Carolyn Mahan
Professor of Biology (Altoona)
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0209 Hawthorn
Altoona, PA - cgm2@psu.edu
- 814-949-5000
Research Summary
The study of biodiversity in threatened ecosystems, the effects of human-modified landscapes on wildlife, and behavioral ecology of sciurids. Dr. Mahan teaches introductory biology, environmental studies, field ecology, and evolution.
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Most Recent Publications
Reflections on ecology of the American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) Grove
Carolyn Mahan, Penn State Press
Chapter 26, Wildlife Techniques Manual Forest management for wildlife
Carolyn Mahan, The Wildlife Society: Wildlife Management Techniques Manual
Differences in Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) Behavior Between an Urbanized and a Forested Habitat in Central Pennsylvania
David Keller, Michael R. Gannon, Carolyn G. Mahan, 2023, Northeastern Naturalist on p. 295-303
Assessing tradeoffs between current and desired vegetation condition in a National Park using historical maps and high-resolution lidar data
John A. Young, Carolyn G. Mahan, 2023, Restoration Ecology
Species Richness, Abundance, and Productivity of Birds Along a Powerline Right-of-way within a Forested Landscape, Northeastern United States
Bradley D. Ross, John Berger, Carolyn G. Mahan, Laura Russo, 2022, American Midland Naturalist on p. 243-257
The Prevalence of the Raccoon Roundworm, Baylisascaris procyonis, in Allegheny Woodrat Habitat in the Mid-Atlantic Region, U.S.A.
Jordan Wolfkill, Maria Elena Bejarano, Thomas L. Serfass, Greg Turner, Sunshine Brosi, Daniel Feller, Carolyn G. Mahan, 2021, American Midland Naturalist on p. 145-147
Powerline right-of-way management and flower-visiting insects: How vegetation management can promote pollinator diversity
Laura Russo, Hannah Stout, Dana Roberts, Bradley D. Ross, Carolyn G. Mahan, 2021, PLoS One
The Effects of Integrated Vegetation Management on Richness of Native Compatible Flowering Plants and Abundance of Noncompatible Tree Species on a Right-of-Way in Central Pennsylvania, USA
Carolyn G. Mahan, Bradley D. Ross, Richard T. Yahner, 2020, Arboriculture and Urban Forestry on p. 395-401
Selection for increased cranial capacity in small mammals during a century of urbanization
Cairsty DePasquale, X. Li, C Mahan, T Ryan, Mallory Harold, Mallory Harold, S. Mueller, S. Mclaren, C. Mahan, 2020, Journal of Mammalogy on p. 1706-1710
The effect of vegetation management approaches on electric transmission lines rights-of-ways on bee populations
Carolyn Mahan, Brad Ross, Hannah Stout, Dana Roberts, 2019, Proceedings, Environmental Concerns in ROW Management, 12th International Symposium; 12
Most-Cited Papers
Powerline right-of-way management and flower-visiting insects: How vegetation management can promote pollinator diversity
Laura Russo, Hannah Stout, Dana Roberts, Bradley D. Ross, Carolyn G. Mahan, 2021, PLoS One
Selection for increased cranial capacity in small mammals during a century of urbanization
Cairsty DePasquale, X. Li, C Mahan, T Ryan, Mallory Harold, Mallory Harold, S. Mueller, S. Mclaren, C. Mahan, 2020, Journal of Mammalogy on p. 1706-1710
The Effects of Integrated Vegetation Management on Richness of Native Compatible Flowering Plants and Abundance of Noncompatible Tree Species on a Right-of-Way in Central Pennsylvania, USA
Carolyn G. Mahan, Bradley D. Ross, Richard T. Yahner, 2020, Arboriculture and Urban Forestry on p. 395-401
Integration of Vegetation Community Spatial Data into a Prescribed Fire Planning Process at Shenandoah National Park, Virginia (USA)
John A. Young, Carolyn G. Mahan, Melissa Forder, 2017, Natural Areas Journal on p. 394-405
The Prevalence of the Raccoon Roundworm, Baylisascaris procyonis, in Allegheny Woodrat Habitat in the Mid-Atlantic Region, U.S.A.
Jordan Wolfkill, Maria Elena Bejarano, Thomas L. Serfass, Greg Turner, Sunshine Brosi, Daniel Feller, Carolyn G. Mahan, 2021, American Midland Naturalist on p. 145-147
An examination of endoparasites and fecal testosterone levels in flying squirrels (Glaucomys spp.) using high performance liquid chromatography-ultra-violet (HPLC-UV)
Sarah N. Waksmonski, Justin M. Huffman, Carolyn G. Mahan, Michael A. Steele, 2017, International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife on p. 135-137
Species Richness, Abundance, and Productivity of Birds Along a Powerline Right-of-way within a Forested Landscape, Northeastern United States
Bradley D. Ross, John Berger, Carolyn G. Mahan, Laura Russo, 2022, American Midland Naturalist on p. 243-257
Differences in Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) Behavior Between an Urbanized and a Forested Habitat in Central Pennsylvania
David Keller, Michael R. Gannon, Carolyn G. Mahan, 2023, Northeastern Naturalist on p. 295-303
Assessing tradeoffs between current and desired vegetation condition in a National Park using historical maps and high-resolution lidar data
John A. Young, Carolyn G. Mahan, 2023, Restoration Ecology
Aporte a la diversidad de ameriferos de la ecoregion Puna de Puno y Tacana, Peru, mediante el empleo de trampas camera
Carolyn Mahan, 2018, Mastozoologia IV Proceedings
News Articles Featuring Carolyn Mahan
Feb 03, 2025
Penn State, Shell collaboration funds environmental research project
Altoona professor investigates vegetation management on Falcon Pipeline in Pennsylvania.
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Apr 16, 2024
Power, pipeline corridors are becoming wildlife habitat
Some believe electric transmission lines and gas pipelines collectively offer the last best hope for fostering fast-disappearing pollinator insects and grassland birds
Full Article
May 07, 2019
Institutes of Energy and the Environment announces seed grant recipients
Several Huck researchers are among the recipients of 2018-19 IEE seed grants.
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