Kimberly Dingess
Huntington,WV
Summary
Passionate educator, supervisor and scientist committed to conservation and sustainability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Manager, Allied Health Programs
Marshall University
08.2022 - Current
- Designed instructional material for allied health laboratory courses (anatomy, physiology and microbiology).
- Assessed quality of instructional material and impact on student outcomes.
- Interviewed and mentored graduate student instructors.
- Taught anatomy, physiology, human osteology, tropical biology and conservation and mammalogy.
- Fostered positive working environment by promoting open communication among graduate student instructors and addressing any conflicts promptly.
- Actively participated in professional conferences and workshops, sharing laboratory best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Maximized quality by monitoring daily activities and troubleshooting problems.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Active in science outreach programs.
Manager and Instructor: Semliki Chimpanzee Project
Semliki Chimpanzee Project
06.2022 - Current
- Designed, manage and instruct a field based course in Uganda for international university students.
- Collaborate with Ugandan staff to create an immersive, quality and impactful cultural and environmental experience.
- Promote our program on social media.
Adjunct Anthropology Instructor
Marshall University
08.2012 - Current
- Managed classroom effectively to maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, and grades, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders regarding academic progress.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best teaching practices and industry trends.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Director and Instructor
DANTA: Association For Conservation Of The Tropics
01.2004 - Current
- Design, teach and oversee field-based environmental courses to international students in Costa Rica.
- Collaborate with our Costa Rican based partners to provide quality and impactful experiences for our students.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources.
- Use social media to promote our programs and environmental outreach.
Education
Ph.D. - Biological Anthropology
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN01.2008
Master of Arts - Biological Anthropology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.1992
Skills
- Multi-lingual and multicultural experience
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Coursework in public policy
- Familiarity with climate policy
- Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reporting structure
- Experience presenting to and communicating with internal and external audiences
- Experience working with partners/government agencies
- Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material
- Experience interacting with senior leadership
- Independent worker who can thrive in a decentralized organization with minimal oversight
- Supervisory experience
Accomplishments
(2020) Response of Bolivian gray titi monkeys (Plecturocebus donacophilus) to an anthropogenic noise gradient: behavioral and hormonal correlates. PeerJ 8e10417 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10417 (2020) Response of Bolivian gray titi monkeys (Plecturocebus donacophilus) to an anthropogenic noise gradient: behavioral and hormonal correlates. PeerJ 8e10417 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10417 (2020) Response of Bolivian gray titi monkeys (Plecturocebus donacophilus) to an anthropogenic noise gradient: behavioral and hormonal correlates. PeerJ 8e10417 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10417
Publications__________________________________________________
Lineros-Hernani, L.M., Chimenes, A., Maille, A., Dingess, K., Rumiz, D.I., Adret, P.
Souza-Alves, J.P., Mourthe, I., Hilário, R.R. et al. (2019) Terrestrial Behavior in
Titi Monkeys (Callicebus, Cheracebus, and Plecturocebus): Potential Correlates, Patterns, and Differences between Genera. Int J Primatol:1-20.
Adret, P., Dingess, K.A., Casselli, C., et al. (2018) Duetting patterns of titi monkeys (Primates, Pitheciidae: Callicebinae) and relationships with phylogeny. Animals8(10).
Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A., Barker, F. Graves, J.A. and Slater, P.J.B. (2009) A comparative study of song form and duetting in neotropical Thryothorus wrens. Behaviour 146:1-43. Supplemental material at: http://www.brill.nl/beh.
Dingess, K.A. (2007) DANTA: Association for Conservation of the Tropics. Society for Applied Anthropology Newsletter 18(4).
Mann, N.I., Barker, F. K., Graves, J.A., Dingess-Mann, K.A., and Slater, P.J.B. (2006) Molecular data delineate four genera of “Thryothorus” wrens. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 40, 750-759.
Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A. and Slater. P.J.B. (2006) Antiphonal four-part synchronized chorusing in a Neotropical wren. Biology Letters 2: 1-4.
Presentations__________________________________________________
Parrillo, I., Terranova, J., and Dingess, K.A. (2024) Spider monkey social dynamics, habitat and behaviors. 93rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Biological Anthropologists, Los Angeles, California.
Casto, C., Zarilla, M., and Dingess, K.A. (2022) The role of figs and palm fruit in the diet of terrestrial and arboreal frugivores. 9th Annual Mid-Atlantic Bioanthropology Interest Group, Virginia Commonweath University, Richmond, VA.
Lineros, L. M., Chimenes, A., Maille, A., Dingess, K.A., Rumiz, D. and Adret, P. (2022) Behavioral and physiological responses of Bolivian gray titi monkeys, Plecturocebus donacophilus, to an anthropogenic noise gradient. International Primatological Society Congress. Quito, Ecuador.
Tafoya,K., Cuerrero, K., Storm, J., Stephenson, J. and Dingess, K.A (2017) The utilization, abundance and distribution of feeding resources for Ateles geoffroyi, Alouatta palliata, Cebus capucinus and Saimiri oerstedii in secondary rainforest in the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. 14th Annual Midwest Primate Interest Group Meeting, Northwestern University, Illinois.
Dingess, K.A., Gareca, Y. and Sandoval, V. (2015) Maintaining and reinforcing commitment in the pair-bonded Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (Vol. 156, pp. 121-121). 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA: WILEY-BLACKWELL.
Markham, K., and Dingess, K.A. (2014) Diet and behavior of a pair-bonded, South American primate, Callicebus donacophilus. International Primatological Society Congress. Hanoi, Vietnam.
Dingess, K.A., Sandoval, X.V., and Valdez, Y.G. (2013) Social flexibility in the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 82nd annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Krumberg, D., Mattes, H. and Dingess, K.A.(2013) Seasonal changes in song structure and calling behavior of the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus, 82nd annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dingess, K.A., Doubleday, A., and Clink, D. (2012) Paternal infanticide in the socially monogamous Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 81st annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Portland, Oregon.
Banta, K.P., Selvig, M.J., and Dingess, K.A. (2012) Sleeping site selection in the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 81st annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Portland, Oregon.
Dingess, K.A., Gareca, Y.C., and Driscoll, R. (2011) Fur rubbing behavior in a wild population of Bolivian gray titi monkeys, Callicebus donacophilus. Meeting of the Midwest Primate Interest Group, Kent State University.
Dingess, K.A. and Gabel, A.K. (2011) Neighbor-stranger discrimination in the Bolivian
gray titi monkey Callicebus donacophilus. Joint meeting of the International Ethological Conference and the Animal Behavior Society, Bloomington, Indiana.
Dingess, K.A.(2011) Duet type description and matching in the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 80th annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Gabel, A.K., and Dingess, K.A. (2011) Neighbor-stranger discrimination in the Bolivian gray titi monkey Callicebus donacophilus. 80th annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dingess, K.A. Gareca, Y.C., and Clink, D. (2010) Paternal infanticide in the socially monogamous Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 47thAnnual Meeting of the Animal Behavior Society, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Bosse M., Dingess K.A. and Ellers, J. (2010) Diet and ranging behavior of Cebus apellain a Bolivian mixed forest fragment. 79th Annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Mann, N.I., Clark, J.A. Dingess, K.A. Hall, L., Slater, P.J. and Washington, S. (2010) The split song repertoire of the duetting stripe-breasted wren: Characteristics and function. Joint Meeting of the Cooper Ornithological Society, American Ornithologists’ Union, and Society of Canadian Ornithologists. San Diego, California.
Dingess, K.A. (2009). Description and possible functions of the duet songs of the Bolivian gray titi monkey. 46th Annual Meeting of the Animal Behavior Society, Pirenopolis, Brazil.
Dingess, K.A. (2009). Description and possible functions of the duet songs of the Bolivian gray titi monkey. 4th Bolivian Mammalogy Conference, Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Bosse M., Dingess K.A. and Ellers, J. (2009) Diet and ranging behavior of Cebus apellain a Bolivian mixed forest fragment. 4th Bolivian Mammalogy Conference, Cochabamba,Bolivia.
Thurley, M., Dingess K.A., Montaño R. and Rumiz, D. (2009) Population estimation and vocal description of Callicebus pallescens in the Bolivian chaco. 4thBolivian Mammalogy Conference, Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Salvatierra B.L and Dingess, K.A. (2009) The feeding behavior of the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 4th Bolivian Mammalogy Conference, Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Dingess, K.A. and Mann, N.I. (2008). DANTA: Association for conservation of the tropics: A community approach to conservation. Eighth Annual Faculty Research Show, State University of New York, Oneonta, New York.
Mann, N.I. and Dingess, K.A. (2008). Patterns and evolution of song complexity and duetting in Thryothorus wrens. Eighth Annual Faculty Research Show, State University of New York, Oneonta, New York.
Kissinger, D., Morley, A., Taylor, L., Slubowski, L., and Dingess, K.A. (2008) Within group communication in the mantled howler monkey, Alouatta palliata. North Carolina State University Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A., Maccormick, A., and Slater, P.J.B. (2006). A comparative study of song in “Thryothorus” wrens. International Ethological Conference, Tours, France.
Mann, N.I. and Dingess, K.A (2006). The most remarkable birdsong of all: the complex choruses of an Andean wren. Annual Faculty Research Show, State University of New York, Oneonta, New York.
Dingess, K.A., Mann, N.I., & Slater, P.J.B. (2005). Avian virtuosos: Synchronized and antiphonal chorus singing in an Andean wren. XXIX International Ethological Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A., Graves, J.A.G & Slater, P.J.B. (2005). A comparative study of duetting in Thryothoruswrens. XXIX International Ethological Conference, Budapest, Hungary.Publications__________________________________________________
Lineros-Hernani, L.M., Chimenes, A., Maille, A., Dingess, K., Rumiz, D.I., Adret, P.
Souza-Alves, J.P., Mourthe, I., Hilário, R.R. et al. (2019) Terrestrial Behavior in
Titi Monkeys (Callicebus, Cheracebus, and Plecturocebus): Potential Correlates, Patterns, and Differences between Genera. Int J Primatol:1-20.
Adret, P., Dingess, K.A., Casselli, C., et al. (2018) Duetting patterns of titi monkeys (Primates, Pitheciidae: Callicebinae) and relationships with phylogeny. Animals8(10).
Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A., Barker, F. Graves, J.A. and Slater, P.J.B. (2009) A comparative study of song form and duetting in neotropical Thryothorus wrens. Behaviour 146:1-43. Supplemental material at: http://www.brill.nl/beh.
Dingess, K.A. (2007) DANTA: Association for Conservation of the Tropics. Society for Applied Anthropology Newsletter 18(4).
Mann, N.I., Barker, F. K., Graves, J.A., Dingess-Mann, K.A., and Slater, P.J.B. (2006) Molecular data delineate four genera of “Thryothorus” wrens. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 40, 750-759.
Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A. and Slater. P.J.B. (2006) Antiphonal four-part synchronized chorusing in a Neotropical wren. Biology Letters 2: 1-4.
Presentations__________________________________________________
Parrillo, I., Terranova, J., and Dingess, K.A. (2024) Spider monkey social dynamics, habitat and behaviors. 93rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Biological Anthropologists, Los Angeles, California.
Casto, C., Zarilla, M., and Dingess, K.A. (2022) The role of figs and palm fruit in the diet of terrestrial and arboreal frugivores. 9th Annual Mid-Atlantic Bioanthropology Interest Group, Virginia Commonweath University, Richmond, VA.
Lineros, L. M., Chimenes, A., Maille, A., Dingess, K.A., Rumiz, D. and Adret, P. (2022) Behavioral and physiological responses of Bolivian gray titi monkeys, Plecturocebus donacophilus, to an anthropogenic noise gradient. International Primatological Society Congress. Quito, Ecuador.
Tafoya,K., Cuerrero, K., Storm, J., Stephenson, J. and Dingess, K.A (2017) The utilization, abundance and distribution of feeding resources for Ateles geoffroyi, Alouatta palliata, Cebus capucinus and Saimiri oerstedii in secondary rainforest in the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. 14th Annual Midwest Primate Interest Group Meeting, Northwestern University, Illinois.
Dingess, K.A., Gareca, Y. and Sandoval, V. (2015) Maintaining and reinforcing commitment in the pair-bonded Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (Vol. 156, pp. 121-121). 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA: WILEY-BLACKWELL.
Markham, K., and Dingess, K.A. (2014) Diet and behavior of a pair-bonded, South American primate, Callicebus donacophilus. International Primatological Society Congress. Hanoi, Vietnam.
Dingess, K.A., Sandoval, X.V., and Valdez, Y.G. (2013) Social flexibility in the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 82nd annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Krumberg, D., Mattes, H. and Dingess, K.A.(2013) Seasonal changes in song structure and calling behavior of the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus, 82nd annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dingess, K.A., Doubleday, A., and Clink, D. (2012) Paternal infanticide in the socially monogamous Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 81st annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Portland, Oregon.
Banta, K.P., Selvig, M.J., and Dingess, K.A. (2012) Sleeping site selection in the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 81st annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Portland, Oregon.
Dingess, K.A., Gareca, Y.C., and Driscoll, R. (2011) Fur rubbing behavior in a wild population of Bolivian gray titi monkeys, Callicebus donacophilus. Meeting of the Midwest Primate Interest Group, Kent State University.
Dingess, K.A. and Gabel, A.K. (2011) Neighbor-stranger discrimination in the Bolivian
gray titi monkey Callicebus donacophilus. Joint meeting of the International Ethological Conference and the Animal Behavior Society, Bloomington, Indiana.
Dingess, K.A.(2011) Duet type description and matching in the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 80th annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Gabel, A.K., and Dingess, K.A. (2011) Neighbor-stranger discrimination in the Bolivian gray titi monkey Callicebus donacophilus. 80th annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dingess, K.A. Gareca, Y.C., and Clink, D. (2010) Paternal infanticide in the socially monogamous Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 47thAnnual Meeting of the Animal Behavior Society, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Bosse M., Dingess K.A. and Ellers, J. (2010) Diet and ranging behavior of Cebus apellain a Bolivian mixed forest fragment. 79th Annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Mann, N.I., Clark, J.A. Dingess, K.A. Hall, L., Slater, P.J. and Washington, S. (2010) The split song repertoire of the duetting stripe-breasted wren: Characteristics and function. Joint Meeting of the Cooper Ornithological Society, American Ornithologists’ Union, and Society of Canadian Ornithologists. San Diego, California.
Dingess, K.A. (2009). Description and possible functions of the duet songs of the Bolivian gray titi monkey. 46th Annual Meeting of the Animal Behavior Society, Pirenopolis, Brazil.
Dingess, K.A. (2009). Description and possible functions of the duet songs of the Bolivian gray titi monkey. 4th Bolivian Mammalogy Conference, Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Bosse M., Dingess K.A. and Ellers, J. (2009) Diet and ranging behavior of Cebus apellain a Bolivian mixed forest fragment. 4th Bolivian Mammalogy Conference, Cochabamba,Bolivia.
Thurley, M., Dingess K.A., Montaño R. and Rumiz, D. (2009) Population estimation and vocal description of Callicebus pallescens in the Bolivian chaco. 4thBolivian Mammalogy Conference, Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Salvatierra B.L and Dingess, K.A. (2009) The feeding behavior of the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 4th Bolivian Mammalogy Conference, Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Dingess, K.A. and Mann, N.I. (2008). DANTA: Association for conservation of the tropics: A community approach to conservation. Eighth Annual Faculty Research Show, State University of New York, Oneonta, New York.
Mann, N.I. and Dingess, K.A. (2008). Patterns and evolution of song complexity and duetting in Thryothorus wrens. Eighth Annual Faculty Research Show, State University of New York, Oneonta, New York.
Kissinger, D., Morley, A., Taylor, L., Slubowski, L., and Dingess, K.A. (2008) Within group communication in the mantled howler monkey, Alouatta palliata. North Carolina State University Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A., Maccormick, A., and Slater, P.J.B. (2006). A comparative study of song in “Thryothorus” wrens. International Ethological Conference, Tours, France.
Mann, N.I. and Dingess, K.A (2006). The most remarkable birdsong of all: the complex choruses of an Andean wren. Annual Faculty Research Show, State University of New York, Oneonta, New York.
Dingess, K.A., Mann, N.I., & Slater, P.J.B. (2005). Avian virtuosos: Synchronized and antiphonal chorus singing in an Andean wren. XXIX International Ethological Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A., Graves, J.A.G & Slater, P.J.B. (2005). A comparative study of duetting in Thryothoruswrens. XXIX International Ethological Conference, Budapest, Hungary.Publications__________________________________________________
Lineros-Hernani, L.M., Chimenes, A., Maille, A., Dingess, K., Rumiz, D.I., Adret, P.
Souza-Alves, J.P., Mourthe, I., Hilário, R.R. et al. (2019) Terrestrial Behavior in
Titi Monkeys (Callicebus, Cheracebus, and Plecturocebus): Potential Correlates, Patterns, and Differences between Genera. Int J Primatol:1-20.
Adret, P., Dingess, K.A., Casselli, C., et al. (2018) Duetting patterns of titi monkeys (Primates, Pitheciidae: Callicebinae) and relationships with phylogeny. Animals8(10).
Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A., Barker, F. Graves, J.A. and Slater, P.J.B. (2009) A comparative study of song form and duetting in neotropical Thryothorus wrens. Behaviour 146:1-43. Supplemental material at: http://www.brill.nl/beh.
Dingess, K.A. (2007) DANTA: Association for Conservation of the Tropics. Society for Applied Anthropology Newsletter 18(4).
Mann, N.I., Barker, F. K., Graves, J.A., Dingess-Mann, K.A., and Slater, P.J.B. (2006) Molecular data delineate four genera of “Thryothorus” wrens. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 40, 750-759.
Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A. and Slater. P.J.B. (2006) Antiphonal four-part synchronized chorusing in a Neotropical wren. Biology Letters 2: 1-4.
Presentations__________________________________________________
Parrillo, I., Terranova, J., and Dingess, K.A. (2024) Spider monkey social dynamics, habitat and behaviors. 93rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Biological Anthropologists, Los Angeles, California.
Casto, C., Zarilla, M., and Dingess, K.A. (2022) The role of figs and palm fruit in the diet of terrestrial and arboreal frugivores. 9th Annual Mid-Atlantic Bioanthropology Interest Group, Virginia Commonweath University, Richmond, VA.
Lineros, L. M., Chimenes, A., Maille, A., Dingess, K.A., Rumiz, D. and Adret, P. (2022) Behavioral and physiological responses of Bolivian gray titi monkeys, Plecturocebus donacophilus, to an anthropogenic noise gradient. International Primatological Society Congress. Quito, Ecuador.
Tafoya,K., Cuerrero, K., Storm, J., Stephenson, J. and Dingess, K.A (2017) The utilization, abundance and distribution of feeding resources for Ateles geoffroyi, Alouatta palliata, Cebus capucinus and Saimiri oerstedii in secondary rainforest in the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. 14th Annual Midwest Primate Interest Group Meeting, Northwestern University, Illinois.
Dingess, K.A., Gareca, Y. and Sandoval, V. (2015) Maintaining and reinforcing commitment in the pair-bonded Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (Vol. 156, pp. 121-121). 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA: WILEY-BLACKWELL.
Markham, K., and Dingess, K.A. (2014) Diet and behavior of a pair-bonded, South American primate, Callicebus donacophilus. International Primatological Society Congress. Hanoi, Vietnam.
Dingess, K.A., Sandoval, X.V., and Valdez, Y.G. (2013) Social flexibility in the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 82nd annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Krumberg, D., Mattes, H. and Dingess, K.A.(2013) Seasonal changes in song structure and calling behavior of the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus, 82nd annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dingess, K.A., Doubleday, A., and Clink, D. (2012) Paternal infanticide in the socially monogamous Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 81st annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Portland, Oregon.
Banta, K.P., Selvig, M.J., and Dingess, K.A. (2012) Sleeping site selection in the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 81st annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Portland, Oregon.
Dingess, K.A., Gareca, Y.C., and Driscoll, R. (2011) Fur rubbing behavior in a wild population of Bolivian gray titi monkeys, Callicebus donacophilus. Meeting of the Midwest Primate Interest Group, Kent State University.
Dingess, K.A. and Gabel, A.K. (2011) Neighbor-stranger discrimination in the Bolivian
gray titi monkey Callicebus donacophilus. Joint meeting of the International Ethological Conference and the Animal Behavior Society, Bloomington, Indiana.
Dingess, K.A.(2011) Duet type description and matching in the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 80th annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Gabel, A.K., and Dingess, K.A. (2011) Neighbor-stranger discrimination in the Bolivian gray titi monkey Callicebus donacophilus. 80th annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dingess, K.A. Gareca, Y.C., and Clink, D. (2010) Paternal infanticide in the socially monogamous Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 47thAnnual Meeting of the Animal Behavior Society, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Bosse M., Dingess K.A. and Ellers, J. (2010) Diet and ranging behavior of Cebus apellain a Bolivian mixed forest fragment. 79th Annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Mann, N.I., Clark, J.A. Dingess, K.A. Hall, L., Slater, P.J. and Washington, S. (2010) The split song repertoire of the duetting stripe-breasted wren: Characteristics and function. Joint Meeting of the Cooper Ornithological Society, American Ornithologists’ Union, and Society of Canadian Ornithologists. San Diego, California.
Dingess, K.A. (2009). Description and possible functions of the duet songs of the Bolivian gray titi monkey. 46th Annual Meeting of the Animal Behavior Society, Pirenopolis, Brazil.
Dingess, K.A. (2009). Description and possible functions of the duet songs of the Bolivian gray titi monkey. 4th Bolivian Mammalogy Conference, Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Bosse M., Dingess K.A. and Ellers, J. (2009) Diet and ranging behavior of Cebus apellain a Bolivian mixed forest fragment. 4th Bolivian Mammalogy Conference, Cochabamba,Bolivia.
Thurley, M., Dingess K.A., Montaño R. and Rumiz, D. (2009) Population estimation and vocal description of Callicebus pallescens in the Bolivian chaco. 4thBolivian Mammalogy Conference, Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Salvatierra B.L and Dingess, K.A. (2009) The feeding behavior of the Bolivian gray titi monkey, Callicebus donacophilus. 4th Bolivian Mammalogy Conference, Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Dingess, K.A. and Mann, N.I. (2008). DANTA: Association for conservation of the tropics: A community approach to conservation. Eighth Annual Faculty Research Show, State University of New York, Oneonta, New York.
Mann, N.I. and Dingess, K.A. (2008). Patterns and evolution of song complexity and duetting in Thryothorus wrens. Eighth Annual Faculty Research Show, State University of New York, Oneonta, New York.
Kissinger, D., Morley, A., Taylor, L., Slubowski, L., and Dingess, K.A. (2008) Within group communication in the mantled howler monkey, Alouatta palliata. North Carolina State University Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A., Maccormick, A., and Slater, P.J.B. (2006). A comparative study of song in “Thryothorus” wrens. International Ethological Conference, Tours, France.
Mann, N.I. and Dingess, K.A (2006). The most remarkable birdsong of all: the complex choruses of an Andean wren. Annual Faculty Research Show, State University of New York, Oneonta, New York.
Dingess, K.A., Mann, N.I., & Slater, P.J.B. (2005). Avian virtuosos: Synchronized and antiphonal chorus singing in an Andean wren. XXIX International Ethological Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A., Graves, J.A.G & Slater, P.J.B. (2005). A comparative study of duetting in Thryothoruswrens. XXIX International Ethological Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
Timeline
Laboratory Manager, Allied Health Programs
Marshall University
08.2022 - Current
Manager and Instructor: Semliki Chimpanzee Project
Semliki Chimpanzee Project
06.2022 - Current
Adjunct Anthropology Instructor
Marshall University
08.2012 - Current
Director and Instructor
DANTA: Association For Conservation Of The Tropics
01.2004 - Current
Ph.D. - Biological Anthropology
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Arts - Biological Anthropology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Marshall University
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