EDWARD IRA SAIFF

 SCHOOL OF THEORETICAL & APPLIED SCIENCE
 RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
 MAHWAH, NEW JERSEY 07430

EDUCATION

BA (Biology), Rutgers University, 1964
MA (Biology), State University of New York at Buffalo, 1968
Ph.D. (Zoology and Physiology), Rutgers University, 1973
 

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

1968-Present, Visiting Scientist, American Museum of Natural History
1970-1971, Instructor of Zoology, Rutgers University
1971-1972, Assistant Professor of Zoology, Rutgers University
1972-1975, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ramapo College of New Jersey
1975-1984, 1987-present, Convener, Biology Major, Ramapo College of New Jersey
1975-1980, Associate Professor of Biology, Ramapo College of New Jersey
1978-2006, Faculty Consultant, Thomas Edison State College
1980-Present, Professor of Biology, Ramapo College of New Jersey
1984-1993, Director, School of Theoretical and Applied Science, Ramapo College of New Jersey
1991-2008, Clinical Professor of Pathophysiology & Neurosciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
1994-2008, Visiting Professor, Center of Alcohol Studies, Rutgers University
2001-Present, Research Associate Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Pittsburgh)
2004-2006, Director, Ramapo College Honors Program
 

PUBLICATIONS

HAYES, WILLIAM N. and EDWARD I. SAIFF 1967. Visual Alarm Reactions in Turtles. Animal Behavior 15 (1): 102-106.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1970. Geographical Variation in the Genus Zygaspis (Amphisbaenia Reptilia). Herpetologica 26 (1): 86-119.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1971. An Inexpensive Laboratory on Environment for College Science Departments. Science Education 55 (2): 221-222.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1974. The Middle Ear of the Skull in Birds. The Procellariiformes. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society of London 54 (3): 213-240.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. and L. D. GARRICK 1974. Observations on Submergence Behavior in Caiman sclerops. J. Herpetol. 8(3): 231-235.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1975. Preglottal Structures in the Snake Family Colubridae. Copeia 1975 (3): 589-592.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1976. Anatomy of the Middle Ear Region of the Avian Skull:  Sphenisciformes. The Auk 93 (4): 749-759.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1978. The Middle Ear of the Skull of Birds: The Pelecaniformes and Ciconiiformes. Zool. J. Linn. Soc. Lond. 63 (4): 315-370.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1978. Middle Ear Anatomy of the Struthioniformes. Proc. XVII Intl. Ornithol. Congr. 1: 631-634 (Published 1980).

SAIFF, EDWARD I., M. SCHNEIDER and J. RICHARDSON 1979. Preliminary Studies on the Ultrastructure of the Embryonic Chick Tympanic Membrane. Abstr. 97th Meeting of the American Ornithologists Union, Texas A & M University, p.9. (abst)

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1981. The Middle Ear of the Skull of Birds: Struthio camelus. Zool. J. Linn. Soc. Lond. 73: 201-212.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1982. The Middle Ear of the Skull of the Kiwi. Emu 82: 75-79.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. and A. CANTELMO-CRISTINI 1982. Effects of Benzene on the Cellular Structure of the Midgut Gland of Juvenile Callinectes sapidus. Amer. Zool. 22 (4): 907. (abst)

SAIFF, EDWARD I. and N. MACBETH 1983. Population Genetics and Evolutionary Theory. Tuatara (New Zealand) 26 (2): 71-72.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. and N. MACBETH 1983. Reply to Dr. Hewitt. Tuatara (New Zealand) 26 (2): 75.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1983. The Anatomy of the Middle Ear Region of the Rheas (Aves: Rheiformes, Rheidae). Historia Natural (Argentina) 3 (6): 45-55.

SAIFF, EDWARD I., A. CRISTINI, S. CROOK and F. HOSPOD 1984. The Reproductive Potential of Corbicula fluminea Caged in the Raritan River, N. J. Amer. Zool. 24 (3): 87a. (abst)

CRISTINI, ANGELA and EDWARD I. SAIFF 1984. The Effects of Benzene on the Histopathology of the Midgut Gland of Juvenile Blue Crabs, Callinectes sapidus. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. 435: 248-253.

CRISTINI, ANGELA and EDWARD I. SAIFF 1985. A Survey of Benthic Fauna of the  Ramapo River in Mahwah, N. J. Publ. by School of Theoretical and Applied Science, Ramapo College, Mahwah, N. J.

CRISTINI, ANGELA and EDWARD I. SAIFF 1985. The Reproductive Cycle of  Mya arenaria from Long Island Sound and Raritan Bay. American Zoologist 25 (4): 110a. (abst)

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1986. Middle Ear Anatomy of the American Kestrel, Falco sparverius. Amer. Zool. 26 (4): 85a. (abst)

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1988. The Anatomy of the Middle Ear of the Tinamiformes (Aves: Tinaminiformes). J. Morphology 196: 107-116.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. and NORMAN MACBETH 1989. Be cautious Mr. Bates.  What did the Viceroy look like before it began to imitate the Monarch?   Rivista di Biologia -Biology Forum (Italy) 82 (2): 247-266.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1989. A Comparative Morphological Analysis of Middle Ear Structures in Paleognathous and Neognathous Birds. Annals de la Societe Royale Zoologique de Belgique (Belgium) 119: 46. (abst)

VAGELL, MICHAEL, SCOTT GUNTHER and EDWARD I. SAIFF 1989. Chameleon Locomotion. Amer. Zool. 29 (4): 43A. (abst)

BENJAMIN, DANIEL, EDWARD I. SAIFF, H. LAL & J. COUPET 1990. Down Regulation of Brain 5-HT2 Receptors Underlies Anxiolytic Effect Produced by Sustained Treatment with Gepirone. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts. 16 (2): 1323.

BENJAMIN, DANIEL, T. NEVINS, H. LAL & EDWARD I. SAIFF 1990. Mianserin Produces Anxiolytic Effects Correlated with Down Regulation of Central 5_HT2 Receptors.  American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Abstracts of Panels and Posters.  1990: 178.  (abst)

BRADY, RONALD, A. MACBETH & EDWARD I. SAIFF 1990. Norman Macbeth 1910-1989. Rivista di Biologia Biology Forum. 83 (4): 523-525.

VAGELL, MICHAEL, SCOTT GUNTHER and EDWARD I. SAIFF 1990. Eye-limb Coordination and Gait in Old World Chameleons. Amer. Zool. 30 (4):  108A. (abst)

BENJAMIN, D., E. SAIFF, T. NEVINS & H. LAL 1992. Mianserin Induced 5-HT2 Receptor Results in Anxiolytic Effects in the Elevated Plus Maze. Drug Development Research. 26: 287-297.

GOLDSTEIN, K., K.D. KNAPP, E. SAIFF, L. POHORECKY & D. BENJAMIN 1992. Sensitization to Ethanol Demonstrated In Place Preference and Locomotor Activation. Society for Neurosciences Abstracts. 18(1): 107.

BENJAMIN, D., E. SAIFF, K.R.GOLDSTEIN, S.A.LARSON, A.deADRIANZA & L.A. POHORECKY 1993. Cortical 5-HT2 receptor binding is inversely related to dominance status in triad-housed rats. Society for Neurosciences Abstracts. 19(2): 1618.

FISCHER, W., L.A. POHORECKY, E. SAIFF & D. BENJAMIN 1993. DOI-Induced Headshakes are Attenuated by Dopamine D1-like Receptor Activation. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts. 19(3): 1830

BAUMEL, J., L. WITMER, E. SAIFF et al 1993. Osteologia. In: Handbook of Avian Anatomy: Nomina Anatomica Avian, Second Edition, Publ. #23, Publications of the Nuttall Ornithological Club, Cambridge, Mass.

GREENWALD, M. & E. SAIFF 1993. Costa Rica: A model for Tropical Development.Bull. NJ Acad. Sci. 38(1): 23.

BENJAMIN, D., M. TOTH. K. GOLDSTEIN, E. SAIFF & L. POHORECKY 1994. Antisense Knockout of the 5HT2A Receptor In Vivo: Anxiolytic Effects and Increased 5HT2c  Mediated Responses.  Society for Neuroscience Abstracts. 20(2): 1546.

BENJAMIN, D., C. QUINN, E. SAIFF, S. LARSON, X. HUANG, K. GOLDSTEIN & L. POHORECKY 1994. Serotonin2a Receptors and the Stress of Subordination: Differential Adaptation Dependent on Triad Aggression Levels. 1994.  First World Congress on Stress Abstracts. Bethesda, MD.

SAIFF, E., J. GOSKA, E. SIBILLE, M. TOTH, L. POHORECKY & D. BENJAMIN 1995. Differential Regulation by Corticosteroids of 5-HT2A receptors in P11 and C6 cells. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts. 21 (2): 1126.

SCHUBERT, K., Y. HAN, M. SHAIKH, L. POHORECKY, D. BENJAMIN, E. SAIFF & A. SIEGEL 1995. Alcohol Induced Enhancement of Defensive Rage Behavior in the Cat: Utilization of an Excitatory Amino Acid Pathway from the Medial Hypothalamus to the Midbrain Periaqueductal Gray.  Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research 19 (2s): 4A.

HAN, Y., K. SCHUBERT, M. SHAIKH, L. POHORECKY, D. BENJAMIN, E. SAIFF & A. SIEGEL 1995. Intracellular Microinfusion of Biculline into the Lateral Hypothalamus blocks the Suppressive Effects of Alcohol upon Predatory Attack Behavior in the Cat. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 19 (2s): 9A.

TOMIE, A., E. MOSAKOWSKI, N. QUARTAROLO, C. CUNHA, E. SAIFF, D. BENJAMIN & L. POHORECKY 1996. Ethanol Enhances Autoshaping of Lever-Pressing in Rats:  Autoshaping predicts within-session Increases of Plasma Corticosterone Levels. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 22(3):  2072.

GANS, C. & E. SAIFF 1996. Bibliography of the Lancets. In: The Lancets-A new look at some old beasts. C. Gans, N. Kemp & S. Poss eds. Israel J. Zool. 42S: 315-442.

SKIANDOS, A., L.A.POHORECKY, E.SAIFF, K.RICE, X.ZHANG & D.BENJAMIN 1997. Sensitization of the Locomotor Activating Effects of SNC-80. a Selective Opoid Agonist in Socially Dominant Rats. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 23(2): 1084.

QUINLESS, F., N. ELLIOT, & E. SAIFF 1997. Partnerships in Higher Education: A Model for Joint Degree Nursing Programs. Journal of Professional Nursing 13(5): 300-306.

SAIFF, EDWARD & M. VAGELL 2002. Foot Placement Cues used by Chameleons while Walking and Climbing. J. Ghana Science Association. 3(3): 22-29.

SAIFF, EDWARD 2003. An SB&F Reviewer talks about Reviewing Children’s Science Books. Science Books and Films. 39(4): 146 & 188.

SAIFF, EDWARD 2006.  The Middle Ear of Falconiiformes.  Annals of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.  75(2): 69-96.

SAIFF, EDWARD 2009.  Human Biology by C. Belk & V. Borden.  Instructor Resource Lecture Notes [DVD], San Francisco:  Pearson Education.


BOOK REVIEWS

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1972. "Development of the Chick Heart" de la Cruz, M. S. et al. In Medical Research Engineering 11 (2): 22.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. and N. OSSORIO 1976. "The Merck Manual, 4th edition" Siegmund, O. H. ed.; "The Laboratory Animal-Principles and Practice" Lane-Petter, W. and A. E. G. Pearson; "Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science" Melby, E. D. and N. H. Altman, eds. In Medical Research Engineering 12 (1): 26-27.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1977. "The Evolution of Reproduction" Austin, C. R. and R. V. Short. In American Association for Advancement of Science, Science Books and Films XIII (3): 144-145.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1978. "The Year of the Dinosaur" Colbert, E. H. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films XIV (3): 160.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1981. "Some Adaptations of Marsh-nesting Blackbirds" Orians, G. H. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films XVI (3): 141.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1981. "The Snake Book" Pinney, R. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 17 (2): 81-82.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1983. "The Cotingas" Snow, D. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 18 (4): 199.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1983. "The Care of Reptiles and Amphibians in Captivity" Mattison, C. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 18 (5): 268.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1984. "Bird Migration" Mead, C. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 19 (4): 204.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1984. "Laboratory Exercises in Human Anatomy with Cat Dissections" Tortora, G. In BioScience 34 (10): 648.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1985. "Biology Science: An Introductory Study" Andrews, W. A. et al. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 20 (5): 275.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1985. "Human Evolution: An Illustrated Introduction" Lewin, R. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 21 (1): 23.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1985. "The Amazing Armadillo: Geography of a Folk Critter" Smith, L. L. and R. W. Doughty. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 21 (1): 26.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1985. "Prehistoric Mammals" Santoro, S. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 21 (2): 99.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1986. "The Amphibian Ear" Wever, E. G. In BioScience 36 (3): 197.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1987. "Tasmania: A Wildlife Journey" Powzyk, J. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 23 (2): 107.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1987. "Chipmunk Song" Ryder, J. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 23 (2): 107.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1988. "Biology and Human Progress, 7th edition" Tanzer, C. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 23 (4): 214.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1988. "The Design of Life" Dulbecco, R. In BioScience 38 (9): 643-644.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1989. "Extinct Birds" Fuller, E. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 24 (3): 143.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1989. "The Common Loon: Spirit of Northern Lakes" McIntyre, J. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 24 (5): 292.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1989. "Seasons of the Cranes" Roop, P & C. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 25 (2): 86.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1990. "Dinosaurs" Greenberg, J. & H. Carey. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 26 (1): 60.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1991. "Exploring the World of Birds: An Equinox Guide to Avian Life" Forsyth, A. and L. Aziz.  In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 27 (1): 12.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1991. "Skimmers" Matthews, D. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 27 (3): 83.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1991. "Amazing Tropical Birds" Legg, G. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 27 (7): 211.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1991. "The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Ornithology" Brooke, M. & T. Birkhead (Eds.). In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 27 (9): 270.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1992. "Black Jack: Last of the Big Alligators" McClung, R. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 28 (2): 53.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1992. "Shag: Last of the Plains Buffalo" McClung, R. In A.A.A. S. Science Books and Films 28 (2): 53.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1992. "Extinct Amphibians: And Those in Danger of Extinction" Steele, P. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 28 (4): 113.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1992. "Extinct Land Mammals: And Those in Danger of Extinction" Steele, P. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 28 (4): 114.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1992. "Antartic Birds: Ecological and Behavioral Approaches"  Parmelee, D. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 28 (9): 265.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1993. "The Survival World of Birds" Gooders, J. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 29 (4): 103.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1993. "Vultures" Stone, L. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 29 (7): 202.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1994. "A Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Bali" MacKinnon, J and K. Phillipps In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 30 (1): 9-10.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1994. "Birds of the Night" deSart, J. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 30 (5):  148.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1994. "Animal Bandits" Henno, R. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 30 (5): 148.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1994. "The Skull vols.1, 2, 3" Hanken, J. and B. K. Hall eds. In BioScience 44 (8): 599-560.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1994. "From Tadpole to Frog" Pfeffer. W. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 30 (7): 210.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1994 "What Lives in a Shell?" Zoehfeld, K. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 30 (7): 211.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1995 "Tropical Rainforests" Hamilton, J. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 31 (8): 237.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1995 "Hawks, Owls & Other Birds of Prey" Fourie, D. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 31 (8): 237-238.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1995 "A Chorus of Frogs" Hunt, J. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 31 (8): 238.

SAIFF, EDWARD I & SUSAN PETRO 1996 "The Bird Garden" Kress, S. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 32(3):73.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1996 "Neotropical Birds: Ecology & Conservation" Stotz, D. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 32(6):168.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1996 "Eagle's Plume: Preserving the Life and Habitat of America's Bald Eagle" Beans, B. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 32(7):203.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1997 "The Puzzle of the Dinosaur-Bird: The Story of Archaeopteryx" Schlein, M. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 33(3):85.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1997 "Pharmacological Effects of Alcohol on the Nervous System" Deitrich, R. & V. Erwin (eds.) In Journal of Studies on Alcohol 58(4):445-446.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1997 "The Crocodilians: Reminders of the Age of Dinosaurs" Perry, P. In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 33(7):205-206.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1997 "Hummingbirds" Rauzon, M. In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 33(7):210.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1998 "Raptors" Kalman, B. In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 34(3):81.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1998 "What is a Mammal?" Kalman, B. In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 34(3):81.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1998 "What is the Animal Kingdom?" Kalman, B. In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 34(3):81.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1998 "Ecoviews" Gibbons, W. & A. In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 34(5):133-134.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1999 "How Caterpillars Turn into Butterflies" Bailey, J. In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 35(2):79.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1999 "How Insects Work Together" Bailey, J. In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 35(2):79.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1999 " How Monkeys Talk" Banks, M. In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 35(2):79-80.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2000 “Tyrannosaurus Sue” Fiffer, S. In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 37(1):18.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2001  “Golden Eagles of Devil’s Mountain” Rauzon, M.  In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 37(4): 172.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2001  “Amphibians, A Guide for Children”  Sill, C.  In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 37(6): 272.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2002  “Amazing Amphibians”; “Bizarre Birds”; “Funny Fishes”; “Mammal Misfits”; “Radical Reptiles”. Miller, S. S. IN A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 38(2): 424.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2002  “A Gap in Nature: Discovering the World’s Extinct Animals” Flannery, T. & P. Schouten In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 38(4): 453.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2003  “Eagles”; “Loons”; “Robins”; “Woodpeckers”; “Hummingbirds”. Kalz, J. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 39 (2): 84-85. 

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2003 Lizards.  Badger, D.  In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 30 (5): 207.

SAIFF, EDWARD I.  2004   "Birds:  Nature's Magnificant Flying Machines".  Arnold, C.  In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 40 (1): 29.

SAIFF, EDWARD I.  2004  "Winged Migration".  Durand, S. & G. Poyet    IN A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 40 (5): 223.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2005  Boa Constrictors; Copperheads; Cottonmouths:  Garter Snakes; Pythons; Rattlesnakes.  Doeden, M.  In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 41 (3): 128-129.

SAIFF, EDWARD I.  2005  See a Kookabarra:  Discovering Animal Habitats Around the World.  Jenkins, S. & R.  Page in A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 41 (6): 270.

SAIFF, EDWARD I.  2006 Voyage of the Turtle:  In Pursuit of the Earth's Last Dinosaur.  Safina, C.  In A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 42 (5): 206.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2007 Hort, L Did Dinosaurs Eat Pizza IN A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 43 (1): 33

 

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2007Chiappe, L Glorified Dinosaurs IN A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 43 (4): 157

 

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2007, Wilson, H., Life Size reptiles IN A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 43 (4): 184

 

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2007 Goodman, S. Saving the Whooping Crane IN A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 43 (6): 274

 

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2008 O’Connell, C. Elephant’s Secret Sense IN A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 44 (1): 27

 

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2008 Jenkin, S. Living Color IN A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 44 (1): 40

 

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2008 Simon, S. Snakes IN A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 44 (3): 125

 

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2008 Collard, S Wings IN A.A.A.S. Science Books & Films 44 (4): 168

 

FILM & VIDEO REVIEWS

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1977. "The Great Migration: Year of the Wildebeast" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films XIII (2): 110-111.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1977. "The Incredible Flight of the Snow Geese" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films XIII (2): 111.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1978. "Komodo Dragons and Monitor Lizards" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films XIII (4): 232.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1978. "The Lion" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films XIII (4): 232

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1979. "Learning about Reptiles" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films XV (3): 176.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1983. "The Stomach Story" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 18 (4): 229.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1983. "Birds: A First Film" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 19 (1): 47.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1984. " Seasons of the Elk" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 19 (3): 170.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1984. "Prehistoric Life" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 20 (2): 115.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1987. "The Hummingbird" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 22 (3): 198.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1987. "Imprinting" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 22 (3): 198.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1987. "Dinosaurs: The Terrible Lizards" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 22 (5): 326.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1988. "Project Takahe" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 24 (1): 54.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1988. "The Robins Return" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 24 (1): 54.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1989. "The Magnificent Dinosaurs" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 24 (2): 260.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1989. "Sex, Choices, and You" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 24 (5): 319.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1989. "Sex Myths and Facts" In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 25 (2): 105.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 1997. "Birds" National Geographic Society. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 33(9): 279.

SAIFF, EDWARD I.  1999.  “The Brain and Drug Addiction” Benchmark Media. In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 35 (4): 180-181.

SAIFF, EDWARD I. 2000.  “Dinosaurs: Thunder Lizards” Chip Taylor Communictions.  In A.A.A.S. Science Books and Films 36 (1): 40-41.
 

INVITED LECTURES

June 1976, American Museum of Natural History (Systematics Discussion Group): Middle Ear Anatomy of Birds

March 1977, Ramapo College (Group for the Exploration of Science and Society Issues): Evolution: the Present State of the Theory and the Recent Attacks on Natural Selection

May 1978, Ramapo College (Sun Day Program): Energy, Environment and the Economy

June 1978, XVII International Ornithological Congress, Berlin, GDR: Anatomy of the Middle Ear of the Ostrich

November 1979, St. Johns University (Biology Lecture Series): Biomechanical Problems and Evolution

October 1980, Wilkes College (Biology Lecture Program): Some New Thinking on Some of Darwin's Old Ideas

April 1981, Ramapo College (Conference on Toxic Wastes): Health Effects of Toxic Wastes, Panel Chair

September 1981, Ramapo College (Master Lecture Series): Eugenics and Euphenics-The Fate of Human Genes

November 1981, University of Bridgeport (Biology Graduate Student Lecture Series): Modern Thinking on Evolutionary Theory

August 1982, XVIII International Ornithological Congress, Moscow, USSR: Avian Middle Ear Anatomy

November 1982, Ramapo College (Master Lecture): The Marxist Critique of Reductionism in Biology

May 1984, Pan American Management Club, Rockleigh, N.J.: Genetic Engineering-Blessing or Curse

June 1985, American Museum of Natural History (Ornithology Department Seminars): The Middle Ear of Birds-Where We Were, Where We Are and Where We are Going

April 1986, New England Estuarine Research Society, Bridgeport, Conn.: Cristini, A., E. Saiff and M. Schneider, The Reproductive Cycle of Mya arenaria from Long Island and Raritan Bay

August 1989, Third International Congress on Vertebrate Morphology, Antwerp, Belgium: A Comparative Morphological Analysis of Middle Ear Structures in Paleognathous and Neognathous Birds.

May 1993, New Jersey Academy of Science, New Brunswick, NJ: Costa Rica:  A Model for Tropical Development.

February 2003, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Denver, CO Reviewing Children’s Science Books
 

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Association for the Advancement of Science (Fellow-1992); American Museum of Natural History; American Ornithologists Union (Elected Member-1984), AOU Representative to AAAS 1989-2000; American Society of Zoologists; Cooper Ornithological Society (Representative to AAAS 1993-present); Linnean Society of London; New Jersey Academy of Science; New York Academy of Science; Society for Neuroscience; Society of the Sigma Xi; Society of Systematic Biology; International Committee of Avian Anatomists; International Society of Avian Paleontology and Evolution; International Society of Vertebrate Morphologists.
 

AWARDS AND HONORS

Fellow of the Linnean Society of London, 1972; Sigma Xi, 1968, Full Member, 1976; Thomases Faculty Award (Ramapo College), 1976; Elected Member, American Ornithologists Union, 1984, Beta Beta Beta Charter Member, Ramapo College Chapter 1999;  Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1992.  Division of Student Life (Ramapo College) Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Extracurriculum, 1987; Dean of Students (Ramapo College) Award for Contributions to the College Judical System, 1990.  Dean's Award (University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey), 1998. Listed in American Men and Women in Science.
 

SELECTED NONACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Eagle Scout, 1958; Member, Mahwah Environmental Commission 1973-1978, Chairman 1975-1978; Member, Mahwah Board of Education 1977-89, President 1980-89; Member, Mahwah Emergency Management Committee 1988-1995; Scoutmaster, Troop 50 Boy Scouts 1988-1992; President, Temple Beth Haverim 1988-1990, 1992-1994, 1998-2000; President-Rutgers Newark Alumni Assoc 1995-1997; Member, Board of Directors, New York/New Jersey Trail Conference.

 
 
 
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