Christopher V. Anderson:
Curriculum Vitae
Christopher V. Anderson
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
1998 Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout
2010 Univ. South Florida Distinguished Graduate Achievement Award
Grants & Fellowships
2002-2006 Cornell University Cornell Presidential Research Scholar
Teaching Experience
Fall 2007 Univ. South Florida Teaching Assistant: 2 Lab Sections – Biological Diversity Lab (BSC 2011L)
Spring 2008 Univ. South Florida Teaching Assistant: 2 Lab Sections - General Physiology Lab (PCB 3713L)
Fall 2008 Univ. South Florida Teaching Assistant: Lab Prep and 1 Lab Section - General Physiology Lab (PCB 3713L)
Spring 2009 Univ. South Florida Teaching Assistant: Lab Prep and Lecture - General Physiology (PCB 3712 & PCB 3713L)
Spring 2010 Univ. South Florida Teaching Assistant: 2 Lab Sections - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (ZOO 3713C)
Research Experience:
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)
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.
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)
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)
Positions/Activities
Chameleon Care &
1998-Present Information Center Author and Founder
May 2003 Chameleons! Online E-Zine Guest Editor
2004-Present Chameleons! Online E-Zine Editor
2008-2009 University of South Florida Treasurer: Biology Graduate Student Organization
2009-2010 University of South Florida President: Biology Graduate Student Organization
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 Video Filming; Video Digitization; Spline Curve Formulation & Smoothing; Inverse Dynamics Kinematics; Muscle Lever Muscle Property Research; Pressure Transducer Muscle Contractile Property Research; Electromyography.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Anderson, C.V. and S.D. Deban (2010). Ballistic tongue projection in chameleons maintains high performance at low temperature. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 107(12): 5495-5499.
Books Under Contract
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)
Anderson, C.V.* & S.M. Deban (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.
Anderson, C.V.* and S.M. Deban (2009). Chameleons maintain high-performance tongue projection at low temperature. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Annual Meeting, Boston Massachusetts, USA, January 2009.
Anderson, C.V.* and S.M. Deban (2010). Effects of temperature on the motor control of chameleon feeding. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Annual Meeting, Seattle Washington, USA, January 2010.
Sheridan, T.A.*, C.V. Anderson and S.M. Deban (2010). Scaling relationships of the tongue apparatus of the family Chamaeleonidae. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Annual Meeting, Seattle Washington, USA, January 2010.
Anderson, C.V.* and S.M. Deban (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.
Invited Seminars
Anderson, C.V. The Unique Diversity and Natural History of the Family Chamaeleonidae. The Calusa Herpetological Society of Southwest Florida. 6 November 2008.
Anderson, C.V. Muscles. General Physiology (PCB 3712), University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. 24 March 2009.
Anderson, C.V. Ballistic Tongue Projection. Physiology of Movement (BSC 4933), University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. 13 October 2009.
Anderson, C.V. and S.M. Deban. Thermal Effects on the Motor Patterns of Chameleon Feeding. University of South Florida, Department of Integrative Biology, Tampa, Florida. 18 February 2010.
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.
Press Coverage, Research Reviews & Quoted Interviews
2005: National Geographic News
2008: Discovery Channel Canada’s Daily Planet
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);
Popular Press Publications
Anderson, C.V. (2002a). Field Study: Furcifer minor. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2002. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/02MayAndersonMinorField.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2002b). Furcifer minor in captivity. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2002. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/02MayAndersonMinorCaptive.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2002c). Variations in Calumma brevicornis. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, September 2002. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/02SepAnderson.html)
Anderson, C.V. and K. Barnett (2003). Vibratory Calls in True Chameleons. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2003. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/03MayAndersonBarnett.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2003a). Chameleons and Habitat Destruction. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2003. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/03MayAndersonHabitat.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2003b). Words from the Editor – May 2003. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2003. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/03MayAndersonWFTE.html)
Anderson, C.V. and B. Strand (2004). Words from the Editor – May 2004. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04MayAndersonStrandWFTE.html)
Anderson, C.V. and G.W. Ferguson (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)
Anderson, C.V. (2004a). Review: The Panther Chameleon. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04MayAndersonPantherBook.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2004b). Questions and Answers. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, August 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04AugAndersonQA.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2004c). Words from the Editor – August 2004. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, August 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04AugAndersonWFTE.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2004d). Historic and Contemporary Theories on Chameleon Color Change. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, November 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04NovAndersonColor.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2004e). Questions and Answers. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, November 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04NovAndersonQA.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2004f). Words from the Editor – November 2004. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, November 2004. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/04NovAndersonWFTE.html)
Anderson, C.V., M. Coraggio and L. Kroo (2005). Cameroon Mountain Two-Horned Chameleon, Chamaeleo (Trioceros) montium. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, June 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05JunAndersonEtAlMontium.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2005a). Questions and Answers. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, February 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05FebAndersonQA.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2005b). Words from the Editor – February 2005. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, February 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05FebAndersonWFTE.html)
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)
Anderson, C.V. (2005d). Questions and Answers. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, June 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05JunAndersonQA.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2005e). Words from the Editor – June 2005. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, June 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05JunAndersonWFTE.html)
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)
Anderson, C.V. (2005g). New Online Resource Developments!. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, October 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05OctAndersonResources.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2005h). Questions and Answers. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, October 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05OctAndersonQA.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2005i). Words from the Editor – October 2005. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, October 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05OctAndersonWFTE.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2005j). Introduction to Chameleon Husbandry. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, December 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05DecAndersonIntro.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2005k). Words from the Editor – December 2005. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, December 2005. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/05DecAndersonWFTE.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2006a). Captive Chameleon Populations. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2006. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/06MayAndersonCaptivePopulations.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2006b). Words from the Editor – May 2006. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, May 2006. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/06MayAndersonWFTE.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2006c). DIY Versatile Cage Designs. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, September 2006. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/06SepAndersonDIY.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2006d). Words from the Editor – September 2006. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, September 2006. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/06SepAndersonWFTE.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2007). Words from the Editor – February 2007. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, February 2007. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/07FebAndersonWFTE.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2008). Words from the Editor – February 2008. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, February 2008. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/08FebAndersonWFTE.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2010a). Words from the Editor – July 2010. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, July 2010. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/10JulAndersonWFTE.html)
Anderson, C.V. (2010b). Keeping Chameleons in Glass Terrariums. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, July 2010. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/10JulAndersonGlass.html)
Deckers, S. and C.V. Anderson (2010). Keeping Bradypodion. Chameleons! Online E-Zine, July 2010. (http://www.chameleonnews.com/10JulDeckersAnderson.html)
Professional Memberships
2007-present Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
2008-2009 Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles
2010-present International Society of Vertebrate Morphology
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: 8/2/2010
Rhampholeon (Rhampholeon) spinosus
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