Christopher V. Anderson

cvanders@mail.usf.edu

University of South Florida

Department of Integrative Biology

4202 E. Fowler Ave. - SCA 110

Tampa, FL 33620-5200

 

Education

May 2002        International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, International School of Prague

May 2006        B.S. (Animal Science), Cornell University

In Progress     Ph.D. (Biology), University of South Florida

Honors & Awards

2010               University of South Florida, Distinguished Graduate Achievement Award

1998               Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout

Grants & Fellowships

2011-2012      RocketHub.com ($1960)

2011               The Journal of Experimental Biology (Traveling Fellowship: £2,300; ~ $3,500)

2011               Sigma Xi (Grants-in-Aid of Research: $400)

2011               University of South Florida (Tharp Summer Fellowship: $6,216)

2002-2006      Cornell University (Cornell Presidential Research Scholar: $10,000)

                      

Student Conference Travel Awards

2011-2012      University of South Florida, Department of Integrative Biology Travel Award: $700

2010-2011      University of South Florida, Department of Integrative Biology Travel Award: $742.50

2008               Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) Travel Award: $200

Teaching Experience

Spring 2012    University of South Florida, Teaching Assistant, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (ZOO 3713C)

Spring 2011    University of South Florida, Teaching Assistant, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (ZOO 3713C)

Spring 2010    University of South Florida, Teaching Assistant, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (ZOO 3713C)

Spring 2009    University of South Florida, Teaching Assistant, General Physiology (PCB 3712 & PCB 3713L)

Fall 2008        University of South Florida, Teaching Assistant, General Physiology Lab (PCB 3713L)

Spring 2008    University of South Florida, Teaching Assistant, General Physiology Lab (PCB 3713L)

Fall 2007        University of South Florida, Teaching Assistant, Biological Diversity Lab (BSC 2011L)

Research Experience:

2007-Present      Univ. South Florida    Ph.D Thesis: The Effect of Temperature on Ballistic Tongue Projection and Retraction in Chameleons (Family Chamaeleonidae). (Advisor: Dr. Stephen M. Deban)

2003-2005          Cornell University      Research Assistant on plant-herbivore interaction study along an elevation and productivity gradient in the Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona. Two one-month field seasons in the summers of 2004 and 2005, and lab assistance during remaining period. (Supervisor: Josh Donlan, Cornell University PhD Candidate)

Dec. 2001 - Jan. 2002                        Traveling throughout Madagascar conducting personal observations and research on the chameleons (Family Chamaeleonidae) of the region. Various popular press articles published based on observations during this trip.

June - Aug. 2001                                  Fieldwork assisting with observations for the book “Trogons: A Natural History of the Family Trogonidae” by Joseph Forshaw and illustrated by Albert Earl Gilbert. Approx 7 weeks spent in habitat in Java, Sumatra, Singapore, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah Borneo and later in Australia discussing observations and findings. (Supervisor: Albert Earl Gilbert, Illustrator)

Positions/Activities

                            IUCN/Species Survival

2011-Present      Commission (SSC) Chameleon      Member

                            Specialist Group (CSG)

2009-2010           University of South Florida             President: Biology Graduate Student Organization

2008-2009           University of South Florida             Treasurer: Biology Graduate Student Organization

2004-Present       Chameleons! Online E-Zine          Editor

                            (www.chameleonnews.com)

May 2003            Chameleons! Online E-Zine          Guest Editor

                            (www.chameleonnews.com)

                            Chameleon Care &

1998-Present       Information Center                         Author and Founder

                            (www.chameleoninfo.com)

Relevant Skills

         Field         Salamander, Chameleon & General Amphibian/Reptile Collection Experience; Rodent Trapping, Handling & Vital Statistics Data Collection; Small Carnivore Trapping; Mark-Recapture Studies; Carnivore Track Station Setup & Monitoring; Rodent Bleeding; Doubly-labeled Water Injection & Sample Collection; Construction & Maintenance of Rodent Exclosure Plots; GPS Experience; Basic Navigation Capabilities; SCUBA Certified; Wildlife & Habitat Photography; Rainforest, Desert, Snow & Temperate Camping Experience; 4wd Off-road Experience.

         Lab            Extensive Animal Care Experience; Stable Isotope Sample Preparation; Dissection & Measurement Experience; High-speed Videography; Video Digitization; Spline Curve Formulation & Smoothing; Inverse Dynamics Kinematics; Muscle Lever Muscle Property Research; Pressure Transducer Muscle Contractile Property Research; Electromyography.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

2) Anderson, C. V., Sheridan, T. and Deban, S. M. (in review). Scaling of the ballistic tongue apparatus in chameleons.

1) Anderson, C. V. and Deban, S. M. (2010). Ballistic tongue projection in chameleons maintains high performance at low temperature. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 107(12): 5495-5499. PDF

Books Under Contract

1) Anderson, C. V. (In Prep). The Complete Chameleon: A Comprehensive Guide to the Natural History, Diversity, Captive Husbandry and Propagation of the Family Chamaeleonidae. ECO Publishing.

Contributed Papers and Posters (* Presented by)

10) Deban, S. M.*, Anderson, C. V., Larghi, N. P. and Sandusky, P. (2011). Evolution of elastic mechanisms in salamander tongues. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Annual Meeting, Charleston South Carolina, USA, January 2012.

9) Anderson, C. V.*, Larghi, N. P., Creemers, S. and Deban, S. M. (2011). Thermal effects on the performance, motor control, and muscle dynamics of tongue projection in a plethodontid salamander. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Annual Meeting, Charleston South Carolina, USA, January 2012.

8) Anderson, C. V.* and Deban, S. M. (2011). Effects of temperature on in vitro muscle dynamics of chameleon feeding muscles. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City Utah, USA, January 2011.

7) Anderson, C. V.* and Deban, S. M. (2010). Effects of temperature on in vitro muscle dynamics of chameleon feeding muscles. Annual F.I.S.H. Meeting, Tampa Florida, November 2010.

6) Anderson, C. V.* and Deban, S. M. (2010). Thermal effects on the performance, motor control, and muscle dynamics of tongue projection in chameleons. 9th International Congress of Vertebrate Morphology, Punta del Este, Uruguay, July 2010.

5) Sheridan, T. A.*, Anderson, C. V. and Deban, S. M. (2010). Scaling relationships of the tongue apparatus of the family Chamaeleonidae. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Annual Meeting, Seattle Washington, USA, January 2010. (Poster)

4) Anderson, C. V.* and Deban, S. M. (2010). Effects of temperature on the motor control of chameleon feeding. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Annual Meeting, Seattle Washington, USA, January 2010.

3) Anderson, C. V.* and Deban, S. M. (2009). Chameleons maintain high-performance tongue projection at low temperature. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Annual Meeting, Boston Massachusetts, USA, January 2009.

2) Anderson, C. V.* and Deban, S. M. (2008). Temperature insensitivity of chameleon tongue projection: Maintaining performance at low temperature via an elastic power amplifier. Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, Annual JMIH Meeting, Montreal, Canada, July 2008.

1) Anderson, C. V.* and Deban, S. M. (2007). Kinematics and morphological basis of ballistic tongue projection and retraction in chameleons (family Chamaeleonidae). Annual F.I.S.H. Meeting, Tampa Florida, November 2007.

Invited Seminars

7) Anderson, C. V. Diversity, Endemism and Ballistics in the Family Chamaeleonidae. University of South Florida, Herpetology Club, Tampa, Florida. 22 September 2011.

6) Anderson, C. V. 2010 Exo Terra Cameroon Expedition. Repticon, 2011 Florida International Reptile Expo, Orlando, Florida. 18 September 2011.

5) Anderson, C. V. Captive Husbandry and Propagation of Montane Chameleon Species. Repticon, 2011 Florida International Reptile Expo, Orlando, Florida. 17 September 2011.

4) Anderson, C. V. The Fascinating World of Chameleons: From Captive Husbandry and Propagation to Natural History. Reptile Talks, 2011 Reptile Super Show, San Diego, California. 17 June 2011.

3) Anderson, C. V. Chameleon Husbandry and Propagation Techniques for the 21st Century. Exo Terra Chameleon Symposium, 2010 National Reptile Breeders’ Expo, Daytona, Florida. 20 August 2010.

2) Anderson, C. V. and Deban, S. M.. Thermal Effects on the Motor Patterns of Chameleon Feeding. University of South Florida, Department of Integrative Biology, Tampa, Florida. 18 February 2010.

1) Anderson, C. V. The Unique Diversity and Natural History of the Family Chamaeleonidae. The Calusa Herpetological Society of Southwest Florida. 6 November 2008.

Guest Lectures

3) Anderson, C. V. Circulation & Osmoregulation. General Physiology (PCB 3712), University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. 19 April 2011.

2) Anderson, C. V. Ballistic Tongue Projection. Physiology of Movement (BSC 4933), University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. 13 October 2009.

1) Anderson, C. V. Muscles. General Physiology (PCB 3712), University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. 24 March 2009.

Press Coverage, Research Reviews & Quoted Interviews

2011: Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Catalyst

2010: BBC; National Public Radio (NPR); Scientific American; New Scientist Magazine (Online); New Scientist Magazine (Print); Discover Magazine; Science News Magazine; Live Science; Discovery News; Journal of Experimental Biology; USF News & Media; MSNBC; Yahoo! News; CBS’ “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”; Tampa’s ABC Action News (Online Story); Tampa’s ABC Action News (TV Story in top right video box); Boston’s WBUR.ORG; WebEcoist.com; LaboratoryEquipment.com; Physorg.com; Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); NRC Handelsblad (The Netherlands); DNA India; New Kerala (India); NewsTrack India; Welt Online (Germany); Berliner Morgenpost (Germany); Die Presse (Germany); derStandard.at (Austria); Híradó Online (Hungary); Sciences et Avenir (France); Kopalnia Wiedzy (Poland)

2008: Discovery Channel Canada’s Daily Planet

2005: National Geographic News

Popular Press Publications

35) Deckers, S. and Anderson, C. V. (2010). Keeping Bradypodion. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, July 2010. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/10JulDeckersAnderson.html)

34) Anderson, C. V. (2010b). Keeping Chameleons in Glass Terrariums. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, July 2010. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/10JulAndersonGlass.html)

33) Anderson, C. V. (2010a). Words from the Editor – July 2010. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, July 2010. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/10JulAndersonWFTE.html)

32) Anderson, C. V. (2008). Words from the Editor – February 2008. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, February 2008. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/08FebAndersonWFTE.html)

31) Anderson, C. V. (2007). Words from the Editor – February 2007. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, February 2007. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/07FebAndersonWFTE.html)

30) Anderson, C. V. (2006d). Words from the Editor – September 2006. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, September 2006. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/06SepAndersonWFTE.html)

29) Anderson, C. V. (2006c). DIY Versatile Cage Designs. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, September 2006. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/06SepAndersonDIY.html)

28) Anderson, C. V. (2006b). Words from the Editor – May 2006. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2006. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/06MayAndersonWFTE.html)

27) Anderson, C. V. (2006a). Captive Chameleon Populations. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2006. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/06MayAndersonCaptivePopulations.html)

26) Anderson, C. V. (2005k). Words from the Editor – December 2005. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, December 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05DecAndersonWFTE.html)

25) Anderson, C. V. (2005j). Introduction to Chameleon Husbandry. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, December 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05DecAndersonIntro.html)

24) Anderson, C. V. (2005i). Words from the Editor – October 2005. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, October 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05OctAndersonWFTE.html)

23) Anderson, C. V. (2005h). Questions and Answers. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, October 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05OctAndersonQA.html)

22) Anderson, C. V. (2005g). New Online Resource Developments!. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, October 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05OctAndersonResources.html)

21) Anderson, C. V. (2005f). Notes on the Identification of Chamaeleo (Trioceros) wiedersheimi subspecies. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, October 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05JunAndersonWFTE.html)

20) Anderson, C. V. (2005e). Words from the Editor – June 2005. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, June 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05JunAndersonWFTE.html)

19) Anderson, C. V. (2005d). Questions and Answers. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, June 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05JunAndersonQA.html)

18) Anderson, C. V. (2005c). Summary of the Latest Taxonomic Revisions to the Genus Rhampholeon GÜNTHER, 1874. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, June 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05JunAndersonRhampholeon.html)

17) Anderson, C. V. (2005b). Words from the Editor – February 2005. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, February 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05FebAndersonWFTE.html)

16) Anderson, C. V. (2005a). Questions and Answers. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, February 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05FebAndersonQA.html)

15) Anderson, C. V., Coraggio, M. and Kroo, L. (2005). Cameroon Mountain Two-Horned Chameleon, Chamaeleo (Trioceros) montium. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, June 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05JunAndersonEtAlMontium.html)

14) Anderson, C. V. (2004f). Words from the Editor – November 2004. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, November 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04NovAndersonWFTE.html)

13) Anderson, C. V. (2004e). Questions and Answers. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, November 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04NovAndersonQA.html)

12) Anderson, C. V. (2004d). Historic and Contemporary Theories on Chameleon Color Change. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, November 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04NovAndersonColor.html)

11) Anderson, C. V. (2004c). Words from the Editor – August 2004. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, August 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04AugAndersonWFTE.html)

10) Anderson, C. V. (2004b). Questions and Answers. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, August 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04AugAndersonQA.html)

9) Anderson, C. V. (2004a). Review: The Panther Chameleon. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04MayAndersonPantherBook.html)

8) Anderson, C. V. and Ferguson, G. W. (2004). Scientific Input on Captive Management Issues. An Interview with Dr. Gary W. Ferguson. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, August 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04AugAndersonFerguson.html)

7) Anderson, C. V. and Strand, B. (2004). Words from the Editor – May 2004. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04MayAndersonStrandWFTE.html)

6) Anderson, C. V. (2003b). Words from the Editor – May 2003. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2003. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/03MayAndersonWFTE.html)

5) Anderson, C. V. (2003a). Chameleons and Habitat Destruction. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2003. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/03MayAndersonHabitat.html)

4) Anderson, C. V. and Barnett, K. (2003). Vibratory Calls in True Chameleons. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2003. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/03MayAndersonBarnett.html)

3) Anderson, C. V. (2002c). Variations in Calumma brevicornis. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, September 2002. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/02SepAnderson.html)

2) Anderson, C. V. (2002b). Furcifer minor in captivity. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2002. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/02MayAndersonMinorCaptive.html)

1) Anderson, C. V. (2002a). Field Study: Furcifer minor. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2002. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/02MayAndersonMinorField.html)

List of Published Photography

Nečas, P. (2004). Chameleons: Nature’s Hidden Jewels (2nd Revised and Updated Edition). Edition Chimaira, Frankfurt am Main: pgs 48, 104, 252, 297, & 300.

Nečas, P. and Schmidt, W. (2004). Stump-tailed Chameleons: Miniature Dragons of the Rainforest. Edition Chimaira, Frankfurt am Main: pg 233.

Tolley, K. and Burger, M. (2007). Chameleons of Southern Africa. Struik Publishers, Cape Town: pg 18.

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA (2010), 107(12): Cover Image.

Tilbury, C. (2010). Chameleons of Africa: An Atlas, Including the Chameleons of Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Edition Chimaira, Frankfurt am Main: pg 372.

Fogel, D. (2011). Matamatas: The Natural History, Captive Care, and Breeding of Chelus fimbriatus. Living Art Publishing, United States: pgs 10, 16, 23, & Back Cover.

Slaets, K. (2011). Kameleons voor beginners. Self Published, Belgium: pgs 56, 61, 62, 65, 69, & Back Cover.

Bradbury, J. W. and Vehrencamp, S. L. (2011). Principles of Animal Communication, Second Edition. Sinauer Associates, Inc., United States: pg 145.

Professional Memberships

2007-present                         Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology

2008; 2011                            Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles

2010                                      International Society of Vertebrate Morphology

2011                                      American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists

Ad hoc Peer Review

Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A

Relevant Course Work

Cornell University                  Domestic Animal Biology 1 (AnSci 100); Domestic Animal Biology 2 (AnSci 150); Animal Nutrition (AnSci 212); Nutrition of Exotic Animals (AnSci 214); Exotic Avian Husbandry & Propagation (AnSci 215); Intro Animal Genetics (AnSci 221); Intro Biological Science 1 Lecture (BioG 101); Intro Biological Science 1 Lab (BioG 103); Intro Biological Science 2 Lecture (BioG 102); Intro Biological Science 2 Lab (BioG 104); Desert Ecology Field Course (BioG 400); Intro Animal Behavior (BioNB 221); Animal Communication (BioNB 426); The Naturalist’s Way (BioNB 420); General Parasitology (BioMi 331); Evolutionary Biology (BioEE 278); Vertebrates: Structure/Function/Evolution (BioEE 274); Ecology and the Environment (BioEE 261); Field Ecology (BioEE 263); Herpetology Lecture (BioEE 470); Herpetology Lab (BioEE 472); Biology of the Neotropics (BioEE 405); Intro Conservation Biology (BioEE 267); International Conservation (NTRES 434); People, Values and Natural Resources (NTRES 220); Applied Population Ecology (NTRES 310); Biological Statistics 1 (NTRES 313); Environmental Issues & Indigenous People (NTRES 333); Environment & Society (S&TS 324); Science Writing for Public Information (Comm 260); Communication in Life Sciences (Comm 285)

University of South Florida    Physiology of Movement (BSC 4933); Biometry (PCB 6456C); Advances in Physiology (BSC 6932); Advances in Biology (BSC 6932); Physiological Ecology (BSC 6932); Lectures in Contemporary Biology (BSC 6930)

Updated: 1/25/2012

Rhampholeon (Rhampholeon) spinosus

© 2007 Christopher V. Anderson