One aspect of my research involves groups of undergraduates involved in field-oriented research. Projects typically involve aspects of mammal ecology at the University of Kentucky 's 11,000 acre Robinson Forest . Studies have included flying squirrel ecology, the impact of fire on small mammals such as the white-footed mouse, and the abundance, distribution, and ecology of the Allegheny woodrat. Since 2000, I have had 38 students involved in undergraduate research (primarily Bio 395 Independent Research). An additional 37 students were involved in field research through the Honors Program (in the Honors 301 classes; Flying Squirrel Ecology and Robinson Forest Ecology). Currently half of these honors students are co-authors on two manuscripts that are in preparation.

The other aspect of my research involves field and lab experiments on carnivorous plants such as sundews, Venus flytraps, and tropical pitcher plants, and the competition between carnivorous plants and animal predators.

• 2005 B. M. Graves, J. J. Krupa. Great Plains toad (Bufo cognatus) in Amphibian Declines: a Conservation Status of United States Species, M. Lannoo (ed.). University of California Press.
• 2005 James J. Krupa, Terri A. Estes, Todd J. Crawford, Ann M. Schlosser, Kevin A. Chermak, Tiffany D. Justice, Devin L. Riggs, Bridget M. Larder, Justin A. Head, Heidi T. Schapker, and Joseph T. Forester. Impact of Fire on Small Mammals in a Mixed-mesophytic Forest in Southeastern Kentucky . Journal Kentucky Academy of Science. 66:67-70.
• 2001 J. J. Krupa, J. Workman, C. M. Lloyd, L. R. Bertram, A. D. Horrall, D. K. Dick, K. S. Brewer, A. M. Valentine, C. Shaw, C. M. Clemons, J. E. Clemons Jr., C. A. Prater, N. J. Campbell, S. B. Armold, N. J. Jones, and A. M. Clark. Distribution of the Allegheny Woodrat (Neotoma magister) in an isolated, mix-mesophytic forest in Southeastern Kentucky. Journal Kentucky Academy of Science. 65(1):33-34.
• 2002 J. J. Krupa, M. J. Lacki. Mammals of Robinson Forest : species composition of an isolated, mixed-mesophytic forest on the Cumberland Plateau of southeastern Kentucky . Occasional Papers of the Museum of Texas Tech University . Number 45. 44 pages.
• 2002 J. J. Krupa. An introduced population of American bullfrogs (Ranacatesbeiana) in Carlsbad Caverns National Park: Temporal shift in diet and impact on native fauna. Southwestern Naturalist. 47(3):461-467.
• 2002 A. Sih, Lauer, M, J. J. Krupa. Path analysis and the relative importance of male-female conflict, female choice and male-male competition in a stream water strider. Animal Behavior. 63:1079-1089.
• 2000 J. J. Krupa, K.N. Geluso. Matching the color of excavated soils: Cryptic coloration in the Plains pocket gopher (Geomys bursarius). Journal of Mammalogy. 81:86-96
• 2000 G. Englund, J. J. Krupa. Habitat use by crayfish in stream pools: influence of predators, depth and body size. Freshwater Biology. 43:75-83.

Educational Publications

• 2005 J. J. Krupa. A classroom exercise for testing urban myth: Does wedding rice cause birds to explode or were Ann Lander, Martha Stewart and Bart Simpson wrong? American Biology Teacher . 67(4):223-230.
• 2002 J. J. Krupa. Multiple Stages of Weekend Field Trips to Expose Students to Nature: Emphasis on Discovery and Awareness in Stage 1. American Biology Teacher. 64:194-200
• 2000 J. J. Krupa. The importance of naturalists as teachers and the use of natural history as a teaching tool. American Biology Teacher. 26:553-558.