EDUCATION
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA
MS Entomology (expected Dec.2017)
•Current GPA 4.25/4.00
Cornell University Ithaca, NY
BS Biology, Plant Sciences, Entomology May 2012
•Cumulative GPA 3.54, Cum Laude
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
LSU AgCenter Baton Rouge, LA
Graduate Assistant with Dr. Rodrigo Diaz2015-present
•Member of Invasive Species Ecology and Biological Control Lab
•Current research on improving biological control of giant salvinia in LA using the salvinia weevil (Cyrtobagous salviniae)
•Additional projects including monitoring for emerald ash borer in north LA; surveying of scale pest on roseau cane in the Mississippi Delta
•Develop extension-based publications, presentations, and recommendations for biological control programs
•Present research findings at national conferences and symposia
White Oak PasturesBluffton, GA
Greenhouse Manager and Entomologist 2012-2015
•Produced year-round vegetable transplants for 8 acres of organic production
•Managed eight beehives
•Provided pest consultation and implemented organic pest control measures
•Reared black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) on a farm-wide scale to supplement poultry diets for up to 100,000 birds and reduce feed costs
•Supervised farm-scale composting operation using Cornell University method for butcher waste
•Seasonal small-scale mushroom production on hardwood logs and straw
•Taught seasonal outreach courses to farm visitorsas part of agri-tourism initiative
Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Ithaca, NY
Research Assistant with Dr. Bryan Danforth 2009-2012
•Collected and analyzed field data for Apple Pollinator Project
•Assisted Ph.D. candidate with research project investigating specialization of native bees on apple pollen in local orchards
•Curated and databased CornellUniversity bee collection of 300,000 specimens
•Compiled information on evolutionary flower-pollinator relationships
Full Fat FarmRichford, NY
Mid-season internSummer 2011
•Assisted in all aspects of farm operation on a 26-acre homestead
•Vegetable production following sustainable organic and biodynamic practices
•Animal care for a variety of poultry and ruminant species
Texas A&M University College Station, TX
REU-EXCITE program participant Summer 2010
•Completed individual study in western flower thrips management
•Tested efficacy of insect growth regulator and mycoinsecticide combinations on immature thrips under simulated greenhouse conditions
Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Ithaca, NY
Research Assistant in Weed Ecology and Management Lab Summer 2009
•Assisted with vegetable and cereal cropping systems trials in Freeville Organic Farm and Musgrave Research Farm facilities near Ithaca, NY
•Conducted sampling, scouting, weed ID, and manual fieldwork on several 25’x76’ plots
•Collected field data forfor invasive swallow-wort monitoring project
GRANTS AWARDED
Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary ProgramOctober 2016
•$22,000 Mini-Grant awarded for evaluation of plant crowding in giant salvinia management
LSU Entomology Internal Equipment Grant April 2017
•$5,250 Departmental grant awarded for purchase of YSI water quality meter
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching assistant for undergraduate course Science and Society, AGRI 1005, Spring 2017.
Moshman, L. “Biodynamic farming: an agroecological perspective”. Lecture developed for
Agroecology class ENTM 7008, graduate level. 7 November 2016, Baton Rouge, LA.
Moshman, L. “Aquatic Collembola”. Lecture developed for Aquatic Entomology class ENTM 7030,
graduate level. 21 April 2016, Baton Rouge, LA.
N. Acharya, E. Kraus, L. Moshman, Z. Wang, and B. Wilson. “A review of the tawny crazy ant
and suggestions for management via biological control in the United States”. Invited lecturer for General Entomology class ENTM 7001, graduate level. 27 January 2016, Baton Rouge, LA.
Moshman, L. “Reserve design”. Lecture developed for Population Ecology class ENTM 7080,
graduate level. 12 November 2015, Baton Rouge, LA.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
•Extensive knowledge of implementing and monitoring biological control programs
•Proficient at weed, insect, and disease identification
•4 years experience in organic vegetable production
•Experience managing insect rearing operations
•Knowledgeable in Windows and Mac operating systems
•Experience using Microsoft Office, EndNote, SAS, JMP, and ISI Web of Knowledge database
•Spanish language speaker
HONORS AND AWARDS
•First place winner at LSU Department of Entomology 7th Annual Graduate Student Symposium, 10-minute masters oral competition, October 2016
•First place winner at 2016 International Congress of Entomology, 15 Minute Paper Graduate Student Oral Competition:Biological Control and Insect Pathology: Entomopathogens and Weed Biocontrol, September 2016
•2012 New York State Flower Industries Research and Education Fund Award
•OFA Scholar for the OFA Short Course in Columbus, OH, July 2011
•2011 Arthur Thomas Memorial Horticulture Fund Award
•Entomological Society of America President’s Prize, first place for undergraduate student research competition, 2010 ESA Annual Meeting
•2008 James E. Wright Prize Honorable Mention for research paper on Colony Collapse Disorder, 2008, published in 2011 issue of Discoveries
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
•Aquatic Plant Management Society2016-present
•MidSouth Aquatic Plant Management Society2015-present
•Entomological Society of America2010-present
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
•Editor in Chief, LSU entomology ‘Lil Bugger’ Publication Fall 2016
•Member, LSU entomology club AgMagic Planning Committee 2016-present
•Member, LSU student entomology club2015-present
•Attended 17th International Insect Rearing Workshop at Mississippi State Oct. 2014
University
•Attended annual ACRES, SSAWG, and Georgia Organics conferences 2013-2015
•Greenhouse Manager, Hortus Forum Undergraduate Horticulture Club 2009-2010
•Member,Snodgrass and Wigglesworth Undergraduate Entomology Club 2008-2012
NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Wahl, C., Moshman, L., and Diaz, R. (2016) “How to Rear Giant Salvinia Weevils in Outdoor Ponds”.
LSU AgCenter Pub. 3551.
Moshman, L., and Diaz, R. (2015) “Air Potato Leaf Beetle”. LSU AgCenter Bug Biz series,
Pub. 3468
Moshman, L. (2014) “Comparative Study of Broiler Performance and Flavor When Given a
100% Black Soldier Fly Diet”. APPPA Grit 85:1-3
Moshman, L. (2014) “Soldier Fly Production for Feed and Waste Processing”. APPPA Grit80:12-16
Moshman, L. (2011) “Where’d they go? Investigations of the primary cause of Colony
Collapse Disorder”. Discoveries 10:103-111
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Russell, A., Johnson, S., Cibils, X., McKay, F., Moshman, L., Madeira, P., and Diaz, R. (2016)
Explorations in Argentina and Uruguay reveal Cyrtobagous salviniae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) populations adapted to survive temperate climates. Biological Control (in press)
Acharaya, N., Kraus, E., Moshman, L., Wang, Z., and Wilson, B. (2016) A review of the tawny crazy
ant, Nylanderia fulva, an emergent ant invader in the southern United States:is biological control afeasible management option? Insects 7(4): 77. doi: 10.3390/insects7040077
PRESENTATIONS
Moshman, L. “Salvinia weevil release form: Overview”. Presented at Best Management Practices for
Biological Control of Giant Salvinia (Weevil Clinic) Workshop, 5 April 2017, St. Gabriel, LA
Moshman, L., and Diaz, R. “Evaluation of crowding as a management strategy for improving giant
salvinia biological control performance in Terrebonne”. Presented at Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program 2017 Invasive Species Action Plan Team Meeting, 30 March 2017, Thibodaux, LA
Moshman, L. “Water hyacinth overview and history”. Presented at Restore America’s Estuaries and
the Coastal Society 2016 Summit: Managing Invasive Species in Coastal Wetland Restoration Projects: A Participatory Workshop to Identify Trends, Innovative Approaches and Research Needs, 15 December 2016, New Orleans, LA
Moshman, L., and Diaz, R. “Artificial refugia can improve overwintering survival for giant salvinia
weevils”. Presented at LSU Department of Entomology 7th Annual Graduate Student Symposium, 21 October 2016, Baton Rouge, LA
Moshman, L., and Diaz, R. “Under cover: An evaluation of artificial weevil refugia for improving
biological control of giant salvinia in the United States”. Presented at International Congress of Entomology, 26 September 2016, Orlando, FL
Moshman, L. “Improving salvinia weevil success by building artificial refugia”. Presented at Barataria
Experts Forum, 29 July 2016, Marrero, LA
Moshman, L., and Diaz, R. “Giant salvinia management in Louisiana: Current state and future
outlook”. Invited speaker, 2nd Annual Bayou Chene Stakeholder’s Meeting, 14 July 2016, Jennings, LA
Moshman, L. “Improving biological control of Salvinia molesta in temperate Louisiana, USA”.
Presented for Entomology Sector at INIA Estanzuela, 21 June 2016, Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Diaz, R., Moshman, L., Russell, A., and Cozad, L. “Biological control of giant salvinia in temperate
regions: Old and new approaches”. Presented at Entomological Society of America Southeastern Branch Annual Meeting, 13 March 2016, Raleigh, NC
Moshman, L.“Creating artificial refugia to protect cold-sensitive weevils and improve biological
control of giant salvinia”. Presented at Interagency Giant Salvinia Control Team Meeting, 7 October 2015, Minden, LA
Moshman, L., Chow, A., Heinz, K.M., and Bográn, C.E. “Effects of an insect growth
regulator on western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) mortality by Beauveria bassiana insecticide products”. Presented at Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, December 2010, San Diego, CA