Education
PhD, University of Northern Colorado, 2000
MS, University of Louisville, 1993
BS, Marshall University, 1988
Courses Taught
Basic Biology; Human Anatomy; Human Physiology; Functional Histology; Introduction to Neuroscience; Vertebrate Physiology; Cell & Molecular Biology; Developmental Biology; Environmental Toxicology; Biochemistry
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Miller, A., Baker, G.N., and Stover, S. 2023. Ratings of perceived exertion in response to cognitive challenges during physical activity. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online 26 (6): 62-69.
Stover, S. and Mabry, M. 2022. A ten-year assessment of core content retention by biology majors. Bioscene 48 (2): 3-9.
Allen, C. Sellers, B., Smith, M., Edwards, A., Gateless, K., Aab, B., Sherrard, K., Bolyard, C., and Stover, S. 2020. Effects of intermittent fasting and physical activity on salivary expression of reduced glutathione and interleukin-1b. International Journal of Exercise Science 13 (7): 1063-1071.
Stover, S. 2020. Integrating case studies into a pre-medical curriculum. Bioscene 46 (1): 23-26.
Stover, S. and Mabry, M. 2020. Evaluating information: The impact of major, class standing, and experience with primary literature. Journal of College Science Teaching 49 (3): 16-21.
Stover, S. 2019. Using student-generated press releases in a vertebrate physiology course to enhance scientific communication skills. Bioscene 45 (3): 31-33.
Smith, M., Edwards, A., Gateless, K., Aab, B., Sherrard, K., Bolyard, C., and Stover, S. 2019. The impact of intermittent fasting and exercise on resting metabolic rate and respiratory quotient. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online 22 (7): 22-29.
Stephenson, S., Bolyard, C., and Stover, S. 2018. Effects of increased caloric intake on resting metabolic rate and respiratory quotient during a ketogenic diet: A six-month case study. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online 21 (5): 64-72.
Stover, S. 2016. Two wrongs make a right: Using pseudoscience and reasoning fallacies to complement primary literature. Journal of College Science Teaching 45 (3): 23-27.
Bolyard, C., Adams, J., McDade, K., Sellers, B., Allen, C., Marshall, S., and Stover, S. 2015. Using fitness trackers to assess the effects of physical activity and sleep on BMI, cardiovascular function, and salivary concentration of glutathione. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online 18 (4): 1-9.
Logar, J., Bolyard, C., Adams, J., and Stover, S. 2015. Sleep deprivation during an ultra-endurance event contributes to elevated salivary glutathione: A case study. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online 18 (1): 13-21.
Stover, S., McArthur, L., and Mabry, M. 2013. Presenting global warming and evolution as public health issues to encourage acceptance of scientific evidence. Bioscene 39 (2): 3-10.
Bolyard, C., Dunn, C., Adams, J., and Stover, S. 2013. Effects of training rigor on BMI, cardiovascular function, and salivary concentration of glutathione. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online 16 (5): 28-37.
McCartney, M., Keesee, C., Fletcher, L., and Stover, S. 2011. Effects of sprint training on glutathione expression in liver and skeletal muscle. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online 14 (5): 66-74.
Stover, S. and Mabry, M. 2010. Biomedical research experiences for biology majors at a small college. Bioscene 36 (1): 12-19.
Pendleton, A., Gurung, S., and Stover, S. 2008. Dietary supplementation with lipoic acid inhibits exercise-induced oxidative stress. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online 11 (1): 53-59.
Stover, S. and Mabry, M. 2007. Influences of teleological and Lamarckian thinking on student understanding of natural selection. Bioscene 33 (1): 11-18.
Cunningham, P., Geary, M., Harper, R., Pendleton, A., and Stover, S. 2005. High intensity sprint training reduces lipid peroxidation in fast-twitch skeletal muscle. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online 8 (6): 18-25.
Stover, S. and Mabry, M. 2005. Merging science and society: An issues-based approach to non-majors biology. Journal of College Science Teaching 34 (4): 40-43.
Stover, S. and Mabry, M. 2004. The five-tool biology major. Bioscene 30 (2): 13-19.
Stover, S., Gushansky, G., Salmen, J., and Gardiner, C. 2000. Regulation of gamma-glutamate-cysteine ligase by oxidative stress in the mouse preimplantation embryo. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 168 (2): 153-159.
Stover, S. and Saunders, G. 2000. Astronomical misconceptions and the effectiveness of science museums in promoting conceptual change. Journal of Elementary Science Education 12 (1): 41-52.
Graham, J., Ray, L., Stover, S., Salmen, J., and Gardiner, C. 1999. Effects of nutrient intake and number of oestrous cycles on in vitro development of preimplantation pig embryos. Journal of Reproduction and Fertility 117: 35-40.
Gardiner, C., Salmen, J., Brandt, C., and Stover, S. 1998. Glutathione is present in reproductive tract secretions and improves development of mouse embryos after chemically induced glutathione depletion. Biology of Reproduction 59: 431-436.
Shawn K. Stover
Associate Professor of Biology
Shawn K. Stover
Professor of Biology
Davis & Elkins College
