of Maroon-Chested Ground Dove (Claravis mondetoura) in southeastern Ecuador. Journal Cotinga 28: 71-73.

Manuscripts in Preparation
Lynch, R.L, M.L. Casler, F.J. Mazzotti, K.G. Rice, & I. Fujisaki. Landscape and hydrologic effects on anuran species in the Florida Everglades at multiple spatial scales.

Lynch, R.L, E.J. Larrivee, & F.J. Mazzotti. Nerodia fasciata pictiventris (Florida Watersnake) Predation attempt on the Non-native Pomacea insularum (Island Apple Snail).

Chen, H, L.A., Brandt, R.L. Lynch, I. Fujisaki, D., Ogurcak, D, C., Ugarte, & F.J. Mazzotti. Hurricane Disturbance and its Impact on the Invasion of Lygodium microphyllum on Tree Islands in the Everglades.

Other Professional Publications

Lynch, R.L., M.Rochford, L.A. Brandt, and F.J. Mazzotti. 2010. Reptiles and Amphibians of the Lamanai Outpost Lodge, Orange Walk District, Belize. Online photo field guide: <http://crocdoc.ifas.ufl.edu/publications/pamphlets/Lamanai Herp Guide.pdf>

Brandt, L.A, R.L. Lynch, I., Fujisaki, H. Chen, R. Crespo, & F.J. Mazzotti. 2009. Assessment of Hurricane Damage to Tree Islands in Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and Their Recovery with Special Emphasis on Establishment of Lygodium microphyllum. Final Report for Cooperative Agreement 401815J012 between U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and University of Florida.

Chen, H & R.L. Lynch. 2007. Invasion of Lygodium microphyllum on hurricane-damaged tree islands in the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. Annual Report submitted to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Lynch, R.L. 2004. Multiple Use Plant Species of the Semi-Arid Savannah Ecosystem, East Africa: Integration of Cultural and Biological Preservation. Undergraduate Senior Thesis.

Lynch, R.L. 2003. Photo journal of Maasai Junior Elder ceremony (Enkang oonkiri) in Kimana, Kenya. Focus Anthro: Undergraduate Online Publication, < www.focusanthro.org.>

Lynch, R.L. 2003. An Assessment of the Relationship Between Human Settlements and Useful Plant Resources in Kuku Group Ranch, Kenya.

Presentations

LynLynch, R L, M. Casler, F.J. Mazzotti, K. Rice & I. Fujisaki.  2011. Landscape and Hydrologic Effects on Anuran Species in the Florida Everglades at Multiple Spatial Scales. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting.

Lynch, R L, H. Chen, L.A. Brandt, & F.J. Mazzotti. 2008. Old World Climbing Fern (Lygodium microphyllum) Invasion in Hurricane Caused Treefalls. Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Conference.

Lynch, R L, H. Chen, R.G. Crespo, L.A. Brandt, D. Ogurcak, C. Ugarte, & F.J. Mazzotti. 2008. Post Hurricane Colonization of Lygodium microphyllum on Pop-up Tree Islands of the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Conference.

Chen H., R.L. Lynch, D. Ogurcak, L.A. Brandt, & F.J. Mazzotti. 2007. Post-hurricane Invasion Pattern of Lygodium microphyllum on Pop-up Tree Islands in the Everglades. Annual Conference of Plant Biologists of South Florida, Archbold Biological Station, Lake Placid, FL.

Chen, H, Lynch, R L, D. Ogurcak, C. Ugarte, L.A. Brandt, & F.J. Mazzotti. 2007. Post-hurricane Colonization of Lygodium microphyllum on Pop-up Tree Islands. Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Science Workshop.

Chen, H., D. Ogurcak, R.L. Lynch, C. Ugarte, L.A. Brandt, & F.J. Mazzotti. 2006. Assessments of Tree Islands Impacted by Hurricanes with Special Emphasis on Lygodium (2005-2008). Advisory Group Meeting, Boynton Beach, FL.

Lynch R.L. 2004. An Assessment of the Relationship Between Human Settlements and Useful Plant Resources in Kuku Group Ranch, Kenya. Society of Ethnobiology Annual Conference.

Computer & Software Skills
Microsoft Office applications
Adobe applications
ArcGIS 9.3
SAS statistical software
Endnote
Database building and maintenance
Quick Learner for other programs

Licenses & Certifications
Certified Wilderness First Aid
Certified Heartsaver CPR
Certified Wilderness First Responder (now expired)
Certified with Boat U.S. (NASBLA) and Motorboat/ Airboat Operation (MOCC)
Certified SCUBA diver (PADI)
Licensed for ATV use through ATV Safety Institute

Additional Skills
General maintenance (construction, power tools, etc)
Experience towing trailers, boats, ATVs, etc.
Recreational activities (motor & sail boating, biking, backcountry camping & hiking, scuba)
Excellent general and scientific writing
Scientific illustration
Wildlife Photography < www.ryanlynch.zenfolio.com>

Languages
Fluent spoken and written English
Proficient conversational Spanish

References <available upon request>

Dr. Harold F. Greeney
Director of Research
Yanayacu Biological Research Station
Cosanga, Ecuador

Dr. Victoria J. Baker
Professor of Anthropology
Collegium of Comparative Cultures
Eckerd College

Dr. Anna R. Dixon
Archaeological Laboratory Director
Panamerican Research
Tampa, Florida

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