Dr Dawn Hawkins

Dawn Hawkins

Senior Lecturer

Office: Room Dav 002
Tel No: +44 (0)1223 363271 (ext. 2282)
Fax No: +44 (0)1223 417712
E-mail: Dawn.Hawkins@anglia.ac.uk

Responsibilities

Teaching

I have been involved in developing the curriculum and teaching whole organism biology and statistics in higher education for over 15 years. I have been particularly involved in developing and teaching animal behaviour and related subjects at Anglia Ruskin University and leading on the development of the 'Biomeasurement' introductory statistics. More recently I have been involved in developing the teaching of GIS especially for students in studying ecology and conservation.


Research and Scolarly Activity

I am currently developing my activities in three areas:

1. Behaviour, ecology and conservation of animals in East African ecosytems. For example, I am part of a team conducting research on elephants in Mikumi National Park and nearby Udzungwa (Tanzania) looking at their importance as "ecosystem engineers" and their response to a recent resurgence in poaching. Anglia Ruskin University collaborators: Guy Norton, Nick McWilliam, Jody Gunn, Trevor Jones, Leah Collett and Amani Kitegile

2. The use and abuse of statistics in biosciences including the potential role of Generalized Linear Model and other emerging statistical techniques in behaviour and conservation. For example I have recently supervised a PhD to completion which included an assessment of the use of GLM in understanding human wildlife conflict in relation to crop raiding by elephants.

3. Teaching and learning of maths and statistical skills in bioscience students. For example through the NuMBerS and SUMS project and as author of a text book for OUP introducing biosciences for biosciences. Anglia Ruskin University collaborators: Toby Carter, Jacqui McCary and Julian Priddle.

I am currently acting as supervisor or advisor for 6 postgraduates students with a further 9 having completed since 2001.

Publications

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Hawkins, D. 2011. Maths and Stats. Chapter inAdams, D. (editor) Effective learning in the biosciences. Wiley-Blackwell

Hughes, F. M, Johansson, M., Xiong, S., Carlborg, E., Hawkins, D., Svedmark M., Hayes, A., Goodall, A., Richards K. S. and Nilsson C. (2009) The influence of hydrological regimes on sex ratios of two dioecious riparian shrub species in northern Sweden. Plant Ecology: Published on-line 18 November 2009.

Hawkins, D. (2009) Biomeasurement: 2nd Edition Oxford University Press. ISBN-10: 0199219990; ISBN-13: 978-0199219995].

Roy, H.E., Rudge, H., Goldricke, L. and Hawkins, D. (2007) Eat or be eaten: prevalence and impact of egg cannibalism on two-spot ladybirds Adalia bipunctata. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 125:35-38.

McCary, J., Hawkins, D., Carter, T. and Priddle, J. (2007) Creating a departmental web-based resource centre to support the teaching and learning of numerical techniques. Pages 259-261 in Proceedings of Science Learning & Teaching Conference, The Higher Education Academy, University of Keele, 19-20 June 2007. [ISBN:978-1-905788-39-2].

Hawkins, D. (2005) Biomeasurement Oxford University Press. [ISBN 0-19-926515-1]

Ottway, D.S. and Hawkins, D.M. (2003) A welfare comparison between cats housed communally and in discrete units in rescue shelters. Animal Welfare 12: 172-189.

Norton, G.W., Ereckson, A.E and Hawkins, D.M. (2001) The elephant population of Mikumi National Park: historical issues, current status and future problems. Pages 28-33 in Proceedings of the First Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute Annual Scientific Conference, Arusha December 12-18, 2000. University of Dar es Salaam Press Ltd., Dar es Salaam. [ISBN 9976 60 371 1]

Hawkins, D. M., Norton, G.W. and Cunneyworth, P. (2000) Causes and Consequences of Troop Fusion in the Mikumi Yellow Baboons. Primate Eye 73: 9.

Grov, B., Hawkins, D. and Pankhurst, S. (2000) Management of the Wolverine (Gulo gulo) in captivity: institutional differences in breeding success. The Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain & Ireland Newsletter 1:2.

Mitchell,H., Hawkins, D. and Pankhurst, S. (2000) Olfactory enrichment for captive tigers (Pantera tigris). The Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain & Ireland Newsletter 1:2.

Rhine, R. J., Norton, G. W., Hawkins, D. M. and Wasser, S .K. (1998) Validity of an estimator of reproductive success. American Journal of Primatology 44:137-145.

Hawkins, D. M. (1997) Marginal value theorem: Optimal load size. Feedback 10:10-12.

Hawkins, D. M. & Norton, G. W. (1997) Review: The Observer for Windows v3.0. Life Sciences Educational Computing 8:33-35.

Hawkins, D. M., Lyaruu, H.V. & Norton, G.W. (1996) Dalbergia melanoxylon in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania Pages 44-50 in Proceedings of ?Towards conservation & Responsible Use of Dalbergia melanoxylon: The Maputo Workshop 6-9 November 1995?, Flora & Fauna International.

Hawkins, D. M. (1995) Group size & individual time budgets: Use of the Mikumi database to test models of baboon behavioural ecology. Primate Eye 56:9.

Hawkins, D. M. (1994) Savannah hedgehogs BBC Wildlife 12:58.

Hawkins, D. M. (1992) The behavioural ecology of squirrel monkeys at Whipsnade Zoological Park. International Zoo Yearbook 31:163-170.

Hawkins, D. M. (1988) The parasitic interrelationship of sheep and deer in Knebworth Park near Stevenage. Deer 7:296-300.

Conference Presentations

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Carter, T., Myland, J., Priddle, J., Priddle P., Hawkins, D., McCary J. (2009,) Online numeracy support for students in HE and FE - a user-centered approach. "In dreams begins responsibility" - choice, evidence, and change. 16th International Conference of the Association for Learning Technology (ALT-C), University of Manchester, UK, 8-10 September 2009. (Demonstration session and & poster presentation)

Carter, T., Hawkins, D., McCary, J. Priddle, J. and Priddle, P. (2009) From NuMBerS to SUMS: Closing the Maths Gap in Further and Higher Education Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh 16-17 June 2009 HEA 3rd Science Learning and Teaching Conference, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, 16-17 June 2009. (Oral presentation)

Carter, T., Hawkins, D., McCary, J. Priddle, J. and Priddle, P. (2009) From NuMBerS to SUMS: Closing the Maths Gap in Further and Higher Education. The Future of the Student Learning Experience, HEA Annual Conference 30 June to 2 July 2009 University Place, University of Manchester (Oral presentation)

Hawkins, D. (2008) The Biomeasurement Story. Maths Gap: Exploring numeracy issues in Further & Higher Education', Homerton College Cambridge, 16-18 December 2008. (Keynote presentation)

Carter, T.J. , Priddle, J., McCary, J. & Hawkins, D. (2008) Cross-discipline support for numerical methods ? from NuMBerS to SUMS. The London SoTL (Society for Teaching and Learning) 7th International Conference, 15 and 16 May 2008 (oral presentation)

Liesel., J., Hawkins, D, Wasser, S. Norton, G (2008) Assessing temporal and inter-individual variation in secondary sex ratios in yellow baboon (Papio cynocephalus) in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania. International Primate Society Congress August 2008 (poster presentation)

McCary, J., Hawkins, D., Carter, T. and Priddle, J. (2007) Creating a departmental web-based resource centre to support the teaching and learning of numerical techniques Higher Education Academy Science Learning & Teaching Conference, University of Keele, 19-20 June 2007. (poster presentation)

McCary, J., Hawkins, D., Carter, T. and Priddle, J. (2007) Creating a departmental web-based resource centre to support the teaching and learning of numerical techniques Anglia Ruskin 8th Annual Teaching and Learning Conference, Cambridge, 15 June 2007. (oral presentation)

Norton, G.W., Hawkins, D.M., Gunn, J., Jones, T and Mofulu, F (2007) Studies of elephant populations in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania and contiguous areas: questions and issues. UK Workshop on Elephant Biology University College London 21 February 2007. (oral presentation)

Gunn, J., Hawkins, D., Mofulu, F. and Norton, G. (2006) Human-elephant conflict around Mikumi National Park. 20th annual meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology, Conservation Without Borders, San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, US, in 24-29 June 2006.(oral presentation)

Hawkins, D. (2006) Ethical consideration when designing experiments. Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour Easter Conference, Nottingham, 29-31 March 2006

Hawkins, D.M. , Wasser, S.K. and Norton, G.W. (2006) Long-term Studies on Yellow Baboon (Papio cynocephalus) Behaviour and Ecology in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania: An introduction. Primate Society of Great Britian Easter Meeting, Stirling, 27-28 March 2006 (oral presentation)

Thompson, R., Hawkins, D.M. and Norton, G.W. (2006) Demographic and Ecological Effects on Space Use in Yellow Baboons (Papio cynocephalus). Primate Society of Great Britian Easter Meeting, Stirling, 27-28 March 2006 (oral presentation)

Stelman, A., Hawkins, D.M. and Norton, G.W. (2006) The Effects of Climate and Group Size on the Time Budgets of Yellow Baboons (Papio cynocephalus). Primate Society of Great Britian Easter Meeting, Stirling, 27-28 March 2006 (oral presentation)

Canas, M., Hawkins, D.M. and Norton, G.W. (2006) Assessing the Influence and Effects of Rank upon Lifetime Reproductive Success in Female Yellow Baboons (Papio cynocephalus). Primate Society of Great Britian Easter Meeting, Stirling, 27-28 March 2006 (oral presentation)

Liesel, J., Hawkins, D.M. and Norton, G.W. (2006) Assessing the Influence of Rank, Demography and Resources on Secondary Sex Ratio Adjustment in the Yellow Baboon (Papio cynocephalus). Primate Society of Great Britain Easter Meeting, Stirling, 27-28 March 2006 (oral presentation)

Vargas-Ashby, H., Hawkins, D.M. and Norton, G.W. (2006) The Function of Allogrooming in Yellow Baboons (Papio cynocephalus): Hygiene vs. Social. Primate Society of Great Britian Easter Meeting, Stirling, 27-28 March 2006 (oral presentation).

Mofulu, F., Norton, G., Hawkins, D., Gunn, J. and McWilliam, N. (2005) Monitoring elephants in Mikumi National Park using ranger based protocols and low-cost GIS. 5th Tanzanian Wildlife Research Institute's (TAWIRI) Annual Conference, Arusha, Tanzania, 1-3 December 2005 (oral presentation)

Gunn, J., Hawkins, D., Mofulu, F., Critton, C, Augustine, J. and Norton, G. (2005) Human-wildlife conflict around Mikumi National Park. 5th Tanzanian Wildlife Research Institute's (TAWIRI) Annual Conference, Arusha, Tanzania, 1-3 December 2005 (oral presentation)

Hawkins, D. (2004) Animal Behaviour: Building on success. APU Vice Chancellor's Conference, Chelmsford, 9 September 2004 (oral presentation at postgraduate workshop).

McWilliams, N., Norton, G., Hawkins, D. & Mofulu, F. (2003) A low-cost GIS for research and management in a Tanzanian National Park. Biogeography and GIS: new developments and future applications workshop. The Biogeography Research Group of the Royal Geographical Society, Friday 4 April 2003, University of Brighton. (oral presentation).

Norton, G.W. and Hawkins, D.M. (2003) Long term research in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania: historical processes and the implications for conservation. International Conference on the Forest and Environmental History of the British Empire and Commonwealth, Centre for World Environmental History, University of Sussex, England 19-21 March 2003 (keynote invited speaker)

Norton, G.W., and Hawkins, D.M. (2001) Studies of Mpingo. Second Annual Scientific Meeting of the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute, 4-6 December 2001.

Norton, G.W., Ereckson, A.E. and Hawkins, D.M. (2000) The Elephant Population in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania: Historical issues, current status and future problems. First Annual Scientific Meeting of the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute, 11-12 December 2000 (poster presentation).

Hawkins, D. M., Norton, G.W. and Cunneyworth, P. (2000) Causes and Consequences of Troop Fusion in the Mikumi Yellow Baboons. European Federation of Primatology 2000 Meeting, London 27-29 November 2000 (poster presentation).

Ereckson, A.E., Norton, G.W. and Hawkins, D.M. (2000) The elephant population in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania: poaching and population change. 5th Annual International Elephant Research Symposium 2-3 June, 2000, Portland Zoo, Portland, Oregon (poster presentation).

Gutierrez-Diego, V. Norton, G.W. and Hawkins, D. M. (1998) Cheek pouch use: a neglected adaptation. XVIIth Congress of the International Primatological Society, Antananarivo, Madagascar, 9-14 August 1998 (oral presentation)

Hawkins, D. M. (1998) Research and research opportunities in Mikumi National Park. Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Monkswood, 26 October 1998 (invited speaker).

Norton, G. W. and Hawkins, D. M. (1997) Population variation in baboon behaviour and ecology: the perspective from Mikumi. Department of Biological Anthropology, University of Cambridge, 19 November 1997 (invited speaker).

Norton, G. W. and Hawkins, D. M. (1997) Baboon biogeography and vegetation patterns. Institute of Zoology, London, 18 March 1997 (invited speaker).

Hawkins, D. M. and Norton, G. W. (1997) Conservation issues affecting Mikumi National Park, Tanzania. Durrel Institute of Conservation and Ecology, Canterbury, 11 February 1997 (invited speaker).

Norton, G. W. and Hawkins, D. M. (1996) Baboon behaviour and ecology: a long-term perspective. European Workshop on Primate Research, Madrid, 18-20 October 1996 (invited speaker).

Hawkins, D. M. and Norton, G. W. (1996) The baboons of Mikumi National Park: long-term collaborative primate field research. European Workshop on Primate Research, Madrid, 18-20 October 1996 (invited poster).

Hawkins, D. M., Lyaruu, H. V. and Norton, G. W. (1996) ?Dalbergia melanoxylon in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania. Towards Conservation & Responsible Use of Dalbergia melanoxylon: The Maputo Workshop, Mozambique, 6-9 November 1995 (invited speaker).

Hawkins, D. M. (1995) Group size & individual time budgets: Use of the Mikumi database to test models of baboon behavioural ecology. Easter meeting of the Primate Society of Great Britain, Edinburgh, 5-6 April 1995 (oral presentation).

Hawkins, D. M. (1988) The Parasitic Interrelationship of Sheep and Deer in Knebworth Park near Stevenage. British Parasitological Society Conference, Reading, March 1988 (poster presentation).



Other talks and events

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In the company of Animals. A Public Conversation chaired by Steve Baker at the Royal Institution, 29th November 2006. Sponsored by the Dennis Rosen Memorial Trust aiming to promote dialogue and understanding between artists and scientists. Tickets cost £5 (members) £8 (non members).

Baboons and Elephants: Thirty years of research and conservation in Mikumi National Park, one of East Africa's least known National Parks. (with G.Norton). Flora and Fauna International (North West Group) at Chester Zoo 18 March 2005. Tickets £7.00 (members) £7.50 (non members) including buffet and wine.

25 years in the African Bush - the story behind the Wild Ladies Film. Talk to mark first broadcast of the Ladies of Virmba documentary on the baboon research in Mikumi National Park.

Meet the Experts (with G. Norton) Post transmission live internet based question session for Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom Mothers' Day Special transmission of the Wild Ladies of Viramba documentary on the Mikumi baboon research on 9 May 2004.

Conservation and Research in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania (with G.Norton). Oregon Wildlife Safari Wine and Cheese followed by talk and Auction 20 May 2000. Tickets $10.

External Funding

Externally funded project with which I've been involved include:

Teaching & Learning Projects, final reports:

NUMBAT - converting SUMS resources to OER
Carter, T. & Priddle, J. (2010) Numbat (Numeracy Bank) Project: Final Report to HEA/JISC/OER. July 2010 (download below)
SUMS - expanding NuMBerS resources to other areas HE & FE
Carter, T., Priddle, J., Hawkins, D. and McCary, J. (2010) SUMS (Students Upgrading Mathematics Skills) Project: Final report to HEA/EvidenceNet. August 2010 (download below).
NuMBerS - creating an on-line resource to supports learning in HE Biosciences
Hawkins, D. & Carter, T. (2008) Creating a Departmental web-based resource centre to support the Teaching and Learning of numerical techniques. Final report to HEA Centre for Bioscience. July 2008 [download below].
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