Lillian Herring

LILLIAN HERRING

Faculty Advisor

Lillian Herring (she/her) works as a Wildlife Field Technician gathering research data for conservation management projects. She is currently working with West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources and West Virginia University to track the movements of turkey hens, their survivability and nest success. Her previous work on grassland research in Southern Illinois focused on the effects of prescribed burns on species abundance. The work involved tracking the movements of Bobwhite quail and Black Racer snakes as well as conducting vegetation surveys and bird counts. Her other past projects include trapping and tagging Bobwhites to study habitat use also located in Southern Illinois and a small mammal mark and recapture project to study population distribution on GrandFather Mountain in North Carolina. Lillian graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelors of Science in Ecology, Evolution, & Environmental Biology. Lillian is a 2016 WYSE alumna and a former JFA. When not working Lillian enjoys reading, hiking with her dog and cat, and hanging out at the rock climbing gym.

Kevin Magerr

KEVIN MAGERR

Faculty Advisor

Mr. Kevin Magerr is a professional engineer with nearly forty years of experience in environmental protection.  Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Widener University and a Master of Science in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering from Villanova University, and has completed more than two dozen specialty courses and certifications throughout his career. As an EPA Alum, Kevin has worked in a number of environmental programs including air and water protection.  For the last 15 years, he conducted environmental assessments of major capital projects including airports, nuclear power plants, off-shore wind farms, mass transit and highway projects.  He has worked on numerous publications, as well as teaching experience in several universities, at the high school level and has been recognized by multiple awards, including the Gold Medal for Excellence in Government. Kevin continues teaching and advising at Temple University in several areas: Biotechnology, and Civil and Environmental Engineering at the graduate level, Environmental Science at the undergraduate level, and as Senior Faculty Advisor for the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University. Kevin is very active in the community by working with high school students in track and cross-country programs, and being on the Executive Board at the Nicholas Newlin Foundation for the Historic Newlin Grist Mill. When not working he enjoys hiking and kayaking.