CURRICULUM VITAE Joyce E. Parker Department of Entomology PE Marucci Center For Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension Rutgers University Chatsworth, NJ 08019 e-mail: parker@aesop.rutgers.edu mobile: (956) 345-8780 telephone: (609) 726-1590 x4453 Personal Born December 27, 1982, McAllen, TX. Education WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, Pullman, WA USA. Doctorate of Philosophy in Entomology, May 2012. Dissertation title: Diversity by design: Exploring trap crops and companion plants to manage Phyllotreta cruciferae, the crucifer flea beetle, in broccoli. Advising Committee: William Snyder (chair), Sanford Eigenbrode, David James, Carol Miles, Jeb Owen. NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY, Las Cruces, NM USA. Master of Science in Agriculture Biology, Minor in Experimental Statistics, May 2008. Thesis title: Effects of insect herbivory on the alkaloid swainsonine in Locoweeds Astragalus mollissimus and Oxytropis sericea. Advising Committee: David Thompson (chair), C. Scott Bundy, Rebecca Creamer, Robert Steiner. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI, Corpus Christi, TX USA. Bachelor of Science in Biology, August 2005. Positions June, 2012- present Post Doctoral Research Associate, Dept. of Entomology, Rutgers University (Mentor: Cesar Rodriguez-Saona). Responsibilities: Investigate management strategies of the invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) in blueberries. Conduct bioassays in potential repellents and attractants. Analyze BMSB damage on blueberry health. Map the distribution and spread of BMSB. Manage and mentor undergraduate research assistants and develop outreach material on natural enemies in blueberries. 2008 May, 2012 Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Entomology, Washington State University (Mentor: William Snyder). 1
Responsibilities: Ecologically engineer organic vegetable farms to maximize pest control using large field experiments. Work with cooperating growers to identify sustainable pest management strategies and develop extension and outreach material for organic pest management. 2005-2008 Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Weed Science, New Mexico State University (Mentor: David Thompson). Responsibilities: Evaluate how insect herbivory impacts the alkaloid, swainsonine, in locoweed species with implications for weed biological control. In addition, assist with salt cedar and Sacramento Mountain thistle weed biological control projects. 2002-2005 Undergraduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Physical and Environmental Sciences, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (Mentor: Patrick Larkin). Responsibilities: Investigate conservation genetics of seagrass species using molecular techniques such as RAPD, PCR and ALFP. In addition, identify social practices that could support seagrass recovery. 2002 - summer Student Temporary Employment Program, USDA, Agricultural Research Service Beneficial Insect Unit, Weslaco, Texas (Mentor: Patrick Moran). Responsibilities: Assist in the collection and inspection of field data on water hyacinth, an invasive aquatic weed. Awards and Honors Entomological Society of America 2012 J. H. Comstock Graduate Student Award, Pacific Branch of the Entomological Society of America. 2012 Monsanto Young Professional Travel Award $424 Entomological Society of America-Oral Presentation Awards 2011 President s Prize Award Winner at the National ESA category: Plant and Insect Ecosystems. 2011 First place presentation at the Pacific Branch ESA category: Ph.D. paper competition. 2010 President s Prize Award Winner at the National ESA category: Plant and Insect Ecosystems; Biocontrol of Insects and Weeds. 2009 President s Prize Award Winner at the National ESA category: Plant and Insect Ecosystems; Trapping and Forecasting. 2008 First place presentation at the Southwestern Branch ESA category: Master s paper competition. 2007 President s Prize Award Winner at the National ESA category: Plant and Insect Ecosystems; Biocontrol of Insects and Weeds. Washington State University 2012 Association for Faculty of Women, Outstanding Graduate Student 2 nd Place $500 2011 Graduate School Doctoral Scholarship $1000 2
2011 Tamaki Scholarship $500 2011 Hallgarth Scholarship $200 2011 Hastings Scholarship $200 2009 Bob and Mary Lou Harwood Fellowship Fund $500 New Mexico State University 2008 Dean s Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies 2007 Graduate Student Assistantship Scholarship $1000 Grant 2010-2012 Combining Trap Cropping with Companion Planting to Maximize Control of the Crucifer Flea Beetle in Organic Mixed Vegetable Farms, USDA-Western SARE Graduate Student Grant in Sustainable Agriculture, PI: J.E. Parker and W.E. Snyder ($8,270). Refereed Publications Larkin, P., Quevedo, E., Salinas, S., Parker, J., Storey, K. and Hardegree, B. 2006. Genetic structure of two Thalassia testudinum populations from the south Texas Gulf coast. Aquatic Botany. 85: 198-202. Larkin, PD., Heideman, KL., Parker, JE., Hardegree, B. 2008. Genetic structure of Halodule wrightii populations from the Laguna Madre region in the western Gulf of Mexico. Gulf of Mexico Science, 2: 124-129. Parker, JE., Eigenbrode, SD., Crowder, DW. and Snyder, WE. In Prep, Trap-crop biodiversity enhances crop protection. For Journal of Applied Ecology. Parker, JE., Miles, CA. and Snyder, WE. In Prep, Combining Trap Cropping with Companion Planting to Maximize Control of the Crucifer Flea Beetle. For Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. Book Chapter Parker, JE., Snyder, WE., Hamilton, GC and Rodriguez-Saona, C. Companion Plants and Insect Pest Control. In: Weed and Pest Control (Eds. Larramendy and Soloneski) Intech, Croatia. In Press. Extension Publications Parker, JE., Miles, CA., Murray, T., Snyder, WE. 2012, Organic Flea Beetle Management. For Pacific Northwest Extension Publication, PNW640, produced cooperatively by Washington State University, Oregon State University and the University of Idaho. 3
Parker, JE., Miles, CA., Murray, T., Snyder, WE. 2012, How to Install a Row Cover. For Washington State University-Extension Fact Sheet 089E. Professional Outreach/Education 2009-2011 Natural Pest Management Field Day on Farm Workshop/Field Day. Organized and led natural pest management field days along with Greentree Naturals Certified Organic Farm, Sandpoint, ID. Here, we educated interested community members, first-time and established farmers about alternative pest management strategies. Topics included insect identification, entomopathogenic nematodes and cultural control techniques such as enhancing natural enemy resources and the use of trap crops and companion plants to manage pests. We provided lunch for these events, a local chef prepared food for the participants using produce and eggs from Greentree Naturals Certified Organic Farm. In total, we had over 90 participants. 2010 On Farm Extension talk Trap Cropping the Crucifer Flea Beetle (Phyllotreta cruciferae) in Broccoli, University of Idaho Extension-Brown Bag Seminars, Lapwai, ID. Invited Presentations Parker, JE, SD Eigenbrode, WE Snyder. Diversity by design: Exploring trap crops and companion plants to manage Phyllotreta cruciferae, the crucifer flea beetle, in broccoli. Rutgers Department of Entomology Seminar Series in New Brunswick, NJ, 24 September 2012. Parker, JE, SD Eigenbrode, WE Snyder. Diversity by design: Exploring trap crops and companion plants to manage Phyllotreta cruciferae, the crucifer flea beetle, in broccoli. Pacific Branch Entomological Society of America in Portland, OR, 26 March 2012. Parker, JE, SD Eigenbrode, WE Snyder. Controlling the crucifer flea beetle using a diverse trap crop. Northwest agriculture ecosystem symposium in Mt. Vernon, WA, 27 October 2011. Parker, JE, WE Snyder, SD Eigenbrode. Using simple and diverse trap crop plantings to protect broccoli from the crucifer flea beetle Phyllotreta cruciferae. W2185 Biocontrol in pest management systems of plants in Coeur d Alene, ID, 25 October 2010. Parker, JE, SD Eigenbrode, WE Snyder. Using diverse and simple trap crop plantings to protect broccoli from the crucifer flea beetle Phyllotreta cruciferae (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Northwest agriculture and ecosystem symposium in Mt. Vernon, WA, 10 November 2009. 4
Submitted Presentations Parker, JE, SD Eigenbrode, WE Snyder. Going too far? Trap crop distance and flea beetle control. Submitted talk at the Entomological Society of America annual meeting in Reno, NV, 13-16 November 2011. *President s Prize Award. Parker, JE, SD Eigenbrode, WE Snyder. Comparing simple versus diverse trap crop for control of the crucifer flea beetle (Phyllotreta cruciferae). Submitted talk at the Entomological Society of America Pacific Branch annual meeting in Waikoloa, HI, 27-30 March 2011. *1 st place PhD category. Parker, JE, SD Eigenbrode, WE Snyder. Comparing simple versus diverse trap crop for control of the crucifer flea beetle (Phyllotreta cruciferae). Submitted talk at the Entomological Society of America annual meeting in San Diego, CA, 12-15 December 2010. *President s Prize Award. Parker, JE, SD Eigenbrode, WE Snyder. Using diverse and simple trap crop plantings to protect broccoli from the crucifer flea beetle Phyllotreta cruciferae (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Submitted talk at the Entomological Society of America annual meeting in Indianapolis, IN, 6-10 December 2009. *President s Prize Award. Parker, JE, Thompson, DC. Biological Control Agent or Pest? The Impact of Insect Herbivory on the Alkaloid Swainsonine in Locoweed Species. Submitted talk at the Entomological Society of America Southwestern branch meeting in Ft. Worth, TX, 24-26 February 2008. *1 st place MS category. Parker, JE, DC Thompson. Potential use of Cleonidius trivittatus as a biocontrol agent of a locoweed. Submitted talk at the Entomological Society of America annual meeting in San Diego, CA, 9-12 December 2007. *President Prize Award. Parker, JE, DC Thompson. Effects of insect herbivory on swainsonine in locoweed species. New Mexico State University. Submitted display presentation at the Entomological Society of America annual meeting in Indianapolis, IN 10-13 December 2006. Parker, JE, KL Storey, PD Larkin. Genetic evaluation of Halodule beaudettei from the South Texas Gulf coast using a randomly amplified polymorphic DNA procedure (RAPD). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX. Display presentation at the Texas A&M Pathways Research Symposium in Galveston, TX, 4-5 December 2003 and at the Texas Academy of Science Research Symposium in Kerrville, TX, 4-6 March 2004. Teaching Experience 2011 fall Teaching Assistant: Insect, Science and World Cultures (Entom. 150). Washington State University, Department of Entomology. Lectured and led laboratory units on biological control and sustainability. 5
2011 fall Guest Lecturer: Pest Management in Organic Agriculture Production (Entom 354). Washington State University, Dept. of Entomology. Presented one class lecture. 2010 fall Teaching Assistant: Parasitology (Biol. 418). Washington State University, School of Biological Sciences. Led and lectured laboratory class periods. 2010 summer Guest Lecturer: Integrative Pest Management and Beneficial Insects (Soils 480). Washington State University, Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences. Presented one class lecture. 2010 spring Guest Lecturer: Integrative Pest Management and Backyard Beneficials (Soils 480). Washington State University, Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences. Presented one class lecture. 2008 fall Teaching Assistant: Introductory Biology: Organismal Biology (Biol. 106). Washington State University, School of Biological Sciences. Co-led and lectured laboratory class periods. 2006, 2007 spring Teaching Assistant: Economic Entomology (EPPWS 303). New Mexico State University, Dept. of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Weed Science. Co-led and lectured laboratory class periods. Professional/University Service and Leadership 2012 Co-organizer, Symposium at the Eastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America annual meeting titled Growing Towards a Sustainable Future: Current Research, Insights and Discussions on Sustainable Management. 2012 Chair, Student Activity Award Judging Panel, Entomological Society of America 2012 Co-coach, Linnaean Team, Washington State University. 2012 Co-organizer, Student Affairs Committee sponsored symposium at the National Entomological Society of America annual meeting titled Beyond Borders: Global Research in Pest Management. 2011-2012 Faculty Liaison, Entomology Graduate Student Association, Washington State University. 2011-2012 Member, Student Affairs Committee, Entomological Society of America. 2010-2011 Secretary, Entomology Graduate Student Association, Washington State University. 2010 Co-organizer, Graduate Student Sponsored Seminar Speaker, Washington State University 2008-2010 Vice President, Entomology Graduate Student Association, Washington State University. 2007-2010 Student Volunteer, Entomological Society of America 2007-2008 Treasure, Entomology Club, New Mexico State University. Professional Societies and University Clubs 2008-2011 Entomology Graduate Student Association, Washington State University. 2005-2011 Entomological Society of America. 2005-2008 Entomology Club, New Mexico State University. 2005-2008 Linnaean Team, New Mexico State University. 6
Community Outreach/Service 2012 Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve, Invasive Plant Removal Volunteer, New Hope, PA. 2009-2012 Insect Expo Volunteer, Pullman, WA. 2007 El Caldito Soup Kitchen Volunteer, Las Cruces, NM. 2004-2005 Upward Bound Science Tutor, Corpus Christi, TX. Reviewer For Acta Oecologia, Biological Control, J. Sustainable Agriculture. 7