Ph.D. 1990 - Biology, University of New Mexico
Dissertation: Rapid chromosomal evolution and the systematics of the Bolivian tuco-tucos (Rodentia: Ctenomyidae).
M.S. 1982 - Biology, University of New Mexico
Thesis: The Mammals of the Animas Mountains, Hidalgo County, New Mexico
B.S. 1980 - Zoology, Western New Mexico University
Research Interests: Biotic Conservation, Historical Biogeography, Molecular & Morphological Evolution, Systematics, Speciation, Natural History of Subterranean Mammals