Keri Lynn Maricle (Caudle)

she/her • kerimaricle@gmail.com • (989) 385-0061

kerimaricle.weebly.com • linkedin.com/in/kerimaricle

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Art in Psychology from Saginaw Valley State University – 2022 to Present
Research emphasis in applied social psychology and gender studies

Master of Science in Biology from Fort Hays State University – May 2017
Research emphasis in plant virology and molecular biology
Thesis entitled “Phylogenetic distribution of an endogenous strain of Dahlia mosaic virus in members of Asteraceae”
defended March 31, 2017

Bachelor of Science in Biology from Fort Hays State University – December 2014
Research emphasis in plant physiological ecology and plant anatomy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Biology Instructor (Adjunct), Saginaw Valley State University – 2021 to Present
Teaching biology lecture and lab courses (face-to-face with the aid of Canvas) for non-majors including
Human Heredity, Principles of Experimental Biology, and Science of Life

Life Sciences Instructor (Adjunct), Barton Community College – 2019 to Present

Teaching virtual biology courses via Canvas including Principles of Botany and Principles of Microbiology

Lead Science Teacher, Holy Cross Services - Michael J. McGivney School – 2021 to 2022
Teaching science courses, including Chemistry, Biology, and Earth Science, to foster care students housed at
an on-site youth rehabilitation center

Biology Instructor & Academic Advisor, North Central Kansas Technical College – 2019 to 2021
Teaching science courses (both face-to-face and virtual via Moodle) including Human Biology, Human
Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and Principles of Nutrition as well as a TEAS Prep Course
Academic advisor for Pre-Nursing Program

Camps Instructor, Sternberg Museum of Natural History – 2018 to 2021

Designing and instructing summer day camps (face-to-face and virtual with the aid of Blackboard) for
elementary aged children with themes in biology, geology, and paleontology

Biology Teacher, Thomas More Prep-Marian High School – 2017 to 2019

Teaching science courses (face-to-face with the aid of Google Classroom) including Biology, Advanced
Placement Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced Biology, and Earth Science

Wetland Assistant, Kansas Wetlands Education Center – Summer 2017

Interacted with visitors to promote importance of wetland ecosystems and cared for center animals
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fort Hays State University – 2015 to 2017
Teaching science laboratories including Principles of Biology, Botany, and Human Biology

Undergraduate Research Fellow, United States Environmental Protection Agency – 2012 to

2014
Research fellowship, which included an internship at the US-EPA Research Center in Newport, OR to study
effect of abiotic stress on native and introduced eelgrass (Zostera) species

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE

Science Content Writer, Anatomage – 2023
Writing scripts for a biology eBook aimed toward meeting AP Biology standards

IBC Community Member, Advarra – 2021 to Present

Reviewing and approving clinical research applications in the Saginaw, MI region

PRESENTATIONS
▪ Authored 26 oral presentations at regional, state, and national conferences from 2011 to present
o 19 of these 26 oral presentations had KLM as presenter and first author
o KLM received awards for six of the 19 oral presentations given as first author

▪ Authored 66 poster presentations at regional, state, and national conferences from 2011 to present
o 28 of these 66 presentations had KLM as presenter and first author
o KLM received awards for eight of the 22 poster presentations given as first author
o 13 of these 66 presentations were given by students mentored by KLM

▪ A complete list of presentations available upon request

GRANTS
▪ Awarded a sum of $12,989 from eleven grants across seven organizations from 2010 to present
o Organizations include the Botanical Society of America, Weed Science Society of America, K-
INBRE, and Society of Wetland Scientists

▪ Awarded $36,796 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Undergraduate of

Environmental Study Fellowship in 2012, which included a scientific internship at the US-EPA
Research Center in Newport, OR

▪ Awarded $4,700 from the American Society of Plant Biologists Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship in 2012, which included a scientific internship to conduct research in western
Kansas

▪ A complete list of grants available upon request

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PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
1. Maricle, K.L. and E.T. Gillock. 2020. Phylogenetic distribution of DMV-D10, an endogenous
strain of Dahlia mosaic virus, in members of Asteraceae. Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science
123:165-177.
2. Pittenger, M.S., K.L. Maricle, S.G. Baer, L.C. Johnson, and B.R. Maricle. 2020. No difference in
herbivory preferences among ecotypes of big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii). Transactions of the
Kansas Academy of Science 123:151-164.
3. Betzen, B.M., C.M. Smart, K.L. Maricle, and B.R. Maricle. 2019. Effects of increasing salinity on
photosynthesis and plant water potential in Kansas salt marsh species. Transactions of the Kansas
Academy of Science 122:49-58.
4. Kramer, D.M., K.L. Maricle, C.J. Hilt, N.M. Martin, A.D. Urban, C.M. Smart, S.G. Baer, L.C.
Johnson, and B.R. Maricle. 2018. Drought tolerance in ecotypes of big bluestem (Andropogon
gerardii) relates to above-ground surface area: Results from a common garden experiment. Flora
246-247:52-60.
5. Maricle, K.L. and B.R. Maricle. 2018. Photosynthesis, stomatal responses, and water potential in
three species in an inland salt marsh in Kansas, USA. Flora 244-245:1-7.
6. Maricle, K.L. and B.R. Maricle. 2018. Relationship between root aeration and oil tolerance in four
wetland species. Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science 121:137-144.
7. Maricle, B.R., K.L. Caudle, K.J. Lindsey, S.G. Baer, and L.C. Johnson. 2017. Effects of extreme
drought on photosynthesis and water potential of Andropogon gerardii (big bluestem) ecotypes in
common gardens across Kansas. Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science 120:1-16.
8. Maricle, B.R., K.L. Caudle, and P.B. Adler. 2015. Influence of water availability on photosynthesis,
water potential, leaf δ13C, and phenology in dominant C4 grasses in Kansas, USA. Transactions of
the Kansas Academy of Science 118:173-193.
9. Caudle, K.L. and B.R. Maricle. 2015. Effects of spilled oil on inland salt marsh community
mesocosms. Wetlands 35:501-507.
10. Caudle, K.L., L.C. Johnson, S.G. Baer, and B.R. Maricle. 2014. A comparison of seasonal foliar
chlorophyll change among ecotypes and cultivars of Andropogon gerardii (Poaceae) by using non-
destructive and destructive methods. Photosynthetica 52:511-518.
11. Maricle, B.R., S.J. White, A. Meraz, N.G. Maforo, T.N. Biggs, N.M. Martin, and K.L. Caudle. 2014.
Effect of ethanol toxicity on enzyme activity in anaerobic respiration in plants. Transactions of the
Kansas Academy of Science 117:237-244.
12. Caudle, K.L. and B.R. Maricle. 2014. Physiological relationship between oil tolerance and flooding
tolerance in marsh plants. Environmental and Experimental Botany 107:7-14.
13. Olsen, J.T., K.L. Caudle, S.G. Baer, L.C. Johnson, and B.R. Maricle. 2013. Anatomical leaf variation
among five ecotypes of Andropogon gerardii planted in common gardens across a precipitation
gradient. American Journal of Botany 100:1957-1968.
14. Caudle, K.L. and B.R. Maricle. 2012. Effects of flooding on photosynthesis, chlorophyll florescence,
and oxygen stress in plants of varying flooding tolerance. Transactions of the Kansas Academy of
Science 115:5-18.

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OTHER PUBLICATIONS
1. Maricle, K.L. Activities Focusing on Fundamentals of Biology: A Lab Manual for Human Biology
for Allied Health. 2021.
2. Maricle, K.L. Human Biology Laboratory Manual. 2020.
3. Maricle, K.L. Microbiology Laboratory Manual. 2020.
4. Maricle, K.L. Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual. 2020.
5. Maricle, K.L. Virtual Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual. 2020.
6. Maricle, K.L. Nutrition Focused Activities: A Lab Manual. 2020.

OUTREACH
▪ Creator of educational content on social media platforms available to the public
o “TikTok Biology” - @keribioteach on TikTok
▪ Focused on delivering bite-sized educational content to those interested in biology
o “Invisible Scientists” - @invisiblescientists on Instagram
▪ Focused on highlighting historically marginalized and underrepresented scientists
o “Cultural Awareness Series”: https://bit.ly/3wxIM0e on YouTube
▪ Focused on highlighting the diverse scientists who contributed to the field of
microbiology

SERVICE
▪ The Trevor Project, Volunteer – 2021 to 2023
▪ Botanical Society of America Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Committee Member – 2020 to
Present
▪ Kansas Core Outcomes Group: Health Science Discipline – 2019 to 2021
▪ Kansas Academy of Science, Council Member – 2019 to 2021
▪ Botanical Society of America PlantingScience Volunteer Scientist Mentor – 2011 to Present

DISTINCTIONS
▪ Psi Chi, Saginaw Valley State University Chapter – 2023 to Present
▪ American Psychological Association Campus Ambassador for Saginaw Valley State University –
2023 to 2024
▪ NCK Tech 212 Teaching Award for 2020
▪ Fort Hays State University, College of Health and Life Sciences, Outstanding Undergraduate
Student Award for 2011-2012
▪ Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society – 2012 to 2015
▪ Hold memberships to the American Psychological Association, Botanical Society of America,
Michigan Association of Biology Teachers, and Michigan Science Teachers Association

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STUDENT RESEARCH AND MENTORSHIP
▪ Mentored college students at North Central Kansas Technical College
o 2020 – Susana Janke: “Little Mask: Fostering Scientific Literacy in Children”
o 2019 – Rebecca Shadduck: “Influence of Disinfectants on Bacterial Growth”
▪ Mentored high school students at Thomas More Prep-Marian High School
o 2018 – Carlos Schwindt and Nathan Stark: “A Water Quality Assessment of Big Creek, KS”
o 2017 – Abby Peeler: “Optimal Growth Conditions for Stem Cells: A Literature Review”
o 2017 – Bryson Rupp: “Influence of Carbon Dioxide and Light on Photosynthetic Rates in
Spinach”

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