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1 Jacqueline Lee Robertson Communications: Residence (707) 762-8689; FAX (707) 762-1124 EMAIL: [email protected] Education: B.A.,1969, University of California at Berkeley (Zoology, major; History, minor); Ph.D.,1973, University of California at Berkeley (Entomology) Awards: (1) USDA Honor Group Award for Excellence, presented to Jacqueline L. Robertson, "For exceptional performance, creativity, and perseverance in challenging Japan's long-standing varietal testing trade restriction within the World Trade Organization." June 1998. (2) C. W. Woodworth Award for outstanding accomplishments in Entomology in the Pacific Branch of the Entomological Society of America. June 1997. (3) Outstanding Service Award, Entomological Society of America for 15 years as Editor, Journal of Economic Entomology, Entomological Society of America, December 1996. (4) International Union of Forestry Related Organizations (IUFRO) Scientific Achievement Award, 1986, for application of new statistical methods to problems in forest entomology (5) U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Superior Service Award, May, 1981, "For significant improvements in applying statistical procedures and laboratory bioassays, enhancing the quality and usefulness of insecticides in forestry." Consulting: (1) Animal health consultant: Mycogen Corporation, (2) Poultry and management of insect problems in poultry houses: Parasitix Corporation 2 (3) Certified equine appraiser (4) Biometrical analyses of natural variation (Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, Illinois (5) Metabolism of ecdysone agonists in codling moth (Rohm and Haas Company, Springhouse, PA (6) Resistance of western corn rootworm to cucurbitacin bait (7) Analyses of the effects of cultivar on commodity treatment (University of California, Davis) (8) Private consultant and expert witness services for veterinary forensics (animal cruelty cases). Teaching Experience: (1)1970-1972: Teaching Assistant, Entomology, 102A-102B (2)1971-Present: Guest lectures and seminars in insect physiology (1972) (UC Berkeley), statistical aspects of bioassay problems (UC Davis; Lincoln University, New Zealand; editing scientific papers (Lincoln University, New Zealand Science Information Publishing Centre 1986), biochemical aspects of response of forest insect defoliators to pesticides (UC Santa Cruz 1990), other miscellaneous lectures. (3) 1999: Team-teaching instructor, UC Davis. Biology 102. (Joint course between Entomology Dept. and Veterinary School) Statistical methods of regression and predictive data analyses. Graduate Student Advising/Assistance: (1) Mir Jalil Hejazi, UC Davis Department of Entomology, Ph. Thesis Committee, 1985 (Effects of benzoylphenylureas on Platynota sultana Walsingham: Life table studies and ovicidal activity). Distribution, Phenology, and Insecticide (2) Susan P. Worner, Entomology Department, Lincoln University, Canterbury New Zealnd (Use of models and phonological forecasting in applied entomology). Thesis completed 1993. (3) Moneen M. Jones, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Department of Crop Sciences. Susceptibility of Oriental Fruit Moth, Grapholita molesta (Busck) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Illinois. Ph.D Thesis Committee 2010. 3 Professional Experience: (1) Scientist, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Station, Berkeley, CA. 1967-1996 (2) 1982-90: Lead scientist and project leader, Improved Technology for Integrated Management of Western Forest Insects Project (PSW-2203), USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Station, Berkeley, CA. Designed and developed experiments to provide data for models simulating the effects of IPM strategies used for western spruce budworm and Douglas-fir tussock moth. Investigated physiological factors responsible for co-evolution of mountain pine beetle and western pine beetle and their host tree species. Designed statistical studies to ensure a firm basis for the construction and validation of simulation or prediction models for management strategies. Began development of population toxicology (now called eco-toxicology) as a means to estimate effects of chemicals in the field, based on results of laboratory data. Continued investigations of response to multiple explanatory variables. (3) 1990 - 1998: Project Leader and Senior Scientist, Insect Genetics, Biochemistry, and Biometry Project (PSW-2206), US Forest Service (Pacific Southwest Station, Albany, CA). Designed and developed basic studies of biochemical and genetic indicators of forest insect population status, interactions of bark beetles and defoliators with tree species, and effects of secondary plant chemicals on success of infestation. Participated in use of molecular-genetic methods to trace points of entry of Tomicus piniperda into the US; initiated world-wide collections of this exotic bark beetle to identify point(s) of origin. Initiated development of statistical definition of chemical resistance; this investigation was essential to avoid confounding factors such as natural variation in response for resistance to a given chemical. With collaborators, continued development of ecotoxicology as a specialty area. (4) 1997- present. As entomologist for LeOra Software, continued development of user-friendly computer programs for biologists whose data are collected in bioassays with one or more explanatory variables. These programs include PoloPlus, PoloDose, PoloMix, and PoloEncore. PoloPlus computes probit (or logit) quantal regression analyses and conducts automatic tests 4 of the hypotheses of parallelism and equality. Several features enhance the program’s use in toxicological and pharmaceutical testing. First, lethal dose ratios are estimated for statistical comparison of each preparation with a standard. Second, standardized residuals are calculated. Third, residuals are displayed in plots for identification of sources of lack-of-fit to the probit or logit model. Fourth, a fitted response curve for each preparation can be plotted. Finally, a Probit 9 (LD 99.9968) can be estimated to meet the requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture and regulatory agencies of other nations. PoloEncore extends the methods of PoloPlus to binary response models with multiple explanatory variables. Such models are rather common in bioassays with chemicals such as pesticides and pharmaceuticals. They provide an efficient means to use a single experiment to test the significance of more than one variable (such as dose) on response. PoloMix uses a chi-square statistic to test the hypothesis of independent joint action. This test is done by obtaining an estimate for the probability of mortality p for several dose or concentration levels of the two components and then comparing the estimate of p with the observed proportion killed at the corresponding dose levels. The three contributions to p are estimated separately. First, p0 is calculated as the proportional mortality observed in the control group. Next, p1 and p2 are estimated from bioassays of component 1 and component 2, with data analyzed with PoloPlus. The chi-square test statistic is then calculated. Finally, PoloDose is a designed specifically for the study of dose placement and sample size for any dose that would cause mortality greater than zero and less than 100%. PoloDose calculates the length of the confidence interval for µ0, the dose level that produces a certain probability of response P0, where 0<P0<1. The program is written to assist in the selection of the optimal doses to use in a bioassay that involves binary (e.g., dead vs. alive) response. The results of the bioassay can then be analyzed by PoloPlus. (5) 2001-2007. Completed revision of Bioassays with Arthropods. This second edition was described by one reviewer as the most humorous statistical textbook ever written. In a recent review in 5 The Journal of Economic Entomology, Dr. Denny Bruck puts it this way: “In the preface, Jacqueline L. Robertson outlines the authors’ desire to write a textbook that enhances readability and keeps readers interested in the subject matter. Mission accomplished!” The third edition of this book (starring the same cast and whoever else I dream up) will be completed when the PoloTime computer program will be finished by 2013. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: Entomological Society of America Entomological Society of Canada American Phytopathological Society SOCIETY OFFICES: Editor, Journal of Economic Entomology, 1982-1997 Subject Editor, Journal of Economic Entomology, 1997-2007 Subject Editor, Canadian Entomologist, 1991-2000 PUBLICATIONS: One patent, 141 technical publications in print; 2 books (1992, 2007); 2 textbooks in progress. United States Patent: #4,318,363; March 9, 1982; Laboratory Spray Chamber (This device is described by Robertson, J. L., R. L. Lyon, Andrews, E. E. Moellman, and M. Page. 1979. Moellman Chamber: versatile research tool for laboratory bioassay. Note PSW-335, 6 pp.) Users' Manuals for Computer Programs: 1. Robertson, J. L., R. M. Russell, and N. E. Savin. 1980. POLO: a user’s guide to Probit Or LOgit analysis. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-38. Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Exp. Sta., Forest Serv., USDA, Berkeley, Calif. 15 pp. 2. Russell, R. M., N. E. Savin, and J. L. Robertson. 1981. POL02: A user’s guide for multiple probit or logit analysis (Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-55). 37 pp. 3. Smith, K.C., and J.L. Robertson. 1984. DOSESCREEN: A computer guide to 6 dose placement. USDA Forest Service General Technical Report. PSW-78. 12 pp. 4. Robertson, J. L. and K. C. Smith. 1989. MIX: A computer program to evaluate interaction between