TRACEY L. PAYTON MILLER Curriculum Vitae Oklahoma State University Entomology and Plant Pathology 127 Noble Research Center Stillwater, OK 74078 (405) 714-5368 tracey.payton@okstate.edu Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Cleveland County 601 E. Robinson Norman, OK 73071 EDUCATION Ph.D. (May 2018), Dept. of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. Thesis Title: Evaluation of the Aphidius colemani-rhopalosiphum Padi Banker Plant System in Greenhouse Biological Control; Advisor: Eric J. Rebek, Ph.D. M.S. (2007), Dept. of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. Thesis Title: Genetic Variation Within and Between Russian Wheat Aphid, Diuraphis noxia (Kurdjumov), Biotypes Found in the United States; Advisor: Kevin A. Shufran, Ph.D. B.S. (2004), Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Minor: Entomology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. POSITIONS Horticulture Extension Educator, Oklahoma State University, Cooperative Extension Service, Cleveland County, Norman, OK, January 2008-present. Biological Science Technician, United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, Insect Genetics Laboratory, Stillwater, OK, November 2004-June 2007. Supervisor of Propagation and Cuttings, Bluebird Nursery Inc., Clarkson, NE, May 2004- October 2004. Research Assistant, Cimarron Valley Research Station and Horticulture Laboratory, Oklahoma State University Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Stillwater, OK, May 2000-August 2001. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Entomological Society of America Southwestern Branch International Organization of Biological Control-Nearctic Regional Section American Society for Horticultural Science-Southern Region Oklahoma Nursery and Landscape Association Gamma Sigma Delta, Oklahoma State University Chapter
Pi Alpha Xi, Member and Past President, Oklahoma State University Chapter SPECIALIZED TRAINING Certified Pesticide Applicator, expires 2018 Demonstration and Research Ornamental and Turf Outdoor Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program, Class XVI HORTECUS Study Abroad Program and Internship, 2003 Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Crete, Heraklion, Greece Oklahoma State University Floriculture Crop Judging and Design Team, 2001-2002 Member and Assistant Coach AWARDS, CLUBS, and RECOGNITION Ph.D. Oral Presentation Award, 2 nd Place, Entomological Society of America-Southwest Branch, Austin, TX, $150, 2017 Southwest Branch Linnaean Games Champions Travel Scholarship, $400, 2017 Women s Faculty Council Student Research Award, $750, 2017 Fargo Burton Graduate Student Award, $500, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Ph.D. Poster Award, 1 st Place, Entomological Society of America-Southwest Branch, Tyler, TX, $250, 2016 HORTECUS Study Abroad Stipend, $3,000, 2003 Oklahoma Horticulture Society Scholarship in Honor of Dick Payne, $1000, 2003 Floriculture Crop Judging & Design Team Competition, 3 rd Place Centerpiece, San Luis Obispo, CA, 2001. Bartlesville Garden Center Inc. Scholarship, $1000, 2001, 2002 Oklahoma Garden Clubs Scholarship, $500, 2002 African Violet Society of Greater Tulsa Scholarship, $250, 2001 Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship, $1000, 2001, 2002 Oklahoma State University Horticulture Club, 2005 Sanborn Entomology Club, 2005, 2006 (Historian, Secretary) Presidents Honor Roll, 2001, 2002, 2003 Deans Honor Roll, 2001, 2002, 2004 2
PRESENTATIONS Oral Presentations Payton Miller, T.L., E. Rebek, S. Frank, K. Giles, and M. Schnelle. 2017. Evaluation of the Aphidius colemani-rhopalosiphum padi banker plant system in Oklahoma greenhouse production. Denver, CO. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Payton Miller, T.L., E. Rebek, S. Frank, K. Giles, and M. Schnelle. 2017. Evaluation of the Aphidius colemani-rhopalosiphum padi banker plant system in Oklahoma greenhouse production. Stillwater, OK. 14 th Annual Research Symposium in Biological Sciences presented by the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduate Student Organization. Payton Miller, T.L., E. Rebek, S. Frank, K. Giles, and M. Schnelle. 2017. Evaluation of the Aphidius colemani-rhopalosiphum padi banker plant system in Oklahoma greenhouse production. Austin, TX. 65 th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Branch of the Entomological Society of America. Payton Miller, T.L., E. Rebek, S. Frank, K. Giles, and M. Schnelle. 2016. Evaluation of the Aphidius colemani-rhopalosiphum padi banker plant system in Oklahoma greenhouse production. Orlando, FL. XXV International Congress of Entomology. Payton Miller, T.L., E.J. Rebek, S.D. Frank, K.L. Giles, M.A. Schnelle. 2015. Pesticide Compatibility with Aphidius colemani (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) for biological control applications in greenhouse production systems. Minneapolis, MN. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Payton, T.L., K.A. Shufran, G.J. Puterka. 2006. Detection of Genetic Variation Between and Within Two Russian Wheat Aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) Biotypes found in the US. Woodland Park, CO. Rocky Mountain Conference of Entomologists. Payton, T.L., K.A. Shufran, G.J. Puterka. 2006. Genetic Variation in Diuraphis noxia (Homoptera: Aphididae) Biotypes found in the U.S. Stillwater, OK. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduate Student Association Symposium. Payton, T.L., K.A. Shufran, G.J. Puterka. 2006. Genotypic Variation Between and Within Diuraphis noxia (Homoptera: Aphididae) Biotypes Found in the U.S. Indianapolis, IN. Entomological Society of American Annual Meeting. Poster Presentations Payton Miller, T.L., E.J. Rebek, S.D. Frank, K. Giles, and M. Schnelle. 2016. Pesticide compatibility with Aphidius colemani (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) for biological control applications in greenhouse production systems. Tyler, TX. 64th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Branch of the Entomological Society of America. Payton, T.L., K.A. Shufran, G.J. Puterka. 2005. Detection of Genetic Variation Between and Within Two Russian Wheat Aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) Biotypes found in the US. Stillwater, OK. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduate Student Association Symposium. 3
Payton, T.L., K.A. Shufran, G.J. Puterka. 2005. Genetic Variation of Russian Wheat Aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) Biotypes Found in the US. Fort Lauderdale, FL. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Invited Talks Oklahoma Master Gardener Programming, 2008-present Basic Entomology, IPM, Basic Botany, Growing Fruit, Season Extension, Plant Detective, Propagation, Greenhouse Construction and Management, Soil Science, Organic Gardening, Common Insect Pests Vegetable Gardening, 2009-Present Grady County Oklahoma Cooperative Extension, Paul s Valley, OK Oklahoma City Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK Pioneer Library System, Norman, OK Cleveland County, Oklahoma Moore United Methodist Church, Moore, OK Norman Regional Hospital Diabetic Workshop, Norman, OK Landrun Agriculture Workshops, Norman, OK Bank on it: Using Parasitic Wasps for Aphid Control in Greenhouses, 2017 Biological Control in Greenhouses and Interiorscapes, Stillwater, OK Got Aphids? Banker Plants for Greenhouse Pest Management, 2017 Shackelford Floriculture Conference, Stillwater, OK Organic Gardening, 2017, 2010 Statewide Women in Agriculture Conference, Oklahoma City, OK Pioneer Library System, Norman, OK Weird Bugs, 2017 Pioneer Library System Southwest, Oklahoma City, OK Banker Plants in Greenhouse Biological Control, 2017, 2016 Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City, OK Common Insect Pests of Vegetables in Oklahoma, 2017, 2016, 2012 Murray County Cooperative Extension Specialty Crop Workshop, Sulfur, OK Basic Gardening Classes, Norman, OK Pesky Household Insects, 2015 Literacy Conference, Norman, OK Lawn Care, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2010 Association of Retired Federal Employees, Moore, OK Rotary Club, First Christian Church, Norman, OK Cleveland County, Norman, OK Be Your Own Groundskeeper Course, Norman, OK City of Norman, Environmental Advisory Board, Norman, OK 4
Plant This, Not That: Disease and Insect Prone Plants, 2014, 2011, 2010 Home Depot Employees and Vendors, Norman, OK Basic Ag Field Day, Norman, OK Oklahoma Recreation and Parks Conference, Norman, OK South African Plant Life, 2014 Cleveland County Master Gardener Association Monthly Meeting, Norman, OK The Cooperative Extension and Horticulture, 2013 University of Oklahoma, Plant Care and Cultivation Guest Lecturer, Norman, OK Putting the Garden to Bed: Winter Preparation for Landscapes, 2013, 2008 Garfield County Monthly Master Gardener Meeting, Enid, OK Cleveland County Fair, Norman, OK In Living Color: Superior Perennial Choices for Oklahoma, 2013, 2012, 2010 Pioneer Library System, Moore, OK Garfield County Master Gardener Monthly Meeting, Enid, OK Norman Garden Club-Florabells, Norman, OK Water Conservation and Lawn Care, 2013 Norman Business Association, Norman, OK Pioneer Library System, Moore, OK Gardening During a Drought, 2013, 2012, 2011 Noble Beekeepers Association, Noble OK Sisters in Spirit, St. Marks Church, Norman, OK Water Wise Workshop, Norman, OK Harvesting for Market, 2012 Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Plasticulture Conference, Oklahoma City, OK 20 Questions in the Landscape, 2012 Cleveland County Master Gardener Association Monthly Meeting, Norman, OK Backyard Composting, 2012, 2009 Earth Day, National Center for Employee Development, Norman, OK Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Bi-Annual Conference, Stillwater, OK Holiday Floral Design, 2012, 2010 Oklahoma Home and Community Education Christmas in October, Norman, OK Fire Prevention in the Landscape, 2012 Fire Prevention & Awareness Program, Little Axe, OK The Cooperative Extension and Common Plant Diseases, 2012 University of Oklahoma Guest Lecturer, Mycology, Norman, OK AMBUCS International Club, Norman, OK 5
Beneficial Insects, 2011 Noble Beekeepers Association, Noble, OK Long, Hot Summer Plants: New Plant Selections for Oklahoma, 2011, 2008 Oklahoma State Master Gardener Conference, Enid, OK Oklahoma Home and Community Education, Purcell, OK Norman Women s Connection, Norman, OK Nectar and Pollen Plants, 2011 Noble Beekeepers Association, Noble, OK Whirling Wings and Butterfly Gardens: Incorporating Entomology into Horticulture Programs, 2010 Entomological Society of America National Meeting, San Diego, CA Low Stress Gardening, 2011, 2010 Norman, OK Oklahoma Home and Community Education Leader Lessons, Cleveland, Canadian, and Oklahoma Counties. Private Pesticide Applicator Training, 2010 Pioneer Library System, Noble, OK Ice Storm Recovery: Tree Care and Future Management, 2008, 2010 Norman Garden Club, Norman, OK Home and Garden Expo, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Norman, OK Pioneer Library System, Moore, OK Enduring Roses, 2009 Norman Garden Club, Norman, OK Container Gardening, 2008, 2010 Pioneer Library System, Moore, OK Norman Garden Club, Norman, OK Workshops and Conferences Organized Biological Control in Greenhouses and Interiorscapes, 2017, Stillwater, OK Cleveland County Master Gardener Training Classes, 2008-Present, Norman, OK 4-H Entomology Collection Workshop, 2008-Present, Norman, OK Bug Fest, 2008-Present, Norman, Lexington, and Moore, OK The Garden Party, 2010-Present, Norman, OK Oklahoma Market Gardening School, 2014, Norman, OK Composting & Rainwater Harvesting Workshop, 2013, Norman, OK 4-H Oklahoma State University Entomology Department Tour, 2013, Stillwater, OK 6
State Master Gardener Conference, 2010, Norman, OK Sustainable Home Workshops, 2010, Norman, OK RESEARCH Payton Miller, T.L. and H. Herje. 2012. Effects of Mycorrhizae Application on Woody Plant Root Growth. Cleveland County Oklahoma Cooperative Extension, Norman, OK. Payton, T.L., J. Dillwith. 2006. Cuticular Hydrocarbon analysis of Russian Wheat Aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) Biotypes. Independent Study, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. Payton, T.L., K.A. Shufran. 2004. Lack of Genetic Variation Between Two Russian Wheat Aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) Biotypes in the US. Undergraduate Traineeship, USDA-ARS, Stillwater, OK. Payton, T.L. 2003. Observation of genetic differences between Greek varieties of Cucumis sativus using RAPD-PCR. Intern in the Plant Breeding & Genetics laboratory, TEI of Crete. PUBLICATIONS Extension Publications Payton Miller, T., E. Rebek, M. Schnelle. Banker Plants for Control of Greenhouse Pests, OSU Extension Fact Sheet, April 2017. Payton Miller, T.L. Ask the Expert. Oklahoma Gardening Magazine, 2014-Present. Payton Miller, T.L. Get Growing: A Guide to Vegetable Gardening in Oklahoma, 2009- Present Payton Miller, T.L. The Norman Transcript, 2008-Present (110 publications). Payton Miller, T.L. The High Plains Journal, 2008-Present (45 publications). Payton Miller, T.L. The Daily Oklahoman, 2008-Present (33 publications). Payton Miller, T.L. The Purcell Register, 2008-Present (27 publications). Payton Miller, T.L. Southwest Region Report. Oklahoma Gardening Magazine, 2012-2013. Payton Miller, T.L. Soup to Nuts, 2012-2013 (6 publications). Payton Miller, T.L. The Division Triangle, 2013 (Moore tornado picture submissions). Payton Miller, T.L. The Tahlequah Daily Press, 2012 (2 publications). Payton Miller, T.L. The McAlester News-Capital, 2012 (1 publication). Payton Miller, T.L. The Edmond Sun, 2012 (1 publication). Payton Miller, T.L. The Little Axe Ledger, 2012 (2 publications). Payton Miller, T.L. The Pryor Creek Times, 2012 (2 publications). 7
Payton Miller, T.L. The Cleveland County Chronicle, 2010 (3 publications). Payton Miller, T.L. Silk: A Magazine for Women, 2009-2010 (3 publications). Payton Miller, T.L. The Local Paper/Noble Free Press, 2008-2011 (5 publications). Payton Miller, T.L. The Moore Monthly/Moore American, 2008-Present (5 publications). Payton Miller, T.L. The Lexington Observer, 2009 (12 publications). Peer-Reviewed Publications Payton Miller, T.L., and Rebek, E. J. In press. Banker Plants for Aphid Biological Control in Greenhouses. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. Shufran, K. A., and Payton, T. L. 2009. Limited genetic variation within and between Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) biotypes in the United States. Journal of economic entomology, 102(1), 440-445. Television and Podcasts OSU-OKC Horticulture Department, All Things Green Podcast, Biological Control, 2017 OETA, Oklahoma Gardening Host, Show #4413, 2017 KOKH Fox 25 News Oklahoma City, Growing Oklahoma, 2016 (6 appearances) KOCO Channel 5 News Oklahoma City, Insect and gardening segments, 2010-2017 (3 appearances). KFOR Channel 4 News Oklahoma City, Insect segments, 2013-2014 (4 appearances). KOKH Fox 25 News Oklahoma City, Insect and Drought segments, 2014 (3 appearances). KSBI-TV Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Live, 2011 KWTV Channel 9 News Oklahoma City, Cicada Killer segment, 2008. Newsletters Payton Miller, T.L. The Hort Nerd News. (2010-2014). Payton Miller, T.L. Cleveland County Master Gardener Newsletter. (Monthly 2008-2013.) Book Acknowledgements Dark, S., & Hill, D. (2011). Weatherproofing your landscape. University Press of Florida. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Judge county and State Fair of Oklahoma horticulture entries, 2008-Present Insect Adventure Volunteer, Live Insect Petting Zoo, 2005-Present Judge All Saints Catholic School Science Fair, 2015 8
Joseph Harp Correctional Center, vegetable gardening consultation, 2014 Judge Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Plasticulture and Oklahoma Grown Grants, 2012, 2014 New Employee Mentoring Program, 2013 Planning Committee Member, Bi-Annual Meeting, 2012 Moore Tornado Relief Efforts, 2013 Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association Conference, Moderator, 2012 Lexington High School, landscape consultation, 2010 Cleveland County Courthouse landscape design, planning, maintenance, 2009-2013 Health for Friends landscape design, 2009 Raised bed design, construction, planning, 2009, Kennedy Elementary, Norman, OK Tri-county Gardening Classes, 2009, Oklahoma, Canadian, and Cleveland Counties. 4-H20 Water Conservation Grant, 2009 Entomological Society of America Member, Education and Outreach Committee, 2011-Present Insect Expo Assistant Coordinator, 2010-Present Linnaean Games Team member, 2015-present 9
REFERENCES Eric J. Rebek, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Dept. of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Phone: (405) 744-4846, E-mail: eric.rebek@okstate.edu Kris L. Giles, Ph.D., Regents Professor, Dept. of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Phone: (405) 744-6298, E-mail: kris.giles@okstate.edu Steven D. Frank, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Dept. of Entomology, North Carolina State University, Phone: (919) 515-8880, E-mail: sdfrank@ncsu.edu Mike A. Schnelle, Ph.D., Endowed Professor, Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Oklahoma State University, Phone: (405) 744-7361, E-mail: mike.schnelle@okstate.edu 10