Tasha J.

Anderson
Curriculum Vitae
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Natural Resource Management, South Dakota State
University
Ph.D. Student | South Dakota State University Extension
West River Research & Extension Center
711 N. Creek Dr., Rapid City, South Dakota 57703 USA

Email: tasha.anderson@sdstate.edu | Phone: +1 (937) 479-3680

Graduate Website: https://www.sdstate.edu/directory/tasha-anderson
Research Laboratory Website: https://bisonjeff.weebly.com/
Extension Resources: https://extension.sdstate.edu/tags/bison

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tasha-Anderson-2

EDUCATION
Ph.D. In progress | Biological Sciences. Department of Natural Resource Management, South
Dakota State University. Rapid City, South Dakota. USA.
M.S. 2022 | Biology. Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP), Miami University. Oxford, Ohio.
USA.
B.S. 2018 | Individualized Studies, Geology minor. Department of Geosciences, Miami
University. Oxford, Ohio. USA.

EXPERIENCE
2023-Present Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Natural Resource Management,
South Dakota State University. Rapid City, South Dakota.
2021-2023 3D Technician, The Mammoth Site. Hot Spring, South Dakota.
2019-2020 Conservation Intern, The Mammoth Site. Hot Spring, South Dakota.
2018-2018 Earth Sciences: Digital Technology Intern, Denver Museum of Nature and
Science. Denver, Colorado.
2017-2017 Student Research Assistant, Miami University. Oxford, OH

GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS & HONORS

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Awarded Grants
Year Project Title and Details Total Funding: $11,950
2017 Marguerite E. Smith scholarship. Miami University. PI: T.J. Anderson. $2,500
2016 Marguerite E. Smith scholarship. Miami University. PI: T.J. Anderson. $3,500
2016 Turner Study Abroad Fund. Miami University Western Program. PI: T.J. $1,000
Anderson.
2015 Airfare Grant – Study Abroad. Miami University. PI: T.J. Anderson. $600
2015 Lois M. Whitter Scholarship. Miami University. PI: T.J. Anderson. $1,250
2015 Turner Study Abroad Fund. Miami University Western Program. PI: T.J. $1,000
Anderson.
2015 Turner Study Abroad Fund. Miami University Western Program. PI: T.J. $500
Anderson.
2014 Redhawk Excellence Scholarship. Miami University. PI: T.J. Anderson. $1,100
2014 Turner Study Abroad Fund. Miami University Western Program. PI: T.J. $500
Anderson.

PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed Articles
Manuscripts in Progress
In prep. Anderson, T.J., J.I. Mead, R.A. Short, S. Swift, A. Baez, M. Carpenter, and J.M.
Martin. Fossil bison (Bison bison) of Snake River Site, Minnesota demonstrate
inconsistencies with morphological species concept. Target Journal: PeerJ.

PRESENTATIONS
Scientific Conference Presentations (Oral and Poster)
2024
2. Anderson, T.J., J.I. Mead, R.A. Short, S. Swift, A. Baez, M. Carpenter, and J.M. Martin.
Fossil bison (Bison bison) of Snake River Site, Minnesota demonstrate inconsistencies
with morphological species. American Society of Mammologists, Boulder, CO. Jun 7 –
11.
2020
1. Anderson, T.J. Bison Remains From Arturo Locality At Snake River Fossil Site, Minnesota.
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, Virtual, Oct 12-16.

Teaching at South Dakota State University

2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant for first-year level Scientific Communications (NRM 276: Spring
2024). Graded in-class activities and out of class assignments for approximately 30
students. Dr. David Coulter at South Dakota State University.

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2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant for first-year level Scientific Communications (NRM 276: Fall
2023). Graded in-class activities and out of class assignments for approximately 45
students. Dr. David Coulter at South Dakota State University.

SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
Departmental & University Service
2016-2018 Student member. Miami University Geological Society (MUGS). Miami
University.
2015–2018 Student member. Wildlife Society. Miami University.

ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

2023–Present Student Member. American Society of Mammalogists (ASM).
2017–2021 Student Member. Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP).

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
1. Jeff M. Martin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Natural Resource Management, South Dakota State
University
Extension Specialist – Bison | South Dakota State University Extension
711 N. Creek Dr., Rapid City, South Dakota 57703
(605) 394-2236 | jeff.martin@sdstate.edu

2. Jim I. Mead, Ph.D.

Director of Research Emeritus, The Mammoth Site
1800 Hwy 18 Bypass, PO Box 692
Hot Springs, South Dakota 57747
(928) 853-6393 | jmead@mammothsite.org

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