He has been an active member of several professional societies, including the KAS, which he has served as chair and secretary of the Zoology and Entomology Section. His concern for endangered and threatened species is evidenced by his role as scientific adviser for both the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission and The Nature Conservancy. He also is a respected voice on the KAS Biodiversity Committee. Even more often, he's sought out by students, not just for academic guidance but personal counsel as well. I think that makes a big difference.
Students begin to feel they're important in the classroom.
Schuster earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton and his doctorate from the University Of Tennessee.