Laurel J. Haavik - Department of Entomology - University of Arkansas

Curriculum VitaeJanuary 2010Laurel J. HaavikGraduate Research AssistantDepartment of Entomology1 University of Arkansas, 319 AGRIFayetteville, AR 72701Ph:(479) 575-3384, Fax:(479) 575-3197, lhaavik@uark.eduEducationPresent: PhD candidate, Entomology, University of ArkansasGPA: 3.94Hours completed: 47Dissertation title: Outbreak and population history of a native wood borer in the Ozarkand Ouachita National Forests, Arkansas, in relation to climatic factors, host physicalresistance and individual tree and stand characteristicsDissertation research: My dissertation focuses on historical activity of a native woodboring beetle in Arkansas oak-hickory forests. This insect was not economicallyimportant in the past, though it has recently experienced an unexpected outbreakassociated with red oak mortality. Using dendrochronological techniques, I havedeveloped a sampling system to determine spatial and temporal patterns of borer activitythroughout the last century as well as disturbance history of infested stands. I am alsoinvestigating stand factors associated with borer infestation and relative resistance ofsurviving, declining and dead host trees.B.S. with distinction 2006, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Kansas,Lawrence, KansasGPA: 3.82Honors thesis title: Tree-ring δ 13 C and historic growth patterns as indicators of northernred oak (Quercus rubra L. (Fagaceae)) susceptibility to red oak borer (Enapholodesrufulus (Haldeman) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae))Professional Experience18 th Annual North American Dendroecological Fieldweek (NADEF). June 13-21, 2008.Apex Mountain, British Columbia.PublicationsHaavik, L.J., Fierke, M.K., and Stephen, F.M. in press. Factors affecting suitability ofQuercus rubra as hosts for Enaphalodes rufulus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae).Environmental Entomology.Haavik / page 1

Haavik L.J., Stephen F.M., Fierke M.K., Salisbury V.B., Leavitt S.W., and Billings S.A.2008. Dendrochronological parameters of northern red oak (Quercus rubra L.(Fagaceae)) infested with red oak borer (Enaphalodes rufulus (Haldeman) (Coleoptera:Cerambycidae)). Forest Ecology and Management. 255:1501-1509.Haavik, L.J., and Stephen, F.M. (submitted to Forest Ecology and Management,December 2009) Stand and individual tree characteristics associated with Enaphalodesrufulus (Haldeman) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) infestations within the Ozark andOuachita National Forests.Haavik, L.J., and Stephen, F.M. (submitted to Southern Journal of Applied Forestry,October 2009). Optimal cross-sectional sampling strategy for red oak borer (Coleoptera:Cerambycidae) scars within northern red oaks.Haavik, L.J., and Stephen, F.M. (in prep) Historical activity of a native wood borer inrelation to climate in the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas, USA.Invited PresentationsHaavik, L.J. Update on red oak borer in the Ouachita Mountains. Presentation atOuachita National Forest Leadership Team Meeting. Hot Springs, AR. October 21-22,2009.Haavik, L.J. and F.M. Stephen. Historical activity of red oak borer and factors associatedwith an unexpected outbreak in the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests. Presentation forseminar class in Biological Sciences Department, University of Arkansas. Fayetteville,AR. November 9, 2009.Haavik, L.J. The red oak borer in the Ozarks: what happened and future researchdirections. Presentation at Arkansas Chapter of the Wildlife Society. Fayetteville, AR.September 11-12, 2008.F.M. Stephen, M.K. Fierke, L.J. Haavik, and J.J. Riggins. Red oak borer as an agent ofchange in Arkansas forests: an historical perspective. Paper presentation at 23 rdInternational Congress of Entomology Meeting. Durban, South Africa. July 6-12, 2008.PresentationsHaavik, L.J. and F. M. Stephen. Stand and individual tree characteristics associated withhistorical red oak borer (Enaphalodes rufulus (Haldeman) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)infestation within the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests. Paper presentation atEntomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN. December 13 – 16,2009.Stephen, F. M., L. J. Haavik, M. K. Fierke, J. J. Riggins, L. D. Galligan and J. M. Guldin.2009. History and dynamics of red oak borer in Arkansas. IUFRO conference "Forestinsects and environmental change". Jackson Hole, Wyoming. September 27 - October 2,2009.Haavik / page 2

Haavik, L.J, Fierke, M.K., and F. M. Stephen. Deciphering the role of host resistance to anative borer during an oak decline event. Paper presentation at International Union ofForest Research Organizations, Division 7: Forest Health. Unit 7.03.11: Tree Resistanceto Insects. San Vito di Cadore, Italy. August 30 – September 2, 2009.Haavik, L.J. and F.M. Stephen. Population dynamics of red oak borer in the Ozark andOuachita Mountains. Paper presentation at Southern Forest Insect Work Conference.Gulfport, MS. July 28 – 31, 2009.Haavik, L.J. and F.M. Stephen. Drought events as initiators of northern red oak declineand red oak borer infestation. Paper presentation at the East Texas Forest EntomologySeminar. Nacogdoches, TX. April 30 – May 1, 2009.Haavik, L.J. and F. M. Stephen. An optimal cross-sectional sampling scheme for red oakborer scars within northern red oak boles. Poster presentation at the 56 th Annual Meetingof the Entomological Society of America. Reno, NV. November 16-19, 2008.Haavik, L.J. and F. M. Stephen. Spatial and temporal patterns of host tree response to redoak borer infestation. Paper presentation at Southern Forest Insect Work Conference.Chattanooga, TN. August 4-7, 2008.Haavik, L.J. and F. M. Stephen. Host tree response and spatial patterns of red oak borerlarval galleries within northern red oak. Paper presentation at East Texas Forest ForestEntomology Seminar. Nacogdoches, TX. April 3-4, 2008.Haavik, L.J., and F.M. Stephen. Host tree compartmentalization, vascular tissue repairrate and spatial patterns of red oak borer (Enaphalodes rufulus (Haldeman) Coleoptera:Cerambycidae) larval galleries within a northern red oak (Quercus rubra L.). Posterpresentation at the Gamma Sigma Delta Student Competition, University of Arkansas.Fayetteville, AR. Februrary 25, 2008.Haavik, L.J., and F.M. Stephen. Historical abundance of red oak borer (Enaphalodesrufulus (Haldeman) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)) in the Ozark and Ouachita NationalForests of Arkansas. Paper presentation at the 55 th Annual Meeting of the EntomologicalSociety of America. San Diego, CA. December 9-12, 2007.Reed, A.S., Billings, S.A., Stephen, F.M., Haavik, L.J. Moisture availability as aninfluence on the stable oxygen and carbon isotopes of Quercus rubra tree-rings. Posterpresentation at Ecological Society of America. San Jose, CA. August 4-10, 2007.Haavik, L,J. and F.M. Stephen. Historical populations of red oak borer in the Ozark andOuachita National Forests of Arkansas. Paper presentation at 50 th Southern Forest InsectWork Conference. Jekyll Island, GA. July 23-26, 2007.Haavik / page 3

Haavik, L.J., Galligan, L.G., Riggins, J.J., Verble, R.M., McClung, M., and F.M.Stephen. Red oak borer update. Oral presentation at Joint Registered Foresters/SAFArkansas Division Meeting. Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR. May 24, 2007.Fierke M.K., Haavik L.J., and F.M. Stephen. Tree variables associated with increased redoak borer populations. Poster presentation at 54 th Annual Meeting of the EntomologicalSociety of America. Indianapolis, IN. December 9-13, 2006.Haavik L.J., Riggins J.J., Verble R.M., and F.M. Stephen. Red oak borer in the OzarkMountains: past and future research. Poster presentation at Arkansas EntomologicalSociety Meeting. Fayetteville, AR. October 13, 2006.Haavik L.J. Drought: how does history matter? Paper presentation at East Texas ForestEntomology Seminar. Nacogdoches, TX. October 12-13, 2006.Haavik L.J. Tree-ring δ 13 C and historic growth patterns as indicators of Northern red oak(Quercus rubra L. (Fagaceae)) susceptibility to red oak borer (Enaphalodes rufulus(Haldeman) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)). Paper presentation at University of Kansas,Division of Biological Sciences Honors Thesis Symposium. Lawrence, KS. May 13,2006.Haavik L.J., Stephen F.M., Fierke M.K., Salisbury V.B., Leavitt S.W., and S.A. Billings.Tree-ring δ 13 C and historic growth patterns as indicators of Northern red oak (Quercusrubra L. (Fagaceae)) susceptibility to red oak borer (Enaphalodes rufulus (Haldeman)(Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)). Poster presentation at University of Kansas UndergraduateResearch Colloquium. Lawrence, KS. April 8, 2006.Awards and FellowshipsFall 2009 John S. Heiss Fellowship, Department of Entomology, Dale Bumpers Collegeof Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas ($500)Spring 2009 Dwight Isley Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award, Department ofEntomology, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Universityof Arkansas ($600)Fall 2008 Jacob R. & Carol D. Phillips Scholarship, Department of Entomology, DaleBumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas ($500)Travel Grant, University of Arkansas, Graduate School and Department of Entomology.($1,100)July 2006July 2007July 2008July 2009Haavik / page 4

May 2006 Doctoral Academy Fellowship, University of Arkansas ($40,000 over fouryears, 2006-2010)June 2005 Shannon L. Martin Biology Research Award, University of Kansas,Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology ($1,000)May 2005 Undergraduate Research Award, University of Kansas Honors Program($1,200)TeachingSpring 2010 ENTO 1023 Insects and People, Teaching Assistant, University of Arkansas• Helped prepare lectures• Presented selected lectures• Helped grade examsFall 2008 ENTO 4053 Insect Ecology, Teaching Assistant, University of Arkansas• Wrote and prepared laboratories• Prepared and presented selected lectures• Helped write and grade lecture examsSpring 2008 ENTO 1023 Insects and People, Teaching Assistant, University of Arkansas• Helped prepare lectures• Presented selected lectures• Helped grade examsSpring 2008 ENTO 1031 Insects and People, Laboratory Instructor, University ofArkansas• Prepared all laboratories• Presented all laboratory lectures• Graded all examsMembershipsEcological Society of America 2006-presentEntomological Society of America 2006-presentIsely-Baerg Entomology Club 2006-present (Vice president, 2008)Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture 2007-presentOutreach, Service, and CommitteesCo-moderator at International Union of Forest Research Organizations, Division 7:Forest Health. Unit 7.03.11: Tree Resistance to Insects. August 30 – September 2, 2009.San Vito di Cadore, Italy.• Moderated a session: introduced speakers and maintained session time scheduleDistinguished alumni award committee, Department of Entomology, University ofArkansas, 2007- present (2009 Chair).Haavik / page 5

• Committee sends out call for nominations, selects award winner, organizesdepartment seminar given by award winner, organizes social for award winner,and presents award winner with plaque.Entomology booth at Earth Day at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. April 25, 2009.Fayetteville, AR.• Provided displays of local and exotic arthropods• Answered questions regarding display insects• Answered questions about general biology, physiology, morphology, andtaxonomy of insectsEntomology presentation at Mathias Elementary. April 20, 2009. Rogers, AR.• Short presentation to ~100 kindergardeners and first graders on general insectmorphology and honey bee social structure• Provided displays of local and exotic arthropods• Answered questions regarding display insects• Answered questions about general biology, physiology, morphology, andtaxonomy of insectsFarmer’s Market: Arthropod pests of local crops, gardens and households booth.Fayetteville, AR.July 11, 2009.May 31, 2008.July 28, 2007.• Provided leaflets and educational material on local crop, garden and householdarthropod pests• Answered questions regarding local crop, garden and household arthropod pests• Displayed local and exotic insect collections and answered questions about insectbiology and taxonomyCo-Organizer of Graduate Student Session with B. Eisenback at 50 th Southern ForestInsect Work Conference. July 23-26, 2007. Jekyll Island, GA.• Co-sent call for presentations• Organized order of presentations• Co-introduced presenters and maintained session time scheduleMcNair Middle School Science Fair Judge. May 30, 2007.Fayetteville, AR.• Judged the materials science section of the 7 th grade class and helped determinethe overall winner among all sectionsEntomology presentation at Earth Day for local elementary schools. Botanical Gardens,May 25, 2007. Fayetteville, AR.• Provided displays of local and exotic arthropods• Answered questions regarding display insectsHaavik / page 6

• Answered questions about general biology, physiology, morphology, andtaxonomy of insects• Led activity concerning ant pheromone trailsHaavik / page 7