[Representative Publications
Journal Articles (*indicates co-first authors, listed alphabetically; † M.S. student, †† PhD student)
Luque, A., J. Mullinix, M. Anderson, K.S. Williams, J. Bowers. 2021. Aligning Calculus with Life Sciences Disciplines: The Argument for Integrating Statistical Reasoning. PRIMUS (2021): 1-19.
Piercey, V., R. Segal, A.V. Filippas, T. Chen, S. Kone, R.H. Hargraves, J. Bookman, J. Hearn, D. Pike, K.S. Williams. 2020. Using site visits to strengthen collaboration. CUNY Academic Works: https://academicworks.cuny.edu/lg_pubs/149. (accessed 08/15/2022)
Bowers, J., K. Williams, A. Luque, D. Quick, M. Beisiegel, J. Sorensen, J. Kunz, D. Smith, L. Kayes. 2020. Paradigms for creating activities that integrate mathematics and science topics. Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations 16(1): 6.
Bush*, S.D., M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams.* 2020. Disciplinary bias, money matters, and persistence: Deans’ perspectives on science faculty with education specialties (SFES). CBE—Life Sciences Education, 19(3), 1-13. pdf
Bush*, S.D., M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams.*‡ (‡corresponding author) 2019. Evolving roles of scientists as change agents in science education: SFES roles beyond discipline-based education research. Science advances. Science Advances 5: eaav6403. 5 June 2019. pdf
Nickerson, S.D., M. Vaughn, L. Lamb, D. Ross, R. Philipp, R. LaRochelle††, K.S. Williams. 2018. A Model for Selecting Exemplary Mathematics and Science Teacher Leaders. Journal of School Administration Research and Development 3(1): 67-73. pdf (accessed 10/12/2018)
Bush*, S.D., M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams.* 2017. Origins of Science Faculty with Education Specialties: Hiring Motivations and Prior Connections Explain Institutional Differences in the SFES-Phenomenon. BioScience 67: 452–463. pdf
Eaton, CD, D. Allen, LJ Anderson, G Bowser, MA Pauley, KS Williams, and GE Uno. 2016. Summit of the Research Coordination Networks for Undergraduate Biology Education. CBE-Life Science Education 15(4) mr1; doi:10.1187/cbe.16-03-0147. Winter 2016. pdf
Bush, S.D., J.A. Rudd II, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner, K.S. Williams. 2016. Fostering change from within: Influencing teaching practices of departmental colleagues by Science Faculty with Education Specialties. PLoS ONE 11(3): e0150914. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0150914. pdf
Bush, S.D., N.J. Pelaez, J.A. Rudd II, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner, K.S. Williams. 2015. Misalignments: Challenges in cultivating Science Faculty with Education Specialties in your department. BioScience 65(1): 81-89. doi: 10.1093/biosci/biu186. pdf
Bush*, S.D., N.J. Pelaez*, J.A. Rudd II*, M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams*‡ (*all co-first authors listed alphabetically; ‡ corresponding author). 2013. Widespread distribution and unexpected variation among science faculty with education specialties (SFES) across the United States. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) 110 (18): 7170–7175. pdf [This article was also the subject of the Feature Current Insights Recent Research in Science Teaching and Learning in CBE-Life Sciences Education Vol. 12, 332–335, Fall 2013.]
Fisher, K.M., K.S. Williams, J.E. Lineback†† . 2011. Osmosis and diffusion conceptual assessment. CBE-Life Sciences Education 10 (4): 418-29. Winter 2011. pdf
Derting, T., K.S. Williams, J.L. Momsen, T.P. Henkel . 2011. Education Research: Set a High Bar. Science 333 (2 September 2011): 1220-1221.
Bush*, S.D., N.J. Pelaez*, J.A. Rudd*, M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams* (*all co-first authors listed alphabetically). 2011. Investigation of Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES) within the Largest University System in the United States. CBE-Life Sciences Education 10 (1): 25-42. pdf [This article also appeared in the CBE-Life Sciences Education Highlights of 2011 special edition, pp. 86-103. “Articles are selected to represent the breadth of work published in the journal and to be exemplars of life science education research and evidence-based practice.” It was named by the journal Science (vol. 332:14; 1 April 2011) as an Editors’ Choice: Highlights of the Recent Literature. pdf ]
Bush*, S.D., N.J. Pelaez*, J.A. Rudd*, M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams*, W.B. Wood* (*all co-first authors listed alphabetically). 2010. A Role for Postdocs in Undergraduate Education. Science 327 (29 January 2010): 522-523. pdf
Bush*, S.D., N.J. Pelaez*, J.A. Rudd*, M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams* (*all co-first authors listed alphabetically). 2008. Science Faculty with Education Specialties. Science 322 (19 Dec 2008): 1795-1796. pdf
Bush S.D., N.J. Pelaez, J.A. Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.S. Williams, D.E. Allen, and K.D. Tanner. 2006. On hiring science faculty with education specialties for your science (not education) department. CBE Life Sciences Education 5: 297–305. pdf
Hodder, J., D. Ebert-May, K. Williams, and D. Luckie. 2005. Unraveling complexity: building an understanding of Everglades restoration. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 3(7):170-171.
Williams, K. S., D. Ebert-May, D. Luckie, and J. Hodder. 2004. Ecological controversy: analysis to synthesis. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2(10):546-547.
Ebert-May D, K. Williams, E.P. Weber, J. Hodder, and D. Luckie. 2004. Practicing scientific inquiry: what are the rules? Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2(9):492-493.
Williams, K., D.Ebert-May, D. Luckie, J. Hodder, and S. Koptur. 2004. Novel assessments: detecting success in student learning. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2(8): 444-445.
Hodder, J., D. Ebert-May, K. Williams, and D. Luckie. 2004. Marine pathology: revealing the ocean’s etiology to earthbound students. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2(7): 383-384.
Ebert-May, D., K. Williams, D. Luckie, and J. Hodder. 2004. Climate change: confronting student ideas. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2(6): 324-325.
Ebert-May, D., J. Hodder, K. Williams, and D. Luckie. 2004. Pathways to scientific teaching. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2(6): 323.
Williams, K.S. and C. Simon. 1995. The ecology, behavior, and evolution of periodical cicadas. Annual Review of Entomology 40:269-295.
Williams, K.S. 1993. Use of terrestrial arthropods to evaluate restored riparian woodlands. Restoration Ecol. 2: 107-116.
Williams, K.S., K.G. Smith, and F.M. Stephen. 1993. Emergence of 13-year periodical cicadas (Cicadidae: Magicicada): Phenology, mortality, and predator satiation. Ecology 74:1143-1152.
Wheeler, G.L., K.S. Williams and K.G. Smith. 1992. Role of periodical cicadas (Homoptera: Cicadidae: Magicicada) in forest nutrient cycles. Forest Ecology and Management. 51:339-346.
Williams, K.S. and K.G. Smith. 1991. Dynamics of periodical cicada chorus centers (Homoptera: Cicadidae: Magicicada). Journal of Insect Behavior 4 (3): 275-291.
Karlin, A.A., K. S. Williams, K.G. Smith, and D.W. Sugg†. 1991. Biochemical evidence for rapid changes in a population of periodical cicadas (Magicicada tredecassini). Amer. Midl. Nat. 125: 213-221.
Myers, J.H. and K.S. Williams. 1987. Lack of short or long term inducible defenses in the red alder-western tent caterpillar system.Oikos 48:73-78.
Smith, K.G., N.C. Wilkinson†, K.S. Williams, V.B. Steward†. 1987. Predation by spiders on periodical cicadas (Homoptera, Magicicada). Journal of Arachnology 15: 277-279.
Johnson, N.D. K.S. Williams, P.R. Ehrlich. 1987. Effects of chemical fertilization of Diplacus aurantiacus on the development and persistence of the post-diapause larvae of its lepidopteran herbivore, Euphydryas chalcedona American Midland Naturalist 117: 435-438.
Myers, J.H. and K.S. Williams. 1984. Does tent caterpillar attack reduce the food quality of red alder foliage? Oecologia 62: 74-79.
Williams, K.S. and J.H. Myers. 1984. Previous herbivore attack of red alder may improve food quality for fall webworm larvae. Oecologia 63: 166-170.
Williams, K.S. 1983. The coevolution of Euphydryas chalcedona butterflies and their larval host plants. III. Oviposition behavior and host plant quality. Oecologia 56: 336-340.
Williams, K.S., D.E. Lincoln, P.R. Ehrlich. 1983. The coevolution of Euphydryas chalcedona butterflies and their larval host plants. II. Maternal and host plant effects on larval growth, development, and food-use efficiency. Oecologia 56: 330-335.
Williams, K.S., D.E. Lincoln, P.R. Ehrlich. 1983. The coevolution of Euphydryas chalcedona butterflies and their larval host plants. I. Larval feeding behavior and host plant quality. Oecologia 56: 323-329.
Lincoln, D.E., T.S. Newton, P.R. Ehrlich, K.S. Williams. 1982. Coevolution of the checkerspot butterfly Euphydryas chalcedona and its larval food plant Diplacus aurantiacus: Larval response to protein and leaf resin. Oecologia 52: 216-223.
Williams, K.S. and L.E. Gilbert. 1981. Insects as selective agents of natural selection on plant vegetative morphology: Egg mimics of Passiflora reduce egg-laying by Heliconius butterflies. Science 212: 467-469.
Mooney, H.A., K.S. Williams, D.E. Lincoln, P.R. Ehrlich. 1981. Temporal and spatial variability in the interaction between the checkerspot butterfly, Euphydryas chalcedona, and its principal food source, the California shrub, Diplacus aurantiacus. Oecologia 50: 195-198.
Mooney, H.A., P.R. Ehrlich, D.E. Lincoln, K.S. Williams. 1980. Environmental controls on the seasonality of a drought deciduous shrub, Diplacus aurantiacus, and its predator, the checkerspot butterfly, Euphydryas chalcedona. Oecologia 45: 143-146.
Otte, D. and K. Williams. 1972. Environmentally induced color dimorphisms in grasshoppers. Syrbula admirabilis, Dichromorpha viridis, and Chortophaga viridifasciata. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 65: 1154-1161.
Chapters in Refereed Books
Hannon, L.E., L. Ries, K.S. Williams. 2009. Terrestrial Arthropod Communities along the San Pedro: Three Case Studies. pp. 127-152. In “Ecology and Conservation of the San Pedro River.” J. Stromberg and B. Tellman, eds. The University of Arizona Press.
Ebert-May, D., K. Williams, D. Luckie, J. Hodder. 2008. Climate change: confronting student ideas. Pp. 21-22. In “Pathways to Scientific Teaching.” Chapter 2. Diane Ebert-May and Janet Hodder, eds. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. 212 p.
Hodder, J., D. Ebert-May, K. Williams, D. Luckie. 2008. Marine pathology: revealing the ocean's etiology to earthbound students. Pp. 31-32. In “Pathways to Scientific Teaching.” Chapter 2. Diane Ebert-May and Janet Hodder, eds. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. 212 p.
Ebert-May D, K. Williams, E.P. Weber, J. Hodder, D. Luckie. 2008. Practicing scientific inquiry: what are the rules? Pp. 47-48. In Pathways to Scientific Teaching. Chapter 3. Diane Ebert-May and Janet Hodder, eds. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. 212 p.
Williams, K. S., D. Ebert-May, D. Luckie, J. Hodder. 2008. Ecological controversy: analysis to synthesis. Pp. 59-60. In Pathways to Scientific Teaching. Chapter 3. Diane Ebert-May and Janet Hodder, eds. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. 212 p.
Williams, K., D.Ebert-May, D. Luckie, J. Hodder, S. Koptur. 2008. Novel assessments: detecting success in student learning. Pp.115-116. In Pathways to Scientific Teaching. Chapter 5. Diane Ebert-May and Janet Hodder, eds. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. 212 p.
Hodder, J., D. Ebert-May, K. Williams, D. Luckie. 2008. Unraveling complexity: building an understanding of Everglades restoration. Pp. 158-159. In “Pathways to Scientific Teaching.” Chapter 6. Diane Ebert-May and Janet Hodder, eds. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. 212 p.
Williams, K.S. 2000. Assessing success of restoration attempts: What can terrestrial arthropods tell us? In "2nd Interface Between Ecology and Land Development in California, Vol. 2,” J. E. Keeley, M.Baer-Keeley, C.J. Fotheringham, eds. pp 237-244. Sacramento, CA. U.S. Geological Survey. Open-File Report 00-62.
Williams, K.S. 1997. Terrestrial arthropods as ecological indicators of habitat restoration in southwestern North America. In "Restoration Ecology and Sustainable Development," K.M. Urbanska, N.R.Webb & P.J. Edwards eds. Pp. 238-258. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Williams, K.S. 1987. Responses of persimmon trees to periodical cicada oviposition damage. In Insects-Plants. V. Labeyrie, G. Fabres and D. Lachaise (eds), p. 424. W. Junk Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands.
Williams, K.S. 1985. Climatic influences on biological control: Biological control of St. John's wort in British Columbia. In Proc. 6th Int. Symp. Biol. Control of Weeds. 1984. E.S. Delfosse (ed), pp. 127-132. Agriculture Canada, Vancouver, Canada.
Articles in Refereed Proceedings (*indicates speaker, ˆ undergraduate † M.S. student, †† PhD student, ˜ post-doc; selected)
Williams, K.S.*, J. Bowers, A. Luque, M. Anderson. 2020. Calculus for ecology?: Identifying quantitative skills applied in the biology curriculum. Paper presented at the 105th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 3-6, 2020. https://programarchives.z20.web.core.windows.net/2020/Paper87276.html (accessed 3/19/2022)
Williams, K.S.* 2019. Conceptual assessments in biology – A decade after the first workshop, what’s the status now? Paper presented at the Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER) West Meeting. Univ. of California Irvine, CA. Jan. 19-20, 2019. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n517gtqPyjUl4Am1bElp47C4ZBUBdRnv/view (page 43; accessed 3/17/2022)
Williams, K.S.*, J.Bowers, A. Luque, M. Anderson. 2018. From cells to ecosystems: Integrating calculus & statistics throughout biology major’s curriculum. Paper presented at the 103rd Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 8, 2018. https://eco.confex.com/eco/2018/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/74279 (accessed 10/17/18)
Williams, K.S.* 2018. An introduction to science education research. Seminar for IRACDA (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development) Fellows. University of California San Diego. San Diego, CA. Feb. 8, 2018.
Williams, K.S.*, J.Bowers, A. Luque, M. Anderson. 2018. Quantitative reasoning for all: Integrating calculus and statistics in the biology curriculum. Paper presented at the Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER) West Meeting. Univ. of California Irvine, CA. Jan. 14-17, 2018. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-DTthuyoKHeGwpZNmkq4ty3FU2AaG4F8/view (page 20; accessed 10/17/18)
Williams, K.S.*, S.D. Bush, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner. 2017. Investigating SFES- Science Faculty with Education Specialties- across the CSU and the United States. Invited talk The California State University 2017 CSU STEMNet Conference. Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA. August 10-11, 2017.
Williams, K.S.*, S.D. Bush, N. Pelaez, J.A Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner. 2016. Fostering change from within: Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES) influence teaching practices of departmental colleagues. Paper presented at the SABER: Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research Meeting. Univ. Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN. July 14-17, 2016.
Williams, K.S.* and Brock S. Allen. 2016. Building learning agendas and evaluating undergraduate research accomplishments using PLURIS (Purposeful Learning in Undergraduate Research and Independent Studies). Paper presented at the SABER: Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research Meeting. Univ. Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN. July 14-17, 2016.
Williams, K.S.* and Brock S. Allen. 2016. Managing the load and maximizing the gains for all: Project PLURIS (Purposeful Learning in Undergraduate Research and Independent Studies). Envisioning the Future of Undergraduate STEM Education (EnFUSE) Symposium, Meeting sponsored by NSF/AAAS, Washington DC. Apr 27-29, 2016. Invited Paper in Session on Supporting Authentic Undergraduate Research; Incorporating Research Into Undergraduate Studies.
Williams, K.S.*, S.D. Bush, N. Pelaez, J.A Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner. 2015. Misalignments: Challenges in Cultivating Science Faculty with Education Specialties across the US. Paper presented at the 100th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. August 9-14, 2015. https://eco.confex.com/eco/2015/webprogram/Paper56753.html (accessed 9/1/15)
Williams, K.S.*, D.H. Deutschman, J. Ferguson ˆ. 2015. Assessing sensitivity of Quino checkerspot butterfly larvae to two common herbicides used for habitat management. Paper presented at the 100th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. August 9-14, 2015. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2015/webprogram/Paper56847.html (accessed 9/1/15)
Williams, K.S. and E. Heinrichsen ˜. 2015. Conceptual assessments in biology – a systematic review. Paper presented at the SABER: Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research Meeting. Univ. Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN. July 30-Aug. 1, 2015.
Williams, K.S*, B.S. Allen, S.A. Schellenberg. 2014. Building educational partnerships in the San Diego, CA, region to assess and improve environmental and scientific literacy. Paper presented at the 99th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Sacramento, CA. August 10-15, 2014. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2014/webprogram/Paper45430.html (accessed 12/3/2014)
Williams, K.S*, B.S. Allen. 2013. Managing the load and maximizing the gains for all: Project PLURIS (Purposeful Learning in Undergraduate Research and Independent Studies). Paper presented at the 98th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. August 4-9, 2013. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2013/webprogram/Paper43993.html (accessed 9/19/2013)
Austin, B. Clark†*, K.S. Williams. 2013. The reproductive biology of the rare shrub Fremontodendron mexicanum. Paper presented at the 97th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. August 4-9, 2013. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2013/webprogram/Paper44347.html (accessed 9/19/2013)
Williams, K.S.*, S.D. Bush, N.J. Pelaez, J.A. Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner. 2012. National study of Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES) in the US. Paper presented at the 97th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Portland, OR. August 5-10, 2012. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2012/webprogram/Paper37005.html (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K.S.*, K.M. Fisher, J. E. Lineback††. 2012. BioHUB: An Internet HUB for the Conceptual Assessment in Biology (CAB) community. Paper presented at the 97th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Portland, OR. August 5-10, 2012. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2012/webprogram/Paper38536.html (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K.S.*, K.M. Fisher, J. E. Lineback††. 2012. BioHUB: An Internet HUB for the Conceptual Assessment in Biology (CAB) community. http://saber-biologyeducationresearch.wikispaces.com/file/detail/SABERabstracts2012June26.pdf (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K.S.*, S.D. Bush, N.J. Pelaez, J.A. Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner. 2012. National study of Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES) in the US. Introductory Biology Project (IBP) Summer 2012 Conference: Implementing Vision and Change at the Introductory Biology Level. AAAS, Washington, DC. June 28 - July 1, 2012. http://ibp.ou.edu/news/abstracts-oral-presentations (accessed 9/18/2013)
Williams, K.S.*, S.D. Bush, N.J. Pelaez, J.A. Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner. 2011. Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES) within the largest university system in the United States: Highlighting Biology SFES. Paper presented at the 96th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Austin, TX. August 7-12, 2011. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2011/webprogram/Paper31921.html (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K.S.* 2011. Using diagnostic questions to help students learn concepts related to carbon transformation. Paper presented at the SABER: Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research Meeting. Univ. Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN. July 29-31, 2011. http://saber-biologyeducationresearch.wikispaces.com (accessed 9/1/13).
Stevens, M.T.*, S.D. Bush, N.J. Pelaez, J.A. Rudd, K.D. Tanner, K.S. Williams. 2011. Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES) within the largest university system in the United States: Highlighting Biology SFES. Paper presented at the SABER: Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research Meeting. Univ. Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN. July 29-31, 2011. http://saber-biologyeducationresearch.wikispaces.com (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K.S.*, S.Aurillio††, B.Allen. 2010. Scaling up what works in research experiences. Paper presented at the 95th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 2, 2010. Pittsburgh, PA. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2010/techprogram/P24720.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
Bush*, S.D., N.J. Pelaez*, J.A. Rudd*, M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams* (*all co-first authors listed alphabetically). 2010. Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES): Findings from a Cross-Disciplinary Research Study. Symposium S-2117-1658. Proceedings of National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, March 2010.
D'Avanzo, C., C.W. Anderson, B.Wilke††, K.S. Williams, N.Stamp, J.Merrill, A.B. Griffith, L.M. Hartley††, N.J. Pelaez. 2010. Faculty use of Diagnostic Question Clusters (DQCs) and active teaching in ecology and biology courses. Paper presented at the 95th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 2, 2010. Pittsburgh, PA. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2010/techprogram/P24671.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
Congedo†, C. and K.S. Williams. 2009. Thorne's hairstreak and Tecate cypress: New findings about this rare butterfly and its host. Paper presented at the 94th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 2-7, 2009. Albuquerque, NM. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2009/techprogram/P18318.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
Wellik†, M., K.S. Williams, A. Bohonak. 2009. Phylogenetic evaluation of subspecies within a variable complex of Euphydryas butterflies (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) in the southwestern US. Paper presented at the 94th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 2-7, 2009. Albuquerque, NM. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2009/techprogram/P20067.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
D’Avanzo, C., C.W. Anderson, B.Wilke††, N. Stamp, K.S. Williams, A.B. Griffith, L.M. Hartley††, N. J. Pelaez. 2009. Helping students reason about energy and matter from cells to ecosystems with diagnostic question clusters. Paper presented at the 94th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 2-7, 2009. Albuquerque, NM. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2009/techprogram/P17608.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K. S. 2009. Using diagnostic questions (DQCs) to help students learn concepts related to photosynthesis. Paper presented at the 94th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 2-7, 2009. Albuquerque, NM. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2009/techprogram/P20052.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
Pelaez, N., S.D. Bush, J.A Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner, K.S. Williams. 2009. Science Faculty with Education Specialties: A Cross-Disciplinary Research Study. Presented at Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). New Orleans, LA. April 18-22, 2009. FASEB J. 23, 633.13. www.fasebj.org
Williams, K. S., Seth D. Bush, Nancy J. Pelaez, James A. Rudd II, Michael T. Stevens, Kimberly D. Tanner. 2008. Linking research and education: Characterizing tenure-track science education faculty positions in California State University science departments. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 93rd Annual Meeting, August 3 – 8, 2008. Milwaukee, WI. August 6, 2008. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2008/techprogram/P12622.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K.S., K. Fisher, D. Anderson. 2007. Developing biology diagnostic surveys to inform our curriculum. In Organized Oral Session “Diagnostic assessment: Uncovering and responding to how our students are thinking.” Published in Abstracts of Ecological Society of America/Society of Ecological Restoration Joint Annual Meeting in San Jose, CA. Aug. 2007. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2007/techprogram/P2433.HTM (accessed 9/1813)
Fisher, K., D. Anderson, K.S. Williams. 2007. Developing and evaluating conceptual inventory of natural selection. In Organized Oral Session “Diagnostic assessment: Uncovering and responding to how our students are thinking.” Published in Abstracts of Ecological Society of America/Society of Ecological Restoration Joint Annual Meeting. San Jose, CA. August 2007. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2007/techprogram/P1859.HTM (accessed 9/1/13)
Williams, K.S. 2007. Using WebQuest to improve understanding of ecology. In Organized Oral Session “E-learning in ecology education.” Published in Abstracts of Ecological Society of America/Society of Ecological Restoration Joint Annual Meeting. San Jose, CA. August 2007. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2007/techprogram/P1409.HTM (accessed 9/18/13)
Williams, K.S. 2007. Overview of programmatic assessment in the San Diego State University Biology Department. Paper S-130-1333-1332-1364. In Symposium “Programmatic Assessment: Tools for Informed Restructuring of Curriculum.” Proceedings of National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, April 2007.
Williams, K.S. 2007. Integrating issues in science through the curriculum. Paper Q-724-1513-1512-1543. Proceedings of National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, April 2007.
Bailey†, D.C. and Williams, K.S. 2006. Cattle grazing on Horkelia clevelandii and implications for the endangered Laguna Mountains Skipper. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 91st Annual Meeting, http://abstracts.co.allenpress.com/pweb/esa2006/document/?ID=62798. (accessed 9/15/13)
Williams, K.S. 2006. Global climate change: Investigating the issues across the curriculum. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 91st Annual Meeting, http://abstracts.co.allenpress.com/pweb/esa2006/document/?ID=62407. (accessed 9/15/13)
Williams, K.S. 2006. Introduction to and overview of Project FIRST (Faculty Institutes for Reforming Science Teaching). Paper presented in symposium “Strategies for Promoting Active Learning in College Biology Classrooms: Lessons from Project FIRST,” at AAAS Pacific Division 87th Annual Meeting. Proceedings of the Pacific Division American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Vol. 25, Part I, p. 100. San Diego, CA. June 2006.
Williams, K.S., K. Fisher, D. Anderson. 2005. Developing a diagnostic exam for general biology. Paper presented in Symposium 6: “Pathways to scientific teaching in ecology education,” at the Ecological Society of America 90th Annual Meeting and IX International Congress of Ecology, Montreal, Canada Aug 2005. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 90th Annual Meeting, p.694.
Williams, K.S. 2004. Improving learning in large lecture science classes. Paper presented in symposium “Improving Learning in Large Lecture Science Classes.” Proceedings of the Pacific Division American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Vol. 23, Part I, pp. 19-20. AAAS Pacific Division 85th annual meeting, Logan, UT. June, 2004.
Williams, K.S. 2004. Do we have to “cover” topics for our students to learn? Maybe not. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 89th Annual Meeting, p. 546.
Bailey†, D.C. and K.S. Williams. 2004. Plant communities associated with the endangered Laguna Mountains skipper. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 89th Annual Meeting, p. 28.
McConnell†, P. and K.S. Williams. 2004. Influences of the homopteran Opsius stactogalus on its host Tamarix ramosissima under varying edaphic factors. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 89th Annual Meeting, p. 332.
Williams, K.S. 2003. Using embedded assessment to enhance learning in college biology classes. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 88th Annual Meeting, p. 359.
Williams, K.S. 2002. Bringing field stations and global change technology into large classes to enhance college ecology education. Paper presented in symposium on “e-Learning in Science.” Amer. Assoc. for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Pacific Division annual meeting, Waimea, HI. June, 2002.
Williams, K.S. 2002. Ecology curriculum reform: Using web-based survey tools for assessment. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 87th Annual Meeting, pp. 298-299.
Bailey†, D.C. and K.S. Williams 2002. Laguna Mountain Skipper habitat assessment. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 87th Annual Meeting, p. 314.
Williams, K.S. 2001. Ecology curriculum reform: Integrating innovative teaching and global change technology. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 86th Annual Meeting pp. 235-236.
Anderson†, A. and K.S. Williams. 2001. Effects of whole-ecosystem atmospheric CO2 concentration manipulation on arthropod population dynamics in southern California chaparral. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 86th Annual Meeting pp. 44-45.
Williams, K.S. 2000. Identifying links between riparian water conditions and diverse terrestrial communities. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 85th Annual Meeting p. 356-357.
Williams, K.S. 1999. How can we evaluate “restoration” success? Insects and spiders can help. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 84th Annual Meeting p. 324.
Anderson†, A.E. and K.S. Williams. 1999. The effect of atmospheric CO2-concentrations on chaparral arthropod populations. In Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 84th Annual Meeting. p. 222.
Williams, K.S. 1998. Effects of effluent discharge on terrestrial arthropod communities along rivers in Arizona. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 79(2):229.
Anderson†, Alison E. and K. S. Williams. 1998. Effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on chemise chaparral arthropod populations. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 79(2): 144.
Lynch†, S. K. and K. S. Williams. 1998. Effects of flower color and height on hummingbird pollination of Mimulus aurantiacus. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 79(2): 191.
Anderson†, A. E. and K. S. Williams. 1997. Effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on a southern California chaparral arthropod community: Initial results. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 78(4): 216. Abstract of refereed paper presented at the annual meeting of the ESA.
Anderson†, A. E. and K. S. Williams. 1997. Effects of elevated CO2 on southern California chaparral arthropod populations. Abstracts, MEDECOS VIII, International Conference on Mediterranean Type Ecosystems, San Diego, CA, Oct. 1997.
Williams, K.S. 1996. Insect densities reflect environmental quality in coastal habitats: three case studies. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 77(3): 483.
Williams, K.S. 1995. Which cicadas sweat? Inter- and intra-specific variation in sweat pores. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 75(2): 284.
Williams, K.S. 1994. Terrestrial arthropods as indicators of riparian habitat restoration in southern California. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 75(2): 249-250.
Peirce†, A. and K.S. Williams. 1994. Nutritional ecology of three subspecies of checkerspot butterflies, Euphydryas chalcedona. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 75(2): 177-178.
Penix†, S. and K.S. Williams. 1994. Interactions of Pacific peach tree borer larvae, Aegeria opalescens, (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) and Agrilus quadriguttatus niveiventris larvae (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) on arroyo willow, Salix lasiolepis. Supplement Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 75(2): 178.
Smead†, H. and K.S. Williams. 1994. Factors that influence distribution of Cerococcus quercus scales on Quercus engelmannii. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 75(2): 213.
Williams, K. S. and K.G. Smith. 1993. Host plant choices of periodical cicadas (Magicicada tredecassini). Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 74(2): 489.
Williams, K.S. 1992. Insects as ecological indicators in riparian restoration sites of San Diego County. Proceedings of the Pacific Division, American Assoc. for the Advancement of Science 11(1): 54.
Snover†, S.A. and K.S.Williams. 1992. Distribution of a threatened dune beetle (Coelus globosus) in relation to native and non-native host plants. Proc. of the Pacific Division, American Association for the Advancement of Science 11(1): 51.
Watts†, R.J. and K.S.Williams. 1992. Host use by cicadas (Homoptera: Cicadidae) of San Diego County. Proceedings of the Pacific Division, American Assoc. for the Advancement of Science 11(1): 53.
Williams, K. S.1991. Environmental and genetic effects on diapause in a California butterfly. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. Amer. 72(2): 291.
Smith, K.G., K. S. Williams, F.G. Stephen. 1991. Emergence of 13-year periodical cicadas (Homoptera: Cicadidae): phenology, mortality, and predator satiation. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. Amer. 72(2): 253.
Williams, K. S. 1990. Insect community recovery in restored riparian habitats of San Diego Co. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. Amer. 71(2): 369.
Williams, K. S. 1989. Insect Outbreak on a unique wetland habitat of San Diego Bay. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. Amer. 70(2): 299-300.
Williams, K. S., K.G. Smith and A.A. Karlin. 1988. Ecological population genetics of periodical cicadas (Magicicada tredecassini). Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. Amer. 69(2): 343.
Williams, K. S. , K.G. Smith and F.M. Stephen. 1988. The phenology and dynamics of a periodical cicada emergence: a cornucopia? Proceedings XVIII International Cong. of Entomol. p.176.
Williams, K. S. and K.G. Smith. 1987. Oviposition host selection and hatching success of periodical cicadas (Magicicada spp.). Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 68(3): 448.
Smith, K.G., R.T. Holmes and K.S. Williams. 1987. Food limitation in temperate terrestrial bird communities during the breeding season. Symposium: Food Limitation in Natural Populations. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 68(3): 418-419.
Wheeler, G.L., K.G. Smith and K.S. Williams. 1987. The flight of the periodical cicada: A pulse in forest nutrient cycles? Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 68(3): 444.
Williams, K.S. and K.G. Smith. 1986. Spatial and temporal distribution of periodical cicadas and their avian predators. Ecological Soc. of Amer. Syracuse, New York. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 67(3): 353.
Smith, K.G., K.S. Williams, D.A. James, F.M. Stephen. 1986. Effects of 13-year periodical cicada emergence on animal population dynamics in an Ozark hardwood forest. Ecological Soc. of Amer. Syracuse, New York. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 67(3): 317.
James, D.A., K.S. Williams, K.G. Smith. 1986. Survey of 1985 periodical cicada (Homoptera: Magicicada) emergence sites in Washington County, Arkansas, with reference to ecological implications. Proceedings of Arkansas Academy of Science 40: 37-39.
Sugg†, D., A.A. Karlin, E. Rush, K.G. Smith, K.S. Williams. 1986. Genetic variability in periodical cicadids from Northern Arkansas. Proceedings of Arkansas Academy of Science 40: 43-45.
Journal Articles (*indicates co-first authors, listed alphabetically; † M.S. student, †† PhD student)
Luque, A., J. Mullinix, M. Anderson, K.S. Williams, J. Bowers. 2021. Aligning Calculus with Life Sciences Disciplines: The Argument for Integrating Statistical Reasoning. PRIMUS (2021): 1-19.
Piercey, V., R. Segal, A.V. Filippas, T. Chen, S. Kone, R.H. Hargraves, J. Bookman, J. Hearn, D. Pike, K.S. Williams. 2020. Using site visits to strengthen collaboration. CUNY Academic Works: https://academicworks.cuny.edu/lg_pubs/149. (accessed 08/15/2022)
Bowers, J., K. Williams, A. Luque, D. Quick, M. Beisiegel, J. Sorensen, J. Kunz, D. Smith, L. Kayes. 2020. Paradigms for creating activities that integrate mathematics and science topics. Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations 16(1): 6.
Bush*, S.D., M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams.* 2020. Disciplinary bias, money matters, and persistence: Deans’ perspectives on science faculty with education specialties (SFES). CBE—Life Sciences Education, 19(3), 1-13. pdf
Bush*, S.D., M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams.*‡ (‡corresponding author) 2019. Evolving roles of scientists as change agents in science education: SFES roles beyond discipline-based education research. Science advances. Science Advances 5: eaav6403. 5 June 2019. pdf
Nickerson, S.D., M. Vaughn, L. Lamb, D. Ross, R. Philipp, R. LaRochelle††, K.S. Williams. 2018. A Model for Selecting Exemplary Mathematics and Science Teacher Leaders. Journal of School Administration Research and Development 3(1): 67-73. pdf (accessed 10/12/2018)
Bush*, S.D., M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams.* 2017. Origins of Science Faculty with Education Specialties: Hiring Motivations and Prior Connections Explain Institutional Differences in the SFES-Phenomenon. BioScience 67: 452–463. pdf
Eaton, CD, D. Allen, LJ Anderson, G Bowser, MA Pauley, KS Williams, and GE Uno. 2016. Summit of the Research Coordination Networks for Undergraduate Biology Education. CBE-Life Science Education 15(4) mr1; doi:10.1187/cbe.16-03-0147. Winter 2016. pdf
Bush, S.D., J.A. Rudd II, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner, K.S. Williams. 2016. Fostering change from within: Influencing teaching practices of departmental colleagues by Science Faculty with Education Specialties. PLoS ONE 11(3): e0150914. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0150914. pdf
Bush, S.D., N.J. Pelaez, J.A. Rudd II, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner, K.S. Williams. 2015. Misalignments: Challenges in cultivating Science Faculty with Education Specialties in your department. BioScience 65(1): 81-89. doi: 10.1093/biosci/biu186. pdf
Bush*, S.D., N.J. Pelaez*, J.A. Rudd II*, M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams*‡ (*all co-first authors listed alphabetically; ‡ corresponding author). 2013. Widespread distribution and unexpected variation among science faculty with education specialties (SFES) across the United States. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) 110 (18): 7170–7175. pdf [This article was also the subject of the Feature Current Insights Recent Research in Science Teaching and Learning in CBE-Life Sciences Education Vol. 12, 332–335, Fall 2013.]
Fisher, K.M., K.S. Williams, J.E. Lineback†† . 2011. Osmosis and diffusion conceptual assessment. CBE-Life Sciences Education 10 (4): 418-29. Winter 2011. pdf
Derting, T., K.S. Williams, J.L. Momsen, T.P. Henkel . 2011. Education Research: Set a High Bar. Science 333 (2 September 2011): 1220-1221.
Bush*, S.D., N.J. Pelaez*, J.A. Rudd*, M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams* (*all co-first authors listed alphabetically). 2011. Investigation of Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES) within the Largest University System in the United States. CBE-Life Sciences Education 10 (1): 25-42. pdf [This article also appeared in the CBE-Life Sciences Education Highlights of 2011 special edition, pp. 86-103. “Articles are selected to represent the breadth of work published in the journal and to be exemplars of life science education research and evidence-based practice.” It was named by the journal Science (vol. 332:14; 1 April 2011) as an Editors’ Choice: Highlights of the Recent Literature. pdf ]
Bush*, S.D., N.J. Pelaez*, J.A. Rudd*, M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams*, W.B. Wood* (*all co-first authors listed alphabetically). 2010. A Role for Postdocs in Undergraduate Education. Science 327 (29 January 2010): 522-523. pdf
Bush*, S.D., N.J. Pelaez*, J.A. Rudd*, M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams* (*all co-first authors listed alphabetically). 2008. Science Faculty with Education Specialties. Science 322 (19 Dec 2008): 1795-1796. pdf
Bush S.D., N.J. Pelaez, J.A. Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.S. Williams, D.E. Allen, and K.D. Tanner. 2006. On hiring science faculty with education specialties for your science (not education) department. CBE Life Sciences Education 5: 297–305. pdf
Hodder, J., D. Ebert-May, K. Williams, and D. Luckie. 2005. Unraveling complexity: building an understanding of Everglades restoration. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 3(7):170-171.
Williams, K. S., D. Ebert-May, D. Luckie, and J. Hodder. 2004. Ecological controversy: analysis to synthesis. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2(10):546-547.
Ebert-May D, K. Williams, E.P. Weber, J. Hodder, and D. Luckie. 2004. Practicing scientific inquiry: what are the rules? Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2(9):492-493.
Williams, K., D.Ebert-May, D. Luckie, J. Hodder, and S. Koptur. 2004. Novel assessments: detecting success in student learning. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2(8): 444-445.
Hodder, J., D. Ebert-May, K. Williams, and D. Luckie. 2004. Marine pathology: revealing the ocean’s etiology to earthbound students. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2(7): 383-384.
Ebert-May, D., K. Williams, D. Luckie, and J. Hodder. 2004. Climate change: confronting student ideas. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2(6): 324-325.
Ebert-May, D., J. Hodder, K. Williams, and D. Luckie. 2004. Pathways to scientific teaching. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2(6): 323.
Williams, K.S. and C. Simon. 1995. The ecology, behavior, and evolution of periodical cicadas. Annual Review of Entomology 40:269-295.
Williams, K.S. 1993. Use of terrestrial arthropods to evaluate restored riparian woodlands. Restoration Ecol. 2: 107-116.
Williams, K.S., K.G. Smith, and F.M. Stephen. 1993. Emergence of 13-year periodical cicadas (Cicadidae: Magicicada): Phenology, mortality, and predator satiation. Ecology 74:1143-1152.
Wheeler, G.L., K.S. Williams and K.G. Smith. 1992. Role of periodical cicadas (Homoptera: Cicadidae: Magicicada) in forest nutrient cycles. Forest Ecology and Management. 51:339-346.
Williams, K.S. and K.G. Smith. 1991. Dynamics of periodical cicada chorus centers (Homoptera: Cicadidae: Magicicada). Journal of Insect Behavior 4 (3): 275-291.
Karlin, A.A., K. S. Williams, K.G. Smith, and D.W. Sugg†. 1991. Biochemical evidence for rapid changes in a population of periodical cicadas (Magicicada tredecassini). Amer. Midl. Nat. 125: 213-221.
Myers, J.H. and K.S. Williams. 1987. Lack of short or long term inducible defenses in the red alder-western tent caterpillar system.Oikos 48:73-78.
Smith, K.G., N.C. Wilkinson†, K.S. Williams, V.B. Steward†. 1987. Predation by spiders on periodical cicadas (Homoptera, Magicicada). Journal of Arachnology 15: 277-279.
Johnson, N.D. K.S. Williams, P.R. Ehrlich. 1987. Effects of chemical fertilization of Diplacus aurantiacus on the development and persistence of the post-diapause larvae of its lepidopteran herbivore, Euphydryas chalcedona American Midland Naturalist 117: 435-438.
Myers, J.H. and K.S. Williams. 1984. Does tent caterpillar attack reduce the food quality of red alder foliage? Oecologia 62: 74-79.
Williams, K.S. and J.H. Myers. 1984. Previous herbivore attack of red alder may improve food quality for fall webworm larvae. Oecologia 63: 166-170.
Williams, K.S. 1983. The coevolution of Euphydryas chalcedona butterflies and their larval host plants. III. Oviposition behavior and host plant quality. Oecologia 56: 336-340.
Williams, K.S., D.E. Lincoln, P.R. Ehrlich. 1983. The coevolution of Euphydryas chalcedona butterflies and their larval host plants. II. Maternal and host plant effects on larval growth, development, and food-use efficiency. Oecologia 56: 330-335.
Williams, K.S., D.E. Lincoln, P.R. Ehrlich. 1983. The coevolution of Euphydryas chalcedona butterflies and their larval host plants. I. Larval feeding behavior and host plant quality. Oecologia 56: 323-329.
Lincoln, D.E., T.S. Newton, P.R. Ehrlich, K.S. Williams. 1982. Coevolution of the checkerspot butterfly Euphydryas chalcedona and its larval food plant Diplacus aurantiacus: Larval response to protein and leaf resin. Oecologia 52: 216-223.
Williams, K.S. and L.E. Gilbert. 1981. Insects as selective agents of natural selection on plant vegetative morphology: Egg mimics of Passiflora reduce egg-laying by Heliconius butterflies. Science 212: 467-469.
Mooney, H.A., K.S. Williams, D.E. Lincoln, P.R. Ehrlich. 1981. Temporal and spatial variability in the interaction between the checkerspot butterfly, Euphydryas chalcedona, and its principal food source, the California shrub, Diplacus aurantiacus. Oecologia 50: 195-198.
Mooney, H.A., P.R. Ehrlich, D.E. Lincoln, K.S. Williams. 1980. Environmental controls on the seasonality of a drought deciduous shrub, Diplacus aurantiacus, and its predator, the checkerspot butterfly, Euphydryas chalcedona. Oecologia 45: 143-146.
Otte, D. and K. Williams. 1972. Environmentally induced color dimorphisms in grasshoppers. Syrbula admirabilis, Dichromorpha viridis, and Chortophaga viridifasciata. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 65: 1154-1161.
Chapters in Refereed Books
Hannon, L.E., L. Ries, K.S. Williams. 2009. Terrestrial Arthropod Communities along the San Pedro: Three Case Studies. pp. 127-152. In “Ecology and Conservation of the San Pedro River.” J. Stromberg and B. Tellman, eds. The University of Arizona Press.
Ebert-May, D., K. Williams, D. Luckie, J. Hodder. 2008. Climate change: confronting student ideas. Pp. 21-22. In “Pathways to Scientific Teaching.” Chapter 2. Diane Ebert-May and Janet Hodder, eds. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. 212 p.
Hodder, J., D. Ebert-May, K. Williams, D. Luckie. 2008. Marine pathology: revealing the ocean's etiology to earthbound students. Pp. 31-32. In “Pathways to Scientific Teaching.” Chapter 2. Diane Ebert-May and Janet Hodder, eds. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. 212 p.
Ebert-May D, K. Williams, E.P. Weber, J. Hodder, D. Luckie. 2008. Practicing scientific inquiry: what are the rules? Pp. 47-48. In Pathways to Scientific Teaching. Chapter 3. Diane Ebert-May and Janet Hodder, eds. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. 212 p.
Williams, K. S., D. Ebert-May, D. Luckie, J. Hodder. 2008. Ecological controversy: analysis to synthesis. Pp. 59-60. In Pathways to Scientific Teaching. Chapter 3. Diane Ebert-May and Janet Hodder, eds. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. 212 p.
Williams, K., D.Ebert-May, D. Luckie, J. Hodder, S. Koptur. 2008. Novel assessments: detecting success in student learning. Pp.115-116. In Pathways to Scientific Teaching. Chapter 5. Diane Ebert-May and Janet Hodder, eds. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. 212 p.
Hodder, J., D. Ebert-May, K. Williams, D. Luckie. 2008. Unraveling complexity: building an understanding of Everglades restoration. Pp. 158-159. In “Pathways to Scientific Teaching.” Chapter 6. Diane Ebert-May and Janet Hodder, eds. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. 212 p.
Williams, K.S. 2000. Assessing success of restoration attempts: What can terrestrial arthropods tell us? In "2nd Interface Between Ecology and Land Development in California, Vol. 2,” J. E. Keeley, M.Baer-Keeley, C.J. Fotheringham, eds. pp 237-244. Sacramento, CA. U.S. Geological Survey. Open-File Report 00-62.
Williams, K.S. 1997. Terrestrial arthropods as ecological indicators of habitat restoration in southwestern North America. In "Restoration Ecology and Sustainable Development," K.M. Urbanska, N.R.Webb & P.J. Edwards eds. Pp. 238-258. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Williams, K.S. 1987. Responses of persimmon trees to periodical cicada oviposition damage. In Insects-Plants. V. Labeyrie, G. Fabres and D. Lachaise (eds), p. 424. W. Junk Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands.
Williams, K.S. 1985. Climatic influences on biological control: Biological control of St. John's wort in British Columbia. In Proc. 6th Int. Symp. Biol. Control of Weeds. 1984. E.S. Delfosse (ed), pp. 127-132. Agriculture Canada, Vancouver, Canada.
Articles in Refereed Proceedings (*indicates speaker, ˆ undergraduate † M.S. student, †† PhD student, ˜ post-doc; selected)
Williams, K.S.*, J. Bowers, A. Luque, M. Anderson. 2020. Calculus for ecology?: Identifying quantitative skills applied in the biology curriculum. Paper presented at the 105th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 3-6, 2020. https://programarchives.z20.web.core.windows.net/2020/Paper87276.html (accessed 3/19/2022)
Williams, K.S.* 2019. Conceptual assessments in biology – A decade after the first workshop, what’s the status now? Paper presented at the Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER) West Meeting. Univ. of California Irvine, CA. Jan. 19-20, 2019. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n517gtqPyjUl4Am1bElp47C4ZBUBdRnv/view (page 43; accessed 3/17/2022)
Williams, K.S.*, J.Bowers, A. Luque, M. Anderson. 2018. From cells to ecosystems: Integrating calculus & statistics throughout biology major’s curriculum. Paper presented at the 103rd Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 8, 2018. https://eco.confex.com/eco/2018/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/74279 (accessed 10/17/18)
Williams, K.S.* 2018. An introduction to science education research. Seminar for IRACDA (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development) Fellows. University of California San Diego. San Diego, CA. Feb. 8, 2018.
Williams, K.S.*, J.Bowers, A. Luque, M. Anderson. 2018. Quantitative reasoning for all: Integrating calculus and statistics in the biology curriculum. Paper presented at the Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER) West Meeting. Univ. of California Irvine, CA. Jan. 14-17, 2018. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-DTthuyoKHeGwpZNmkq4ty3FU2AaG4F8/view (page 20; accessed 10/17/18)
Williams, K.S.*, S.D. Bush, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner. 2017. Investigating SFES- Science Faculty with Education Specialties- across the CSU and the United States. Invited talk The California State University 2017 CSU STEMNet Conference. Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA. August 10-11, 2017.
Williams, K.S.*, S.D. Bush, N. Pelaez, J.A Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner. 2016. Fostering change from within: Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES) influence teaching practices of departmental colleagues. Paper presented at the SABER: Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research Meeting. Univ. Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN. July 14-17, 2016.
Williams, K.S.* and Brock S. Allen. 2016. Building learning agendas and evaluating undergraduate research accomplishments using PLURIS (Purposeful Learning in Undergraduate Research and Independent Studies). Paper presented at the SABER: Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research Meeting. Univ. Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN. July 14-17, 2016.
Williams, K.S.* and Brock S. Allen. 2016. Managing the load and maximizing the gains for all: Project PLURIS (Purposeful Learning in Undergraduate Research and Independent Studies). Envisioning the Future of Undergraduate STEM Education (EnFUSE) Symposium, Meeting sponsored by NSF/AAAS, Washington DC. Apr 27-29, 2016. Invited Paper in Session on Supporting Authentic Undergraduate Research; Incorporating Research Into Undergraduate Studies.
Williams, K.S.*, S.D. Bush, N. Pelaez, J.A Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner. 2015. Misalignments: Challenges in Cultivating Science Faculty with Education Specialties across the US. Paper presented at the 100th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. August 9-14, 2015. https://eco.confex.com/eco/2015/webprogram/Paper56753.html (accessed 9/1/15)
Williams, K.S.*, D.H. Deutschman, J. Ferguson ˆ. 2015. Assessing sensitivity of Quino checkerspot butterfly larvae to two common herbicides used for habitat management. Paper presented at the 100th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. August 9-14, 2015. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2015/webprogram/Paper56847.html (accessed 9/1/15)
Williams, K.S. and E. Heinrichsen ˜. 2015. Conceptual assessments in biology – a systematic review. Paper presented at the SABER: Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research Meeting. Univ. Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN. July 30-Aug. 1, 2015.
Williams, K.S*, B.S. Allen, S.A. Schellenberg. 2014. Building educational partnerships in the San Diego, CA, region to assess and improve environmental and scientific literacy. Paper presented at the 99th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Sacramento, CA. August 10-15, 2014. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2014/webprogram/Paper45430.html (accessed 12/3/2014)
Williams, K.S*, B.S. Allen. 2013. Managing the load and maximizing the gains for all: Project PLURIS (Purposeful Learning in Undergraduate Research and Independent Studies). Paper presented at the 98th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. August 4-9, 2013. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2013/webprogram/Paper43993.html (accessed 9/19/2013)
Austin, B. Clark†*, K.S. Williams. 2013. The reproductive biology of the rare shrub Fremontodendron mexicanum. Paper presented at the 97th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. August 4-9, 2013. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2013/webprogram/Paper44347.html (accessed 9/19/2013)
Williams, K.S.*, S.D. Bush, N.J. Pelaez, J.A. Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner. 2012. National study of Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES) in the US. Paper presented at the 97th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Portland, OR. August 5-10, 2012. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2012/webprogram/Paper37005.html (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K.S.*, K.M. Fisher, J. E. Lineback††. 2012. BioHUB: An Internet HUB for the Conceptual Assessment in Biology (CAB) community. Paper presented at the 97th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Portland, OR. August 5-10, 2012. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2012/webprogram/Paper38536.html (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K.S.*, K.M. Fisher, J. E. Lineback††. 2012. BioHUB: An Internet HUB for the Conceptual Assessment in Biology (CAB) community. http://saber-biologyeducationresearch.wikispaces.com/file/detail/SABERabstracts2012June26.pdf (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K.S.*, S.D. Bush, N.J. Pelaez, J.A. Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner. 2012. National study of Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES) in the US. Introductory Biology Project (IBP) Summer 2012 Conference: Implementing Vision and Change at the Introductory Biology Level. AAAS, Washington, DC. June 28 - July 1, 2012. http://ibp.ou.edu/news/abstracts-oral-presentations (accessed 9/18/2013)
Williams, K.S.*, S.D. Bush, N.J. Pelaez, J.A. Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner. 2011. Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES) within the largest university system in the United States: Highlighting Biology SFES. Paper presented at the 96th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Austin, TX. August 7-12, 2011. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2011/webprogram/Paper31921.html (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K.S.* 2011. Using diagnostic questions to help students learn concepts related to carbon transformation. Paper presented at the SABER: Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research Meeting. Univ. Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN. July 29-31, 2011. http://saber-biologyeducationresearch.wikispaces.com (accessed 9/1/13).
Stevens, M.T.*, S.D. Bush, N.J. Pelaez, J.A. Rudd, K.D. Tanner, K.S. Williams. 2011. Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES) within the largest university system in the United States: Highlighting Biology SFES. Paper presented at the SABER: Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research Meeting. Univ. Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN. July 29-31, 2011. http://saber-biologyeducationresearch.wikispaces.com (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K.S.*, S.Aurillio††, B.Allen. 2010. Scaling up what works in research experiences. Paper presented at the 95th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 2, 2010. Pittsburgh, PA. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2010/techprogram/P24720.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
Bush*, S.D., N.J. Pelaez*, J.A. Rudd*, M.T. Stevens*, K.D. Tanner*, K.S. Williams* (*all co-first authors listed alphabetically). 2010. Science Faculty with Education Specialties (SFES): Findings from a Cross-Disciplinary Research Study. Symposium S-2117-1658. Proceedings of National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, March 2010.
D'Avanzo, C., C.W. Anderson, B.Wilke††, K.S. Williams, N.Stamp, J.Merrill, A.B. Griffith, L.M. Hartley††, N.J. Pelaez. 2010. Faculty use of Diagnostic Question Clusters (DQCs) and active teaching in ecology and biology courses. Paper presented at the 95th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 2, 2010. Pittsburgh, PA. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2010/techprogram/P24671.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
Congedo†, C. and K.S. Williams. 2009. Thorne's hairstreak and Tecate cypress: New findings about this rare butterfly and its host. Paper presented at the 94th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 2-7, 2009. Albuquerque, NM. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2009/techprogram/P18318.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
Wellik†, M., K.S. Williams, A. Bohonak. 2009. Phylogenetic evaluation of subspecies within a variable complex of Euphydryas butterflies (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) in the southwestern US. Paper presented at the 94th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 2-7, 2009. Albuquerque, NM. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2009/techprogram/P20067.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
D’Avanzo, C., C.W. Anderson, B.Wilke††, N. Stamp, K.S. Williams, A.B. Griffith, L.M. Hartley††, N. J. Pelaez. 2009. Helping students reason about energy and matter from cells to ecosystems with diagnostic question clusters. Paper presented at the 94th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 2-7, 2009. Albuquerque, NM. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2009/techprogram/P17608.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K. S. 2009. Using diagnostic questions (DQCs) to help students learn concepts related to photosynthesis. Paper presented at the 94th Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 2-7, 2009. Albuquerque, NM. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2009/techprogram/P20052.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
Pelaez, N., S.D. Bush, J.A Rudd, M.T. Stevens, K.D. Tanner, K.S. Williams. 2009. Science Faculty with Education Specialties: A Cross-Disciplinary Research Study. Presented at Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). New Orleans, LA. April 18-22, 2009. FASEB J. 23, 633.13. www.fasebj.org
Williams, K. S., Seth D. Bush, Nancy J. Pelaez, James A. Rudd II, Michael T. Stevens, Kimberly D. Tanner. 2008. Linking research and education: Characterizing tenure-track science education faculty positions in California State University science departments. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 93rd Annual Meeting, August 3 – 8, 2008. Milwaukee, WI. August 6, 2008. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2008/techprogram/P12622.HTM (accessed 9/1/13).
Williams, K.S., K. Fisher, D. Anderson. 2007. Developing biology diagnostic surveys to inform our curriculum. In Organized Oral Session “Diagnostic assessment: Uncovering and responding to how our students are thinking.” Published in Abstracts of Ecological Society of America/Society of Ecological Restoration Joint Annual Meeting in San Jose, CA. Aug. 2007. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2007/techprogram/P2433.HTM (accessed 9/1813)
Fisher, K., D. Anderson, K.S. Williams. 2007. Developing and evaluating conceptual inventory of natural selection. In Organized Oral Session “Diagnostic assessment: Uncovering and responding to how our students are thinking.” Published in Abstracts of Ecological Society of America/Society of Ecological Restoration Joint Annual Meeting. San Jose, CA. August 2007. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2007/techprogram/P1859.HTM (accessed 9/1/13)
Williams, K.S. 2007. Using WebQuest to improve understanding of ecology. In Organized Oral Session “E-learning in ecology education.” Published in Abstracts of Ecological Society of America/Society of Ecological Restoration Joint Annual Meeting. San Jose, CA. August 2007. http://eco.confex.com/eco/2007/techprogram/P1409.HTM (accessed 9/18/13)
Williams, K.S. 2007. Overview of programmatic assessment in the San Diego State University Biology Department. Paper S-130-1333-1332-1364. In Symposium “Programmatic Assessment: Tools for Informed Restructuring of Curriculum.” Proceedings of National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, April 2007.
Williams, K.S. 2007. Integrating issues in science through the curriculum. Paper Q-724-1513-1512-1543. Proceedings of National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, April 2007.
Bailey†, D.C. and Williams, K.S. 2006. Cattle grazing on Horkelia clevelandii and implications for the endangered Laguna Mountains Skipper. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 91st Annual Meeting, http://abstracts.co.allenpress.com/pweb/esa2006/document/?ID=62798. (accessed 9/15/13)
Williams, K.S. 2006. Global climate change: Investigating the issues across the curriculum. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 91st Annual Meeting, http://abstracts.co.allenpress.com/pweb/esa2006/document/?ID=62407. (accessed 9/15/13)
Williams, K.S. 2006. Introduction to and overview of Project FIRST (Faculty Institutes for Reforming Science Teaching). Paper presented in symposium “Strategies for Promoting Active Learning in College Biology Classrooms: Lessons from Project FIRST,” at AAAS Pacific Division 87th Annual Meeting. Proceedings of the Pacific Division American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Vol. 25, Part I, p. 100. San Diego, CA. June 2006.
Williams, K.S., K. Fisher, D. Anderson. 2005. Developing a diagnostic exam for general biology. Paper presented in Symposium 6: “Pathways to scientific teaching in ecology education,” at the Ecological Society of America 90th Annual Meeting and IX International Congress of Ecology, Montreal, Canada Aug 2005. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 90th Annual Meeting, p.694.
Williams, K.S. 2004. Improving learning in large lecture science classes. Paper presented in symposium “Improving Learning in Large Lecture Science Classes.” Proceedings of the Pacific Division American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Vol. 23, Part I, pp. 19-20. AAAS Pacific Division 85th annual meeting, Logan, UT. June, 2004.
Williams, K.S. 2004. Do we have to “cover” topics for our students to learn? Maybe not. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 89th Annual Meeting, p. 546.
Bailey†, D.C. and K.S. Williams. 2004. Plant communities associated with the endangered Laguna Mountains skipper. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 89th Annual Meeting, p. 28.
McConnell†, P. and K.S. Williams. 2004. Influences of the homopteran Opsius stactogalus on its host Tamarix ramosissima under varying edaphic factors. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 89th Annual Meeting, p. 332.
Williams, K.S. 2003. Using embedded assessment to enhance learning in college biology classes. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 88th Annual Meeting, p. 359.
Williams, K.S. 2002. Bringing field stations and global change technology into large classes to enhance college ecology education. Paper presented in symposium on “e-Learning in Science.” Amer. Assoc. for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Pacific Division annual meeting, Waimea, HI. June, 2002.
Williams, K.S. 2002. Ecology curriculum reform: Using web-based survey tools for assessment. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 87th Annual Meeting, pp. 298-299.
Bailey†, D.C. and K.S. Williams 2002. Laguna Mountain Skipper habitat assessment. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 87th Annual Meeting, p. 314.
Williams, K.S. 2001. Ecology curriculum reform: Integrating innovative teaching and global change technology. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 86th Annual Meeting pp. 235-236.
Anderson†, A. and K.S. Williams. 2001. Effects of whole-ecosystem atmospheric CO2 concentration manipulation on arthropod population dynamics in southern California chaparral. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 86th Annual Meeting pp. 44-45.
Williams, K.S. 2000. Identifying links between riparian water conditions and diverse terrestrial communities. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 85th Annual Meeting p. 356-357.
Williams, K.S. 1999. How can we evaluate “restoration” success? Insects and spiders can help. Published in Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 84th Annual Meeting p. 324.
Anderson†, A.E. and K.S. Williams. 1999. The effect of atmospheric CO2-concentrations on chaparral arthropod populations. In Abstracts of Ecological Soc. of Amer. 84th Annual Meeting. p. 222.
Williams, K.S. 1998. Effects of effluent discharge on terrestrial arthropod communities along rivers in Arizona. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 79(2):229.
Anderson†, Alison E. and K. S. Williams. 1998. Effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on chemise chaparral arthropod populations. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 79(2): 144.
Lynch†, S. K. and K. S. Williams. 1998. Effects of flower color and height on hummingbird pollination of Mimulus aurantiacus. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 79(2): 191.
Anderson†, A. E. and K. S. Williams. 1997. Effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on a southern California chaparral arthropod community: Initial results. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 78(4): 216. Abstract of refereed paper presented at the annual meeting of the ESA.
Anderson†, A. E. and K. S. Williams. 1997. Effects of elevated CO2 on southern California chaparral arthropod populations. Abstracts, MEDECOS VIII, International Conference on Mediterranean Type Ecosystems, San Diego, CA, Oct. 1997.
Williams, K.S. 1996. Insect densities reflect environmental quality in coastal habitats: three case studies. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 77(3): 483.
Williams, K.S. 1995. Which cicadas sweat? Inter- and intra-specific variation in sweat pores. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 75(2): 284.
Williams, K.S. 1994. Terrestrial arthropods as indicators of riparian habitat restoration in southern California. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 75(2): 249-250.
Peirce†, A. and K.S. Williams. 1994. Nutritional ecology of three subspecies of checkerspot butterflies, Euphydryas chalcedona. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 75(2): 177-178.
Penix†, S. and K.S. Williams. 1994. Interactions of Pacific peach tree borer larvae, Aegeria opalescens, (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) and Agrilus quadriguttatus niveiventris larvae (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) on arroyo willow, Salix lasiolepis. Supplement Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 75(2): 178.
Smead†, H. and K.S. Williams. 1994. Factors that influence distribution of Cerococcus quercus scales on Quercus engelmannii. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 75(2): 213.
Williams, K. S. and K.G. Smith. 1993. Host plant choices of periodical cicadas (Magicicada tredecassini). Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 74(2): 489.
Williams, K.S. 1992. Insects as ecological indicators in riparian restoration sites of San Diego County. Proceedings of the Pacific Division, American Assoc. for the Advancement of Science 11(1): 54.
Snover†, S.A. and K.S.Williams. 1992. Distribution of a threatened dune beetle (Coelus globosus) in relation to native and non-native host plants. Proc. of the Pacific Division, American Association for the Advancement of Science 11(1): 51.
Watts†, R.J. and K.S.Williams. 1992. Host use by cicadas (Homoptera: Cicadidae) of San Diego County. Proceedings of the Pacific Division, American Assoc. for the Advancement of Science 11(1): 53.
Williams, K. S.1991. Environmental and genetic effects on diapause in a California butterfly. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. Amer. 72(2): 291.
Smith, K.G., K. S. Williams, F.G. Stephen. 1991. Emergence of 13-year periodical cicadas (Homoptera: Cicadidae): phenology, mortality, and predator satiation. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. Amer. 72(2): 253.
Williams, K. S. 1990. Insect community recovery in restored riparian habitats of San Diego Co. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. Amer. 71(2): 369.
Williams, K. S. 1989. Insect Outbreak on a unique wetland habitat of San Diego Bay. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. Amer. 70(2): 299-300.
Williams, K. S., K.G. Smith and A.A. Karlin. 1988. Ecological population genetics of periodical cicadas (Magicicada tredecassini). Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. Amer. 69(2): 343.
Williams, K. S. , K.G. Smith and F.M. Stephen. 1988. The phenology and dynamics of a periodical cicada emergence: a cornucopia? Proceedings XVIII International Cong. of Entomol. p.176.
Williams, K. S. and K.G. Smith. 1987. Oviposition host selection and hatching success of periodical cicadas (Magicicada spp.). Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 68(3): 448.
Smith, K.G., R.T. Holmes and K.S. Williams. 1987. Food limitation in temperate terrestrial bird communities during the breeding season. Symposium: Food Limitation in Natural Populations. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 68(3): 418-419.
Wheeler, G.L., K.G. Smith and K.S. Williams. 1987. The flight of the periodical cicada: A pulse in forest nutrient cycles? Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 68(3): 444.
Williams, K.S. and K.G. Smith. 1986. Spatial and temporal distribution of periodical cicadas and their avian predators. Ecological Soc. of Amer. Syracuse, New York. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 67(3): 353.
Smith, K.G., K.S. Williams, D.A. James, F.M. Stephen. 1986. Effects of 13-year periodical cicada emergence on animal population dynamics in an Ozark hardwood forest. Ecological Soc. of Amer. Syracuse, New York. Supplement to Bull. Ecological Soc. of Amer. 67(3): 317.
James, D.A., K.S. Williams, K.G. Smith. 1986. Survey of 1985 periodical cicada (Homoptera: Magicicada) emergence sites in Washington County, Arkansas, with reference to ecological implications. Proceedings of Arkansas Academy of Science 40: 37-39.
Sugg†, D., A.A. Karlin, E. Rush, K.G. Smith, K.S. Williams. 1986. Genetic variability in periodical cicadids from Northern Arkansas. Proceedings of Arkansas Academy of Science 40: 43-45.