Vitae of Gregory S. Paulson: Educational Background
Vitae of Gregory S. Paulson: Educational Background
Vitae of Gregory S. Paulson: Educational Background
PAULSON
Duties: Teach a variety of biology courses. Evaluate student performance, maintain grade book and assign
grades. Supervise the activities of graduate teaching assistants. Advise undergraduate undeclared and biology
majors.
I have over 30 years of entomological research experience. I consider myself an applied ecologist. My research
background is diverse and has included studies of medical, agricultural, and urban pests. The common theme of
my work has been the development of integrated pest management programs to control pests. My contribution to
these programs has been the study of non-chemical methods of insect control. I have participated in
interdisciplinary (and intercultural) research projects and enjoy discussing projects and proposals with colleagues.
I am an enthusiastic and experienced teacher capable of teaching a variety of courses. I also have extension
experience and have participated in grower meetings and the production of extension publications and videos.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
May, 2002 – June, 2009 - Chair, Department of Biology, Shippensburg University. Duties: Oversaw the
day-to-day operation of an academic department with 18 FTE faculty, 400 undergraduate majors, 57
undergraduate minors, and 45 graduate students (student numbers are approximations due to normal
fluctuations). Managed the budget, coordinated departmental committee activities, met with administrative
personnel, performed performance evaluations of temporary faculty, non-tenured faculty and staff, conducted
summer orientation, developed and implemented an departmental assessment plan, and participated in college
governance.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Jan., 1991 to present - My current research interests are ant population dynamics, ant nest
thermodynamics, external and internal anatomy/morphology of insects with a focus on myrmecophilus syrphid
flies, especially structures which may be involved in the production and secretion of allelochemics responsible for
the fly's chemical mimicry of ants, tree fruit entomology and forensic entomology.
May, 1986 to Dec., 1990 - Research Assistant, W.S.U., Dept. of Entomology, Pullman, WA. Duties: 1).
Conducted field and laboratory studies to evaluate the potential of utilizing ants as biological control agents in the
integrated pest management of pear psylla. 2). Studied the ecology and behavior of ants in pear orchards. 3).
Prepared an extension bulletin and educational video. 4). Participated in horticultural meetings, growers
workshops and meetings to keep the public informed of our progress.
Major professor: Dr. R. D. Akre
Jan., 1984 to April, 1986 - Research Associate, U.H., Dept. of Plant Pathology, Maui Branch Station.
Duties: 1). Performed data compilation and statistical analysis to determine the best regression model which
estimated disease progress and developed models to predict disease and insect outbreaks in lettuce and
cabbage. 2). Assisted in field and laboratory research programs on insects, plant pathogens, and weeds of
cabbage and lettuce plantings to determine the interrelationships of weather parameters and plant maturity to
insect population increases and the infection rate of major lettuce and cabbage diseases. 3). Assisted in the
publication of weekly newsletters containing insect & disease information for farmers. 4). Participated in grower
workshops and informational meetings.
Supervisors: Drs. J. J. Cho and W. C. Mitchell
Sept., 1981 to Dec., 1983 - Research Assistant, U.H., Dept. of Entomology, Honolulu, HI. Duties: 1).
Conducted field and laboratory research on the biology, ecology, and taxonomy of whiteflies (Aleyrodidae) found
in Hawaii. 2). Assisted in the maintenance of Cambridge Stereoscan Electron Microscope and support
equipment, provided technical assistance for parties using SEM.
Major professor - Dr. J. W. Beardsley
Nov., 1977 to Dec., 1980 - U. S. Peace Corps Volunteer, World Health Organization Filariasis Research
Project, Apia, Western Samoa. Duties: 1). Studied the ecology and biology of mosquitoes, especially the vectors
of filariasis and Dengue fever. 2). Developed and implemented a bilingual (English and Samoan) public health
education program concerning mosquito-borne diseases. 3). Taught high school math and science.
Supervisor: Dr. W. A. Samarawickrema
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2005 - present - Professor, Shippensburg University. Teach a variety of biology courses including Basic
Biology (Bio 100, non-majors), Principles of Biology (Bio 106), General Zoology (Bio 110), Problems of the
Environment/Environmental Biology (Bio 145, non-majors), Entomology (Bio 594), Animal Behavior (Bio 330),
Biological Microscopy and Imaging (Bio 485), Field Research Techniques (Bio 494), and Aquatic Entomology (Bio
512).
2010 – Semester at Sea, Fall 2010 voyage, full time faculty, University of Virginia. Taught Animal
Behavior and Introduction to Environmental Science.
2003 – Semester at Sea, Spring 2003 voyage, full time faculty, University of Pittsburgh. Taught Global
Ecology, Animal Behavior, and Human Biology.
1991 - 1994 - Instructor, Washington State University. During this period I taught both semesters of an
introductory biology series designed for science majors. Class enrollment varied from ca. 750 students (Fall
semesters) to ca. 20 students (Summer semesters). I supervised as many as 17 graduate teaching assistants
(26 laboratory sections). I also taught an upperclassmen non-majors course in contemporary biology with an
enrollment of ca. 250 students split into two sections.
1986 - 1990 - Graduate teaching assistant, Washington State University. During this period I taught
laboratories and presented lectures for the following classes: Agricultural Entomology (Ent. 340L), Scanning
Electron Microscopy (Zoo. 560), Insect Taxonomy ( Ent. 441, Adult), Photography for Entomologists (Ent. 560),
General Entomology (Ent. 343), Insects and People (Ent. 101), Insect Behavior (Ent. 548), and Introductory
Biology laboratory (BioSci 103). I also participated in a teaching assistant workshop and a 1 week training
course.
1986-1989 (summers) Presentations to children's groups (summer fun, Boy Scouts, etc.) about insects.
1977 - 1978 High School math/science teacher, Palauli, W. Samoa.
1975 - 1977 Group leader for environmental education program designed for inner city children.
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
2013 – American Mosquito Control Association Annual Meeting, Atlantic City, NJ. Description of four
common container-breeding mosquito eggs using scanning electron microscopy and automontage microscopy
J. Bova, G. Paulson and S. Paulson.
2012 – Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Allentown, PA. A Photographic Catalog of
Developmental Changes in Two Frog and Two Salamander Species Native to Pennsylvania. S. Bartle, G. S.
Paulson, and P. R. Delis. (abstract published)
2010 - Northeastern Mosquito Control Association Conference, Hyannis, MA. Two, Four, Six,
Eight – How Many Culex Can We Accumulate? The Effect of Attractant Volume on Mosquito Collection Success
Using Gravid Traps. M. Hutchinson & G. Paulson.
2009 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Camp Hill, PA. The effects of isolation on
female Betta splendens aggressive behavior. C. Tucker, C. Brig, K. Slowick, and G. S. Paulson.
2009 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Camp Hill, PA. Intercolony Agonistic Behavior
of the Allegheny Mound Ant, Formica exsectoides. K. Chase, K. Manning, C. Noll, and G. S. Paulson. (abstract
published)
2009 – Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Harrisburg, PA. Critical resource
assessment for the regal fritillary butterfly, Speyeria idalia Drury (Tribe: Argynnini) at the Fort Indiantown Gap
National Guard Training Center, Annville, Pennsylvania. M. Swartz, B. Ferster and G. Paulson. (abstract
published)
2009 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Camp Hill, PA. Sex Ratio and Parasitism Rate
of the European Pine Sawfly Determined From Field Collected Pupae. J. Wissler and G. S. Paulson. (abstract
published)
2008 – Entomological Society of Pennsylvania Annual Meeting, King’s Gap, PA. Invited speaker –
Sidewalk Serendipity: First Record of Nicoletiidae (Thysanura) from the NE USA. G. S. Paulson
2008 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Grantville, PA. Applying Dyar’s Law to the
Growth of Sigara mathesoni (Hungerford) (Heteroptera: Corixidae). D. R Shull, G. S. Paulson and R. L. Stewart
Jr. (abstract published)
2008 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Grantville, PA. Changes in Nest Dispersion of
Formica exsectoides Over a Ten Year Period on South Mountain, PA. K. Chase, A. Whitcomb, B. Ferster and G.
S. Paulson. (abstract published)
2008 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Grantville, PA. The Effect of
Methamphetamine on Decomposition of Carrion and Maggot Growth. M. Scarrazo, A. Michelson and G. S.
Paulson. (abstract published)
2008 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Grantville, PA. Background Preference of
Betta splendens and its Effect on Behavior. C. Tucker and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)
2008 – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologist annual meeting, Shippensburg, PA. Applying
Dyar’s Law to the Growth of Sigara mathesoni (Hungerford) (Heteroptera: Corixidae). D. R Shull, G. S. Paulson
and R. L. Stewart Jr.
2008 - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologist annual meeting, Shippensburg, PA. Changes
in Nest Dispersion of Formica exsectoides Over a Ten Year Period on South Mountain, PA. K. Chase, A.
Whitcomb, B. Ferster and G. S. Paulson.
2008 - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologist annual meeting, Shippensburg, PA. The
Effect of Methamphetamine on Decomposition of Carrion and Maggot Growth. M. Scarrazo, A. Michelson and G.
S. Paulson.
2008 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Syracuse, NY. Applying Dyar’s Law
to the Growth of Sigara mathesoni (Hungerford) (Heteroptera: Corixidae). D. R Shull, G. S. Paulson and R. L.
Stewart Jr. (abstract published on-line)
2008 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Syracuse, NY. Changes in Nest
Dispersion of Formica exsectoides Over a Ten Year Period on South Mountain, PA. K. Chase, A. Whitcomb, B.
Ferster and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published on-line)
2008 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Syracuse, NY. The Effect of
Methamphetamine on Decomposition of Carrion and Maggot Growth. M. Scarrazo, A. Michelson and G. S.
Paulson. (abstract published on-line)
2005 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 10 minute talk –
Population Trends and Dispersal of Four Dragonfly Species at Ft. Indiantown Gap, a Military Installation in
Southcentral Pennsylvania, D. Zapotak, G.S. Paulson, and B. Ferster. (abstract published on-line)
2005 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 10 minute talk –
Vegetation Assessment of old Fields in Pennsylvania Occupied by a Specialist Herbivore, M. Swartz, B. Ferster,
and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published on-line)
2005 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Camp Hill, PA. Poster presentation –
Odonate Diversity of Permanent Pools at Fort Indiantown Gap, a military installation in Annville, PA. D. Zapotok,
B. Ferster & G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)
2005 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Camp Hill, PA. Poster presentation – A
Study of the Influence of Biotic and Abiotic Factors on the Invertebrate Communities of Vernal Pools in Michaux
State Forest, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, B. J. Ray, G. S. Paulson, L. H. Klotz & R. R. Evans. (abstract
published)
2005 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Camp Hill, PA. Poster presentation – Larval
Host Plant Density in Eastern Regal Fritillary [Speyeria idalia idalia (Drury) (Nymphalidae)] Occupied Fields at
Fort Indiantown Gap Military Base, Annville, Pennsylvania D. Zapotok, B. Ferster & G. S. Paulson. (abstract
published)
2005 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Harrisburg, PA. Poster presentation
– Odonate Diversity of Permanent Pools at Fort Indiantown Gap, a military installation in Annville, PA. D.
Zapotok, B. Ferster & G. S. Paulson.
2005 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Harrisburg, PA. Poster presentation
– A Study of the Influence of Biotic and Abiotic Factors on the Invertebrate Communities of Vernal Pools in
Michaux State Forest, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, B. J. Ray, G. S. Paulson, L. H. Klotz & R. R. Evans.
2005 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Harrisburg, PA. Poster presentation
– Larval Host Plant Density in Eastern Regal Fritillary [Speyeria idalia idalia (Drury) (Nymphalidae)] Occupied
Fields at Fort Indiantown Gap Military Base, Annville, Pennsylvania D. Zapotok, B. Ferster & G. S. Paulson.
2004 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Salt Lake City, UT. Poster presentation - A
Study of the Influence of Biotic and Abiotic Factors on the Invertebrate Communities of Vernal Pools in Michaux
State Forest, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, B. J. Ray, G. S. Paulson, L. H. Klotz & R. R. Evans. (abstract
published)
2002 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Pocono Manor, PA. Poster presentation –
Cuticular Hydrocarbons and Behavioral interactions of Formica exsectoides (Forel) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) ,
J. M. O'Neil, G. S. Paulson, & J. N. Richardson. (abstract published)
2002 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Pocono Manor, PA. Poster presentation –
Field studies of Confuse, a Paraffin Emulsion Mating Disrupter, for control of the Oriental Fruit Moth, G. S.
Paulson & L. A. Hull. (abstract published)
2002 – American Chemical Society, national meeting, Orlando, Florida. Analysis of the inter-colony
communication characteristics of Formica exsectoides, J. S. Kegerreis, J. N. Richardson, & G. S. Paulson.
(abstract published)
2001 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, San Diego, CA. Poster presentation –
Cuticular Hydrocarbons and Behavioral interactions of Formica exsectoides (Forel) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) ,
J. M. O'Neil, G. S. Paulson, & J. N. Richardson. (abstract published)
2001 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, San Diego, CA. Poster presentation – Field
studies of Confuse, a Paraffin Emulsion Mating Disrupter, for control of the Oriental Fruit Moth, G. S. Paulson &
L. A. Hull. (abstract published)
2001 - American Chemical Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. Poster presentation - The analysis
of cuticular hydrocarbons of Formica exsectoides using gas chromotography /mass spectrometry, J. M. O'Neil, G.
S. Paulson & J. N. Richardson. (abstract published)
2001 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Monroeville, PA. Poster presentation – Can a
plant growth regulator (Apogee) enhance the efficacy of Provado and Confirm in apples?, G. S. Paulson & L. A.
Hull. (abstract published)
2001 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Monroeville, PA. Poster presentation – The
effect of a plant growth regulator on populations of the white apple leafhopper in apples. Zapotak, D. & G. S.
Paulson. (abstract published)
2001 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Monroeville, PA. Poster presentation – An
examination of stage specific entrainment of circadian rhythm in the dump fly , Hydrotaea aenescens. N. R.
Raybuck, J. Forney & G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)
2001 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Monroeville, PA. Poster presentation - The
analysis of cuticular hydrocarbons of Formica exsectoides using gas chromotography /mass spectrometry, J. M.
O'Neil, G. S. Paulson & J. N. Richardson. (abstract published)
2001 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Harrisburg, PA. Poster presentation -
The analysis of cuticular hydrocarbons of Formica exsectoides using gas chromotography /mass spectrometry, J.
M. O'Neil, G. S. Paulson & J. N. Richardson. (abstract published)
2000 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Montreal, Canada. Poster presentation –
Can a plant growth regulator (Apogee) enhance the efficacy of Provado and Confirm in apples?, G. S. Paulson &
L. A. Hull. (abstract published)
2000 - XXI International Congress of Entomology, Iguassu Falls, Brazil. Poster presentation - The Effect
of a Plant Growth Regulator (Apogee) on Insect Pests of Pear and Apple, G. S. Paulson & L. A. Hull. (abstract
published)
2000 - XXI International Congress of Entomology, Iguassu Falls, Brazil. Poster presentation - The design
and application of an actigraph to study the circadian rhythm of the dump fly, Hydrotaea aenescens , M. Marisic,
M. Kauffman, N. Bossart, C. Kanesiger, A. Smith, T. Schaefer, A. Armstrong, & G. S. Paulson. (abstract
published)
2000 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Reading, PA. Poster presentation - A study
of the circadian rhythm of the dump fly (Hydrotaea anescens), D. Marisic, M. Kauffman, N. Bossart, A.
Armstrong, & G. Paulson. (abstract published)
2000 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Reading, PA. Poster presentation - The
Effect of a Plant Growth Regulator (Apogee) on Insect Pests of Pear and Apple, G. S. Paulson & L. A. Hull.
(abstract published)
2000 - Apogee Research Summit, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 30 minute invited
presentation - The influence of Apogee® on insect pests in apple and pear orchards, L. A. Hull, G. S. Paulson,
and G. M. Greene II
1999 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Atlanta, GA. Poster presentation - The Effect
of a Plant Growth Regulator (Apogee) on Insect Pests of Pear and Apple, G. S. Paulson & L. A. Hull. (abstract
published)
1999 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Atlanta, GA. Poster presentation - Predatory
Behavior and Larval Mouthpart Morphology of the Dump Fly, Hydrotaea aenescens (Diptera: Muscidae), A.
Kester, S. Paulson, & G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)
1999 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Pocono Manor, PA. Poster presentation -
The design and construction of an actigraph to study the circadian rhythm of the dump fly, Hydrotaea aenescens ,
C. Kanesiger, A. Smith, T. Schaefer, A. Armstrong, & G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)
1999 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Pocono Manor, PA. Poster presentation -
Predatory behavior and larval mouthpart morphology of the dump fly, Hydrotaea aenescens. A. Kester & G. S.
Paulson. (abstract published)
1999 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Pocono Manor, PA. Poster presentation -
The importance of color in food preferences of birds, N. Bossart, E. Reardon, B. Law, N. Callear, T. Robinson, &
G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)
1999 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Pocono Manor, PA. Poster presentation -
Diveristy indices of invertebrates of successional hardwood forest in south central Pennsylvania. Paulson, G. S.,
G. L. Kirkland, M. Schlenker, M. Quinn, B. Hess & K. Hahn. (abstract published)
1998 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Monroeville, PA. Poster presentation -
Preliminary observations on the nest thermodynamics of Formica exsectoides nests, M. Kauffman, J. Ruda, & G.
S. Paulson. (abstract published)
1998 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Monroeville, PA. Poster presentation - The
chorion of Creophilus maxillosus (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae): an SEM perspective, L. D'Agostino and G. S.
Paulson. (abstract published)
1998 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Cherry Hill, NJ. Poster presentation -
Preliminary observations on the nest thermodynamics of Formica exsectoides nests, M. Kauffman, J. Ruda, & G.
S. Paulson. (abstract published)
1997 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Nashville, TN. Poster presentation - A
microscopic examination of whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) egg pedicel insertion into host plant tissues, K.
Lauritsen and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)
1997 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Nashville, TN. Poster presentation - The
effect of ecological scale on the interpretation of nearest-neighbor analyses of ant colony dispersion, J. G.
Kishbaugh and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)
1997 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Burlington, VT. Poster presentation -
The effect of ecological scale on the interpretation of nearest-neighbor analyses of ant colony dispersion, J. G.
Kishbaugh and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)
1997 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Malvern, PA. Poster presentation -
Comparison of methods for estimating the size of ant colonies using Fomica exsectoides as a model, J. G.
Kishbaugh and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)
1997 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Malvern, PA. Poster presentation - A
microscopic examination of whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) egg pedicel insertion into host plant tissues, K.
Lauritsen and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)
1997 - Pennsylvania Entomological Society Annual Meeting, West Reading, PA. Poster presentation -
The chorion of Creophilus maxillosus (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae): an SEM perspective, L. D'Agostino and G. S.
Paulson.
1997 - Pennsylvania Entomological Society Annual Meeting, West Reading, PA. Poster presentation -
Population interactions of Formica exsectoides on South Mountain Pennsylvania, J. G. Kishbaugh and G. S.
Paulson,
1997 - National Science Teachers Association National Convention; New Orleans, LA. - Does action
science effect the critical thinking skills of middle school girls taking part in Science Partners (SPS)? Co-
presenter with Drs. E. Anderson & E. Fiorini. (abstract published)
1996 - Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Annual Convention; State College, PA. Presentation
- Does action science effect the critical thinking skills of middle school girls taking part in science partners? Co-
presenter with Drs. E. Anderson & E. Fiorini.
1993 - Entomological Society of America, Pacific Branch Meeting, Portland, OR; Insects Did it First,
invited presentation in Insects and People Symposium.
1990 - Entomological Society of America, Pacific Branch Meeting, Spokane, WA. Ten minute talk -
Evaluating the effectiveness of ants as biological control agents of pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster)).
(abstract published)
1990 - Graduate and Professional Student Association, Washington State University, Annual research
competition, Pullman, WA. Poster and 20 minute oral presentation - Evaluating the effectiveness of ants as
biological control agents of pear psylla.
1989 - Washington State Horticulture Association, Annual Meeting, Wenatchee, WA. Poster Display -
Transplanting ants into pear orchards for the control of pear psylla, G. S. Paulson & R. D. Akre.
1989 - Washington State Entomological Society, Fall Meeting, Pullman, WA. Ten minute talk -
Evaluation of the role of predaceous ants in the management of pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola Foerster)
(abstract published).
1989 - Washington State Entomological Society, Fall Meeting, Pullman, WA. Ten minute talk - Scanning
electron microscope studies of Microdon spp. (Diptera: Syrphidae) morphology. (abstract published)
1989 - Washington State Entomological Society, Spring Meeting, Prosser, WA. Ten minute talk -
Determining the foraging range of ants through the use of mark-recapture techniques. (abstract published)
1988 - XVIII International Congress of Entomology, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Poster Display -
Evaluation of the role of predaceous ants in the population management of Psylla pyricola Foerster through the
use of exclusion barriers, G. S. Paulson & R. D. Akre. (abstract published)
1988 - Washington State Horticulture Association, Annual Meeting, Yakima, WA. Poster Display -
Evaluation of the role of predaceous ants in the population management of Psylla pyricola through the use of
exclusion barriers, G. S. Paulson & R. D. Akre.
1987 - Entomological Society of America, National Meeting, Boston, MA. Poster Display - Dilyta n.sp.
(Hymenoptera: Charipidae), a primary or secondary parasitoid of psyllids?, G. S. Paulson & R. J. Rathman.
(abstract published)
1985 - Entomological Society of America, Pacific Branch meeting, Honolulu, HI. Poster Display -
Innovative approaches to integrated pest management of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) on lettuce, M. R.
Robin, G. S. Ching-Paulson, W. C. Mitchell, & J. J. Cho. (abstract published)
2011 – Shippensburg University, celebration of the U.S. Peace Corps 50 th Anninversary, part of a panel
of former volunteers presenting , The Peace Corps at 50: What’s it all About?
2011 - Mid-Atlantic Mosquito Control Association Conference, Wilmington, NC. Two, Four, Six, Eight –
How Many Culex Can We Accumulate? The Effect of Attractant Volume on Mosquito Collection Success Using
Gravid Traps. M. Hutchinson & G. Paulson (Invited presentation)
2010 – Semester at Sea Explorer’s Seminar, Yokohama, Japan. Invited seminar: Forensic Entomology.
2010 – Semester at Sea Career Success Initiative Seminar. Careers in the Spotlight: Peace Corps. T.
Doherty, J. Gies, H. Dovan, G. McLemore, and G. Paulson.
2010 - Pennsylvania Vector Control Association Conference, State College, PA. Two, Four, Six, Eight –
How Many Culex Can We Accumulate? The Effect of Attractant Volume on Mosquito Collection Success Using
Gravid Traps. M. Hutchinson & G. Paulson (Invited presentation)
2008 – Entomological Society of Pennsylvania Annual Meeting, King’s Gap, PA. Invited speaker -
Through the Looking Glass: An Exploration of Insect Morphology Through the Use of Scanning Electron
Microscopy. (Invited presentation)
2008 - Institution for Retired Persons, Annual meeting, Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA. Invited
seminar – Introduction to forensic entomology with a discussion of actual case histories.
2007 – Dept. of Biology, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA. . Invited seminar – The effect of Apogee, a
plant growth regulator, on insect populations in apple and pear orchards.
2007 – Dept. of Biology, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA. Invited seminar – The effect of Apogee, a
plant growth regulator, on insect populations in apple and pear orchards.
2004 - Dept. of Biology, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA. Seminar - Semester at sea:
Around the world in a daze.
2004 - Dept. of Criminal Justice, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA. Invited lecture - Forensic
entomology.
2003 – Semester at Sea Community College, Osaka , Japan. Invited seminar: The Peace Corps
experience: Uganda and Samoa, with Mr. K. Kreinheder.
2003 – Semester at Sea Community College, Chennai, India. Invited seminar: Insects did it first.
2002 - Shippensburg University Arts & Sciences Colloquium, Shippensburg, PA. Invited seminar - Insect
Communities: The ant mosaic in a pear orchard.
2001 – Pennsylvania Vector Control Association annual meeting, State College, PA. Banquet speaker –
Insects did it first.
2001 – Dept. of Geography and Earth Science, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA. Invited
Seminar – Is the Peace Corps really the toughest job you’ll ever love?: An overview of a volunteer’s experience
in Samoa.
2000 - American Association for University Women, Annual meeting local chapter, Chambersburg, PA.
Invited seminar - Insects did it first.
2000 - Institution for Retired Persons, Annual meeting, Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA. Invited
seminar - Insects did it first.
1999 - Dept. of Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Invited seminar - Aggressive
mimicry of ants by symbiotic fly larvae: Microdon House guests from Hell!
1999 - Dept. of Biology, Millersville University, Millersville, PA. Invited seminar - House guests from hell:
Behavioral ecology of Microdon.
1999 - Dept. of Biology, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA. Invited seminar - Ecology and behavior of
Microdon (Diptera: Syrphidae): An aggressive mimic of ants
1999 - Science Seminar Series & Phi Kappa Phi Works in Progress Series, Shippensburg University, PA
- Invited seminar - Ants, plant growth regulators, and unwanted guests: is there really a connection?
1999 - Dept. of Entomology, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA. Invited seminar - Ecology
and behavior of Microdon (Diptera: Syrphidae): An aggressive mimic of ants
1998 - Shippensburg University annual University Day, Shippensburg, PA. Seminar - Living in harmony
with the fa’a samoa: reflections of a Peace Corps Volunteer and scientist in a developing country.
1997 - King's Gap Environmental Education Center, Huntsdale, PA. Invited seminar - Insects did it first.
1996 - Dept. of Entomology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Invited seminar - Insects did it first.
1995 - Dayton Museum of Natural History, Dayton, OH. Invited seminar - Insects did it First. Presented
to members and associates of the museum.
1995 - Dayton Museum of Natural History, Dayton, OH. Invited presentation - Insects did it First.
Childrens program.
1994 - Sigma Xi of Southcentral Pennsylvania Annual Meeting, Shippensburg, PA. Invited seminar -
Ecology and behavior of Microdon (Diptera: Syrphidae): An aggressive mimic of ants.
1994 - Dept. of Biology, Millikin University, Decatur, IL. Invited seminar - The role of predatory ants in the
control of pear psylla.
1994 - Dept. of Biology, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO. Invited seminar - Behavioral
interactions between ants and Microdon, a myrmecophilous fly.
1994 - Dept. of English, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID. Invited seminar - Nature writing: bringing
science to the general public.
1993 - Entomological Society of America, Pacific Branch Meeting, Portland, OR; Insects Did it First,
invited presentation in Insects and People Symposium.
1992 - Dept. of Biology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL. Invited seminars - Chemical mimicry
as a mechanism for predation: Microdon flies (Diptera: Syrphidae) in ant nests. Insects did it first (undergraduate
seminar).
1990 - Dept. of Economic Entomology, Univer. of Illinois, Urbana, IL. Seminar - The role of predaceous
ants in pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola) management.
REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
Swartz, M., B. Ferster, K. Vulinec, & G. Paulson. 2012. Defining Regal Fritillary Habitat in South Central
Pennsylvania: Implications for the Conservation of an Imperiled Butterfly. Biological Conservation, in review.
Shull, D. R., K. Chase and G. S. Paulson. 2012. Phoretic relationship between Hydra sp. and a
damselfly nymph (Odonata: Calopterygidae). Entomological News 122 (2): 153-155.
Shull, D. R., R. L. Stewart Jr. and G. S. Paulson. 2010. Application of Dyar’s Law to life stages of
Sigara mathesoni (Hungerford) (Heteroptera: Corixidae). Entomological News 121 (5): 469-474.
Hull, L. A., D. Biddinger, & G. S. Paulson. 2005. The effect of a plant growth regulator Prohexadione-
Calcium on insect pests of pear and apple. J. Econ. Entoml. 98:423-431.
Paulson, G. S., & L. A. Hull. 2002. Evaluation of various rates of confuse for control of oriental fruit moth
on apple in a small block study, 2001. Arthropod Management Tests 27 (A45).
Paulson, G. S., & L. A. Hull. 2002. Evaluation of Confuse for control of OFM on apple, 2001. Arthropod
Management Tests 27 (A43)
Paulson, G. S., & L. A. Hull. 2002. Evaluation of various rates of confuse for control of oriental fruit moth
on apple in a large block study, 2001. Arthropod Management Tests 27(A44)
Uchida, K., C. Ichimori, P. Cox, G. S. Paulson, F. Sone, & W. A. Samarawickrema. 2002. Laboratory
studies of Ochlerotatus samoanus in association with leaf axils ofFreycinetia (Pandanaceae) in Samoa. J. Amer.
Mosquito Cont. Assoc. 18: 81-85.
Pamperin, N. J. & G. S. Paulson. 2001. Stonefly Naiads (Plecoptera: Perlidae) Encrusted by Diatoms.
Ent. News 112 (5): 323-325.
Bossart, N.R. & G. S. Paulson. 2001. Seed color preference of selected northern bird species. J PA
Acad. Sci. 74: 93-95.
Paulson, G. S., & L. A. Hull. 2000. Control of the obliquebanded leafroller with Apogee and Confirm.
Arthropod Management Tests 25 (A17): 33-34.
Hull, L. A., & G. S. Paulson. 2000. Apogee and insecticides for pear psylla control. Arthropod
Management Tests 25 (A29): 45-46.
Hull, L. A., & G. S. Paulson. 2000. Apogee for control of green aphis. Arthropod Management Tests 25
(A11): 17.
Paulson, G. S. 1998. Population ecology of Formica neoclara (Emery) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and
their possible role in the biological control of pear orchard pests. Recent Res. Devel. in Entomol. 2: 113-125.
Akre, R. D. & G. S. Paulson. 1993. Who's eating the children? (Most unusual flies). Amer. Entomol.
39: 238-243.
Samarawickrema, W. A., F. Sone, E. Kimura, L. Self, R. Cummings, & G. S. Paulson. 1993. The
relative importance and distribution of Aedes polynesiensis and Aedes aegypti larval habitats in Samoa. Med.
and Vet. Entomol. 17: 27-36.
Samarawickrema, W. A., E. Kimura, F. Sone, G. S. Paulson, & R. Cummings. 1992. Natural infections
of Dirofilaria immitis in Aedes Stegomyia polynesiensis and Aedes Finlaya samoanus and their implication in
human health in Western Samoa. Trans. Roy. Soc. Trop. Med. and Hyg. 86: 187-188.
Paulson, G. S., and R. D. Akre. 1992. Examination of the population structure of Formica neoclara
(Emery) through nearest-neighbor analysis and a mark-release-recapture technique. Melanderia 48: 34-39.
Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1992. Evaluating the effectiveness of ants as biological control agents of
pear psylla. J. Econ. Entomol. 85(1): 70-73.
Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1991. Introducing Ants Into Pear Orchards for the Control of Pear Psylla.
J. Agric. Entomol. 9: 37-39.
Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1991. Behavioral interactions among formicid species in the ant mosaic of
an organic pear orchard. Pan-Pac. Entomol. 67(4): 288-297.
Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1991. Parasitic Hymenoptera collected from a pear orchard under organic
management in Washington State. Entomol. News. 102: 227-230.
Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1991. Role of predaceous ants in pear psylla management: Estimating
colony size and foraging range of Formica neoclara (Emery) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) through a mark-
recapture technique. J. Econ. Entomol. 84(5): 1437-1440.
Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1991. Trichopria sp. (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae) reared from Microdon
albicomatus Novak(Diptera: Syrphidae). Can. Entomol. 123: 719.
Rathman, R. J., & G. S. Paulson. 1991. Biological summary of Dilyta rathmanae. In A. S. Menke and H.
H. Evenhuis, N. American Charipidae: Key to genera, nomenclature, species checklist, and a new species of
Dilyta Forster (Hymenoptera: Cynipoidea). Proc. Entomol. Soc. Wash. 93: 136-158.
Paulson, G. S., & J. W. Beardsley. 1986. Development, oviposition, and longevity of Aleurothrixus
floccosus (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Proc. Hawaii Entomol. Soc. 26: 97-99.
Paulson, G. S., & J. W. Beardsley. 1985. Whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) egg pedicel insertion into
host plant stomata. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 78: 506-508.
Paulson, G. S., & B. Kumashiro. 1985. Hawaiian Aleyrodiade. Proc. Hawaii Entomol. Soc. 25: 103-
124.
Paulson, G. S. 2005. A Guidebook to the Construction and Use of Common Insect Collection and
Rearing Devices with Suggested Classroom Applications, Springer-Verlag, NY. 121p.
Paulson, G. S., ed. 2002. Principles of Biology I Laboratory Manual. Pearson, NJ. 112 p.
Paulson, G. S., & C. Davitt. 1994. Electron microscopy: A closer look at nature. pp. 214-220. In, The
Nature of Nature, W. Shore, ed. Harcourt Brace, NY. 298 p.
Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1993. Ants. pp. 230-233. In, Orchard Pest Management: A Resource
Book for the Pacific Northwest, Beers, E., J. Brunner, M. Willett, & G. Warner, eds. Good Fruit Grower, Yakima,
WA. 276 p.
Akre, R. D., G. S. Paulson & E. P. Catts. 1992. Insects Did it 1st. Ye Galleon Press, Fairfield, WA. 172
p.
NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
Infomatiecentrum voor Bijenteelt, 2013. Platenatlas: Uitwendige structuur van de honingbij (Atlas of
Honeybee structure), University of Gent, Belgium. 16 pgs.
Paulson, G. S. 2010. The photography, Proteus: A Journal of Ideas, Spring, pg. 59.
Akre, R. D., G. S. Paulson & E. P. Catts. 2008. Sound Communication. Techletter: information for the
pest control professional. 24 (20): 4.
Akre, R. D., G. S. Paulson & E. P. Catts. 2007. Making paper. Techletter: information for the pest
control professional. 23 (7): 4.
Paulson, G. S., 2004. Carpenter Ants: Camponotus spp. (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Encyclopedia of
Entomology, J. Capinera (ed.), Kluwer Acad.
Paulson, G. S., 2004. Allegheny Mound Ants: Formica exsectoides (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).
Encyclopedia of Entomology, J. Capinera (ed.), Kluwer Acad.
Paulson, G. S., 2003. The 60 second scientisrt. Yellow Breeches Gazette 3 (4): 25 Dec., page 6.
Paulson, G. S., L. A. Hull, & G. M. Greene. 2000. Does Apogee fit into apple and pear management
systems? Penn Fruit News 80-5: 32-34.
Paulson, G. S., & L. A. Hull. 1999. The efficacy of Apogee for controlling shoot growth and pestiferous
insects in pear and apple orchards. Proc. Cumberland-Shenandoah Fruit Workers Conf. 75: 24-28.
Paulson, G. S. & D. L. Long. 1999. Zoology Lecture Guide and Laboratory Manual. 102p. 2nd ed.
Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1994. A fly in ant's clothing. Nat. History January: 56-58.
Paulson, G. S., & D. C. Cartwright. 1993. Computer biology lab: earthworm and grasshopper, book
review. Am. Entomol. 39: 48-49.
Akre, R. D., & G. S. Paulson. 1991. Transplanting ants to pear orchards for psylla control. Wash. State
Univ. Ext. bull. No. 1590.
Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1991. Predatory ants can help control pear psylla. Good Fruit Grower. 1
March: 12-13.
Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1990. Evaluation of the role of predaceous ants in the management of
pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster)). Bull. OILB/SROP VII: 127-130.
Paulson, G. S. 1990. The role of predaceous ants in pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster))
management. Ph. D. dissertation, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.
Paulson, G. S. 1990. Evaluating the effectiveness of ants as biological control agents of pear psylla
(Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster)). Proc. 2nd Ann. Wash. State Univ. Grad. Prof. Student Res. Expo. 11-19.
Paulson, G. S. 1989. Evaluation of the role of predaceous ants in the population management of pear
psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster)). Proc. Wash. State Entomol. Soc. 51: 895 - 896.
Paulson, G. S. 1989. Scanning electron microscope studies of Microdon spp. (Diptera: Syrphidae).
Proc. Wash. State Entomol. Soc. 51: 894 - 895.
Paulson, G. S. 1989. Determining the foraging range of ants through the use of mark-release-recapture
techniques. Proc. Wash. State Entomol. Soc. 51: 882 - 883.
Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1989. Transplanting ants into pear orchards for the control of pear psylla.
Proc. Wash. State Hort. Soc.
Akre, R. D., & G. S. Paulson. 1989. Control pear psylla with ants. W. Fruit Grower. 109: 12-13.
Akre, R. D., & G. S. Paulson. 1988. Evaluation of the role of predaceous ants in the population
management of Psylla pyricola through the use of exclusion barriers. Proc. Wash. State Hort. Soc. pp. 97-99.
Paulson, G. S. 1988. Notes and Exhibitions: March, 1986. Proc. Hawaii Entomol. Soc. 28: 5-6.
Paulson, G. S. 1983. The biology and natural enemies of the woolly whitefly, Aleurothrixus floccosus
(Maskell), in Hawaii. M.S. thesis, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Paulson, G. S., J. Ruda, J. G. Kishbaugh, & M. Kaufmann. The accuracy of using mark-release-
recapture methods for determining nest population of ants using Formica exsectoides as a model.
Paulson, G. S., J. G. Kishbaugh, J. Ruda, & M. Kaufmann. The effect of habitat on size, directional
orientation and growth of Formica exsectoides Forel (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Nests.
Paulson, G. S., J. G. Kishbaugh, J. Ruda, & M. Kaufmann. Observations on the role of Formica
exsectoides nest structure in the regulation of nest temperature and humidity.
Paulson, G. S., J. G. Kishbaugh, J. Ruda, & M. Kaufmann. The importance of ecological scale in the
interpretation of nearest-neighbor analyses of ant nest dispersion.
Paulson, G. S., J. G. Kishbaugh, J. Ruda, & M. Kaufmann. A comparison of methods for estimating the
number of insects in a large sample.
2013 – The Greatest Facts in the History of Facts, Klutz/Scholastic Press - Cover photograph and feature
photograph
2013 – Science North, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada – several of my images are part of a display on black
flies.
2012 – American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY – several of my SEM images were used as
part of a special display called Spiders Alive!.
2011 - Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA – content and images from my book, “Insects Did It First” are part of
a long-term display at the garden.
2010 – Maison de Hesbaye, Liege, Belgium – several of my images are part of a permanent display on
Honey bees in the Insectarium.
2009 – Sunday photo gallery Hagerstown Herald – a full page of my SEM images with explanatory text.
2005-2007 – National Museum of Natural History, Split, Croatia – display of my images and associated
media from Insects Did it First.
GRANTSMANSHIP
2013 – $515 from the Shippensburg University Student/faculty Research Engagement Program –
Interdisciplinary Computer Engineering Project – development of Fly’s eye actograph v 2.0.
2011 - $162 from the Miklausen-Likar foundation to support upgrading an existing actograph for research
activities.
2009 - $400 from the Shippensburg University Graduate Research Fund to support studies of agonistic
behavior of female Betta splendens (faculty advisor)
2008 - $400 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support a study on
intercolonial aggression in Formica exsectoides. (faculty adviser)
2008 - $350 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support a study on
agonistic behavior of Betta spendens. (faculty adviser)
2007 - $500 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support a study on the
effect of methamphetamines on decomposition of carrion. (faculty adviser)
2007 - $300 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support a study on
intercolonial aggression in Formica exsectoides. (faculty adviser)
2007 - $400 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support a study on the
effect of background color on the behavior of fighting fish. (faculty adviser)
2006 - $176 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support a study on the
effect of day length on orb-web building by spiders. (faculty adviser)
2004 - $250 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support a study on
learning in goldfish. (faculty adviser)
2003 – $28,800 from the Shippensburg University technology fees revenue for acquisition of digital
microscopy and imaging equipment
2003 – $21,800 from the Shippensburg University technology fees revenue for upgrading laboratories in
FSC
*2003 - $143,443 proposal submitted to NSF Major Research Instrumentation for establishing a
microscopy and imaging laboratory.
2002 – $35,000 from the PA State Wildlife Grant to establish a comprehensive database of Pennsylvania
mammal specimens a joint proposal with The Nature Conservancy, The State Museum of Pennsylvania and
Shippensburg University, J. A. Hart, T. Davis, W. Meshaka and G. Paulson (Co-PI’s)
2002 - $600 from the Shippensburg University Graduate Research Fund to support research on the
invertebrate communities of vernal pools at Mt. Cydonia. (faculty adviser)
*2002 - $88,883 proposal submitted to NSF Major Research Instrumentation for establishing a
microscopy and imaging laboratory.
*2001 – $74,810 proposal submitted to USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
Service (CREES), Water quality improvements generated by stream channel, riparian zone, and wetland
restoration in an agriculturally-impacted watershed, C. Woltemade (PD), W. Blewett, T. Feeney, T. Hurd & G.
Paulson (CoPD’s)
2001 - $740 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support research on
characterization of ant cuticular hydrocarbons. (faculty adviser)
2001 - $382 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support research on the
effect of Bti on non-target arthropods. (faculty adviser)
2001 - $7500 from Gowan Corporation to study the use of paraffin emulsion pheromone formulations
(Confuse) in an IPM program for Oriental Fruit moth in apples. Co-PI
2001 - $6366 from the Shippensburg University Faculty Professional Development Committee to study
the use of paraffin emulsion pheromone formulations in an IPM program for Oriental Fruit moth in apples. PI
2000 - $1000 from the Shippensburg University Faculty Professional Development Committee to support
travel to the International Congress of Entomology in Iguassu Falls, Brazil.
2000 - $990 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support research on the
analyses and characterization of ant cuticular hydrocarbons. (faculty adviser)
2000 - $3000 from the Shippensburg University Faculty Professional Development Committee to support
an evaluation of the effect of plant growth inhibitors on the population of insects in apples. PI
1999 - $482,922 from the NSF as part of the SSHE Initiative, Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher
Preparation, Interdisciplinary Science and Mathematics Center at SU, Biology team leader. Drs. E. Anderon and
J. Wilburne SU Co-PI’s. Systemwide grant.
1999 - Contributed to Burd Run Interdisciplinary Watershed Research Laboratory, NSF funded program
($168,357), Drs. C. Woltemade & W. Blewett, Co-PI’s.
1999 - $750 from SU PDC to support travel to the Entomological Society of America’s national meeting.
1999 - $750 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support a study of the
circadian rhythm of the dump fly. (faculty adviser)
1999 - $2000 from the Wild Resource Conservation Fund Preparation to fund the curation of special
concern mammals and birds and specimens generated by Pennsylvania game commission and wild resource
conservation fund-supported research. PI
1999 - $5248 from the Shippensburg University Faculty Professional Development Committee to support
an evaluation of the effect of plant growth inhibitors on the population of insects in apples. PI
*1998 - $6863 Submitted a Pennsylvania System of Higher Education, Faculty Professional Development
Annual Grants Program to support an evaluation of the effect of plant growth inhibitors on the population of
insects in apples.
1998 - $800 from Shippensburg University Faculty Professional Development Committee to support
travel to the Entomological Society of America’s national meeting.
1998 - $536 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support development of
an actigraph used to study the circadian rhythm of the green bottle fly. (faculty adviser)
1998 - $751 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support research on the
importance of color on the food selection of birds. (faculty adviser)
1998 - $2558 from the Shippensburg University Faculty Professional Development Committee to support
an analysis of invertebrate diversity collected in pitfall traps from South Mountain. PI
1998 - $4786 from the PA Division of Forestry, Forest Health Protection - Focus Fund Project to support
analyses of invertebrate diversity collected in pitfall traps from South Mountain, PA. PI
*1997 - Submitted a Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Faculty Professional Development
Annual Grants Program grant proposal to support an analysis of invertebrate diversity collected in pitfall traps
from South Mountain. $6851
*1997 - Submitted an NSF grant for support of informal education to develop workshops in sustainable
agriculture at the Wilson College Center for Sustainable Living. Co-PI
1997 - $5,635 from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Faculty Professional
Development Annual Grants Program to study the population structure of ants. PI
* 1996 - $207,027 grant proposal submitted to the NSF Experimental Projects for Women and Girls
program. Co-PI
1996 - $300 from the Shippensburg University Biology Support Fund to support undergraduate research
in the prey finding mechanisms of corn snakes. (faculty adviser)
1996 - $835 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support studies on the
effect of testosterone on male chickens. (faculty adviser)
1996 - $5,976 from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Faculty Professional
Development Annual Grants Program to study the population structure of ants. PI
1996 - $3120 from the Shippensburg University, Faculty Professional Development Committee to study
the effects of action science on the critical thinking skills of young girls. Co-PI
1996 - $400 from the Miklausen-Likar foundation to support undergraduate research activities in electron
microscopy. PI
1996 - $400 from the Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Fund to support studies on
squirrel foraging behavior. (faulty adviser)
1989 - $34,140 from the TFRC to study the biological control of pear psylla. Co-PI.
1988 - $37,020 from the TFRC to study the biological control of pear psylla. Co-PI.
1987 - $27,580 from the Tree Fruit Research Commission (TFRC) to study the biological control of pear
psylla. Co-PI
(* denotes unsuccessful)
2008 – National Geographic Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest, 1st place “Space” category.
1998 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Darbaker Prize for Microscopy Research Excellence
1993 - Biographee in Who's Who in the West and Who's Who in Science and Engineering
1992 - Polaroid International Photomicrography Competition, Overall Grand prize and 1st place electron
micrography - life sciences division.
1990 - Entomological Society of America, Pacific Branch Meeting, Spokane, WA, best graduate student
paper.
1990 - Graduate and Professional Student Association, Washington State University, 2nd Annual
Research Exposition, 2nd place award for research excellence.
2013
Reviewer – Shippensburg University Undergraduate Research Proposals
Reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Faculty Professional Development Council grant proposals
Faculty adviser - 24 undergraduate students, and 2 graduate students
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Chair - Biology DPAC
Member – Undergraduate Research Committee
Member – two graduate thesis committees
Member - SURE review committee
Member - Biology Department pond committee
Mentor – Scientist in the Classroom Program at Sinagua Middle School, Flagstaff, AZ.
2012
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America’s journals
Reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Faculty Professional Development Council grant proposals
Faculty adviser - 24 undergraduate students, and 3 graduate students
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Member – Undergraduate Research Committee
Member - Biology Department pond committee
Member – two graduate thesis committees
Representative – PA Dept. of Education Program Articulation Agreement, Transfer and Articulation Oversight
Committee
Alternate Representative – SU Academic Affairs Construction Committee
Judge – SU 7th Annual International Photography Contest
Mentor – Scientist in the Classroom Program at Sinagua Middle School, Flagstaff, AZ.
2011
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America’s journals
Reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Faculty Professional Development Council grant proposals
Faculty adviser - 24 undergraduate students, and 2 graduate students
Chair - Biology Department library committee
SU Representative – PASSHE Program Articulation Committee
Member – Undergraduate Research Committee
Member - Biology Department pond committee
Member – two graduate thesis committees
Representative – PA Dept. of Education Program Articulation Agreement, Transfer and Articulation Oversight
Committee
Alternate Representative – SU Academic Affairs Construction Committee
Judge – SU 6th Annual International Photography Contest
2010
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America’s journals
Reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Faculty Professional Development Council grant proposals
Faculty adviser - 24 undergraduate students, and 2 graduate students
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Member – Undergraduate Research Committee
Member - Biology Department pond committee
Member - Biology Department Graduate Program Committee
Member - Biology Department search committees (2 temporary)
Member - Semester at Sea Fall 2010 reentry committee
Judge – SU 5th Annual International Photography Contest
2009
Chair - Biology Department
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America’s journals
Reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Faculty Professional Development Council grant proposals
Reviewer – CPUB student research grant proposals
Faculty adviser - 24 undergraduate students, and 4 graduate students
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Member – ad hoc Dean of A & S Undergraduate Research Advisory Board
Member - Biology Department pond committee
Member - Biology Department Graduate Program Committee
Member - College of Arts and Sciences Miklausen-Likar award committee
Lecturer – SU Forensic Science Summer Academy
Judge – SU 4th Annual International Photography Contest
2008
Chair - Biology Department
Reviewer - Bucknell University Tenure Packet of Dr. E. Capaldi
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America’s journals
Reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Faculty Professional Development Council grant proposals
Reviewer – CPUB student research grant proposals
Faculty adviser - 24 undergraduate students, and 3 graduate students
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Chair – ad hoc Dean of A & S Undergraduate Research Advisory Board
Member - Biology Department pond committee
Member - College of Arts and Sciences Miklausen-Likar award committee
Lecturer – SU Forensic Science Summer Academy
Judge – SU 3rd Annual International Photography Contest
Coach – Waynesboro HS Envirothon team – helped students with identification of common PA invertebrates
2007
Chair - Biology Department
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America’s journals
Reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Faculty Professional Development Council grant proposals
Reviewer – CPUB student research grant proposals
Faculty adviser - 24 undergraduate students, and 3 graduate students
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Member - Biology Department pond committee
Member - Chambersburg Shade Tree Commission
Member - College of Arts and Sciences Miklausen-Likar award committee
Member - Entomological Society of America’s Dubois award selection committee (standing committee)
Member – SU Dean of Extended Studies search committee
Lecturer – SU Forensic Science Summer Academy
Judge – SU 2nd Annual International Photography Contest
Coach – Waynesboro HS Envirothon team – helped students with identification of common PA invertebrates
2006
Chair - Biology Department
Review Editor – Proteus, Spring 2007
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America’s journals
Reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Faculty Professional Development Council grant proposals
Reviewer – CPUB student research grant proposals
Faculty adviser - S.U. Ice Hockey Club
Faculty adviser - 24 undergraduate students, and 3 graduate students
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Member - Biology Department pond committee
Member – Chambersburg School Tax Committee
Member - Chambersburg Shade Tree Commission
Member - College of Arts and Sciences Miklausen-Likar award committee
Member - Entomological Society of America’s Dubois award selection committee (standing committee)
Member – Independent Tax Study Commission, Chambersburg Area School District
Judge – SU 1st Annual International Photography Contest
2005
Chair - Biology Department
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America’s journals
Reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Faculty Professional Development Council grant proposals
Reviewer – CPUB student research grant proposals
Faculty adviser - S.U. Ice Hockey Club
Faculty adviser - 24 undergraduate students, and 3 graduate students
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Director - Biology Department graduate program
Member - Biology Department pond committee
Member - Chambersburg Shade Tree Commission
Member - College of Arts and Sciences Miklausen-Likar award committee
Member – Entomological Society of America’s Dubois award selection committee (standing committee)
Chair - Biology Department search committee (1 year temporary)
2004
Chair - Biology Department
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America’s journals
Reviewer - Phytoparasitica, Israeli Journal of Plant Protection Sciences
Reviewer – CPUB student research grant proposals
Faculty adviser - S.U. Ice Hockey Club
Faculty adviser - 24 undergraduate students, and 3 graduate students
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Director - Biology Department graduate program
Chair - Biology Department assessment committee
Member - Biology Department pond committee
Member - Chambersburg Shade Tree Commission
Member - S.U. ad hoc Foreign Language Committee
Member - College of Arts and Sciences Miklausen-Likar award committee
Member – Entomological Society of America’s Dubois award selection committee (standing committee)
Chair - Biology Department ad hoc Advising Committee
Chair - Biology Department ad hoc Student Award Committee
Chair - College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean search committee
Chair - Biology Department search committee (1 year temporary science educator)
2003
Chair - Biology Department
Member - Entomological Society of America Committee on Public Information (standing committee)
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America journals
Reviewer – CPUB student research grant proposals
Faculty adviser - S.U. Ice Hockey Club
Faculty adviser - 24 undergraduate students, and 1 graduate student
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Director - Biology Department graduate program
Chair - Biology Department search committee (3 temporary)
Chair - Biology Department assessment committee
Member - Biology Department pond committee
Member - Chambersburg Shade Tree Commission
Member - S.U. ad hoc Foreign Language Committee
Chair - Biology Department ad hoc Advising Committee
2002
Chair - Biology Department
Acting director - SU Vertebrate Museum
Member - Entomological Society of America Committee on Public Information (standing committee)
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America journals
Reviewer – CPUB student research grant proposals
Director - SU branch of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologists
Faculty adviser - S.U. Ice Hockey Club
Faculty adviser - 24 undergraduate students, and 1 graduate student
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Director Biology Department graduate program
Chair - Biology Department public relations committee
Chair - Biology Department PAC
Member - Biology Department search committees (2 permanent)
Member - Biology Department assessment committee
Member - Chambersburg Shade Tree Commission
2001
Acting director - SU Vertebrate Museum
Co-program chair - Pennsylvania Academy of Science annual meeting
Member - Entomological Society of America Committee on Public Information (standing committee)
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America journals
Reviewer – Proteus
Director - SU branch of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologists
Chair -SU sabbatical leave committee.
Faculty adviser - S.U. Ice Hockey Club
Faculty adviser - S.U. undeclared majors
Faculty adviser - 2 undeclared majors, 17 undergraduate students, and 3 graduate students
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Director Biology Department graduate program
Chair - Biology Department public relations committee
Chair Biology Department PAC
Member - Biology Department search committees (1 permanent, 6 temporary)
Member - Chambersburg Shade Tree Commission
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Close Encounters
Yes, entomology has at times been embarrassing for us, but for Professor Greg
Paulson, it was downright dangerous. He writes, "When I was working on my Ph.D. I spent a lot of time
studying the nocturnal interactions of ants in pear orchards. This required that my assistant and I
use red head lamps so we could observe the ants without disturbing them. One evening I heard someone
say, “What the h--- are you doing?” From my position crouched at the base of a tree, I looked up straight
into the business end of a double-barrel, 12-gauge shotgun. " Apparently one of the neighbors had seen red
lights bobbing up and down in the orchard and thought he was witnessing an alien invasion. I'm just glad he
asked questions before he opened fire. From then on my assistant and I changed to lights we carried instead
of wore on our heads and we placed the lights as far away from us as possible when we worked the orchard."
2000
Presented workshop - “Preparing Your Sabbatical Leave Application”
Acting director - SU Vertebrate Museum
Co-program chair - Pennsylvania Academy of Science annual meeting
Member - Entomological Society of America Committee on Public Information (standing committee)
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America journals
Director - SU branch of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologists
Member- at-large - University Forum
Chair -SU sabbatical leave committee.
Faculty - Pittsburgh Partnership, a 3 weeklong program designed to prepare disadvantaged students for college
life.
Faculty adviser - S.U. Martial Arts Club
Faculty adviser - S.U. Ice Hockey Club
Faculty adviser - S.U. undeclared majors
Faculty adviser - 6 undeclared majors, 19 undergraduate students, and 6 graduate students
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Director Biology Department graduate program
Chair - Biology Department public relations committee
Member - Biology Department PAC
Member - Biology Department search committee
Participant - Rural Education Partnership Program
Member - Chambersburg Shade Tree Commission
Technical advisor - Computer design class - Dr. J. Ruby-Baird instructor, assisted students with insect anatomy
and morphology
Prepared display - Butterflies of Papua New Guinea for Menno Haven, Chambersburg, PA.
1999
Sponsored and organized mammal identification workshop for PA Game Commission, 9 August with Dr. Janet
Wright, Dickinson College.
Prepared permanent display - “ Mammals of Pennsylvania” for Whitaker Center for Science and Arts, Harrisburg,
PA.
Prepared display - Butterflies of Papua New Guinea for E. Lehman Library, SU.
Participated in PSU Tree Fruit Growers Field Day, 20 July .
Applied for a patent for Actograph, insect activity monitor, with Dr. Alan Armstrong
Presented workshop - “Preparing Your Sabbatical Leave Application”, 15 April with Dr. Lori Dewald
Acting director - SU Vertebrate Museum
Co-program chair - Pennsylvania Academy of Science annual meeting
Faculty - Pittsburgh Partnership, a 3 weeklong program designed to prepare disadvantaged students for college
life.
Member - Entomological Society of America Committee on Public Information (standing committee)
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America journals
Director - SU branch of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologists
Member- at-large - University Forum
Chair -SU sabbatical leave committee.
Faculty adviser - S.U. Martial Arts Club
Faculty adviser - S.U. Ice Hockey Club
Faculty adviser - S.U. undeclared majors
Faculty adviser - 6 undeclared majors, 19 undergraduate students, and 6 graduate students
Peer reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Professional Development Committee research grant
proposals.
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Director Biology Department graduate program
Member - Biology Department public relations committee
Chair - Biology Department ad hoc vertebrate museum committee
Member - Biology Department ad hoc space committee
Member - Biology Department search committee
Member - Technical Advisory Group, Wilson College Center for Sustainable Living
Participant - Rural Education Partnership Program
1998
Member- at-large - University Forum
Member of SU sabbatical leave committee, recording secretary.
Co-program chair - Pennsylvania Academy of Science annual meeting
Faculty - Pittsburgh Partnership, a 3 week program designed to prepare disadvantaged students for college life.
Member - Entomological Society of America Committee on Public Information (standing committee)
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America journals
Director - SU branch of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologists
Recording Secretary - SU sabbatical leave committee.
Faculty adviser - S.U. Martial Arts Club
Faculty adviser - S.U. Ice Hockey Club
Faculty adviser - S.U. undeclared majors
Faculty adviser - 5 undeclared majors, 17 undergraduate students, and 4 graduate students
Peer reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Professional Development Committee research grant
proposals.
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Director Biology Department graduate program
Member - Biology Department public relations committee
Member - Biology Department social committee
Member - Biology Department undergraduate curriculum committee
Member - Biology Department ad hoc space committee
Member - Technical Advisory Group, Wilson College Center for Sustainable Living
1997
Co-program chair - Pennsylvania Academy of Science annual meeting.
Member of SU sabbatical leave committee, recording secretary.
Member - SU athletic affairs committee.
Faculty - Pittsburgh Partnership, a 3 week program designed to prepare disadvantaged students for college life.
Member - Entomological Society of America Committee on Public Information (standing committee)
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America journals
Director - SU branch of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologists
Recording secretary - SU sabbatical leave committee.
Faculty adviser - S.U. Martial Arts Club
Faculty adviser - S.U. Ice Hockey Club
Faculty adviser - S.U. undeclared majors
Faculty adviser - 5 undeclared majors, 15 undergraduate students, and 2 graduate students
Peer reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Professional Development Committee research grant
proposals.
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Member - Biology Department public relations committee
Member - Biology Department social committee
Member - Biology Department undergraduate curriculum committee
Member - Biology Department search committee
Chair - Biology Department search committee
Member - Technical Advisory Group, Wilson College Center for Sustainable Living
Advisory editor - Proteus, Spring.
1996
Session moderator - Symposium on the Biology of Vertebrates in Penn. & Adjacent States.
Contributing photographer - Biology by Raven and Johnson
Faculty - Pittsburgh Partnership, a 3 week program designed to prepare disadvantaged students for college life.
Member - Entomological Society of America Committee on Public Information (standing committee)
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America journals
Member - SU graduate academic appeals committee.
Director - SU branch of Commonwealth ofPennsylvania University Biologists.
Member of SU sabbatical leave committee, recording secretary.
Faculty adviser - S.U. Martial Arts Club
Faculty adviser - S.U. Ice Hockey Club
Faculty adviser - 5 undeclared majors, 17 undergraduate students, and 2 graduate students
Reviewer – Proteus
Peer reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Professional Development Committee research grant
proposals.
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Member - Biology Department pond committee
Member - Biology Department public relations committee
Member - Biology Department search committee
Organized Biology Department U-day activities
Member - Technical Advisory Group, Wilson College Center for Sustainable Living
Judge - James Burd Elementary School Science Fair
1995
Member - SU sabbatical leave committee.
Member - SU graduate academic appeals committee.
Participant - Entomax '95, an out reach program of the Entomological Society of America held at
the ESA Eastern Branch annual meeting in Harrisburg, PA on 27 Feb.
Contributing photographer- Biology: An Exploration of Life by McFadden and Keeton
Contributing photographer- Endangered and Threatened Species of Pennsylvania, DCNR
publication
Faculty adviser - S.U. Martial Arts Club
Faculty adviser, S.U. Ice Hockey Club
Faculty adviser - 17 undergraduate students and 1 graduate student
Peer reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Professional Development Committee research grant
proposals.
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America journals
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Member - Biology Department general education committee
Member - Biology Department pond committee
Member - Biology Department public relations committee
Member - Biology Department ad hoc assessment committee
Member - Biology Department search committee
Developed and presented - Bio Jeopardy event for U-day
Member - Technical Advisory Group, Wilson College Center for Sustainable Living
Judge - James Burd Elementary School Science Fair
Participant - Rural Education Partnership Program
1994
Faculty adviser, S.U. Ice Hockey Club
Peer reviewer - PA State System of Higher Education Professional Development Committee research grant
proposals.
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America journals
Member - Biology Department computer committee
Chair - Biology Department library committee
Faculty adviser and coach - W. S. U. Ice Hockey Club
1993
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America journals
Participant - instructional development workshop, "Active Learning in Large Classes".
Co-organizer and participant in W.S.U. undergraduate research spring colloquium
Co-organizer and participant in W.S.U. Summer Science Scholars Program (HS Students)
Co-organizer and participant in W.S.U. Science Olympiad WA State Finals.
Contributing photographer - Universe, Spring
Contributing photographer - Discover, January
Feature photograph - Industrial Photography, February
Feature photograph - Photographic Processing, January
Feature photograph - Photo Electronic Imaging, January
Feature photograph - Bioscience, March, Vol. 43, #3
Faculty adviser and coach - W. S. U. Ice Hockey Club
1992
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America journals
Participant - instructional development workshop, "Writing Across the Curriculum".
Contributing photographer - Universe, Spring
Feature photograph - Nature, November, Vol. 360
Feature photograph - In Focus, Vol. 4
Feature photograph - NY Times Science section 22 Dec. 1992
Photographer, Identification and Habits of Key Ant Pests of Washington, WSU EB0671
Faculty adviser and coach - W. S. U. Ice Hockey Club
1991
Reviewer - Entomological Society of America journals
Contributing photographer - Explorabook, Klutz Press
Featured photograph - Illustrerad Vetenskap, June
Cover photo - Good Fruit Grower 1 March 1991
Photographer - Biology and Medical Importance of the Aggressive House Spider, Tegenaria
agrestis, in the Pacific Northwest (Arachnida: Araneae: Agelenidae), Melandaria 47: 1-30.
Feature photograph - American Bee Journal, November
Faculty adviser and coach - W. S. U. Ice Hockey Club
1990
Feature photograph - Natural History magazine, Natural Moment (October issue)
1989
Attended USDA parasitic Hymenoptera workshop.
1986 - 1990
Chair - W.S.U. Dept. of Entomology Safety Committee.
In addition to the specific activities listed above I peer review an average of 5 manuscripts/ year and 2 book
chapters/ year, and, as an “entomologist-on-call” for the ESA, reply to numerous e-mail inquiries
regarding insects.
30 Sept. 1999 - hosted gifted students of Boiling Springs Elementary School to tour SUVM