Rebecca Eagle-Malone, Ph.D.

Education

• Ph.D., Integrated Biosciences, The University of Akron
• B.S., Biology, The University of Akron
• A.S., Science, Tidewater Community College 

Experience

• 2022-present: Assistant Professor, Biology, Malone University
• 2022: Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology, Malone University 
• 2020-2021: Adjunct Faculty, Biology, Malone University
• 2020-2021: Adjunct Faculty, Biology, University of Mount Union 
• 2015-2020: Conservation Education Programmer, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Miami University

Current Teaching Assignments

• General Biology (Lecture and Labs)
• General Botany (Lecture and Lab)\
• Environmental Sciences
• Vertebrate Zoology
• Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology
• Advanced Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology Lab
• Research Methods in Natural Sciences
• Animal Behavior (Lecture and Lab)

Current Publications

Nageotte, N.; Eagle-Malone, R.; and Searles, V. (2022). Uncovering Zoo Audience Values Necessary to Create Effective Messaging About Illegal Wildlife Trade. Journal of Interpretive Research. Journal of Interpretation Research. 27(2), 93–112. https://doi.org/10.1177/10925872221130319

Eagle-Malone, R. S. (2022). CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION [Doctoral dissertation, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1658849202078192

Eagle-Malone, R. (2021). Biomimicry Outside of the Classroom. American Biology Teacher. 83(2), 120-124. https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2021.83.2.124

Mentoring and Advising

• 2022 (Advisor), Rebecca Oliphant, An Analysis of Mixed Species Exhibits
• 2022 (Committee), Faith Brenneman, Classifying the Functional Microbial Diversity in Relation to pH within a North Canton Bog
• 2022 (Committee), Anna Gregg, The effects of Polyethylene Microplastics on Dragonfly Nymphs
• 2023-2024 (Advisor), Seanna McDougall, A Literature Review of Melittin in Bee Venom and The Effects in Cancer Treatment
• 2024 (Committee), Cassandra Leibengood, Green Marketing with Marginalized Groups
• 2024 (Advisor), Mattie Huber, in-progress, Environmental Psychology

Service

• Wildlife Careers Program - Director, Malone University, City of Canton, and Canton City School District
• Tree Campus USA - Director, Malone University, Canton, Ohio 
• ZOOM Zoological Organization of Malone - Faculty Advisor
• Animal Care Ethics Committee - Member
• City of Canton Tree Commission - Board Member
• Sustainability Task Force - Member
• Dr. Eagle's Biology Internships and Jobs Boards, Developer, Social Media Coordinator

Professional Affiliations

• National Association of Research in Science Teaching - Member
• Society of Conservation Biology - Member
• Society of Conservation Biology, Social Science Working Group (SSWG) - Member

Certification

• Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG)
• National Association for Interpretation (NAI)