Dr. John L. Bower Curriculum Vitae

Fairhaven College [email protected] Western University W: 360-650-7217 Bellingham, Washington 98225-9118

Education 1999 Cornell University Ph.D. in Behavioral Ecology 1986 Cornell University B.S. in Biology (Ecology and Systematics)

Teaching Awards 1996 Russell Award for Teaching Excellence, Cornell University. 1995 Outstanding Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University. 1993 Outstanding Teaching Assistant, Introductory Biology Program, Cornell University.

Grants 2008 Northwest Straits Commission: Marine Ecosystems Analysis Puget Sound Data Conversion Project. 2005 Western Washington University Mini-Grant to study endangered birds in Chile. 2003 Western Washington University Student Technology Fee Grant: “Fairhaven College Recording Studio Upgrade and Audio Curriculum Enhancement.” 2002 Washington Sea Grant: “Assessing Changes In Inshore Northwestern Washington Marine Bird Populations From 1979 To 2005.” 2002 Western Washington University Summer Research Grant. 2000 Western Washington University Summer Curriculum Development Grant. 1999 Western Washington University Summer Research Grant. 1998 Western Washington University Summer Curriculum Development Grant. 1995 Walter E. Benning Scholarship for innovative research in ornithology. 1995 Sigma Xi Research Grant 1993 NSF/NATO U.S.-Western Europe Cooperative Research Grant on Communication Networks of Territorial Songbirds.

Collegiate Teaching and Administrative Experience 2020 to 2021 Interim Dean; Fairhaven College (Western Washington University) 2010 to Present Professor; Fairhaven College (Western Washington University) 2004 to Present Associate Professor; Fairhaven College (Western Washington University) 2005 Visiting Professor; Universidad de Chile Austral, Valdivia, Chile 1998 to 2003 Assistant Professor; Fairhaven College at Western Washington University 2001 Visiting Professor, Ph.D. Course in Avian Acoustic Communication, Zoological Institute, University of Copenhagen 1992 to 1998 Teaching Assistant @ Cornell University

Previous Employment 1987 to 1991 Supervising Technician, Bioacoustics Research Program, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Responsible for field research, data analysis, contribution to papers and reports, and supervising student employees, field workers, and technicians. Used new acoustic techniques to study the population size of the endangered Alaskan bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus).

1987 Research Technician, Library of Natural Sounds, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Analyzed and archived recordings of North American and Neotropical birds.

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Publications Bower, J.L. 2016. Marine Bird Abundance in the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve: 2013-2016 Monitoring Report for the Rose Foundation. Available from RE Sources for Sustainable Communities. Bellingham, WA.

Steffenson, W., E. Hines, and J.L. Bower. 2016. Quality Assurance Project Plan - Avian Monitoring in the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve Area. Available from RE Sources for Sustainable Communities. Bellingham, WA.

Steffenson, W., J. Joyce, J.L. Bower. 2014. Bird Survey in the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve – 2013-14 Monitoring Report. Available from the WA State Department of Natural Resources:

http://file.dnr.wa.gov/publications/aqr_resv_cp_2013_2014_bird_survey.pdf

Bower, J.L. 2009. Changes in Marine Bird Abundance in the Salish Sea: 1975-2009. Marine Ornithology. 37, pp. 9-17.

Anderson, E.M., J.L. Bower, D.R. Nysewander, J.R. Evenson, J.R. Lovvorn 2009. Changes in Avifaunal Abundance in a Heavily Used Wintering and Migration Site in Puget Sound, Washington during 1966-2007. Marine Ornithology 37, pp. 19-27.

Bower, J.L. 2005. The Occurrence and Function of Victory Displays Within Communication Networks. In: P.K.M. McGregor (ed.) Animal Communication Networks. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, U.K.

Bower, J.L., & C.W.C Clark 2005. A Field Test Of The Accuracy Of A Passive Acoustic Location System. Bioacoustics. 15:1, pp. 1-14.

Donovan, H.A. & J.L. Bower 2005. Drayton Harbor as Critical Marine Bird Habitat: Is the Harbor Ecologically Stable? Whatcom Watch. Bellingham, WA. January, 2005.

Donovan, H.A. & J.L. Bower 2004. Study Finds Substantial Declines in Local Marine Bird Species. Whatcom Watch. Bellingham, WA. December, 2004.

Bower J.L. 2003. Assessing Southern Strait of Georgia Marine Bird Populations Changes Since 1980: What We Know and What We Need to Know. In: Droscher, T. and D.A. Fraser (eds.): 2003 Georgia Basin/Puget Sound Research Conference Proceedings, March 31- April 3, 2003, Vancouver, British Columbia. Publisher: State of Washington, Olympia, WA.

Bower, J.L. 2003. Pushing the Limits: New Computer Techniques for Studying Bird Song. In: Cornell Lab of Ornithology Handbook of Bird Biology. Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ.

Bower, J.L. 2003. Slowing Down: Evolution, Owen, and Robins. In: Stan Tag & Paul Piper (eds.) Father Nature: Fathers as Guides to the Natural World. University of Iowa Press, Iowa City, IA..

Bower, J.L. 1990. Going to Extremes: Birding in the Arctic. The Living Bird. 30: pp. 36.

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Lectures

“The Role of Marine Birds in the Cherry Point Food Web.” Cherry Point Science Forum. 7-Nov- 2020

“Marine Birds In the Salish Sea: Susceptibility to Oil Spills.” Oil, Orcas, and Oystercatchers: Preparing for the Inevitable. 26-Jun-2016. Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Center, Mt. Vernon, WA.

“Population Status of Marine Birds in the Salish Sea & Cherry Point, Part 2.” RE Sources for Sustainable Communities Marine Bird Education Class. 17-Nov-2015. Bellingham, WA.

“Population Status of Marine Birds in the Salish Sea & Cherry Point, Part 1.” RE Sources for Sustainable Communities Marine Bird Education Class. 3-Nov-2015. Bellingham, WA.

“Bird Migration: Where, Why, Who, and How?” North Cascades Audubon Society. 28-Apr-2015. Bellingham, WA.

“Marine Birds of the Salish Sea.” Lecture Series. 21-Jan-2015. Whatcom Museum, Bellingham, WA.

“Cherry Point Bird Survey Part 2.” Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve Citizen Stewardship Committee. 13-Jan-2015. Bellingham, WA.

“Cherry Point Bird Survey Part 1.” Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve Citizen Stewardship Committee. 7-Jan-2015. Bellingham, WA.

“Pacific NW Raptors: Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation.” Bellingham Rotary Club. 5- Jan-2015. Bellingham, WA.

““Hummingbirds, Seabirds and Tsunamis: Island Conservation & Village Life on Isla Robinson Crusoe, Chile.” Center for International Studies, Western Washington University. 11-Feb-2014. Anacortes, WA.

“The Appeal of Owls and Woodpeckers: Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation.” WWU Library Lecture Series. 13-Nov-2013. WWU, Bellingham, WA.

“The Status of Marine Birds in the Salish Sea & Cherry Point.” RE Sources for Sustainable Communities Marine Bird Education Class. 10-Nov-2013. Bellingham, WA.

“Marine Bird Abundance Changes in NW Washington Inshore Waters.” Fidalgo Shoreline Academy. 26-Apr-2013. Fidalgo Bay Resort, Anacortes, WA.

“Plight of Marine Birds in Whatcom County.” North Cascades Audubon Society. 24-Apr-2012. Bellingham, WA.

“Hummingbirds, Seabirds and Tsunamis: Island Conservation & Village Life on Isla Robinson Crusoe, Chile.” Center for International Studies, Western Washington University. 19-Oct-2010. Bellingham, WA.

“An Introduction to the World of Bird Migration.” Whidbey Island Audubon Society. 12-Sep- 2010. Freeland, WA.

“Seabirds of the Salish Sea: a retrospective analysis of factors driving marine bird status and trends,” 1st World Seabird Conference, 11-Sep-2010. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. First author: Joe Gaydos.

“Inshore North American Pacific Northwest Marine Bird Abundance Changes: Comparing Studies And Determining Causes,” 1st World Seabird Conference, 11-Sep-2010. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

“Salish Sea Marine Bird Abundance Changes 1975-2007,” Canadian Wildlife Service, 3-Nov- 2009. Delta, British Columbia, Canada.

“One Foot In Nature, One Foot In A Crazy World: How The Study Of Nature Can Lesson Our Environmental Impact And Improve Our Quality of Life,” WWU Fall Open House, 24-Oct-2009. Bellingham, WA.

“Salish Sea Marine Bird Abundance Changes 1975-2007,” Whidbey Island Audubon Society, 9- Apr-2009. Freeland, WA.

“One Foot In Nature, One Foot In A Crazy World: How The Study Of Nature Can Lesson Our Environmental Impact And Improve Our Quality of Life,” Storming the Sound Environmental Conference, 30-Jan-2009. Coupeville, WA.

“One Foot In Nature, One Foot In A Crazy World: How The Study Of Nature Can Lesson Our Environmental Impact And Improve Our Quality of Life,” WWU Turning Point Lecture, 12-Nov- 2008. Bellingham, WA.

“NW WA Inshore Marine Bird Abundance Changes: Importance Of The Mesa Conversion Project,” Northwest Straits Commission 2008 Annual Meeting, 26-Jun-2008. Bellingham, WA.

“Inshore WA And BC Marine Bird Abundance Changes: Comparing Studies And Determining Causes,” Pacific Seabird Group Annual Meeting, 27-Feb-2008. Blaine, WA.

“Western Washington University’s Marine Seabird Census; an Exercise in Collaborative Research,” Consortium of Innovative Educational Learning conference (Alana Byrne first author), 3-Jan- 2008. Bellingham, WA.

“Marine Bird Abundance Changes in NW Washington and Cherry Pt., WA,” Washington State Department of Conservation Cherry Point Working Group, 14-Nov-2007. Bellingham, WA.

“Bird Predation on Salmon: A Concern or Distraction?” Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Annual Salmon Summit, 2-Nov-2007. Bellingham, WA.

“Endangered Hummingbirds and Seabirds - Ornithological Research on Isla Robinson Crusoe,” North Cascades Audubon Society, 25-Sep-2007. Bellingham, WA.

“Marine Bird Abundance Changes in NW Washington: How Much Decline, Where, and Why?” Beachwatchers of Island County, 13-Apr-2007. Anacortes, WA.

“Marine Abundance Changes in NW Washington Inshore Waters,” Soundwatch Environmental Symposium, 13-Apr-2007. La Conner, WA.

“Marine Bird Abundance Changes in NW Washington: How Much Decline, Where, and Why?” Georgia Basin Puget Sound Research Conference, 28-Mar-2007. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

“Marine Bird Abundance Changes In Northwest WA and Southern BC Inshore Waters,” Jefferson County Marine Resource Council, 2-Mar-2007. Jamestown, WA.

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“Marine Bird Abundance Changes in NW Washington: How Much Decline, Where, and Why?” Joint Annual Meeting Of The Society For Northwest Vertebrate Biology And Washington Chapter Of The Wildlife Society, Olympia, WA, 23-Feb-2007. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (Invited Talk).

“Marine Bird Abundance Changes: NW Washington and Cherry Point,” Washington State Department of Conservation Cherry Point Working Group, 10-Jan-2007. Bellingham, WA.

“Marine Abundance Changes in NW Washington Inshore Waters,” Skagit County Marine Resource Council, 4-Nov-2006. Anacortes, WA.

“Marine Abundance Changes in NW Washington Inshore Waters,” Port Townsend Marine Center: Environmental Stewards Training Workshop, 14-Oct-2006. Port Townsend, WA.

“Marine Abundance Changes in NW Washington Inshore Waters,” Washington Audubon Society Annual Conference, 7-Oct-2006. Lake Samish, WA.

“Lessons Learned From Island Living – A Reflection on Five Months Living on Isla Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile,” Bellingham Unitarian Church, 17-Jul-2006. Bellingham, WA.

“Status of Northeastern Pacific Marine Birds - Threats and Solutions,” Universidad de Chile Austral, Departmento Biologique, 5-Oct-2005. Valdivia, Chile.

“Marine Abundance Changes in NW Washington Inshore Waters,” Whatcom County Marine Resource Council, 2-Jun-2005. Bellingham, WA.

“Slowing Down: Evolution, Owen, and Robins,” Village Books Book Reading Series, Bellingham, WA, June 21st 2003.

“Evolution’s Guide to the Good Life,” Bellingham Unitarian/Universalist Church, Bellingham, WA, July 12th, 2002.

“A Tribute to Eagles,” Dedication of the Whatcom County Parks and Whatcom Land Trust Deming Eagle Park, Deming, WA, November 21st, 2001.

“Introduction to the Lives of Pacific Northwest Birds,” Manning Park Bird Blitz. Manning Provincial Park, B.C., Canada. June 16th, 2000.

“Going to Extremes: Studies of Bowhead Whales in the Alaskan Arctic.” Western Washington University Library Salon Lecture Series. Bellingham, WA, 1999.

Throughout my adult life, I have worked to advance inclusion and diversity in both my career and in my private life. I was raised in an urban neighborhood in Rochester, NY at a time of extreme racism by both private citizens, the government, the media, and companies. I witnessed first-hand, in my school, my neighborhood, and my city, both the devastating effects of racism and the courageous work of diverse communities to counter the effects of racism. My parents were both involved in the civil rights movement and the anti-war movement, so I was able to witness the power of activism. In college, I was shocked, but not offended, to find that my best friends were members of the LGBTQ community in the college, hence my learning began about people with marginalized identities. Like so many others, the discovery that my food friends were gay and lesbian people helped me see for the first time both the impacts of homophobia on people’s lives and the resilience of the LGBTQ to fight back against homophobia. I was involved in student activism around many of these issues, and in particular in the divestment campaign to help end apartheid in South Africa. As a graduate student teaching for the first time, I made a point of supporting students from marginalized communities, ethnicities, and identities. This is a practice I have continued throughout my career. At WWU I have worked to create a more inclusive and diverse community in many ways. This includes my work chairing the University Planning and Resource Council (UPRC), and my work on the Academic Coordinating Committee, and most recently my work at the interim dean of Fairhaven college. I am particularly proud of my work exposing and demanding change in the introductory math courses at WWU, where archaic curriculum discriminated against all students who entered WWU without having experienced a stellar math education. Thousands of students over at least 25 years received grades of F, D, or withdrew from courses, reducing their likelihood of gaining an undergraduate degree and making it markedly more difficult to gain entrance to a STEM major. I also advocated for the Education and Social Justice minor (ESJ), American Cultural Studies (ACS), and the Law, Diversity, and Justice “program” (LDJ) at every opportunity when the chair of UPRC. I was named to the committee that wrote WWU’s most recent Strategic Plan and helped the Faculty Senate President and others recruit and nominate a diverse and knowledgeable committee that produced a highly controversial plan that elevated social justice and EID concerns to the same level as academic standards, amongst other things. I continue my dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion through my work at Fairhaven college. I have supported faculty of color personally, and I have acted within the college to help make Fairhaven a more inclusive environment. Early in my Fairhaven career I supported the right of faculty of color to caucus independent of white faculty and did my best to support the faculty of color who were treated poorly by the founding faculty of the college. I have supported changes in the Fairhaven curriculum to bolster student understanding of social theory and social justice. During a very tense weekslong discussion of future hiring priorities Larry Estrada and I jointly successfully proposed a set of six hires that would move the college towards more of a social justice focus. Many of the more recent faculty hires have reflected the goals of that proposal, including further diversification of the Fairhaven faculty. As interim dean of the college, I have continued to argue for tangible improvements in equity, inclusion, and diversity at Fairhaven and on campus. I consistently advocate for these improvements in the Council of Deans and in other meetings. I facilitated the college’s consideration of Dr. Angela Fillingim’s request to join Fairhaven, and I am very pleased she has joined us. I am doing my best to be an ally to the Ethnic Studies Collective in creating a powerful and lasting educational opportunity for WWU students, hopefully in a way that strengthens the college as well. I have consistently advocated for the college with the Provost and others, which I believe it at least partially responsible for the Provost awarding Fairhaven a faculty search for LDJ, one of only a few searches that were allowed to move forward this year, and two additional NTT taught courses in ACS in the spring or 2021. I have supported Terri Kempton’s fabulous work in the Outback as she creates a more inclusive and social justice focused set of programs and courses in the Outback. Outside the university I have worked with the Inupiat community in Utqiagvik, Alaska, on field studies of bowhead whales, that ultimately supported the right of Indigenous whaling on the North Slope of Alaska. I have worked with the Chilean National Park Service, in the management of park lands on Isla Robinson Crusoe, a World Biosphere Reserve, to protect endangered endemic bird species. In the scientific community, I have been an advocate for better relationships between tribal and US and WA state environmental agencies. I also advised a highly diverse high school student group, “Students for Action,” that formed to advocate for ending gun violence in and out of schools. I believe these examples, to which I could add more, demonstrate my commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in my personal life and throughout my career.

Sincerely,

Dr. John L. Bower