ANNE LILLEMOR NIELSEN

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1 ANNE LILLEMOR NIELSEN Michigan State University Department of Entomology 205 Integrated Pest Systems Lansing, MI (lab) (cell) EDUCATION: Ph.D. Entomology Rutgers University, 2008 Advisor: Dr. George Hamilton; Ecology and Population Biology of the Invasive Stink Bug Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in New Jersey and Pennsylvania B.S. Biology (Concentration Entomology, Minor Chemistry), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2000 HONORS AND AWARDS: o Travel Award, University of California Davis, Postdoctoral Scholars Association (2010) o Travel Award, Rutgers University Graduate School (2007) o Wilbur Runk Graduate Fellowship, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (2007) o Headley Entomology Fellowship, Rutgers University ( ) o Compton Markle Outstanding Graduate Student Entomological Award, Rutgers University and USDA IR-4 (2006) o Peter S. Loft Scholarship, Center for Turfgrass Research, Rutgers University (2003) WORK EXPERIENCE: Research Research Associate, Department of Entomology, Michigan State University o Sept present o Supervisor: Dr. Matthew Grieshop o Conduct research on life-history and population biology of emerging pests; Investigate systems-level control options for insect pests in organic tree fruit. Postdoctoral researcher, Department of Nematology, University of California, Davis o Sept August 2010 o Supervisor: Dr. Edwin E Lewis, eelewis@ucdavis.edu, (530) o Conduct research on the use entomopathogens for control of weevil larvae under greenhouse conditions with a focus on how abiotic factors impact efficacy and persistence of biologicals. Graduate Assistant, Department of Entomology, Rutgers University o Sept Aug o Supervisor: Dr. George Hamilton, hamilton@njaes.rutgers.edu, (732)

2 Page 2 of 7 o Responsibilities include mentoring undergraduate students while they conduct scientific research, population surveys, set-up field trials, pest management trials, managed internet reporting web site and US distribution of invasive species, data analysis using SAS. Conducted research in various commodities including tree fruit, greenhouse, row crops, vegetables. Administrative Regulatory and Litigation Paralegal; McDermott, Will & Emery, Washington, DC (11/00 07/03) o Responsibilities include legal research, labeling for wine and spirits, document preparation, discovery, communication with clientele TEACHING: Guest Lecturer, Behavioral Ecology of Insects, UC Davis (Winter 2010) o Dispersal University of California Bohart Insect Museum Volunteer (Fall 2009) Guest Lecturer, Agricultural Entomology & Pest Management, Rutgers University (Spring 2007, 2008) o Invasive Insects and Insect Classification Teaching Assistant, Department of Entomology, Rutgers University (09/06 12/06) o Undergraduate and graduate student instruction in insect taxonomy laboratory; Created a digital specimen database using specimens from Rutgers University Museum, emphasizing characters specific to each family using a 3-D stereomicroscope. Teaching Assistant, Division of Life Sciences, Rutgers University (08/03 05/06) o General Biology 101 & 102, Genetics Recitation (Spring 2005), Principles of Biology 103 (Fall 2005) o Responsibilities include lecturing and conducting 2 lab sections per week, developing and grading quizzes, grading homework and lab reports, student tutoring PEER- REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS: Nielsen, A., P. Shearer, G. Hamilton, and A. Rucker Late season catfacing insect control on peach. Arthropod Management Tests. 32: B8. Nielsen, A., G. Hamilton and D. Matadha Life table analysis for Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) under constant temperatures. Environ. Entomol. 37(2): Nielsen, A.L., P. Shearer, and G.C. Hamilton Toxicity of insecticides to Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) using a glass-vial bioassay. J. Econ. Entomol. 101(4): Nielsen, A.L., K.O. Spence, and E.E. Lewis Efficacy patterns of biopesticides used in potting media. Biopestic. Int. 4(2): Nielsen, A.L., P. Shearer, and G.C. Hamilton Seasonal occurrence and impact of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in tree fruit. J. Econ. Entomol 102(3):

3 Page 3 of 7 Nielsen, A.L. and G.C. Hamilton Life history of the invasive species Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in the Northeastern United States. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 102(4): Aponte-Cordero, W.V. and A.L. Nielsen (eds) Understanding biosecurity and its limitations. [Nielsen, A., J. Ingerson-Mahar, and J. Ware. Student Debate CON: Research on potential insect invasive species that can transmit animal diseases should take precedence over invasive crop pests and diseases.] Am. Entomol. 55: Nielsen, A.L. and R. Burruss (eds) The use of genetically modified organisms in entomology the 2008 Student Debate. Am. Entomol. 56: Nielsen, A.L., J. Nakatani, K.O. Spence, and E.E. Lewis. In press Effect of soil salinity on entomopathogenic nematode survivorship and behavior. Nematology. Nielsen, A.L., G.C. Hamilton, and P. Shearer. In press Seasonal phenology and community assessment of the non-native Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in soybean. Env. Entomol. Nielsen, A.L., G.C. Hamilton, K.A. Hoelmer, and D. Fonseca. In prep. Low mtdna variability in introduced populations of H. halys, a recent US invader and fruit tree pest (for submission to Biological Invasions). GRANTS/FUNDING: Funded: Gut, L., A. Nielsen, M. Grieshop Monitoring and phenology of invasive pests of tree fruit. MSU Project GREEEN ($33,772). Grieshop, M. & A. Nielsen Development and Delivery of Biologically Based Pest Management for the Apple Flea Weevil. MSU Project GREEEN ($35,140). Hamilton, G., P. Shearer and A. Nielsen Developing Control Strategies for Control of Stink Bugs in Peaches and Nectarines. Pennsylvania Dept. of Ag. ($6,000) Hamilton, G. & A. Nielsen Development of public information campaign for the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Halyomorpha halys. USDA NE Regional IPM Grants. Pending: Grieshop, M. & A. Nielsen Co-Creating Research and Extension Objectives for Organic Management of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug OREI Planning Grant (Pending $45,695) Grieshop, M. & A. Nielsen Insecticide screening for the apple flea weevil: an emerging pest of MI apples MI Hort Soc. (Pending $2,678) M. Grieshop, A. Nielsen, M. Whalon, L. Gut, R. Isaacs, D. Epstein, J. Landis, R. Foster, J. Jasinski and R. Weinzierl Preparing North Central Region Growers for Immediate Invasive Insect Threats. USDA NCRIPM (Pending $174,122) M.J. Grieshop & A.L. Nielsen Optimizing biopesticide application timing against Apple Flea Weevil in organic orchards EPA IR-4 Biopesticides (Pending $10,000) M.J. Grieshop & A.L. Nielsen Development of a Holistic Management Plan for the Apple Flea Weevil Organic Farming Research Foundation (Pending $10,229)

4 Page 4 of 7 E.E. Lewis, A.L. Nielsen and K.O. Spence Implementing a temperature-based phenological model to optimize timing of entomopathogenic nematode applications against black vine weevil larvae in organically grown raspberries Organic Farming Research Foundation (Pending $14,500) PRESENTATIONS (Invited talks *, speaker in bold): Nielsen, A.L., D. Bruck, E.E. Lewis. Optimizing biological control of weevils in greenhouses Entomol. Soc. Am. San Diego, CA. *Nielsen, A.L. New Information for a changing pest management landscape Entomology Departmental Seminar, Univ. of Wisconsin Madison *Nielsen, A.L. Applying the tenants of invasion ecology to sustainable pest management Entomology Departmental Seminar, Michigan State University. *Nielsen, A. L. Interpreting the dance between invasive species ecology and management USDA, Sidney, MT. Nielsen, A. L., K. O. Spence, D. Bruck, E. E. Lewis. Persistence and efficacy of entomopathogens in potting media Soc. Invert. Path., Park City, UT. *Nielsen, A. L. Population ecology and damage estimates of the invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Halyomorpha halys Departmental Seminar, University of California - Davis. *Nielsen, A. L. Population ecology and biology of the invasive stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), in New Jersey and Pennsylvania Departmental Seminar, University of California - Riverside. *Nielsen, A. L. Beating Around the Bush: Life-History of the Invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Pennsylvania Am. Entomol. Soc., Newark, DE. *Nielsen, A. L., K. Hoelmer, G. Bernon, G. C. Hamilton. Life history traits of Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) on ornamentals Entomol. Soc. Am. East. Branch. Syracuse, NY. Nielsen, A. L., P. W. Shearer, G. C. Hamilton. Comparison of aggregation traps using the attractant methyl (E,E,Z) 2,4,6 decatrienoate for Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Entomol. Soc. Am. East. Branch. Syracuse, NY. *Nielsen, A., J. Ingerson-Mahar, and J. Ware. CON: Research on potential insect invasive species that can transmit animal diseases should take precedence over invasive crop pests and diseases. Student Debate Entomol. Soc. Am. San Diego, CA. Nielsen, A. L., Z. Russo, and G. Hamilton. Female Reproductive Physiology and Seasonal Development of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Entomol. Soc. Am., San Diego, CA. *Nielsen, A. and G. Hamilton. Damage Potential and Range Expansion of Halyomorpha halys Entomol. Soc. Am. East. Branch, Harrisburg, PA. *Nielsen, A. Halyomorpha halys update 2006 Entomol. Soc. PA., State College, PA. *Nielsen, A. and G. Hamilton. Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Biology and Seasonal Phenology Entomol. Soc. Am., Indianapolis, IN. Nielsen, A. and G. Hamilton. Evaluations of insecticide toxicity to Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Entomol. Soc. Am. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. *Nielsen, A., G. Hamilton and D. Matadha. Distributional survey of Halyomorpha halys in New Jersey and a study of their developmental rates at varying temperatures Entomol. Soc. Am. Salt Lake City, UT.

5 Page 5 of 7 Bernon, G., A. Nielsen and G. Hamilton. Halyomorpha halys (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae): Investigations of a recently introduced species Entomol. Soc. Am., Salt Lake City, UT. PROCEEDINGS: Nielsen, A.L. and M.J. Grieshop. (2011) Apple flea weevil: an emerging pest in organic orchards. Western Orchard Pest and Disease Conference, Portland, OR Nielsen, A.L. (2011) Monitoring and management of the brown marmorated stink bug. Western Orchard Pest and Disease Conference, Portland, OR Bernon, G., K.M. Bernhard, A.L. Nielsen, J.F. Stimmel, E.R. Hoebeke and M.E. Carter (2007) Host range of the exotic brown marmorated stink by Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), implications for future distribution. Proceedings, 17th U.S.D.A. interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species EXTENSION: Talks o Spring Tree Fruit Mtg (Flint, MI) Two new invasive pests of tree fruit BMSB and SWD o MSU Tree Fruit IPM School Apple Flea Weevil o MSU Tree Fruit IPM School Strip Cultivation as an Alternative to Herbicides o MSU Tree Fruit IPM School Borer Biology and Management in Michigan o Great Lakes Fruit Expo Apple Flea Weevil. o Pennsylvania Museum of Natural History Do Stink Bugs Really Stink? (Invited) o West. Md. Reg. Fruit Mtg Preparing for a New Orchard Pest Background and Management of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. (Invited) o Mid-Atlantic Vegetable Workers Mtg Population Dynamics and Trapping of Halyomorpha halys in Soybean and co-author of Companion plantings in pepper o North Jersey Comm. Fruit Growers Mtg Potential for Damage in New Jersey Orchards by the Invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Publications o o MSU CAT Alert Brown Marmorated Stink Bug o Fruit Grower News, Apple Flea Weevil (co-author) o Guest post Brown Marmorated Stink Bug NC Small Fruit, Specialty crops and Tobacco IPM o Ohio State University, Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Fact Sheet (co-author) o Rutgers University, Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Fact Sheet (co-author) o Regional Pest Alert NE IPM Center - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Pest Alert (contributor) o IR-4 Project Newsletter Vol. 37. No. 3 July 2006 Some Pests Really Stink and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Research at Rutgers (contributor) o Monitoring for the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Nielsen, A. & G. Hamilton) POSTERS PRESENTED: Nielsen, A.L. and M.J. Grieshop. New invasives of concern for MI fruit growers Great Lakes Fruit Expo, Grand Rapids, MI.

6 Page 6 of 7 Nielsen, A. and G. Hamilton. Damage estimates and seasonality of Halyomorpha halys in apple and pear Entomol. Soc. Am. Reno, NV. Hoelmer, K., K. Tatman, A. Nielsen, G. Hamilton. Parasitism of invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys) in the eastern U.S. by indigenous parasitoids and prospects for classical biocontrol with Asian parasitoids Entomol. Soc. Am. Reno, NV. Wagner, A., A. L. Nielsen, G. C. Hamilton. Feeding preference of Halyomorpha halys (Stål) in New Jersey crops: Phaseolus vulgaris, Capsicum annum, Lycopersicon esculentum, and Glycine max Entomol. Soc. Am. East. Branch. Syracuse, NY. Russo, Z. F., A. L. Nielsen, G. C. Hamilton. Ovarian Development of Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Entomol. Soc. Am. East. Branch. Syracuse, NY. Willmott, A., A. L. Nielsen, K. Holmstrom, G. C. Hamilton. Distribution of Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in the Mid-Atlantic Region Entomol. Soc. Am. East. Branch. Syracuse, NY. Holemer, K., A. Nielsen, G. Bernon, G. Hamilton. Low Levels of Parasitism of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in the Eastern U.S. by Native Parasitoids Entomol. Soc. Am. East. Branch, Harrisburg, PA Bernon, G., A. Nielsen, M. Carter and R. Hoebeck. Host range of the exotic Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae): implications for future distribution Entomol. Soc. Am., Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Nielsen, A., D. Matadha and G. Hamilton. Development Rate of an Exotic Stink Bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) at Constant Temperatures Entomol. Soc. Am. East. Branch, Harrisburg, PA. SERVICE ACTIVITIES: Entomological Society of America: ( ) CHAIR, Student Affairs Committee, National ESA (2008) VICE-CHAIR, Student Affairs Committee, National ESA (2007) Program Committee, Student Liaison (2008) Education and Outreach Committee, Student Liaison ( ) Student and Young Professionals Committee, Student Liaison ( ) Student Affairs Committee Representative ( ) ESA Student Volunteer (2004, 2007) Eastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America: CHAIR, Student Affairs Committee, ESA-EB ( ) Eastern Branch ESA Student Volunteer (2004, 2005, 2007, 2008) Rutgers University Student Representative, ESA-EB ( ) Public Sector: Healthy Habitats Coalition, Washington, DC - volunteer for invasive species advocacy (2011) Insect Detection, Evaluation and Prediction Working Group New Jersey Rep. (2008) New Jersey State Science Olympiad Judge (2007) Chair, Transportation Committee, Cook College Katrina Relief Effort ( ) Habitat for Humanity - Cook College Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort (March 2006) Rutgers University:

7 Page 7 of 7 Committee Member: Rutgers University TA/GA Grievance Committee ( ) Rutgers University Linnaean Team Member, ESA-EB (2005) School Bug Club Talks ( ) Treasurer, Graduate Entomology Student Association ( ) Agricultural Field Day, Entomology Booth ( ) SYMPOSIA PARTICIPATION: Organizer/Moderator, ESA Symposium (2011) Impact of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in the Agroecosystem, Reno, NV Moderator, ESA Symposium (2010) Organizer/Moderator, ESA Program Symposia Metamorphosis: The development of entomology into an interdisciplinary science, Reno, NV, Nov Organizer/Moderator, ESA Student Debate The Role of Genetically Modified Organisms in Entomology, Reno, NV, Nov Co-Moderator/Co-Organizer, ESA Student Debate The Role of Entomology in Biosecurity, San Diego, CA, Dec Co-Moderator/Co-Organizer, ESA Student Sponsored Symposia Entomological Connections to Science, Innovation and Influence: How Well Are We Doing? San Diego, CA, Dec Moderator/Organizer, Eastern Branch ESA- Student Sponsored Symposia Taxonomy and Phylogenetics in the Modern Scientific Community, Harrisburg, PA March 2007 Co-Moderator, ESA Sect F. Crop Protection Entomology, E. Extension and Regulatory Entomology Indianapolis, IN, Dec PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: Entomology Society of America (ESA) Society for Invertebrate Pathology PEER-REVIEWER: Biological Control Annals of the Entomological Society of America