Our Staff
Richard “Rick” McKown
Education:
B. S. Biology, Kansas State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University
M.S. Veterinary Parasitology, Kansas State University
Ph.D. Veterinary Parasitology, Texas A&M University
Publications: 26
Presentations/Abstracts: 25
Invited Presentations: 11
Ad Hoc Reviewer:
Veterinary Parasitology
Journal of Parasitology
Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Professional Organizations:
American Society of Parasitologists
American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists
Rocky Mountain Conference of Parasitologists
Wildlife Disease Association
Helminthological Society of Washington
Honors:
Rocky Mountain Conference of Parasitologists – President 2010
35+ years experience with parasites and their diagnosis
Mauritz “Skip” Sterner
Education:
B. S. Fish and Wildlife Management, Montana State University
M.S. Zoology, Idaho State University
Publications: 42, plus 2 book chapters
Presentations: 39
Keynote Speaker: 2
Ad Hoc Reviewer:
Comparative Parasitology
Journal of Parasitology
Journal of Wildlife Parasitology
Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Journal of Veterinary Zoo Medicine
Professional Organizations:
American Society of Parasitologists
Rocky Mountain Conference of Parasitologists
Southwest Association of Parasitologists
Sigma Xi
Annual Midwestern Conference of Parasitologists
Honors:
Midwest Forensic Workshop held in Nebraska by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission – Invited panelist
Symposium 2000: Ecology/Evolution/Biosystematics/Genetics Workshop – Invited panelist
Biodiversity Workshop held in Fort Collins, Colorado – Invited as member of discussion group
Rocky Mountain Conference of Parasitologists – Life Member award 2007
Rocky Mountain Conference of Parasitologists – Appointed Nebraska’s representative 1991-2003
Rocky Mountain Conference of Parasitologists – President 2000; Co- President 2001
Graduate Scholastic Achievement Award
40+ years experience with parasites and their diagnosis