EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
            Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. 2002
            M.S. in Biology. 1998

Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA
            B.A. in Biology with Distinction. Phi Beta Kappa. 1994

School for Field Studies, Center for Wildlife Management, Kenya. Fall, 1992

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AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS

Research:

National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant (May, 2000)
Angeline B. Whittier Fellowship in Plant Biology (April 2000)
Matthaei Botanical Gardens Student Research Award (April 1998 & January, 2000)
Rackham Dissertation/Thesis Grant (March, 1999)
Biology Department Block Grant (April, 1997, 1998 & 1999)
Emma J. Cole Fellowship in Botany (April, 1996)
Merck Undergraduate Research Award (May, 1993)

Teaching:

Teaching with Technology Mini-Grant for Science Instruction (July, 2002)
Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award (October, 1999)

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Plant-animal interactions over space and time, such as the effect of isolation, fragmentation, or other habitat conditions on pollination, seed dispersal and herbivory
• Invasive species biology, including interactions with native species and the effects of control and removal strategies
• Adaptive ecosystem management, including linking research with management needs and identifying useful ecological indicators
• Ecology and management of forest, agricultural, and island ecosystems

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Ecosystem Management Initiative, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Michigan. Conducting research on ecological indicators, program evaluation and adaptive management, and national trends in ecosystem management. Advisor: Dr. Steven L. Yaffee. (2003 – present)

Doctoral Research, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Michigan. Hummingbird pollination and lforal evolution of introduced Nicotiana glauca and native Epilobium canum: California island-mainland comparisons. Advisor: Dr. Beverly J. Rathcke. Research site organizations: Santa Catalina Conservancy, Channel Islands National Park, Santa Cruz Island UC Reserve, Starr Ranch Audubon Sanctuary, and Sedgwick UC Reserve (1997-2002).

Ecological Restoration Intern, Catalina Island Conservancy. Initiated RESMAP: a GIS map of the rare and ecologically sensitive plants of Santa Catalina Island using Trimble GPS unit and Pathfinder and Arcview software. (1999)

Resident Scientist, Wrigley Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Southern California. Mentored undergraduate research projects on Santa Catalina Island. (1998)

Research Assistant, Museum of Zoology Insect Division, University of Michigan. Curated the Odanta collection. Supervisors: Drs. Richard Alexander, Tom Moore, &. Barry O’Connor. (1996-1997)

Research Assistant, Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Cedar Creek, University of Minnesota. Performed soil and vegetation sampling, percent cover estimation, and plant identification. Supervisor: Dr. David Tilman. (1994-1995)

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TEACHING INTERESTS

Ecology, Evolution, Animal Behavior, Conservation Biology, Field Biology Research, Invasive Species Biology, Island Biogeography, Agroecology, Plant-Animal Interactions, Origin & Endpoints of My Stuff, Issues in Natural Resource Management, Ecology in the News

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lecturer II, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Michigan. Developed and taught both introductory and upper-level ecology lectures and lab.

Ecology: Principles and Applications (for non-majors) (Fall 2002 & 2003)
General Ecology (Winter 2003 & Fall 2004)
Ecology Lab (Fall 2002)

Michigan Math and Science Scholars Program Instructor, University of Michigan. Developed and lead a 2-week field-based course for high school students: Explorations of a Field Biologist (Summers 2002-present)

Graduate Student Instructor, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Michigan. Lead undergraduate and graduate course discussions and labs.

Introductory Biology (Plant & animal physiology/anatomy) (Fall & Winter 1995-96; Spring 1998)
Introductory Biology (Metabolism, genetics, evolution, & ecology) (Winter 2001)
Practical Botany (Plant cultivation, use, & taxonomy; for non-majors) (Winter 2000)
Evolution (Fall 1997)
Laboratory in Field Ecology (Fall 1998, 1999, 2000)

TRAINING & CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Evaluation and Adaptive Management Consultant. Provided consulting, training and facilitation services for conservation and natural resource management organizations, including:

Resources Legacy Fund Foundation, California Coastal Marine Initiative (June 2005 – present)
Shared Strategy for Puget Sound (March 2005–present)
Seattle Public Utilities, Cedar River Habitat Conservation Plan (March 2005 – present)
Sonoran Institute, Community Stewardship Organization Network (March 2005)
Natural Resources Leadership Institute (November 2004)
Packard Foundation Conservation & Science Program, Ecosystem-Based Management (November 2004)
Ford Foundation Community-Based Forestry Demonstration Program (September 2004)

Graduate Teaching Consultant, Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, University of Michigan. Facilitated reflection and improvement of graduate student teachers using student feedback (small-group diagnosis) and classroom observations. (2000-2002)

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PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

Research Presentations

Schueller, S.K. 2003. Island vs. mainland pollination of an invasive and a native hummingbird-pollinated plant: the Channel Islands do not fit the mold. 6th California Islands Symposium. Ventura, CA.

Yaffee, S., E. McCance and S. Schueller. 2003. How are we doing? The challenges of measuring success in ecosystem management. The Society for Conservation Biology 17th annual meeting. Duluth, MN.

Schueller, S.K. 2000. California mainland vs. Channel Island pollination of Nicotiana glauca (Solanaceae): an invasive hummingbird-pollinated plant. The Ecological Society of America 85th annual meeting. Snowbird, UT.

Schueller, S.K. 1994. The effect of intergametophytic competition on pollen performance in the four o-clock, Mirabilis jalapa. Pennsylvania Academy of Science annual meeting, PA.

Publications

Schueller, S.K., S.L. Yaffee, S. J. Higgs, K. Mogelgaard, and E. A. DeMattia. 2006. Evaluation Sourcebook: Indicators for Community and Ecosystem-based Projects. Ecosystem Management Initiative, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. 226 pp.

Yaffee, Steven, Sheila Schueller, Stephen Higgs, Althea Dotzour and Julia Wondolleck. 2004. Measuring Progress: An Evaluation Guide for Ecosystem and Community-Based Projects. Ecosystem Management Initiative, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI. 140 pp.

Schueller, S.K. 2004. Self-pollination in island and mainland populations of the introduced hummingbird-pollinated plant, Nicotiana glauca (Solanaceae). American Journal of Botany 91(5): 672-681.

Niesenbaum, R.A. & S.K. Schueller. 1997. The effect of competitive environment on pollen performance in Mirabilis jalapa. Sex. Plant Reprod. 10: 101-106.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES & SERVICES

Sigma Xi, Ecological Society of America

University of Michigan, Department of Biology: Population Ecologist Search Committee (Winter 2000), Curriculum Committee (Winter 2000), Ad hoc Committee for the Review of Introductory Biology. (Fall 1997)

Reviewer: New Zealand Journal of Botany, Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society

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