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PUBLICATIONS:
In review/revision:
Freeman, N.E., K. Silber (co-first author), T.J. Hefley, A.M. Louthan, and W.A. Boyle. (in review) Changing precipitation regime threatens population growth and persistence of a declining grassland songbird. Nature Climate Change.
Silber, K., T.J. Hefley, H. Castro-Miller, Z.R. Ratajczak, and W.A. Boyle. The long shadow of woody encroachment: an integrated approach to modeling grassland songbird habitat. Ecological Applications. (in review)
Sroor, E., W.A. Boyle, H.N. Castro-Miller, K.S. Hobbs, M.D. Reynaldo, K. Silber, N.M. Mohankumar, N.A. Wright, N.E. Freeman. Environmental drivers of shifts in female reproductive investment from quantity to quality in a grassland songbird. Behavioral Ecology. (in review)
Smith, E.B., A.J. Roe, K. Silber, E.J. Williams, S.K. Winnicki, and W.A. Boyle, Consequences of drought for grassland songbird reproduction. Ecosphere. (in review)
Published peer-reviewed articles:
Mohankumar, N.M., T.J. Hefley, K. Silber, and W.A. Boyle. (2023) Data fusion of distance sampling and capture-recapture data. Journal of Spatial Statistics. 55:100756. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spasta.2023.100756
Silber, K., Mohankumar, N., Hefley, T. J., and W. A. Boyle. (2023) Apparent survival is associated with lagged precipitation in a grassland songbird. The Journal of Wildlife Management. 87(3). https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22371
Kneeland, M. R., Spagnuolo, V. A., Evers, D. C., Paruk, J. D., Attix, L., Schoch, N., Pokras, M. A., Stout, V., Dalton, A., Silber, K. (2020). A novel method for captive rearing and translocation of juvenile common loons. Zoo Biology. 39(4). https://doi.org/10.1002/zoo.21544
In review/revision:
Freeman, N.E., K. Silber (co-first author), T.J. Hefley, A.M. Louthan, and W.A. Boyle. (in review) Changing precipitation regime threatens population growth and persistence of a declining grassland songbird. Nature Climate Change.
Silber, K., T.J. Hefley, H. Castro-Miller, Z.R. Ratajczak, and W.A. Boyle. The long shadow of woody encroachment: an integrated approach to modeling grassland songbird habitat. Ecological Applications. (in review)
Sroor, E., W.A. Boyle, H.N. Castro-Miller, K.S. Hobbs, M.D. Reynaldo, K. Silber, N.M. Mohankumar, N.A. Wright, N.E. Freeman. Environmental drivers of shifts in female reproductive investment from quantity to quality in a grassland songbird. Behavioral Ecology. (in review)
Smith, E.B., A.J. Roe, K. Silber, E.J. Williams, S.K. Winnicki, and W.A. Boyle, Consequences of drought for grassland songbird reproduction. Ecosphere. (in review)
Published peer-reviewed articles:
Mohankumar, N.M., T.J. Hefley, K. Silber, and W.A. Boyle. (2023) Data fusion of distance sampling and capture-recapture data. Journal of Spatial Statistics. 55:100756. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spasta.2023.100756
Silber, K., Mohankumar, N., Hefley, T. J., and W. A. Boyle. (2023) Apparent survival is associated with lagged precipitation in a grassland songbird. The Journal of Wildlife Management. 87(3). https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22371
Kneeland, M. R., Spagnuolo, V. A., Evers, D. C., Paruk, J. D., Attix, L., Schoch, N., Pokras, M. A., Stout, V., Dalton, A., Silber, K. (2020). A novel method for captive rearing and translocation of juvenile common loons. Zoo Biology. 39(4). https://doi.org/10.1002/zoo.21544
RECENT PRESENTATIONS:
Select conference presentations:
Silber, K., T.J. Hefley, H. Castro-Miller, Z. R. Ratajczak, and W.A. Boyle. “The long shadow of woody encroachment: an integrated approach to modeling grassland songbird habitat.” Kansas Natural Resources Conference,, Manhattan, KS (oral). 10 Feb 2023.
Silber, K., A.M. Louthan, A., N.E. Freeman, T.J. Hefley, and W.A. Boyle. “Rainfall mediates population dynamics in a mobile grassland songbird.” American Ornithological Society and Birds Caribbean Joint Conference, San Juan, PR (oral). 30 Jun 2022.
Silber, K., A. Louthan, N.E. Freeman, T.J. Hefley, and W.A. Boyle. “Population growth is sensitive to apparent survival in a declining grassland songbird.” Kansas Natural Resources Conferences, Manhattan, KS (oral). 4 Feb 2022.
Silber, K. and W.A. Boyle. “A bird’s eye view: does Konza provide suitable breeding habitat for declining grassland songbirds?” The Konza Prairie Long-term Ecological Research Site Annual Meeting, Manhattan, KS (oral). 4 Sept 2021.
Silber, K., T.J. Hefley, and W.A. Boyle. “An integrated resource selection model to predict avian habitat use from grassland vegetation structure.” American Ornithological Society (virtual; oral). 10 Aug 2021.
Invited talks:
Silber, K., W.K. Dodds, C.R. Mushrush, A.P. Capizzo, and W.A. Boyle. “Virtual fences: a win-win for ranchers and conservation in the Flint Hills?” Society for Range Management, Boise, Idaho (oral). 14 Feb 2023.
Silber, K. “The Flint Hills Virtual Fence Project.” 40 minute presentation for 12 members of Kansas State University’s student chapter of The Wildlife Society, Manhattan, KS. 25 Oct 2022.
Silber, K. “How to implement complex population models: a case study of the Grasshopper Sparrow.” Audience included 30 members of Kansas State University, Division of Biology Population Biology course, Manhattan, KS. 11 Oct 2022.
Public engagement presentations and products:
Silber, K. and W.A. Boyle. “A bird's eye view: how do we study grassland bird declines?” Tabling for ~30 people of the Manhattan community at a Science on Tap event at Manhattan Brewing Company, Manhattan, KS. 30 Mar 2022.
Silber, K., W.A. Boyle., M.J. Reynaldo, and E.N. Sroor. “Grassland Bird Behavior and Ecology.” Presentation and hands-on interactive session with ~40 members of the Riley County Senior Center, Manhattan, KS. 10 Sept 2021.
Shogren, E.H., J. Gresham, A.J. Roe, K. Silber, D.J. Smith, M.K. Wilcox, S.K. Winnicki, and W.A. Boyle. “Dance Dance Evolution.” Video detailing tropical research by lab members. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSXKTfy__sE. Apr 2020.
Silber, K., and D.J. Smith “Wonderful World of Bird Migration.” Presentation and workshop introducing middle school girls to avian biology and identification. Enhancing your Future with Mathematics and Science conference, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. 23 Mar 2019.
TEACHING:
Teaching Assistant
Division of Biology, Kansas State University
- Ornithology (Springs 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- Applied Population and Statistical Ecology (Springs 2019, 2020, 2022)
- Organismic Biology (Fall 2021)
- Population Biology (Fall 2020)
- Physiological Adaptations of Animals (Fall 2019)
Teaching Assistant
Division of Biology, Kansas State University
- Ornithology (Springs 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- Applied Population and Statistical Ecology (Springs 2019, 2020, 2022)
- Organismic Biology (Fall 2021)
- Population Biology (Fall 2020)
- Physiological Adaptations of Animals (Fall 2019)
LEADERSHIP:
Kansas State University, in collaboration with TNC, NPS, and CSU
Research Lead (2022-present)
The Flint Hills Virtual Cattle Fencing Project
Kansas State University, Biology Graduate Student Association
Committee Chair (2022 - 2023)
Faculty Awards Committee
Konza Prairie, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Sub-committee Chair (2021 - 2022)
Recruitment and Retention Sub-committee
Long-term Ecological Research (LTER) Network
Graduate Student Representative (2020 - 2023)
Konza Prairie LTER Site
Kansas State University, Boyle Lab
Field Crew Leader (2019-2021)
Grassland Ecology Research Project
Kansas State University, in collaboration with TNC, NPS, and CSU
Research Lead (2022-present)
The Flint Hills Virtual Cattle Fencing Project
Kansas State University, Biology Graduate Student Association
Committee Chair (2022 - 2023)
Faculty Awards Committee
Konza Prairie, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Sub-committee Chair (2021 - 2022)
Recruitment and Retention Sub-committee
Long-term Ecological Research (LTER) Network
Graduate Student Representative (2020 - 2023)
Konza Prairie LTER Site
Kansas State University, Boyle Lab
Field Crew Leader (2019-2021)
Grassland Ecology Research Project
