EDUCATION RESEARCH INTERESTS PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH PAPERS. In progress (2020), Ph.D. Integrative Biology, Oregon State University

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1 Curriculum Vitae: Koch, J.C. Page 1 of 6 JACK CUSHMAN KOCH Oregon State University Department of Integrative Biology, 3029 Cordley Hall Corvallis, OR Telephone: (919) jack.c.koch@gmail.com EDUCATION In progress (2020), Ph.D. Integrative Biology, Oregon State University 2015, Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, in Marine Biology with University Honors and Departmental Honors University of North Carolina Wilmington Honors Thesis Title: Together is better: The importance of heterotrophy and photoautotrophic symbiosis for growth of the sea anemone Aiptasia pallida Concentration: Marine Conservation Minor: Chemistry RESEARCH INTERESTS Reef Ecology Cnidarian Genetics Symbiosis Ocean Acidification Marine Invertebrate Ecology Marine Conservation Phycology Chemical Ecology PUBLICATIONS Koch, J.C., Contolini, G.M., and Weis, V.M Sea anemones on acid: The effects of increased pco 2 on carbonic anhydrase activity in the symbiotic sea anemone Anthopleura elegantissima. In prep. Koch, J.C. and Pawlik, J.R Together is better: The importance of heterotrophy and photoautotrophic symbiosis for growth of the sea anemone Aiptasia pallida. Explorations, 10, RESEARCH PAPERS Koch, J.C Effects of increased pco 2 levels on the nematocyst densities in the symbiotic sea anemone Anthopleura elegantissima. University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories Library, Koch, J.C. & Contolini, G.M Anemones on acid- The effects of increased pco 2 on carbonic anhydrase production in the symbiotic sea anemone Anthopleura elegantissima. University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories Library Updated: 10 February 2016

2 Curriculum Vitae: Koch, J.C. Page 2 of 6 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Summer 2015 Spring 2014 Spring 2015 Course Research. Ocean Acidification. University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories. Instructors: Terrie Klinger, Jon Havenhand, and Andrew Dickson Created experimental protocols, designed experiment, analyzed data, and reported results to instructor Performed experiments under varying pco 2 levels and different symbiotic states on carbonic anhydrase activity Title: Anemones on acid - The effects of increased pco 2 on carbonic anhydrase production in the symbiotic sea anemone Anthopleura elegantissima Honors Thesis Research. Chemical Ecology Laboratory. University of North Carolina Wilmington. Adviser: Joseph R. Pawlik Create experimental protocols, design experiments, analyze data, and report results to advisor Extended study of the effects of heterotrophy on the symbiosis between Aiptasia pallida and Symbiodinium Summer 2014 Course Research. Coral Reef Ecology Laboratory. Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. Instructors: Eric Hochberg and Gretchen Goodbody- Gringley Learned identification of coral and fish species of Bermuda Performed line transect surveys of parrotfish populations at a disturbed reef site and a pristine reef site Performed line transect surveys of coral symbiosis health Performed line transect surveys of coral disease Course Research. Marine Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory. University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories. Instructors: Dianna Padilla and Michael LaBarbera Created experimental protocols, designed experiment, analyzed data, and reported results to instructors Performed experiments under varying pco 2 levels on tentacle nematocyst density counts Title: Effects of increased pco 2 levels on the nematocyst densities in the symbiotic sea anemone Anthopleura elegantissima

3 Curriculum Vitae: Koch, J.C. Page 3 of 6 Fall 2013 Directed Independent Study. Chemical Ecology Laboratory. University of North Carolina Wilmington. Adviser: Joseph R. Pawlik Created experimental protocols, designed experiment, analyzed data, and reported results to advisor Preliminary study of the effects of heterotrophy on the symbiosis between Aiptasia pallida and Symbiodinium Summer 2013 Research Assistant. Oyster Ecology Laboratory. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores in conjunction with The University of North Carolina Wilmington. Masters Student Record fouling community assemblage, especially oyster spats, on 8 terra cotta tiles every 4 weeks Cleaned the tiles after each count and replaced them into the water Recorded data in an Excel worksheet and reported data to Masters Student at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Spring 2013 Undergraduate Research Assistant. Marine Molecular Ecology and Evolution Laboratory. University of North Carolina Wilmington. Mentor: Michael A. McCartney Perform PCR, enzyme digestion, and gel electrophoresis on Blue Mussel DNA Photographically analyze the gel in order to determine the species of Blue Mussel Report results to mentor on a daily basis PRESENTATIONS Koch, J.C., Contolini, G. M., and Weis, V. M Sea anemones on acid: The effects of of increased pco 2 on carbonic anhydrase activity Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting. Portland, OR, USA. Jan Oral presentation. Koch, J.C Together is better: The importance of heterotrophy and symbiosis for growth of the sea anemone Aiptasia pallida UNCW Annual Showcase of Student Research and Creativity. Wilmington, NC, USA. Apr Poster presentation. Koch, J.C Together is better: The importance of heterotrophy and symbiosis for growth of the sea anemone Aiptasia pallida Benthic Ecology Meeting. Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Mar Oral presentation. Koch, J.C I Think We Should Break Up: The Effects of Heterotrophic Feeding on a Symbiotic Relationship Between a Sea Anemone and Microalgae. INVITED PRESENTER: 2014 First-Year Experience STEM Learning Community Presentation. Wilmington, NC, USA. Nov Oral presentation.

4 Curriculum Vitae: Koch, J.C. Page 4 of 6 EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH Koch, J. C. and Fennie, H. W Elephant Toothpaste Winter Wonderings. Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA. 3 rd -4 th grade teaching Koch, J.C. and Pawlik, J.R The Maid Did It: The Surprising Case of the Sponge-cleaning Brittlestar Fathoms Film Festival at the South African Shark Conservancy. Hermanus, South Africa, Africa. Accepted. Koch, J.C. and Pawlik, J.R The Maid Did It: The Surprising Case of the Sponge-cleaning Brittlestar Beneath The Waves Film Festival Université Laval at the 2015 Benthic Ecology Meeting. Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Mar Accepted. Koch, J.C. and Pawlik, J.R The Maid Did It: The Surprising Case of the Sponge-cleaning Brittlestar Ocean 180 Video Challenge. Worldwide. Dec Accepted. Top 10 Finalist: 5 th overall. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Fall present Teaching Assistant. Oregon State University, Integrative Biology Department. Intro to Biology: Biodiversity (BI211) and Plant and Animal Physiology (BI212) Teaching two lab sections per week, once as lead TA and once as assistant TA Design and present pre-lab lecture, design lab quizzes, grade all lab work Overview study of biodiversity in plant, animal, and bacterial kingdoms In-depth study of plant and animal physiology Introduction to the scientific method and scientific writing Required for biology, zoology, and many pre-dental/med majors and optional for other science majors Fall 2014 Teaching Assistant. University of North Carolina Wilmington, Department of Biology and Marine Biology. Marine Phycology Team taught with professor, In-depth study of marine And freshwater algae of south eastern United States Tasks of TA include collecting samples, identifying samples, and leading student research projects Required for marine biology majors and optional for other science major

5 Curriculum Vitae: Koch, J.C. Page 5 of 6 Summer 2014 Instructor. Boy Scouts of America National Camping School, Ecology and Conservation Ecology and Conservation Team taught instruction covering topics including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, environmental science, weather, energy, conservation, birds, forestry, fishing, insects, geology and oceanography Recommended training for Boy Scouts of America Ecology Directors across the United States Summer FUNDING Director (2 years) and Instructor (5 years), Boy Scouts of America Camp Durant, Ecology and Conservation Ecology and Conservation Individually taught instruction covering topics including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, environmental science, weather, energy, conservation, birds, forestry, fishing, insects, geology and oceanography Required and optional merit badges for all Boy Scouts of America 2015 UNCW CSURF Travel Grant, University of North Carolina Wilmington, $ UNCW CSURF Supplies Grant, University of North Carolina Wilmington, $80 SCHOLARSHIPS 2015 UNCW Merit Scholarship, University of North Carolina Wilmington, $550 Henry Alexander Martindale Honors Scholarship, University of North Carolina Wilmington, $450 AWARDS AND HONORS 2015 UNCW Outstanding Marine Biology Award, University of North Carolina Wilmington Distinguished Undergraduate Research Scholar, University of North Carolina Wilmington Best Undergraduate Oral Presentation, 2015 Benthic Ecology Meeting Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, University of North Carolina Wilmington Dean s List, University of North Carolina Wilmington

6 Curriculum Vitae: Koch, J.C. Page 6 of Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, University of North Carolina Wilmington 2012 Founder s Award, Order of the Arrow (Highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America National Honor Society) Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, University of North Carolina Wilmington (Highest Honor For College Sophomore) 2010 Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow 2009 Eagle Scout Award (Highest award in the Boy Scouts of America) ACADEMIC GROUPS Discussions in Ecology, University of North Carolina Wilmington CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS PADI Open Water SCUBA Certification, 2012 TDI Nitrox SCUBA Certification, 2015 DAN Diving First Aid for Professionals Trained, 2015 AAUS Scientific Diver In-training, 2015 SDI Advanced Open Water SCUBA Certification, 2015 SDI Deep Diver Specialty Certification, 2015 SDI Video Diver Specialty Certification, 2015 SDI Wreck Diver Specialty Certification, 2015 Software Skills: o R, MatLab, imovie, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, ImageJ, command line Laboratory Skills: o Algal preservation o Cell counting, Cell culturing o DNA extraction o Media preparation o PCR and Gel electrophoresis, Enzyme digestion, Sanger DNA sequencing o Carbonic Anhydrase assays o RT-q-PCR o Lowry and Bradford Protein assay Light microscopy and scanning confocal fluorescence microscope Field Skills: o SCUBA line transect surveys o SCUBA quadrat surveys o Underwater mapping o Tropical fish and coral ID Animal husbandry in aquarium and rehabilitation settings First Aid and CPR trained