Previous to that, he was a post-doctoral scholar at the University of Kentucky . He has also completed research at Yellowstone National Park, the Pennsylvania State University, and Ithaca College. Dr. Larkin has published extensively in journals and has contributed chapters to several books, as well as editing Large Mammal Restoration: Ecological and Sociological Challenges in the 21st Century , which won the 2002 TWS book award. Dr. Larkin has organized and presented at numerous symposia and conventions. He promotes active scholarship and applied research within the Biology Department. He is also a member of The Wildlife Society, The Society for Conservation Biology, and the Cerulean Warbler Technical Committee.