R. Steven Wagner, Associate Professor Science Building, Room 236K 400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926-7537 (509) 963-3105 email: WagnerS@cwu.edu

Education

Ph.D. Oregon State University, Corvallis (Genetics), 2000.

Teaching

Genetics, General Biology, Basic Biology, Herpetology, Senior Seminar, Molecular Biotechnology, Conservation Biology, Field Practicum (Field Techniques), Biodiversity and Chinese Herpetology, Developments in Cellular Biology, Undergraduate Colloquim, Environmental Studies.

Research Interests

Conservation population genetics, herpetology, molecular evolution.

Recent Publications

• Miller, M.*, S. Haig, R.S. Wagner*. (in press) Spatial phylogeographical and regional demography in the Southern torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton variegatus): implications for conservation and management. Journal of Heredity. co-primary authors.
• Matheson, M., L. Sheeran, R.S. Wagner. (2006)Tourist impact on Tibetan macaques. Anthrozoos 19(2):159-167.
• Wagner, R.S., M. Miller, S. Haig. (2006) Phylogeography and genetic identification of newly-discovered populations of torrent salamanders (Rhyacotriton cascadae and R. variegates) in the Central Cascades (USA). Herpetologica 62: 63-70.
• Wagner, R.S. (2005) Taxonomy and Genetic Diversity in Northwestern Amphibians (L. Jones, W. Leonard, and D. Olson eds). Seattle Audobon Society, Seattle WA
• Wagner, R.S., M. Miller, S.M. Haig. (In press for March 2006) Phylogeography and genetic identification of newly-discovered populations of Torrent salamanders (Rhyacotriton cascadae and R. variegatus) in the central Cascades (USA). Herpetologica
• Buchan, A.*, L. Sun, and R.S. Wagner. (2005) Using alpha numeric fluorescent tags for individual identification of amphibians. Herpetological Review 36: 43-44. (*Graduate student, Biological Sciences)
• Wagner, R.S., C. Crisafulli, M. Miller and S.M. Haig. (2005) Geographic variation, genetic structure and conservation Larch mountain salamander (Plethodon larselli). Canadian Journal of Zoology 83: 1-12.
• Miller, M.*, S.M. Haig, R.S. Wagner*. (2005) Conflicting patterns of genetic structure produced by nuclear and mitochondrial markers in the Oregon slender salamander (Batrachoseps wrighti): implications for conservation efforts and species management. Conservation Genetics 6:275-287. *co-primary authors.
• Wagner, R.S., T. Englund, J. Charbonneau*, A. Buchan**. (2005) Project CROAK!-Technology and curriculum integration through field-based studies of amphibians. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teachers Annual Meeting 2005: 2867-2874. (*Graduate student, Education; **Graduate student, Biological Sciences)
• Charbonneau, J.*, A. Buchan, T. Englund, S. Wagner. (2005) Project Croak! Because any kid can catch a frog... In: Enhancing the technological proficiencies of educators through community based research (Jim DePaepe, Editor). Includes CD/DVD. Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA. (*Graduate student, Education)
• Cauble, K.* and R.S. Wagner. (2005) Sublethal effects of the herbicide glyphosate on amphibian metamorphsis and development. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 75(3): 429-435. (*undergraduate, Biological Sciences)
• Ripplinger, J.*, and R.S. Wagner. (2004) Phylogeography of northern populations of the Pacific Chorus Frog, Pseudacris regilla. Northwestern Naturalist 85:118-125. (*Graduate student, Biological Sciences)
• Haig, S.M., and R.S. Wagner. (2001) Genetic considerations for introduced and augmented populations. In: Wildlife Habitats and Species Associations in Oregon and Washington-Building a Common Understanding for Management (T. O"Neil, D. Johnson, eds). Oregon State University Press, Corvallis OR.
• Haig, S.M., R.S. Wagner, E.D. Forsman, and T.D. Mullins. 2001. Geographic variation and genetic structure in Spotted Owls. Conservation Genetics 2(1): 25-40.