J. Megan Woltz Education Graduate School, Entomology and Ecology, Evolutionary Behavior and Biology, Michigan State University, Department of Entomology, expected graduation 2013 Advisor: Doug A. Landis Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Ecology Concentration, North Carolina State University, 2007 Advisor: Nick M. Haddad Research Experience Graduate Research Assistant, Michigan State University Dept of Entomology 2007-present Landscape ecology of predator-prey interactions in agroecosystems. East Lansing, MI. Visiting scientist. Institut Nationale de la Recherche Agronomique, Nov 2011 Influences of landscape and crop management practices on populations of predatory beetles in agroecosystems. Rennes, France. Research Assistant, Harvard Forest LTER 2006 Demographic and evolutionary studies of an invasive plant. Petersham, MA. Research Assistant, Niwot Ridge LTER 2005 Studies of biogeochemical dynamics of alpine lake systems. Nederland, CO. Research Assistant, NCSU Department of Zoology 2004 Demographic studies of endangered butterfly. Ft Bragg, NC Teaching Experience Graduate Teaching Project, Insect Physiology, MSU 2011 Created 4 interactive learning exercises to teach students about the insect integument and developmental systems. Independently led 8 class periods and wrote mid-term exam. Guest Lecturer, Entomology, Biological Control, MSU 2010 Mentored Teaching Experience, Plant Biology, MSU 2009 Conserving Beneficial Insects in Agricultural Landscapes Created interactive learning exercise to teach students about beneficial insects. Mentor Dr. Diane Ebert-May Guest Lecturer, Entomology, Biological Control, MSU 2009 Guest Lecturer, Entomology, Hemiptera, Biological Control, Malaria, MSU 2008 Teaching Assistant in Entomology, MSU 2008 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Zoology: Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, NCSU 2006 Awards and Honors NSF Office of International Science and Engineering supplemental funding for international collaboration (2011) KBS LTER Summer Research Fellowship (2011) Pioneer Hi-Bred International Graduate Student Fellowship (2010) NASA-MSU Professional Enhancement Award (2010) First Place LTER All Scientist Meeting Poster Competition (2009) MSU University Distinguished Fellowship (2007-2012)
Plant Sciences Professional Enhancement Stipend Award (2007-2012) Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (since 2006) J. Fulton Lutz Senior Academic Achievement Award (2006) College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Honors Program (2005-2007) Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society (since 2004) National Merit Scholar (2003-2007) A. Tab Williams Scholarship Recipient (2004-2007) Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Recipient (2003-2007) Professional Memberships Ecological Society of America (since 2008) Entomological Society of America (since 2007) US Regional Association of the International Association for Landscape Ecology (since 2010) International Organization for Biological Control of Noxious Animals and Plants (since 2008) Professional and Departmental Service KBS-LTER Campus Grad Student Representative (2009-present) MSU Department of Entomology Bug House educational guide (2008-present) Entomological Society of America NCB Student Affairs Committee (2008-2010) Department of Entomology Seminar Committee (2008-2010) Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior Program Seminar Committee (2008-2009) Graduate and Undergraduate Entomology Student Society President (2009-2010) Graduate and Undergraduate Entomology Student Society Secretary (2007-2009) Undergraduate Mentoring Heather R. Russon. Habitat preference and community assemblages of Carabid Beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) in an agricultural crop system. Senior thesis for B.A. at Kalamazoo College. Jan 2012 Emily M. Franklin. Spatial and temporal patterns of carabid beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) assemblages in winter wheat factor into their potential as biocontrol agents. Senior thesis for B.A. at Kalamazoo College. Jan 2012 Lucas F. Petersen. Surveying the nocturnal predator assemblage of the agricultural pest soybean aphid, Aphis glycines Matsumura (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Senior thesis for B.A. at Kalamazoo College. Jan 2012 Lucas F. Petersen, J.M. Woltz, and D.A. Landis. Surveying the nocturnal predator assemblage of the agricultural pest soybean aphid (poster). Kellogg Biological Station LTER REU Symposium, Aug 2011 Publications J.M. Woltz, R. Isaacs, and D.A. Landis, 2012. Landscape structure and habitat management differentially influence insect natural enemies in an agricultural landscape. Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Environment 152: 40-49. J.M. Woltz, B.P. Werling, and D.A. Landis, in press. Natural enemies and insect outbreaks in agriculture: A landscape perspective. Pgs X-X in P. Barbosa, D. Letourneau, and J. Schultz (eds). Insect Outbreaks Revisited. Wiley-Blackwell
Scientific Presentations New directions in landscape-ecosystem service research. J.M. Woltz. KBS LTER All Scientist Meeting. Hickory Corners, MI. Mar 16, 2012. Landscape configuration and composition influence coccinellid abundance in agricultural landscapes. J.M. Woltz and D.A. Landis. 96 th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America. Austin, TX. Aug 3-8, 2011 Lady beetles, buckthorn and bees: enlisting the public to answer ecological research questions in their own landscape. M.M. Gardiner, D.A. Landis, A.P. Michel, M.E. O Neal, J.M. Woltz. 66 th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America North Central Branch. Minneapolis, MN. Mar 13-16, 2011 Do local or landscape factors drive provision of beneficial insects and their ecosystem services to crop fields? R. Isaacs, J. Tuell, J.M. Woltz, and D.A. Landis. NRI grant recipients workshop, 58 th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. San Diego, CA. Dec 12-17, 2010 Influence of Landscape and habitat management on biocontrol of soybean aphid. J.M. Woltz and D.A. Landis. 95 th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America. Pittsburg, PA. Aug 1-6, 2010 Influence of Landscape and habitat management on biocontrol of soybean aphid. J.M. Woltz and D.A. Landis. 25 th Annual Meeting of the Int l Association for Landscape Ecology. Athens, GA. Apr 5-9, 2010 Predator and pollinator response to flowering strips varies with landscape diversity (poster). J.M.Woltz, J. Tuell, R. Isaacs, and D.A. Landis. LTER All Scientists Meeting. Estes Park, CO. Sep 14-16, 2009 Predator and pollinator response to flowering strips varies with landscape diversity (poster). J.M. Woltz, J. Tuell, R. Isaacs, and D.A. Landis. 94 th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America. Alberquerque, NM. Aug 2-7, 2009 How do natural enemies and pollinators respond to habitat management across agricultural landscapes (poster)? J. Tuell, J.M. Woltz, R. Isaacs, and D.A. Landis. Stewardship Network Conference. East Lansing, MI. Jan 2009 How do natural enemies and pollinators respond to habitat management across agricultural landscapes (poster)? J. Tuell, J.M. Woltz, R. Isaacs, and D.A. Landis. 56 th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. Reno, NV. Nov 16-19 2008 Maximizing arthropod mediated ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes. J. Tuell, J.M. Woltz, A.K. Fiedler, M.M. Gardiner, D.A. Landis, and R. Isaacs.Invasive Species Symposium (poster), Mar 2008 Landscape Perspectives on Biological Control. J.M. Woltz, M.M. Gardiner, A.K. Fiedler, and D.A. Landis. Michigan Organic Agriculture Reporting Session. Lansing, MI. Mar 5, 2008 Maximizing arthropod mediated ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes (poster). J. Tuell, J.M. Woltz, A.K. Fiedler, M.M. Gardiner, D.A. Landis, and R. Isaacs. Stewardship Network Conference: the Science Practice and Art of Restoring Native Ecosystems. East Lansing, MI. Jan 2008
Maximizing arthropod mediated ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes (poster). J. Tuell, J.M. Woltz, A.K. Fiedler, M.M. Gardiner, D.A. Landis, and R. Isaacs. 55 th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. San Diego, CA. Dec 9-12, 2007 Habitat affects population demographics of garlic Mustard. J.M. Woltz, K.A. Stinson, and K. Donohue. Harvard Forest REU Symposium. Harvard Forest LTER, Petersham, MA. Aug 2006 Acidification affects algal abundance in alpine lakes (poster). J.M. Woltz and D.M. McKnight. State of NC Undergraduate Research Symposium. Raleigh, NC. Dec 12, 2006 Acidification affects algal abundance in alpine lakes. J.M. Woltz and D.M. McKnight. University of Colorado Mountain Research Station REU Symposium. Niwot Ridge LTER, Nederland, CO. Aug 3, 2005 Extension and Outreach Presentations and Activities Thinking outside the crop: Influence of surrounding landscapes on ecosystem services in crop fields. J.M. Woltz. Minnesota Statewide High Tunnel Conference, Identifying and Enhancing Beneficial Insects session. Baxter, MN. Feb, 2012. Thinking outside the crop: Influence of surrounding landscapes on ecosystem services in crop fields. J.M. Woltz. Great Lakes Fruit and Vegetable Expo, Identifying and Enhancing Natural Enemies in Vegetables session. Grand Rapids, MI. Dec, 2011. The Buckthorn Watch program. Gardiner, M.M., D.A. Landis, A.P. Michel, M.E. O Neal, and J.M. Woltz. The Science, Practice and Art of Restoring Native Ecosystems Conference. The Stewardship Network. East Lansing, MI. Jan, 2011 Biocontrol practice and applications. J.M. Woltz. Vets to Ag KBS LTER Program to train unemployed U.S. veterans in agricultural techniques. Hickory Corners, MI. Feb 2010 Biological Control in your home garden. J.M. Woltz. River Ridge Garden Club meeting. Lansing, MI. Mar 2009 Factors affecting soybean aphid control. J.M. Woltz. Ingham Co IPM meeting. Lansing, MI. Feb 2009 Factors affecting soybean aphid control. J.M. Woltz. Clinton Co Progressive Farmers meeting. St. Johns, MI. Feb 2009 Conservation BioControl: New MSU Research. J.M. Woltz, M. Gardiner, A. Fiedler, and D. Landis. Ingham Co IPM meeting. Lansing, MI. Mar 2008 Extension Bulletins Gardiner, M.M., S.P. Prajzner, D.A. Landis, A.P. Michel, M.E. O Neal, and J.M. Woltz. 2011. Buckthorn Watch: Studying the Invasive Plant Common Buckthorn. The Ohio State University Extension, Iowa State University Extension and Michigan State University Extension (Joint Extension Bulletin). Michigan State University Bulletin E-3146.
Prajzner, S.P., M.M. Gardiner, D.A. Landis, A.P. Michel, M.E. O Neal, J.M. Woltz. 2010. Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica). The Ohio State University Extension, Iowa State University Extension and Michigan State University Extension (Joint Extension Bulletin). Michigan State University Bulletin E-3139.