Publications
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Journal Publications
* Indicates undergraduate students mentored
2024
Sawyer, S.J. M.D. Eubanks, and J.K. Tomberlin. 2024. Not all Mass Mortalities are Equal. EcoEvoRXIV. Pre-Print
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2023
Sawyer, S.J. Inclusion of LGBTQ+ Topics in Forensic Science Education. Journal of Forensic Science Education. \
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2022
Bloch, C.P., S.J. Sawyer, N.B. Hathaway, K. Bouley, J.L. Briggs, V. Frew, T.D. Surasinghe. Biophysical predictors of spatial variation in abundance and population dynamics of an invasive decapod. Marine Biology.
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Jiranantasak, T., J.S. Benn, M.C. Metrailer, S.J. Sawyer, M.Q. Burns, A.P. Bluhm, J.K. Blackburn, and M.H. Norris. Characterization of Bacillus anthracis replication and persistence on environmental substrates associated with wildlife anthrax outbreaks. PLoS One.
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Sawyer, S.J., M.D. Eubanks, J.C. Beasley, B.T. Barton, R.T. Puckett, J.M. Tomecek, and J.K. Tomberlin. Vertebrate and Invertebrate Competition for Carrion in Human-impacted Environments Depends on Abiotic Factors. Ecosphere.
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Flint, C.A., S.J. Sawyer, J. Rhinesmith-Carranza, and J.K. Tomberlin. Rodent scavenging of pig remains potentially increases oviposition sites for primary colonizers. Journal of Forensic Science.
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2021
Bankston, S., L. Sare, S.J. Sawyer, J.K. Tomberlin. Forensic Science Information Seeking Behaviors. The Journal of Forensic Science Education, 3(1).
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Graham, S*., S.J. Sawyer, K. Denton*, O. Crozier*, J.K. Tomberlin. Resource Access Impacts Adult Longevity and Resiliency of Lucilia eximia (Diptera: Calliphoridae). Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences. 6(1): 44-51.
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Sawyer, S.J., T.W. Rusch, A.M. Tarone, and J.K. Tomberlin. Wing buzzing as a potential antipredator defense against an invasive predator. Food Webs. 27: e00192.
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2020
Sawyer, S.J., and C.P. Bloch. Effects of carrion decomposition on litter arthropod assemblages. Ecological Entomology. 45(6): 1499-1503.
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Academic Publications
June 2023 Sawyer, S.J. Introduction to the Forensic Sciences Laboratory Manual. CreateSpace. ISBN: 979-8397004558
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December 2021 Sawyer, S.J., Impact of Selective Preferences of Vertebrate Scavenging on Arthropod Communities Associated with Carrion of Varying Biomass Across Seasons. Doctoral Dissertation: Texas A&M University (Withheld on Two-year Embargo)
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March 2017 Sawyer, S.J., Effects of Carrion Decomposition on Arthropod Community Structure and Habitat Seeking Behavior. Thesis: Bridgewater State University.
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