VITA AMANDA R. SKIDMORE S-225 Agricultural Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091 (859) 536-3570 amanda.skidmore@gmail.com DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH 14 August 1990 Dayton, Ohio EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY: Major: Entomology Received 2013 Major: Sustainable Agriculture Received 2013 Concentration: Entomology Minor: Pest Management Received 2013 Associates of Science, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Lexington, KY Received 2011 PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT Graduate Research Assistant 2013-present Dept. of Entomology, Extension Entomology Lab., University of Kentucky Supervisors: Dr. Ricardo Bessin 859.257.7456 rbessin@uky.edu Undergraduate Student Technician, Field Crop Entomology. 2010-2013 Dept. of Entomology, University of Kentucky Supervisors: Dr. Ricardo Bessin 859.257.7456 rbessin@uky.edu Undergraduate Student Technician, Veterinary Entomology 2007-2013 Dept. of Entomology, University of Kentucky Supervisors: Dr. Stephen Dobson 859.257.4902 sdobson@uky.edu TEACHING EXPERIENCE Entomology 300: General Entomology for Science Majors, University of Kentucky. Teaching Assistant to Dr. Ken Yeargan. Duties included: preparing and administering quizzes, grading assignments, aiding students in the identification and understanding of lab specimens, and oneon-one student assistance.(fall 2015)
Entomology 110: Basic Entomology for Non-Science Majors, University of Kentucky. Teaching Assistant to Dr. Janet Lensing. Duties included: grading of projects and assignments, one-onone student assistance, and guest lectures. (Spring 2015, Spring 2016). SCHOLASTIC AND PROFESSIONAL HONORS - Entomological Society of America, North Central Branch Meeting Student Travel Scholarship (2016) -Entomological Society of America, North Central Branch Meeting, 3 rd Place Winner of the PhD MOVE and P-IE Poster Competition (2015) -University of Kentucky Dean s List (Spring 2013) -University of Kentucky Dean s List (Fall 2012) -Entomological Foundation, BioQuip Undergraduate Scholarship (2012) -University of Kentucky Dean s List (Spring 2012) -University of Kentucky Dean s List (Fall 2011) -Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Dean s List (Fall 2009) -First Place, Kentucky 4H State Competition, Horticulture Judging Team (2007) MEMBERSHIPS / CERTIFICATIONS -University of Kentucky, Harrison Garman Entomology Club: member (2013-present), President 2016-2017. -University of Kentucky Linnaean (Quiz) Team: (2012-present) -Entomological Society of America (P-IE, NCB): student member (2011- present) -Ohio Valley Entomological Association: member (2011-present) -AMCA Young Professionals: member (2010-present) REFEREED PUBLICATIONS M. Calvitti, R. Morettie, A.R. Skidmore, S.L. Dobson. Parasites & Vectors November 2012. Wolbachia strain wpip yields a pattern of cytoplasmic incompatibility enhancing a Wolbachiabased suppression strategy against the disease vector Aedes albopictus. RESEARCH REPORTS Amanda Skidmore, Tim Coolong, Mark Williams and Ric Bessin. 2013. Developing More Resilient Cantaloupe Production Systems. University of Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report (PR-673). pp. 30-32. SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS Skidmore, Amanda, Ricardo T. Bessin, 2015. Comparing the rate of parasitism in the striped cucumber beetle (Acalymma vittatum) in organic versus conventional cucurbits in Kentucky. Entomological Society of America, Annual Meeting, Three-Minute Presentation, Minneapolis, MN. Skidmore, Amanda, Ricardo T. Bessin, 2015. Surveying parasitoids of cucurbit pests in conventional and organic cucurbits in Kentucky. Entomological Society of America, Annual
Meeting, PhD Graduate Student Ten-Minute Paper Competition, P-IE: Biological Control, Minneapolis, MN. Skidmore, Amanda, Ricardo T. Bessin. 2015. The effect of tillage on arthropod population dynamics in organic summer squash (Cucurbita pepo). Entomological Society of America, North Central Branch PhD Graduate Student Poster Competition, P-IE, Manhattan, KS. Stamper, C., K. Jackson, T. McNamara, A. Skidmore, J, McCord, B. Furguson, A. Hilario, J. Cerenka, M. Layman, M. Bredeson. 2015. A tail of three cities: student perspectives on a hybrid live-distance IPM Class. Entomological Society of America, North Central Branch, Masters Graduate Student Poster Competition, P-IE, Manhattan, KS. Skidmore, Amanda, Ricardo T. Bessin, 2014. The effect of early season row cover on pest and natural enemy populations in cucurbit production in central Kentucky. Entomological Society of America, Annual Meeting, PhD Graduate Student Ten-Minute Paper Competition, P-IE, Portland, OR. Skidmore, Amanda, Ricardo T. Bessin. 2014. The effects of tillage on pollinator activity in cucurbit growing systems. Entomological Society of America, North Central Branch PhD Graduate Student Ten-Minute Paper Competition, P-IE, Des Moins, IA. Skidmore, Amanda, Ricardo T. Bessin, Mark A. Williams, and Timothy Coolong. 2013. Assessing the effects of strip-tillage systems on insect pests and natural enemies in Kentucky cucurbit production systems. Entomological Society of America, Annual Meeting, PhD Graduate Student Ten-Minute Paper Competition, P-IE, Austin, TX. Skidmore, Amanda, Ricardo T. Bessin, Mark A. Williams, and Timothy Coolong. 2013. Assessing the effects of strip-tillage systems on insect pests and natural enemies in Kentucky cucurbit production systems. Ohio Valley Entomological Society, Annual Meeting, Graduate Student Ten- Minute Paper Competition, Indianapolis, IN. Skidmore, Amanda, Logan M. Minter, and Ricardo T. Bessin. 2012. Understanding the influence of inflorescence position on plant-pollinator communities. Entomological Society of America, Annual Meeting, Undergraduate Student Ten-Minute Paper Competition, MUVE, PBT, SysEB, P- IE, Knoxville, TN. Skidmore, Amanda, Logan M. Minter, and Ricardo T. Bessin. 2011. Assessing the attractiveness of alternative floral resources for wild bees in Kentucky agroecosystems. Entomological Society of America, Annual Meeting, P-IE Undergraduate Competition Reno, NV. EXTENSION / PUBLIC SERVICE PRESENTATIONS Skidmore, Amanda. 2015. 4H Entomology Projects: Building a Better Bug Box. Valley Elementary 7 th Grade Science Classes, Pikeville, Kentucky.
Skidmore, Amanda. 2014. Conventional vs Strip Tillage for Summer Squash and Cantaloupe Production. 2014 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference and Trade Show. Skidmore, Amanda. 2011. Mosquitoes and human health. Presentation to students at Lexington Christian Academy. CONTRIBUTIONS TO PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS MERITING ACKNOWLEDGMENT Andrews, E.S., Y. Fu, M. Calvitti, S.L. Dobson. 2014. Interspecific transfer of a Wolbachia infection into Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) yields a novel phenotype cable of rescuing superinfection. Journal of Medical Entomology 51: 1192-1198. Minter, L.M. & Ricardo T. Bessin. 2014. Evaluation of Native Bees as Pollinators of Cucurbit Crops Under Floating Row Covers. Environmental Entomology 43: 1354-1363. Mains, J., C. Brelsfoard, P.R. Crain, Yunxin Huang, S.L. Dobson. 2013. Population impacts of Wolbachia on Aedes albopictus. Ecological Applications 23: 493-501 Andrews, E., P. R. Crain, Yuqing Fu, Daniel K. Howe, S. L. Dobson. 2012. Reactive Oxygen Species Production and Brugia pahangi survivorship in Aedes polynesiensis with artificial Wolbachia infection Types. PLOS Pathogens 8:12: 1-10 Brelsfoard CL & Dobson SL (2011) Wolbachia effects on host fitness and the influence of male aging on cytoplasmic incompatibility in Aedes polynesiensis (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Medical Entomology 48:1008 1015. Brelsfoard CL, St Clair W & Dobson SL (2009) Integration of irradiation with cytoplasmic incompatibility to facilitate a lymphatic filariasis vector elimination approach. Parasites & vectors 2:38. Mains JW, Mercer DR & Dobson SL (2008) Digital image analysis to estimate numbers of aedes eggs oviposited in containers. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 24:496 501. CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUBLICATIONS MERITING ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mains, James (2012). The Endosymbiont Wolbachia in Aedes Mosquitoes: Characterization of Host Interactions and Population Control Implications. Ph.D Dissertation. University of Kentucky. Minter, Logan (2012). Integrated Sustainable Pest Management and Pollinator Conservation Efforts In Cucurbit Production Systems. Ph.D Dissertation. University of Kentucky.
SERVICE University of Kentucky: - Boon County 4H Entomology, Grass Hopper Dissection Class (Instructor, Volunteer 2016) -Fayette County Public Schools Science Fair (Judge, Volunteer; 2015, 2016) - Scout Bug Night (Volunteer, 2016) -Madison County Nature Day (Volunteer, 2016) -4H Fall Camp (Volunteer, 2015) -Valley Elementary 4H Entomology Collections Demonstrations (Volunteer, 2015) -University of Kentucky Environmental and Natural Resource Initiative STEM Event (Tour Leader, Volunteer 2015) -Oldham County Earth Day (Volunteer, 2015) - Fayette County Public Schools Science Fair (Judge, Volunteer; 2015) -Pest Control Short Course (Volunteer, 2014) - Explorium (Lexington Children s Museum), Insect Exhibit (Volunteer, 2014) -Insect Safari at The Arboretum: Moonlit Edition: (Volunteer, Hike Guide: 2013, 2014) -Sustainable Agriculture Capstone Project: Community Garden Project (Volunteer Coordinator/Advisor, 2013) -Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Working Group: First Friday (Volunteer, Sous Chef: 2012-present) -Sustainable Agriculture Freshmen Field Day (Volunteer, 2012) -Night Insect Walk, Raven Run Nature Preserve: (Volunteer, Hike Guide: 2011) - Trees, Trails, and Creatures UK Arboretum ( Volunteer, 2007, 2008, 2009) -4H Community garden service project (2006-2008) American Mosquito Control Association -Student volunteer, AV/ session moderator (2010 Annual Meeting) -Mosquito Education Day, Volunteer (2010) Entomological Society of America: -Student Affairs Committee Representative to North Central Branch (Volunteer, 2015-present) Other Community Service Projects: -Shoes For Soles: Bluegrass Community and Technical College Campus Wide Shoe Drive. Organizer (2009)