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Kimberly F. Wallin
The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
The University of Vermont and USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station
Burlington, Vermont
802-656-2517,
A. EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
1. Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. Entomology (fall) 2002
Minor Genetics
University of Wisconsin-MadisonM.S. Entomology 1996
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesB.S. Forestry 1994
- Professional Experience
The University of Vermont and USDA Forest Service
The Rubenstein School of Environmental and Natural Resources.
07/13-present. Research Associate Professor
08/07-present. Research Assistant Professor
Oregon State University
Department of Forest Science now Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society
08/07-current. Courtesy Professor
04/07-08/07. Assistant Professor, Senior Research
10/03-04/07. Research Associate
College of Agriculture.
06/04-11/04; 02/05. Extension, Research Associate
Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology.
01/03- 09/03. Faculty Research Associate—Extension Specialist
University Northern British Columbia
08/06- 08/09. Ecosystem Science and Management. Adjunct Professor
Northern Arizona University
06/00-09/02. Department of Forestry. Research Associate
B. TEACHING, ADVISING, AND OTHER ASSIGNMENTS
1. Teaching
a. Credit courses
The University of Vermont, RSENR
HCOL 185: Invasion Ecology (teaching for the Honor's College) 3-credits
SL-FOR 235: Forest Ecosystem Health 4-credits
SL-NR 285: Environment and Arts in Arid Ecosystems 3-credits
NR 385: Seminars
Oregon State University, Department of Forestry Science
FS 520.: Posing Researchable Questions in Forestry: Plant-Insect Interactions.
b. Guest lecturer
The University of Vermont, RSENR
2008-2013 NR 1: 1 75-minute lecture in this required undergraduate course 2009. Forest Management. FOR 272. 3 50-minute lectures
2009. Pollution Ecology. NR 161. 1 50-minute lecture
Oregon State University, Department of Forestry Science (Forest Ecosystems & Society) 2003, 2004, 2010 - 2013. FS/BOT 415/515. Forest Insect and Disease ManagementDelivered modulefocused on Invasion Ecology 2006. FS 520. Posing Researchable Questions in Forestry.
c. National and International non-credit courses
2004. Training workshop for 3 Ph.D. and 1 M.S. students at University of Montana. Methods in gas liquid chromatography.
2000. Training workshop for 2 Ph.D. students at University of Northern British Columbia. Methods in gas liquid chromatography.
2. Advising StudentsThe Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
a. Undergraduate
Advisees
15-30 undergraduate students each semester
Honors Thesis Committee Member
Autumn Amici (May 2010-2012)
Tyler Martin (Jan. 2011-2012)
Theresa Ruswick (Jan. 2011-2012)
Undergraduate Student Interns (1-6 credits)
Ellen Loftis (2013-current), Sabrina Smits (2013-current), Hana Aronowitz (2012-current), Rachel Zevin (2012-current), Hope Sabronsky (2012-current), Kaitlyn Ripple (2012-2013, Anna Carragee (2011-2012), Elisabeth Fenn (2011- 2012), Megan Yanney (2010-2011), Elizabeth Elmstrom (2011-2012), Helen Birk (April 2010-2011), Stephanie Drodz (May 2010-2010), Emily Menzel (2012- 2011), Kyle Koister (January—June 2010), Megan Bennett (May 2009—March 2010), Jeffrey Fromuth (May—December 2009), Catherine Hyman (May- August 2009), Serach Ramu (May 2009—current), Anya Rifkin (May 2009-March 2010), Kellie McMahon (December 2008—December 2009), Julia Katz (May— July 2009), Addison Kasmarek (March 2008 –Dec. 2008), Drew Cameron (April- December 2008), James Baros (May 2008—May 2009)
b. Graduate
- Major Advisor
ia. Students pursuing Ph.D. degree
Fall 2013-current. Lucia Orantes
Fall 2012-current. Sarah Pears
Fall 2011-current. Bart Gengler
Fall 2010-current. Chenin Limbak
Fall 2009-transferred. Jean Lee
ib. Students pursuing M.S. degree
Fall 2013-current. Daniel Curran
Fall 2011-current. Lindsay Watkins
ic. Completed Master’s Graduate Degree, Thesis Title, and Current Employment
Fall 2011-2013. Arielle Arsenault. Behavioral ecology and genetics of potential natural enemies of hemlock woolly adelgid. Currently employed by State of Maine Department of Natural Resources.
Fall 2010-2012. Helen Yurchenco. Impacts of soil freezing and understory vegetation removal on the biodiversity of ground-dwelling insects and genetic diversity of terrestrial snails.Currently employed Essex High School Teacher of Advanced Placement Biology and Environmental Sciences
Fall 2009-2011. Dan Comerford, M.S. The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. Co-advisor Dr. Paul Schaberg Quantifying the impacts of fine-scale variation at altitudinal boundaries on patterns and diversity of plant-insect interactions. Currently employed MN Dept. Natural Resources-Forest Health Specialist
Winter 2008-2010. Sarah Grubin, M.S. OSU Department of Forest Science. Co-major advisor with Dr. Darrell Ross. Chamaemyiid predators of the hemlock woolly adelgid in the Pacific Northwest. Currently employed State of West Virginia State Entomologist
Fall 2008-Summer 2010. Sarah Pears, M.S. The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. Genetic and environmental based variation of host response to Sirex-fungal-mucus complex. 2010-2012: MA DCR, Wooster Invasive Species Mitigation and Forester. Fall 2012 start Ph.D.
Summer 2006- Jan. 2010. Daniel Ott, M.S. UNBC Ecosystem Science and Management. Characterizing genetic variation of resistance in lodgepole pine to attack by mountain pine beetle and one associated fungus. Entering Ph.D. program Fall 2012 at Oregon State University
Fall 2005-Spring 2008. Glenn Kohler, M.S. OSU Department of Forest Science. Co-major advisor with Dr. Darrell Ross. Predators associated with HWA infested western hemlock in the Pacific Northwest. Currently employed as State of Washington State Forest Entomologist.
- Member of Graduate Committee
2013-current. Robin Orr, M.S. UVM Rubenstein School
Claire Crosby, M.S. UVM Rubenstein School
Matt Cahill, M.S., Field Naturalist Plant and Soil Science
Christopher Foelker, Ph.D., SUNY-Syracuse
Heine Kiesbury, Ph.D. UVM Biology
2012-current. Eduardo Rodrigez, Ph.D. UVM Rubenstein School
2011-current: Karen Lomoncha. Ph.D. UVM Plant and Soil Sciences
2011-13 Nanette Carpenter. M.S. UVM School of Nursing;
2009-13. Kristen Williams, M.S. UVM Plant and Soil Sciences;
2009-13. Joshua Halman, Ph.D. UVM Rubenstein School
2009-11. Thomas Siellie, M.S. UVM Rubenstein School
2008-09. Homer Eliot, M.S. UVM Rubenstein School
2006-07. Matt Knight, M.S. OSU Department of Exercise and Sports Science
2004-06. Wyatt Maloy, M.S. and David Stricklin, Ph.D. OSU Department of Exercise and Sports Science
2000-02. Kjerstin R. Skov, M.S. NAU School of Forestry
iii. Visiting International Scholar
March – April and September – November 2006. Tanya Latty, Ph.D. candidate University of Calgary.
C. SCHOLARSHIP
1. Refereed Publications (first or last position also indicates Principal Investigator)
Accepted and Published (Total 35) (4 under-review and 2 in-prep)
Pears, S.L. and Wallin, K.F. 201x. Physiological and defensive responses of Pinus strobus L.(Pinaceae: Pinus) and Pinus resinosa Aiton (Pinaceae: Pinus) to Amylostereum areolatum (Chaillet) Biodin (Russulales: Stereaceae), the symbiotic fungus of non- native invasive Sirex noctilio Fabricus (Hymenoptera: Siricidae), and native bark beetles in Vermont. In prep.
Arsenault, A.L., Mayfield, A.E. and Wallin, K.F. 201x. Assessing potential behavioral shifts of
hybrid populations at field release sites with Laricobius nigrinus and Laricobius rubidus. Biological Control. In-prep
Arsenault, A.L., Mayfield, A.E. and Wallin, K.F. 201x. Ambulatory response of Laricobius
nigrinus Fender (Coleoptera: Derodontidae), a hemlock woolly adelgid predator, to host
odors and conspecific feeding beetles in a four-chambered olfactometer.Journal of Insect Behavior. submitted
Yurchenco, H.D., Comerford, D.P., Schaberg, P.G. , Templer, P.H. , and Wallin, K.F. 201x.
Effects of understory vegetation and reduced snow pack on ground-dwelling insect populations in a northern hardwood forest. Biodiversity and Conservation. In review.
Yurchenco, H.D., Schaberg, P.G. , Templer, P.H. , Pearce, T.A., and Wallin, K.F.. 201x. Effects
of understory vegetation and snow removal on terrestrial snails in a northern
hardwood forest. Journal of Animal Ecology. In review.
Comerford, D.P., Schaberg, P.G., Templer, P.H., Socci, A.M., Campbell, J.L., and Wallin. K.F.
2012. Influence of experimental snow removal on root and canopy physiology of sugar
maple trees in a northern hardwood forest. Oecologia. On-line, volume and pages pending.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 3.412; 1 of 2 publications from graduate student thesis research; I co-developed research with Dr. Templer and Dr. Schaberg; I co-advised Comerford with Dr. Schaberg of study design, data collection, analysis, and publication.)
*Ott, D.S., A.D. Yanchuk and Wallin, K.F. 2011. Genetic variation of Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta var. latifolia) chemical and physical defenses that affect mountain pine beetle, Dendroctonus ponderosae,attack and tree mortality. Journal of Chemical Ecology 37: 1002-1012.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 2.657; 1 of 2 publications from graduate student thesis research; I co-developed research with Dr. Yanchuk; I was the primary thesis advisor of study design, data collection, analysis, and publication.)
Wallin, K.F., Latty, T.M. and Ross, D.W. 2011. Variation in locomotion towards host materials by the predator, Laricobius nigrinus, of hemlock woolly adelgid. Environmental Entomology. 40:864-872.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 1.561; I designed, conducted the behavioral assays, analyzed and interpreted the data, lead author on the publication; Drs. Latty and Ross assisted in data interpretation and publication)
Grubin, S.M., Wallin, K.F., and Ross, D.W.2011. Prey suitability and phenology of Leucopis spp. (Diptera: Chamaemyiidae) associated with hemlock woolly adelgid (Hemiptera: Adelgidae) in the Pacific Northwest. Environmental Entomology 40: 1410-1416.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 1.561; publication from graduate student thesis research; I co-developed research with Dr. Ross and co-advised with Dr. Ross of study design, data collection, analysis, and publication)
Raffa, K.F., Aukema, B., Bentz, B.J., Carroll, A., Erbilgin, N., Herms, D., Hicke, J.,
Hofstetter, R., Katovich, S., Lindgren, S., Logan, J., Mattson, W., Munson, S., Robison,
D., Six, D., Tobin, P., Townsend, P., and Wallin, K.F. 2009. A Literal Use of Forest Health Safeguards Against Misuses and Misapplications. Journal of Forestry 107:265- 267.
(National Journal; Impact Factor: 1.735; first draft and subsequent iterations led by Dr. Raffa; I provided significant input and edits on each draft until publication)
Kohler, G.R., Stiefel, V.L., Wallin, K.F., and Ross, D.W. 2008. Parasitoids reared from
predators of hemlock woolly adelgid (Hemiptera: Adelgidae) and the hymenopterous
parasitoid community on western hemlock in the Pacific Northwest. Environmental
Entomology37:1477-1488.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 1.214; publication from graduate student thesis research; I co-developed research with Drs. Ross and Stiefel; I co-advised with Dr. Ross of study design, data collection, analysis, and publication.)
Ross, D.W. and Wallin, K.F. 2008. High release rate MCH dispensers prevent Douglas-fir
beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) infestation of live Douglas-fir. Journal of Economic
Entomology 101:1826-1830.
(National Journal; Impact Factor: 1.669; I co-led research design, data collection and analysis, interpretation and writing the publication)
Kohler, G.R., Stiefel, V.L., Wallin, K.F., and Ross, D.W. 2008. Community structure
and phenology of predators associated with the hemlock woolly adelgid (Hemiptera:
Adelgidae) in the Pacific Northwest. Environmental Entomology 37:494-504. (International Journal; Impact Factor: 1.214; publication from graduate student thesis research; I co-developed research with Dr. Ross and co-advised with Dr. Ross of study design, data collection, analysis, and publication)
Wallin, K.F., Skov, K.R., Wagner, M.R, and Kolb, T.E. 2008. Forest management treatments, tree resistance, and bark beetle resource utilization in ponderosa pine forests of northern Arizona. Forest Ecology and Management 255:3263-3269.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 3.89; I was the lead on this research and publication; I co-developed research with Drs. Wagner and Kolb)
Wallin, K.F., and Latty, T.M. 2008. Novel intermediate-term marking technique of terrestrial slugs. Journal of Molluscan Studies 74:299-301.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 1.09; I was the lead on this research and publication.)
Yanchuk, A.D., Murphy, J., and Wallin, K.F. 2007. Evaluation of genetic variation of attack and resistance in lodgepole pine to mountain pine beetle. Tree Genetics and Genomics 4:171-189.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 2.43; I co-developed research with Dr. Yanchuk. The results of this preliminary study were in proposal that was successfully granted by BC Ministry of Forests for $180,000. An additional $70,000 support was provided by BC
Ministry of Forests in 2008. The funding supported 1 graduate student, several field technicians and travel to and from 3 research sites in British Columbia for 3 years.)
Marojo, L.S., Bogdanowicz, M.,, Wallin, K.F., Raffa, K.F., and Harrison, R.G. 2007.
Phylogeograpy of spruce beetles (Dendroctonus rufipennis Kirby) (Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in North America: distinctive mtDNA lineages associated with different species of host trees. Molecular Ecology 16:2560-2573.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 6.45; I provided insect samples to Dr. Marojo and provided significant input on the interpretation of the results and publication; Dr. Marojo and I are continuing collaboration in our new academic positions.)
Gaylord, M.L., Kolb, T.E., Wallin, K.F., and Wagner, M.R. 2007. Seasonal dynamics of tree
growth, physiology and resin defenses in a northern Arizona ponderosa pine forest. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 37:1173-1183.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 3.89; publication from graduate student thesis research; I developed and wrote the proposal that funded M.S. thesis research. I provided significant input on study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and publication.)
Gaylord, M.L., Wagner, M.R., Kolb, T.E., and Wallin, K.F. 2006. Seasonality and lure
preference of bark beetles (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) and associates in a ponderosa pine
forest in Northern Arizona. Environmental Entomology 35:37-47.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 1.651; publication from graduate student thesis research; I developed and wrote the proposal that funded M.S. thesis research. I provided significant input on study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and publication.)
Skov, K.R., Kolb, T.E., and Wallin, K.F. 2005. Growth response to restoration thinning
and burning treatments in northern Arizona: variation between young and old Pinus
ponderosa (Dougl. Ex Laws) trees. Western Journal Applied Forestry 20:36-43.
(Regional Journal; Impact Factor: 0.45; publication from graduate student thesis research; I provided significant input on study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and publication.)
Wallin, K.F. and Raffa, K.F. 2004. Density-dependent effects on host acceptance behavior:
Implications on intraspecific diet breadth. Ecological Monographs 74:101-116.
(Impact Factor: 7.102; This was 1 of 4 publications from my Ph.D. dissertation research.)
Skov, K. R., Kolb, T.E., and Wallin, K.F. 2004. Tree size and drought affect ponderosa
pine physiological response to thinning and burning treatments. Forest Science 50:1-11. (National Journal; Impact Factor: 1.497; publication from graduate student thesis research; I provided significant input on study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and publication.)
Wallin, K.F., Kolb, T.E., Skov, K.R., and Wagner, M.R. 2004. Seven year influence of
thinning and burning restoration treatments on pre-settlement ponderosa pines at Gus
Pearson Natural Area. Restoration Ecology 12:239-247. (International Journal; Impact Factor: 1.681; I was the lead on this research and publication; I co-developed research with Drs. Wagner and Kolb)
Wallin, K.F., Skov, K.R., Kolb, T.E., and Wagner, M.R. 2003. Effects of crown scorch on
ponderosa pine resistance to subcortical insects in northern Arizona. Environmental
Entomology 32:652-661.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 1.467; I was the lead on this research and publication while a post-doc with Drs. Kolb and Wagner)
Wallin, K.F., Rutledge, J., and Raffa, K.F. 2002. Heritability of host acceptance and
gallery construction behaviors of the bark beetle Ips pini (Coleoptera: Scolytidae).
Environmental Entomology 31:1276-1281.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 1.467; This was 1 of 4 papers published from my Ph.D. dissertation research.)
Wallin, K.F. and Raffa, K.F. 2002. Prior encounters modulate host acceptance behavior of
Ips pini (Say) (Coleoptera: Scolytidae). Entomologia Experimentalis Applicata
103:205-218.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 1.535; This was 1 of 4 papers published from my Ph.D. dissertation research.)
Wallin, K.F. and Raffa, K.F. 2002. Density-mediated responses of bark beetles to host
allelochemicals: A link between individual behavior and population dynamics.
Ecological Entomology 27:484-492.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 2.991; This was 1 of 4 papers published from my Ph.D. dissertation research.)
Redmer, J.S., Wallin, K.F., and Raffa, K.F. 2001. Abiotic and biotic factors influencing
brood production of Ips pini (Say) (Coleoptera: Scolytidae). Environmental Entomology
30:844-849. (International Journal; Impact Factor: 1.467; publication from undergraduate student research; I mentored the student research. I provided significant input on study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and publication.)
Wallin, K.F. and K.F. Raffa. 2001. Host - mediated interactions among feeding guilds:
Incorporation of temporal patterns can integrate plant defense theories to predict
community level processes. Ecology 82:1387-1400.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 5.078; This was 1 of 3 papers published from my M.S thesis research.)
Wallin, K. F. and Raffa, K. F. 2000. Influences of external chemical cues and internal
physiological parameters on the multiple steps of post-landing host selection behavior of
Ips pini (Coleoptera: Scolytidae). Environmental Entomology 29:1234-1244. (International Journal; Impact Factor: 1.467; This was 1 of 4 papers published from my Ph.D. dissertation research.)
Wallin, K.F. and Raffa, K.F. 1999. Altered constitutive and inducible phloem
monoterpenes following natural defoliation of jack pine: implications to host mediated
interguild interactions and plant defense theories. Journal of Chemical Ecology 25:861-
880.
(Impact Factor: 2.657; This was 1 of 3 papers published from my M.S thesis research.)
Wallin, K.F. and Raffa, K.F. 1998. Association of within-tree and within-needle water,
nutrient, and monoterpenes contents with jack pine budworm feeding patterns. Canadian
Journal of Forest Research 28:228-233.
(International Journal; Impact Factor: 3.89; This was 1 of 3 papers published from my M.S thesis research.)
Garvey, C., Wallin, K.F., Sexon, D., and Steffan, S. 1998. Restricted-use pesticides should
be used only with a prescription by an independent, certified crop advisor. In Important
Issues in Ecologically Sound Integrated Pest Management. (ed) P. Whitaker. American
Entomologist 44:142-165.
(National Journal; Impact Factor: 1.103; This was an invited student debate competition resulting in a publication; 1 of 5 papers published during my M.S. degree.)
Wallin, K.F., Hoffstetter, R., Steffan, S., and Rabey, T. 1996. Should the United
States attempt to enhance the efficacy of biological control by regulating pesticide use? In Environmental Issues Associated with Enhancing the Impact of Biological Control Agents. (eds) F. Gould, G. Kennedy, R. Kopanis. American Entomologist 42:160-173. (National Journal; Impact Factor: 1.103; This was an invited student debate competition resulting in a publication; 1 of 5 papers published during my M.S. degree.)
3. Book Chapter (Total 3)
Wallin, K.F. 2012. Integrating the early steps of host selection behavior into biological control of HWA, pp. 202-211. In B. Onken and R. Reardon, eds., Implementation and Status of Biological Control of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Ross, D.W., Gaimari, S.D., Kohler, G.R., Wallin, K.F., Grubin, S.M. 2012 Chamaemyiid predators of the hemlock woolly adelgid from the Pacific Northwest. pp. 97-106. In B. Onken and R. Reardon, eds., Implementation and Status of Biological Control of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Raffa, K.F., Aukema, B.H., Erbilgin,N., Klepzig, K.D., and Wallin, K.F. 2005. Interactions