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Vonnie Denise Christine Shields ______

Personal Information Name: Vonnie D.C. Shields, Ph.D.

Address: Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Towson University 8000 York Road Towson, MD, U.S.A. 21252-0001

Phone: 410-704-6402 Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION Ph.D. University of Regina, Biology Department, Regina, SK, Canada (Biology) B.Sc. University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada (Biology)

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Present Position 2019-present Associate Dean, Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, Towson University, Towson, MD 2018-2019 Acting Dean, Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, Towson University, Towson, MD 2016-2018 Associate Dean, Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, Towson University, Towson, MD 2015-2016 Full Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University, Towson, MD 2014-2015 Interim Chairperson, Biological Sciences Department, Towson University, Towson, MD 2014-2016 Director, Towson University Undergraduate Research Office, Provost’s Office, Towson University, Towson, MD 2012-present Full Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University, Towson, MD 2012-2014 Director, Towson University Undergraduate Research Office (Honors College, Towson University, Towson, MD) 2006-2012 Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University, Towson, MD 2000-2006 Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University, Towson, MD

Previous Positions 1995-2000 Research Associate, Arizona Research Laboratories Division of Neurobiology (ARLDN), University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A. 1991-92 Visiting Graduate Student, Dept. of Entomology, University of Alberta 1991 Senior Teaching Assistant and Laboratory instructor, Dept. of Biology, Univ. Biology, University of Regina 1987-89 Senior Teaching Assistant and Laboratory instructor, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina

SCHOLARSHIP OF DISCOVERY RESEARCH/OTHER GRANTS 2019-present Cooperative Agreement with USDA for project entitled “Development of botanical-based pesticide to control pests of medical importance” (05/01/2019-04/30/2024) ($194,700) Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 2

2017 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) Travel Award ($1054) to evaluate undergraduate and graduate student research posters at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) at Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ, November 1-4. 2016-2019 Cooperative Agreement with USDA for project entitled “Identification of volatile chemicals based on plant origin to manage brown marmorated stink but populations” (09/28/2016-09/30/2019) ($154,699.88) 2016-2019 NSF MRI grant proposal “MRI: Acquisition of a field emission scanning electron microscope with STEM and EDS capabilities for interdisciplinary research and education at Towson University” (10/01/2016-09/30/2019) ($530,544.56) 2014 School of Emerging Technology Faculty Research Grant Supplement ($22,739.54) NIH-funded Bridges funding ($3000) (summer 2014) 2013 School of Emerging Technology Faculty Research Grant Supplement ($10,000) NIH-funded Bridges funding ($3000) (summer 2013) BEST funding ($1000) (summer and fall 2013) 2012-2013 School of Emerging Technology Faculty Research Grant ($10,000) FDRC (Faculty Development Research Grant ($5,000) 2012 TU Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Travel Grant to present poster entitled " Responses of Taste Receptor Cells of Gypsy Moth Larvae to Individual and Mixtures of Selected Phytochemicals" at the Tenth International Congress of Neuroethology, College Pk. MD, August 5-10. ($860). TU Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Travel Grant to present poster entitled “Aversive feeding responses by gypsy moth larvae to selected alkaloids” at the 13th RCMI International Symposium of Health Disparities. San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 9-13. ($800). NIH- funded Bridges funding ($3000) (summer 2012) 2011 Bridges Travel Grant (NIH-funded) to present oral presentations entitled "The responses of taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae to various phytochemicals" and "Do you see what I see?: visual orientation behavior of Colorado potato beetle larvae to emissive colors? at the 2012 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting. Charleston, South Carolina, January 5 & 7, 2012 ($800). TU Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM ) Travel Grant to present poster entitled "Emissive color preferences of Colorado potato beetle larvae" at the 2011 Experimental Biology meeting, Washington, D.C., April 9-13. ($642.20) NIH- funded Bridges funding ($3000) (summer 2011) 2010 NIH- funded Bridges funding ($1500) (summer 2010) 2009-2010 National Institutes of Health Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) research administrative supplement proposal for project entitled “Peripheral Processing and coding of Gustatory Input” ( 8/14/2009-7/31/2010) ($35,519) TU Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM ) Faculty Travel Grant to present poster entitled “Sensory coding of taste stimulants and deterrent by gyspy moth larvae: a neurophysiological investigation” at the Society for Neuroscience Meeting, Washington, D.C., November 15-19. ($600). NIH- funded Bridges funding ($1500) (summer 2009) 2007 TU Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM ) Faculty Travel Grant to present three posters entitled “The effects of alkaloids on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae,” “Promoting rapid learning in the histology laboratory by integrating technology,” and “Explaining the structure and function of nerve cells to elementary school children at Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 3

Brains Rule! Neurosciences exposition.” at the 2007 Experimental Biology Meeting, Washington, D.C. April 28-May 2. ($941) 2006 NIH- funded Bridges funding ($1500) (summer 2006) 2005 TU Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Faculty Travel Grant to present research entitled “Neural coding of gustatory input by taste receptor cells in an insect” at the Neurons and Sensory Systems meeting (November 10-11) and “Behavioral and electrophysiological responses to selected allelochemicals by polyphagous gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)” at the Society for Neuroscience meeting (November 12-16). Both meetings were held in Washington, D.C. ($500). 2005-2010 Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) grant to the National Institutes of Health for project entitled “Peripheral Processing and Coding of Gustatory Input,” 2005 (7/1/2005-6/30/2010) ($204,680). TU CSM Faculty Travel Grant to present research entitled “Context-dependent behavioral effects and neurophysiological responses to selected deterrents by gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.) at the International Society of Chemical Ecology 21st Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., July 23-27 ($750). NIH- funded Bridges funding ($1500) (summer 2005) 2004 TU Faculty Development Grant to cover registration costs associated attending FASEB meeting April 17-21 Washington, D.C. where undergraduate student, Aubrey Siebert, presented research entitled “Electrophysiological characterization of gustatory receptor cells in the maxillary styloconic sensilla of the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L.),” ($200). TU Faculty Development Grant to cover reprint publication costs, ($200). 2003 American Philosophical Society Franklin Research Grant for project entitled “Feeding responses to selected phytochemicals by gypsy moth larvae Lymantria dispar,” ($4000). TU CSM Faculty Research Grant for project entitled “Neurophysiological recordings of taste sensory organs of Lymantria dispar (L.) to selected phytochemicals,” ($729). TU CSM Faculty Travel Grant to present research entitled “Feeding responses of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar, to selected phytochemicals “at the Society for Neurosciences Annual Meeting, New Orleans, November 8-12, ($702). Alexander P. Grant awarded by the Entomological Society of America to cover costs associated with publication charges, ($200). TU CSM Faculty Travel Grant to present research entitled “Feeding responses to selected tree species and phytochemicals by gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)” at the Association for Chemosensory Sciences 25th Annual Meeting, Sarasota, FL, April 9-13, ($829). MAEOE Conference Scholarship. This competitive award was granted to individuals presenting a lecture at the MAEOE 18th Annual Environmental Education Conference, Ocean City, MD, January 31-February 2, ($90). NIH- funded Bridges funding ($3000) (summer 2003) 2002 TU CGER Faculty Incentive Grant, ($3300). TU CGER Faculty Research Grant for project entitled “Feeding responses of gypsy moth larvae (Lymantria dispar) L. to selected phytochemicals,” ($1607). NSF-funded REU Program ($1500) (summer 2002) 2001-2002 College and departmental (biology) funding ($10,000) to obtain a full-service contract to maintain a transmission electron microscope (JEOL 100S) in the Biology Department. 2001-present Co-PI on National Institutes of Health (Bridges) grant. “Facilitating Seamless Transition From Community College.” Awarded to Gail Gasparich, Continuing Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 4

(9/1/2003-8/31/2013) ($552,925). 2001 NIH- funded Bridges funding ($1500) (summer 2001) NSF-funded REU Program ($1500) (summer 2001) TU CGER Faculty Research Grant for project entitled “Fine structure of the maxillary palps of the spruce budworm Choristoneura fumiferana,” ($1500). TU College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) Faculty Travel Grant, Towson University to attend and present research at the 28th Göttingen Neurobiology Conference, Göttingen, Germany, ($900). 2000 TU College of Graduate Education and Research (CGER) Faculty Research Grant, Towson University for project entitled “Odor-guided hostplant detection in an insect,” ($1200). 1998 Foreign Travel Grant, Univ. of Arizona to attend and present research at the 26th Göttingen Neurobiolgy Conference, Göttingen, Germany, ($475). Association for Women Faculty Travel Grant, Univ. of Arizona to attend and present research at the 26th Göttingen Neurobiology Conference, Göttingen, Germany, ($300). 1997 Awarded research grant from the American Philosophical Society for project entitled “Neural basis of odor detection and discrimination in an insect,” ($5000). 1992/91/90/87 Six competitive Univ. of Regina Graduate Scholarships, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina 1991/88/87 Three competitive Univ. of Regina Graduate Teaching Assistantships, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina OTHER AWARDS Sampson J. Goodfellow Scholarship, Univ. of Regina Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS) Travel Award to attend and to present research at the AChemS XI meeting in Sarasota, FL National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada PGS3 and renewal scholarships to support Ph.D. research, Univ. of Regina Arthur Brooks Memorial Prize in Entomology Student Paper Prize for best student paper presented at the Entomological Society of Saskatchewan meeting, Regina, SK Gladys Christie Memorial Scholarship in French, Regina, SK Saskatchewan General Proficiency Award (Government of Saskatchewan) for academic accomplishments, Regina, SK

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS Ph.D. Thesis Shields, Vonnie D.C. 1994. Functional morphology of sensilla on the maxillary galea of Mamestra configurata (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Ph.D. dissertation thesis. Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada Refereed Papers/Proceedings (**indicates graduate student; *indicates undergraduate student;) Shields, V.D.C., May, M.C., Heinbockel, T.K., and Heinbockel, T. 2020. A hands-on activity to explain action potentials and neurotransmission. Open Access Research in Anatomy. (in review). Shields, V.D.C., May, M.C., Heinbockel, T.K., and Heinbockel, T. 2020. Using a hands-on activity to illustrate reflex actions in the nervous system. Ann. Behav. Neurosci. (in review). Shields, V.D.C., Dimitriades, N., Heinbockel, T.K. and Heinbockel, T. 2020. Picking your brain: Understanding the structure and function of nerve cells and the brain. Ann. Behav. Neurosci. (accepted).

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Larson, N.R.., Strickland, J., Shields, V.D.C., Zhang, A. 2020. Controlled-release dispenser and dry trap developments for Drosophila suzukii detection. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2020.00045/full Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Heinbockel, T. 2019. Introductory Chapter: Histological Techniques. In: Heinbockel, T. and Shields, V.D.C. (eds.), Histological Techniques, Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia. Chapter 1, pp. 1-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.82017; https://www.intechopen.com/books/histology/ introductory-chapter-histological-microtechniques. Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2018. Introductory Chapter: The Complex World of Ants. In: Shields, V.D.C. (ed.), The Complex World of Ants, Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia. Chapter 1, pp. 1-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.80387; https://www.intechopen.com/books/the-complex-world-of- ants/introductory-chapter-the-complex-world-of-ants. Shields, V.D., Devadas, M.S., Kolagani, R.M., Smolyaninova, V.N., Williams, A.J. 2018. A new field emission scanning electron microscopy facility with STEM and EDS capabilities for interdisciplinary research and education at Towson University, Fisher College of Science and Mathematics. Microscopy and Microanalysis 2018. 24 (S1): 2334-2335 (DOI 10.1017/S1431927618012151). Sanford**, Jillian, L., Barski*, Sharon A., Seen*, Christina M., Dickens, Joseph C., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2014. Neurophysiological and behavioral responses of gypsy moth larvae to insect repellents: DEET, IR3535, and Picaridin. PLOS ONE 9: 1-7. Heinbockel, Thomas, Shields, Vonnie D.C., and Reisenman, Carolina E. 2013. Glomerular interactions in olfactory processing channels of the antennal lobes. J.Comp. Physiol. A. 199: 929-946 (DOI 10.1007/s00359-013- 0842-6). Sanford**, Jillian, L., Shields, Vonnie D.C., and Dickens, Joseph C. 2013. Gustatory receptor neuron responds to DEET and other insect repellents in the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti. Naturwissenschaften 100: 269-273. Martin,** Timothy L. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2012. Detection of alkaloids and carbohydrates by taste receptor cells of the galea of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.) Arthropod Plant Interactions 6: 519-529. Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Heinbockel, Thomas. 2012. Neurophysiological Recording Techniques Applied to Insect Chemosensory Systems. In: Oraii, S. (ed.), Electrophysiology, Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia. Chapter 7, pp. 123-162. Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Martin**, Timothy L. 2012. The Structure and Function of Taste Organs in Caterpillars. In: Lynch, E.J. and Petrov, A.P. (eds.), The Sense of Taste, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Hauppauge, NY. Chapter 11, pp. 147-166. Martin**, Timothy L. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2012. An electrophysiolgical analysis of the effect of phagostimulant mixtures on the responses of a deterrent-sensitive cell of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.) Arthropod Plant Interactions 6: 259-267. Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2010. High resolution ultrastructural investigation of insect sensory organs using field emission scanning electron microscopy. In Méndez-Vilas, A. and Diaz, J.D. (eds.), Microscopy: Science, Technology, Applications and Education, Formatex Research Center, Badojoz, Spain 1: 321-328 Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Martin**, Timothy L. 2010. The Effect of Alkaloids on the Feeding of Lepidopteran Larvae. In Cassiano, Nicole M. (ed.), Alkaloids: Properties, Applications and Pharmacological Effects, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Hauppauge, NY. Chapter 6, pp. 109-138 Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2009. Fine structure of the galeal styloconic sensilla of larval Lymantria dispar (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae). Ann. of the Entomological Society of America 102: 1116-1125 Shields, Vonnie D.C., Smith*, Kristen P., Arnold*, Nicole S., Gordon*, Ineta M., Shaw*, Taharah, E., and Waranch, Danielle. 2008. The effect of varying alkaloid concentrations on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.) (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae). Arthropod-Plant Interactions 2: 101-107 Shields, Vonnie D.C., Rodgers*, Erin J., Arnold*, Nicole S., Williams*, Denise. 2006. Feeding responses to selected alkaloids by gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.). Naturwissenschaften 93:127-130 Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 6

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. Ultrastructure of Insect Sensilla. Encyclopedia of Entomology, Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp. 2407-2420 Shields, Vonnie D.C., Broomell*, Brian P., and Salako*, Jelilat O.B. 2003. Host selection and acceptability of selected tree species by gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 96: 920-926 Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 2001. Recent advances in insect olfaction, specifically regarding the morphology and sensory physiology of antennal sensilla of the female sphinx moth Manduca sexta. Micros. Res. Tech.55: 307-329 Shields, V.D.C. and Hildebrand, J.G. 2001. Responses of a population of antennal olfactory receptor cells in the female moth Manduca sexta to plant-associated volatile organic compounds. J. Comp. Physiol. A. 186: 1135-1151 Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1999. Fine structure of antennal sensilla of the female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae): I. Trichoid and basiconic sensilla. Can. J. Zool. 77: 290-301 Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1999. Fine structure of antennal sensilla of the female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae). II. Auriculate, coeloconic, and styliform complex sensilla. Can. J. Zool. 77: 302-313 Hildebrand, J.G., Christensen, T.A., Heinbockel, T., Roche King, J., Mechaber, W., Rössler, W., Selchow, K., and Shields, V.D.C. 1999. The olfactory neurobiology of host- and mate-attraction in moths. In: Elsner, N. and Wehner, R. (eds). From Molecular Neurobiology to Clinical Neuroscience. Proc. 27th Göttingen Neurobio. Conf., Göttingen, Germany, Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, 1: 56-67. (Authors appear in alphabetical order) Shields, Vonnie D.C. 1996. Comparative external ultrastructure and diffusion pathways in styloconic sensilla on the maxillary galea of larval Mamestra configurata (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and five other species. J. Morphol. 228: 89-105 Shields, V.D.C. and Mitchell, B.K. 1995. Sinigrin as a feeding deterrent in two crucifer-feeding polyphagous lepidopterous species and the effects of feeding stimulant mixtures on deterrency. Phil. Trans. Roy. Soc. B. 347: 439-46 Shields, V.D.C. and Mitchell, B.K. 1995. Responses of maxillary styloconic receptors to stimulation by sinigrin, sucrose, and inositol in two crucifer-feeding polyphagous lepidopterous species. Phil. Trans. Roy. Soc.B. 347: 447-57 Shields, V.D.C. and Mitchell, B.K. 1995. The effect of phagostimulant mixtures on deterrent receptor(s) in two crucifer-feeding polyphagous lepidopterous species. Phil. Trans. Roy. Soc. B. 347: 459-64 Shields, Vonnie D.C. 1994. Ultrastructure of the uniporous sensilla on the galea of larval Mamestra configurata (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Can. J. Zool. 72: 2016-31 Shields, Vonnie D.C. 1994. Ultrastructure of the aporous sensilla on the galea of larval Mamestra configurata (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Can. J. Zool. 72: 2032-54 Zacharuk, R.Y. and Shields, V.D. 1991. Sensilla of immature insects. Annu. Rev. Entomol. 36: 331-54

Published Book Review 2006 Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Heinbockel, Thomas (2006). Lepidoptera, Moths, and Butterflies, Volume 2: Morphology, Physiology, and Development Handbook of Zoology: A Natural History of the Phyla of the Animal Kingdom Volume IV Arthropoda: Insecta, Part 36. (Niels P. Kristensen, ed.). Walter de Gruyter, Berlin, New York, 2003. 564 pp. Review published in Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 99: 988-989.

Media Attention and Online Publication 2019- Platform Tutorial Summary (summary highlights from presentations given in Tutorial X45 at the Baltimore “Microscopy and Microanalysis” meeting, August 7, 2018). My white paper and talk was featured in the “How to Get Funding for Instrumentation When Budgets are Tight,” a two-part tutorial with grantees invited to share their grant writing experiences and representatives from granting agencies invited to share tips on how to Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 7

successfully secure money for instrumentations; Christine A. Brantner, moderator. Featured article in “Microscopy Today” May, 2019 (doi: 10.1017/S1551929519000452). 2011-Two posters pertaining to visual research carried out in the Shields' lab and presented at the Experimental Biology 2011 meeting (April 9-13, Washington, D.C.) were selected and featured in Science News. "News in Brief: Experimental Biology 2011 conference". Story entitled "Color preferences of larval pests". Published online April 20, 2011. Story written by Janet Raloff (Senior Editor). Link: http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/73186/title/News_in_Brief_Experimental_Biology_2011_ conference_

Published Abstracts and Conference Presentations Since Joining TU (** indicates graduate student; * indicates undergraduate student; *** indicates high school student; ^indicates high school teacher) Butler*, Shakia, Daramola*, C., Heinbockel, T., and Shields, VDC. 2019. Foodborne illnesses and odor navigation of insects. Research Centers in Minority Institutions 2019 National Conference- Collaborative Solutions to Improve Minority Health & Reduce Health Disparities, Bethesda, MD, Dec. 15-17, Abstract 11.09.012. Bhatia- Dey N, Austin PT, Harvey J, Wang ZJ, Shields VDC, Heinbockel T (2019) Neuromodulation and neurodegenerative disorders. Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) 2019 National Conference - Collaborative Solutions to Improve Minority Health & Reduce Health Disparities, Bethesda, MD, Dec. 15- 17, Abstract 11.09.010. Butler*, Shakia, Daramola*, C., and Shields, VDC. 2019. Seeing olfactory cues eliciting anemotaxis in crickets. Student Research Symposium, December 6, Biological Sciences Department, Towson University, Towson, MD. #23. Daramola*, Christiana, Butler*, Shakia, and Shields, Vonnie. 2019. The role of olfactory cues in the navigation of crickets. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS), Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, Nov. 13-16. C-323. Butler*, Shakia, Daramola*, C., and Shields, VDC. 2019. What olfactory cues attract crickets? Annual Science Symposium at Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD, November 2. Daramola*, C., Butler*, Shakia, and Shields, VDC. 2019. What olfactory cues attract crickets? Bridges to Bacalaureate Research Symposium, Towson University, Towson, MD July 26. Demissie*, Tsion, Teklemichael*, Milka, and Woldemariam*, Heaven, and Shields,Vonnie. 2019. Biological odorants eliciting attraction in crickets. The 5th 2019 Maryland Collegiate STEM Conference, Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD, April 27. Abstract # 28, p. 39. Demissie*, Tsion, Teklemichael*, Milka, and Woldemariam*, Heaven, and Shields,Vonnie. 2019. What Do Crickets Smell?: Do dead odors from conspecifics elicit attraction or rejection? Towson University Student Research & Creative Inquiry Forum, poster presentation, Towson, MD, April 17. Abstract #12. Okhuevbie*, Joy, Carr*, Towanda, and Shields, Vonnie. 2018. Effect of biologically relevant dead house cricket odor on Acheta domesticus. Annual Science Symposium at Baltimore City Community College, November 3. Okhuevbie, Joy, Carr*, Towanda, and Shields, Vonnie. 2018. Effect of biologically relevant dead house cricket odor on Acheta domesticus. Bridges to Bacalaureate Research Symposium, Towson University, Towson, MD, July 27. Tchimo*, Kelsey Semou, Bayemake*, Karljop, Haile*, Luam, Coulibaly*, Assitan, Demissie*, Tsion, Strickland**, Jaime, Zhang, Aijun, and Shields, Vonnie. 2018. The effect of insect death odorant scents as behavioral attractants. Towson University Student Research & Creative Inquiry Forum, poster presentation, Towson, MD, April 19. Abstract #123. Strickland**, Jaime, Lall, Abner, and Shields, Vonnie. Expo 2018. An electroretinographic study of vision in stink bug compound eyes. Towson University Student Research & Creative Inquiry Forum, poster presentation, April 19. Abstract #124.

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Strickland**, J., Lall, A.B., and Shields, V.D. 2018. Electroretinographic study of vision in the stink bug Halymorpha halys compound eyes. 2017 Society for Neuroscience meeting, Washington, D.C., November 11- 15. Abstract # 401.10/HH29. Haile*, Luam, Bayemake*, Karljop, and Coulibaly*, Assitan, Strickland**, Jaime, Zhang, Aijun, and Shields, Vonnie. 2018. Biological odorants elicting attraction in an insect model. Research Centers in Minority Institutions Translational Science 2018 Conference, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C., October 28-November 1. Abstract #01.09.021. Bayemake*, Karljop, Haile*, Luam, and Coulibaly*, Assitan, Strickland**, Jaime, Zhang, Aijun, and Shields, Vonnie. 2017. Biological odorants elicting attraction in an insect model. 20th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences. University of Maryland Baltimore County, October 14, p. 10. Strickland**, Jaime, Shields, Vonnie, and Zhang, Aijun. 2017. Biologically relevant odorants that attract house crickets, Acheta domesticus: a behavioral study. Towson University Student Research & Creative Inquiry Forum, poster presentation, April 19. Strickland**, Jaime, Shields, Vonnie, and Lall, A. 2017. Electroretinogram signals of the stink bug compound eye. Howard University Research Symposium, Howard University, Washington, D.C., April 13. Arnold**, N.S., Shields, V.D.C., and Lall, A. 2016. Electrophysiological investigation of the compound eye of the stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Petatomidae). Towson University Research Expo, Towson University Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo, oral presentation, April 20. Ferguson*, S., Asante*, R., and Holt*, A. 2016. Which biological relevant odor stimuli elicit positive anemotaxis in the house cricket, Acheta domesticus? Towson University Research Expo, Towson University Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo, April 20. Arnold**, N.S., Shields, V.D.C., and Lall, A. 2016. Electroretinogram responses of receptors from the compound eyes of the brown marmorated stink bug. Howard University Research Symposium, Howard University, Washington, D.C., April 14. Arnold**, N.S., Shields, V.D.C., and Lall, A. 2016. Investigation of electroretinogram signals of the stink bug compound eye. Advancing Computational Biology @ Howard University Symposium: Molecular Simulation & Design, Systems Biology, Genomics, and Big Data. Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C., April 8. Ferguson*, S., Asante*, R., and Holt*, A. 2016. Which biological relevant odor stimuli elicit positive anemotaxis? Advancing Computational Biology @ Howard University Symposium: Molecular Simulation & Design, Systems Biology, Genomics, and Big Data. Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C., April 8. Ferguson*, S. and Asante*, R. 2015. Testing biologically-relevant odor stimuli in the house cricket, Acheta domesticus. Student Research Poster Session, (Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, MB3), Smith Hall, Towson University, December 8. Arnold**, N. 2015. Electrophysiological investigation of the compound eye of the brown marmorated stink bug, Towson University Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo, April 23, 2015, p. 34. Coulibaly*, A. 2015. The role of environmental and physiological factors in regulating olfactory attractiveness of Acheta domesticus, Towson University Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo, April 23, 2015, p. 91. Guida, E.** 2015. Encoding environmental and physiological stimuli by sensory cells in an insect model, Towson University Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo, April 23, 2015. p. 156. Arnold**, N.S., Shields, V.D.C., Heinbockel, T., and Lall, A. B. 2014. Electrophysiological investigation of the compound eye of the brown marmorated stink bug. 2014 Society for Neuroscience meeting, Washington, D.C., November 15-19. Abstract # 433.10/EE28. Huynh*, K.A., Neslund**, M.C., Baker, T.C., and Shields, V.D. 2014. From molecules to motion: Assessing the responses of house crickets to plant volatiles using behavioral and electrophysiological paradigms. 2014 Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 9

Society for Neuroscience meeting, Washington, D.C., November 15-19. Abstract # 721.06/FF29. Guitteye*, F. and Coulibaly*, A.2014. Olfactory signaling in an insect model: a behavioral study. Towson University Bridges Final Poster Presentation, August 1. Huynh*, Kimberly A. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2014. From molecules to motion: assessing the attractiveness of volatile plant compounds on crickets using a behavioral paradigm. Retirement Luncheon Towson University Provost Office, June 12. Huynh*, Kimberly A. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2014. From molecules to motion: assessing the attractiveness of volatile plant compounds on crickets using a behavioral paradigm. This presentation also included a hands-on workshop. Towson University 5th Field Station Open House, Monkton, MD. May 3. Huynh*, Kimberly A. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2014. From molecules to motion: assessing the attractiveness of volatile plant compounds on crickets using a behavioral paradigm. Towson University Biological Sciences Research Forum, December 5, 2014. Arnold**, Nicole A. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2014. Spectral sensitivity of the compound eyes in the stink bugs: an electroretinographic study. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 33. (oral presentation). Neslund**, M.C. and Shields, V.D.C. 2014. Electrophysiological responses of Acheta domesticus to volatile plant compounds. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 34 (oral presentation). Huynh*, Kimberly A. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2014 From molecules to motion: assessing the attractiveness of volatile plant compounds on crickets using a behavioral paradigm. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 29. (oral presentation). Arnold**, Nicole A. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2014 The waveform and intensity signaled by white light at varying photons on brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys, to identify possible visual receptors. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 154 Neslund**, M.C. and Shields, V.D.C. 2014. Electroantennogram responses of Acheta domesticus to plant-associated volatiles. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 159 Sanford**, Jillian, L., Dickens, Joseph, C., and Shields, Vonnie D.C., 2014. Gustatory receptor neuron in gypsy moth larvae responds to selected insect repellents. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 160. Charles*, Curtisha, D., Arnold**, Nicole, S., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2014. Functional morphology of antennal sensory organs of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.). Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 73. Huynh*, Kimberly A. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2014 Olfactory signaling in an insect model: a behavioral study. 2014. Functional morphology of antennal sensory organs of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.). Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 88. Seen*, Christina M. and Adenuga*, Esther T., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2014 Olfactory repellents acting as aversive feeding deterrents in gypsy moth larvae. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 104 Huynh*, Kimberly A. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2014 Olfactory signaling in an insect model: a behavioral study. 2014. Functional morphology of antennal sensory organs of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.). Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 88. Huynh*, Kimberly A. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2014 Olfactory signaling in an insect model: a behavioral study. 2014. 12th Annual Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference, Towson University, April 11-13, p. 25. Huynh*, Kimberly A. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2014. Olfactory Signaling in an Insect Model: A Behavioral Study. MB3 Club Seminar, Towson University, April 4.

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Neslund*, M.C., Baker, T.C., and Shields, V.D.C. 2014. Electroantennogram responses of Acheta domesticus to plant-associated volatiles. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. Austin, TX, January 3-7. Sanford**, Jillian, L., Dickens, Joseph, C., and Shields, Vonnie D.C., 2014. Gustatory receptor neuron in gypsy moth larvae responds to selected insect repellents. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. Austin, TX, January 3-7. Seen*, Christina, M., Adenuga*, Esther, T., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2014. Olfactory repellents acting as aversive feeding deterrents in gypsy moth larvae. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. Austin, T, January 3-7. Shields, Vonnie D.C., Charles*, Curtisha, D., and Arnold**, Nicole, S. 2014. Functional morphology of antennal sensory organs of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.). Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. Austin, T, January 3-7. Charles, Curtisha. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2013. Inventory and Distribution of Sensory Organs on the Antennae of the House Cricket Acheta domesticus (L.). MB3 Club Seminar, Towson University, October 18. Wilson*, D. and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. Behavioral responses of the common house cricket, Acheta domesticus, to plant-associated volatiles. Baltimore Excellence in STEM Teaching (BEST) Project, Columbus Center, Towson University Baltimore, MD, Sept. 28. Shafer*, H. and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. Behavioral olfactory responses of house crickets to plant volatiles. The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics 23rd Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session, Towson University, April 28. p. 17. Arnold*, N. and Shields, V.D.C 2013. Alkaloids as antifeedants against gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar. The Maryland Entomological Society, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, April 19. p. 2. Sanford**, J. and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. Insect olfactory repellents: Is there a gustatory contribution? The Maryland Entomological Society, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, April 19. p. 3. Neslund**, M., Shafer, H., and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. A behavioral analysis of the common house cricket, Acheta domesticus, in response to plant-associated volatiles. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 17, p. 153. Sanford**, J. and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. Insect olfactory repellents: is there a gustatory contribution? Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 17, p. 156. Charles*, C. and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. Morphological characterization of sensory organs on the antennae of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.). 11th Annual Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference, University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, April 12-14. p. 24. Dickens, J.C., Sanford**, J., and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. Taste repellents in mosquitoes. AMCA 79th Annual Meeting. Taste repellents in mosquitoes. Poster # P-07, p. 19. Atlantic City, New Jersey, February 24-28, 2013. P-07, p. 19. Shields, V.D.C., Shaw, T.E., and Sanford**, J.L. 2012. Aversive feeding responses by gypsy moth larvae to selected alkaloids. 13th RCMI International Symposium on Health Disparities. Poster # 12.01.074, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 9-13. p. 95. Shields, Vonnie 2012. Responses of taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae to individual and mixtures of selected phytochemicals. Potomac Society for Neuroscience Chapter Meeting, October 10, American University, Washington, D.C. Shields, Vonnie and Martin**, T. 2012. Responses of taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae to individual and mixtures of selected phytochemicals. 10th International Congress of Neuroethology, August 5-10. Sanford*, Jillian, Belton, Sheena, Shaw, Taharah, Charles, Curtisha, and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Gypsy moth larvae adapt their aversive behavioral response to selected alkaloids. 10th International Congress of Neuroethology, College Park, MD, August 5-10. Shields, Vonnie, Martin,**Timothy, Sanford*, Jillian, Beattie*, Katelyn, Arnold*, Nicole, and Smith*, K. 2012. Suggestions for Alternative Methods to Control for Gypsy Moth Larvae. Towson University 3rd Field Station Open House, Monkton, MD. May 12. Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 11

Charles*, Curtisha, Belton*, Sheena, Sanford*, Jillian, and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Can gypsy moth larvae adapt its aversive behavioral response to alkaloids? Towson University Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, April 18. Woldeyesus*, Melikte, Arnold*, Nicole, Shafer*, Harlan, Sanford*, Jillian, and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Visual orientation responses and spectral preferences of gypsy moth larvae. Towson University Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, April 18. Charles*, Curtisha and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Inventory and distribution of sensory organs on the antennae of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.) Towson University Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, April 18. Charles*, Curtisha, Belton*, Sheena, and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Inventory and distribution of sensory organs on the antennae of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.). 22nd Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session, Towson University, April 29. Woldeyesus*, Melikte, Arnold*, Nicole, and Shafer*, Harlan. 2012. Visual orientation responses and spectral preferences of gypsy moth larvae. 10th Annual Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference. Norfolk, Virginia, April 13-15, p. 50. Martin**, Timothy and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. The responses of taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae to various phytochemicals. 2012 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting. Charleston, South Carolina, January 7, 2012, 104.4. Charles*, Curtisha, Belton*, Sheena, and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Inventory and distribution of sensory organs on the antennae of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.). 2012 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting. Charleston, South Carolina, January 6, 2012, P3.145. Shields, Vonnie, Otalora-Luna, Fernando, and Dickens, Joseph. 2012. Do you see what I see?: visual orientation behavior of Colorado potato beetle larvae to emissive colors? (Oral presentation) 2012 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting. Charleston, South Carolina, January 5, 2012, 39.5. Belton*, Sheena, Charles*, Curtisha, Sanford*, Jillian, and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Can gypsy moth larvae (Lymantria dispar) adapt its aversive behavioral response to alkaloids? 2012 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting. Charleston, South Carolina, January 4, 2012, P1.8. Beattie, Katelyn, Shields, Vonnie, Sanford, Jillian, Ngosso**, S., Otalora-Luna, F., and Dickens, J. 2011. Visual orientation behavior of two larval insects to emissive colors. Society for Neuroscience Meeting, Washington, D.C., November 14. Abstract # 517.18. Shields, Vonnie, Martin, **Timothy, Sanford*, Jillian, Beattie*, Katelyn, Arnold*, Nicole, and Smith*, K. 2011. Suggestions for Alternative Methods to Control for Gypsy Moth Larvae. Towson University 2nd Field Station Open House, Monkton, MD. May 7. Beattie*, Katelyn, Sanford*, Jillian, Ngosso**, Sonynka, Carter**, Willie, and Vonnie D.C. 2011. Do you see what I see?: Visual orientation behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors. 21st Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session. May 1. Sanford*, Jillian L., Khalid*, Madiha., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Gustatory habituation mechanisms in gypsy moth larvae. 21st Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session. May 1. Martin**, Timothy L. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Neurophysiological characteristics of taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae. Towson University Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, April 21. Beattie*, Katelyn, Sanford*, Jillian, Ngosso**, Sonynka, Carter**, Willie, and Vonnie D.C. 2011. Do you see what I see?: Visual orientation behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors. Towson University Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, April 21. Sanford*, Jillian L., Khalid*, Madiha., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Gustatory habituation mechanisms in gypsy moth larvae. Towson University Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, April 21. Martin**, Timothy L. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Neurophysiological characteristics of taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae. Towson University Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, April 21. Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 12

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Sanford*, Jillian L., Otolora-Luna, F., and Dickens, J.C. 2011. Emissive color preferences of Colorado potato beetle larvae. Experimental Biology 2011. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 12. The FASEB Journal 25:1046.3. Beattie*, Katelyn, F., Sanford*, J.L., Carter**, W. III, Shields, Vonnie D.C., Otolora-Luna, F., and Dickens, J.C. 2011. Visual orientation behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors. Experimental Biology 2011. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 12. The FASEB Journal 25:1046.5. Sanford*, Jillian L., Aginam*, N., Khalid*, M., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Gustatory habituation to selected alkaloid s by gypsy moth larvae. Experimental Biology 2011. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 12. The FASEB Journal 25:1046.4. Martin**, Timothy L. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae exhibit varying sensitivities to various phytochemicals. Experimental Biology 2011. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 12. The FASEB Journal 25:1048.3. Srour** Khalid J.M. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Morphological and neurophysiological characterization of olfactory sensory organs in the house cricket. Experimental Biology 2011. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 12. The FASEB Journal 25:1048.4. Beattie*, Katelyn, F., Sanford*, J.L., Carter*, W. III, Shields, Vonnie D.C., Otolora-Luna, F., and Dickens, J.C. 2011. Visual orientation behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors. 2011 American Physiological Society Undergraduate Poster Session and David S. Bruce Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Reception, Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 10. Sanford*, Jillian L., Aginam*, N., Khalid*, M., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Gustatory habituation to selected alkaloids by gypsy moth larvae. 2011 American Physiological Society Undergraduate Poster Session and David S. Bruce Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Reception, Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 10. Martin**, Timothy L. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Neurophysiological characterization of gustatory neurons of gypsy moth larvae. 22st USDA Interagency Forum on Invasive Species. Annapolis, MD January 11-14. Ilunga*, Kasongo, R., Sanford*, Jillian, and Shields, and Vonnie D.C. 2010. Salt as a feeding stimulant or deterrent? The effect of varying potassium chloride concentrations on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar. Towson University Bridges Final Poster Presentation, July 28. Srour**, Khalid. and Shields, V. 2010. A morphological characterization of sensilla in the house cricket by scanning electron microscopy. Insect Chemical Ecology (ICE 10), Graduate Course in Insect Chemical Ecology June 1- 15, Penn State, State College, Pennsylvania, June 1. Martin**, Timothy, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2010. A neurophysiological study of gustatory neuron sensitivity of gypsy moth larvae to alkaloids. Insect Chemical Ecology (ICE 10), Graduate Course in Insect Chemical Ecology June 1-15, Penn State, State College, Pennsylvania, June 1. Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2010. Using alkaloids as potential biocontrol agents to combat gypsy moth outbreaks. Towson University Field Station Grand Opening, Monkton, MD, May 15. Srour**, K. and Shields, V. 2010. A morphological characterization of sensilla in the house cricket by scanning electron microscopy. Eleventh Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: A Showcase of Student Research, Achievement, and Creativity. Towson University, Towson, MD., April 21, p. 106. Martin**, Timothy and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2010. A neurophysiological study of gustatory neuron sensitivity of gypsy moth larvae to alkaloids. Eleventh Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: A Showcase of Student Research, Achievement, and Creativity. Towson University, Towson, MD., April 21, p. 98. Aginam*, N. and Sanford*, J. 2010. The effect of deterrents on gypsy moth food consumption: a behavioral investigation. Eleventh Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: A Showcase of Student Research, Achievement, and Creativity. Towson University, Towson, MD., April 21, p. 86. Aginam*, N. and Sanford*, J. 2010. The effect of deterrents on gypsy moth food consumption: a behavioral investigation. 20th Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session, Towson University, Towson, MD., April 25, p. 1. Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 13

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2010. Fine structure of selected mouthpart sensory organs of gypsy moth larvae. 21st USDA Interagency Forum on Invasive Species. Annapolis, MD January 12-15. P. 130. Shields, Vonnie D.C., Martin**, Timothy L., Beattie*, Katelyn, F., Arnold*, Nicole, S. and Smith*, Kristen, P. 2009. The effects of alkaloids on the feeding behavior and neurophysiology of insects. 49th Annual Phytochemical Society of North America Meeting and Symposia: Biologically Active Phytochemicals. Towson University, Towson, MD August 8-12. pp. 14-15 Martin**, Timothy L., Beattie*, Katelyn, F., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2009. Alkaloids as feeding deterrents for gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.): a neurophysiological analysis of gustatory neuron sensitivity. 49th Annual Phytochemical Society of North America Meeting and Symposia: Biologically Active Phytochemicals. Towson University, Towson, MD August 8-12. p. 47. Martin*, Timothy, Srour*, Khalid, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2009. Determining the sensitivity of gustatory neurons in the maxillary styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae. Tenth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: A Showcase of Student Research, Achievement, and Creativity. Towson University, Towson, MD., May 5, p. 96. Srour*, K., Martin*, T., Shields, V. 2009. Determining the sensitivity of gustatory neurons in the maxillary styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae. 8th Annual Oxford International Conference on the Science of Botanicals. The University of Mississippi, University, MS., April 6-9. Plant Medica 75: 447. Srour*, K., Martin*, T., Shields, V. 2009. Determining the sensitivity of gustatory neurons in the maxillary styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae. 19th Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session, Towson University, Towson, MD., April 26, p. 18. Karlin*, Neal and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2008. An external morphological investigation of the labial palp organ. FCSM Eighteenth Annual Honors Convocation Honors College, Towson University, Towson, MD, May 4, p. 10. Srour*, Khalid, Martin*, Timothy, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2008. Sensory coding of stimulants and deterrents by gypsy moth larvae: a neurophysiological investigation. FCSM Eighteenth Annual Honors Convocation Honors College, Towson University, Towson, MD, May 4, p. 14. Karlin*, Neal and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2008. An external morphological investigation of the labial palp organ. Ninth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, Towson, MD., April 24, p. 105. Srour*, Khalid, Martin*, Timothy, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. Shields. 2008. Sensory coding of stimulants and deterrents by gypsy moth larvae: a neurophysiological investigation. Ninth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, Towson, MD., April 24, p. 114. Martin*, T., Srour*, K., and Shields, V.D. 2008. Sensory coding of taste stimulants and deterrents by gypsy moth larvae: a neurophysiological investigation. Society for Neuroscience Meeting, Washington, D.C., November 15-19. Abstract # 64.24. Martin*, T., Srour*, K., and Shields, V.D. 2008. Sensory coding of taste stimulants and deterrents by gypsy moth larvae: a neurophysiological investigation. Faculty of Undergraduate Neuroscience Meeting (FUN), Washington, D.C. November 17. Shields, Vonnie D.C, Siebert*, Aubrey, and Gordon*, Ineta M. 2007. Ultrastructural and functional characterization of sensory receptor cells in an insect taste organ. The American Society for Cell Biology 47th Annual Meeting.Washington, D.C. December 1-5. Abstract # 779, p. 79. Shields, Vonnie D.C, Smith*, Kristen, P. Shaw*, Taharah, E., Arnold*, Nicole S., and Gordon*, Ineta M. 2007. The effects of alkaloids on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae. The FASEB Journal. Experimental Biology 2007. Washington, D.C. April 28-May 2. Abstract # 581.3, p. A462. Gordon*, Ineta M., Serwah*, Audrey A., Smith*, Kristen P., and Arnold*, Nicole S. 2007. The effects of feeding stimulant mixtures on deterrency in gypsy moth larvae. Eighth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, Towson, MD., April 26, p. 54. Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2007. The effects of alkaloids on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae. 18th USDA Interagency Research Forum on Invasive Species. Annapolis, MD., January 9-12. Smith*, Kristen, P., Arnold*, Nicole S., Shaw*, Taharah E. 2006. The effects of alkaloids on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth. 9th Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 14

Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD., October 14, p. 64. Arnold*, Nicole S. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. Context-dependent feeding responses by Lymantria dispar larvae”. Seventh Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD., April 26, p. 82. Smith*, Kristen, Arnold*, Nicole, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. “Exploration of varying allelochemical concentrations on the feeding responses of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. Seventh Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD., April 26, p.97. Swearingen*, Joshua E. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. “Electrophysiological responses of receptor cells in the galeal styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.): tuning, sensitivity, and temporal coding properties”. Seventh Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD., April 26, p. 99. Arnold*, Nicole S. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. Context-dependent feeding responses by Lymantria dispar larvae”. FCSM Sixteenth Annual Honors Convocation Honors College, Towson University, Towson, MD, April 23, p.10. Smith*, Kristen, Arnold*, Nicole, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. “Exploration of varying allelochemical concentrations on the feeding responses of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. FCSM Sixteenth Annual Honors Convocation Honors College, Towson University, Towson, MD, April 23., p. 11 Swearingen*, Joshua E. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. “Electrophysiological responses of receptor cells in the galeal styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.): tuning, sensitivity, and temporal coding properties”. FCSM Sixteenth Annual Honors Convocation Honors College, Towson University, Towson, MD, April 23, p. 12. Shields, Vonnie D.C., Swearingen*, Joshua, E., and Arnold*, Nicole, S. 2006. “Behavioral and electrophysiolgical responses to selected allelochemicals by polyphagous gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.).” Annual Meeting for the Baltimore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, Baltimore, MD, March 2, p. 62. Arnold*, Nicole S. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. Context-dependent feeding responses by Lymantria dispar larvae”. National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Asheville, North Carolina, April 6-9, 463. Smith*, Kristen, Arnold*, Nicole, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. “Exploration of varying allelochemical concentrations on the feeding responses of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Asheville, North Carolina, April 6-9, 64. Swearingen*, Joshua E. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. “Electrophysiological responses of receptor cells in the galeal styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.): tuning, sensitivity, and temporal coding properties”. Undergraduate Research Conference Colonial Academic Alliance, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, March 31-April 1. Swearingen*, Joshua E. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. “Electrophysiological responses of receptor cells in the galeal styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.): tuning, sensitivity, and temporal coding properties”. Undergraduate Student Research Days Conference, Annapolis, MD, February 16. Arnold*, Nicole S., Smith*, Kristen, P., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. “Exploration of varying phytochemical concentrations on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. Undergraduate Student Research Days Conference, Annapolis, MD, February 16. Arnold*, Nicole S. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. Context-dependent feeding responses by Lymantria dispar larvae”. Undergraduate Student Research Days Conference, Annapolis, MD, February 16. Swearingen*, Joshua E. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2005. “Electrophysiological responses of receptor cells in the galeal styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.): tuning, sensitivity, and temporal coding properties”. Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C., November 14. p. 22. Arnold*, Nicole S., Smith*, Kristen, P., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2005. “Exploration of varying phytochemical concentrations on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. Faculty for Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 15

Undergraduate Neuroscience Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C., November 14. p. 2. Shields, Vonnie D.C., Swearingen*, Joshua, E., and Arnold*, Nicole, S. 2005. “Behavioral and electrophysiolgical responses to selected allelochemicals by polyphagous gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.).” Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 280.9, Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., November 12-16. Shields, Vonnie D.C., Arnold*, Nicole, S., Rodgers*, Erin J., and Siebert*, Aubrey A. 2005. “Neural coding of gustatory input by taste receptor cells in an insect”. Neurons and Sensory Systems, Washington, D.C., November 10-11, p. 16. Smith*, Kristen, Arnold*, Nicole, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2005. “Varying allelochemical concentrations in the feeding responses of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. Bridges Program Research Poster Expo, Towson University, August 12. Shields, Vonnie D.C., Siebert*, Aubrey A., Arnold*, Nicole S. 2005. “Context-dependent behavioral effects and neurophysiological responses to selected deterrents by gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.). International Society of Chemical Ecology 21st Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., July 23-27, p. 131. Arnold*, Nicole, Williams*, Denise, Rodgers*, Erin, and Shields, Vonnie. 2005. “Context-dependent allelochemical effects in insect feeding.” Sixth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, April 28. Arnold*, Nicole and Shields, Vonnie. 2005. “Context-dependent allelochemical effects in insect feeding.” CSM 15th Annual Honors Convocation, April 16. p. 28 Arnold*, Nicole and Shields, Vonnie. 2005. “Combinatorial effects of deterrent allelochemicals on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.). 2005 Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, April 8-9. Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Siebert*, Aubrey.2004. “Peripheral coding of gustatory input by receptor cells of gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L.).” Sigma XI Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference, Montréal, Québec, Canada, November 11-14. PR-09, p. 70. Shields, Vonnie D.C., Arnold*, Nicole, Bunney*, Donald, Koma*, Mooketsi*, Gallerizzo*, M., and Holland*, T. 2004. “Exploring mixture interactions of deterrent phytochemicals on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar. Sigma XI Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference, Montréal, Québec, Canada, November 11-14. PR-10, pp. 70, 71. Shields, Vonnie, Siebert*, Aubrey, Arnold*, Nicole, Williams*, Denise, and Bunney*, Donald. 2004. “Feeding behavioral and neurophysiological responses of gypsy moth larvae to host and non-host plant allelochemicals. 55th Annual Meeting of the Lepidopterists’ Society. University of Maryland, College Park, MD, July 15-18. pp. 12-13. (oral presentation). Bunney*, Don and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Combinatorial effects of deterrent phytochemicals on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal. 18: 226.8. Siebert*, Aubrey and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Electrophysiological characterization of gustatory receptor cells in the maxillary styloconic sensilla of the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L.).” The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal. 18: 238.14. Bunney*, Don and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Combinatorial effects of deterrent phytochemicals on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. The American Physiological Society Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Washington, D.C. April 18. Siebert*, Aubrey and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Electrophysiological characterization of gustatory receptor cells in the maxillary styloconic sensilla of the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L)”. The American Physiological Society Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Washington, D.C. April 18. Arnold*, Nicole, Galanie**, Stephanie, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Effect of allelochemical mixtures on food consumption in an insect model. Summer Undergraduate Research in Biology, Towson University, August 6.

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Arnold*, Nicole, Williams*, Denise, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “ Do alkaloids play a role in the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae? College of Science and Mathematics 5th Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD, April 22. Bunney*, Don and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Is two better than one? The effect of combining deterrent phytochemicals on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.).” College of Science and Mathematics 5th Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD, April 22. Delauder*, Kimberly and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “ Does changing the palatability of a leaf affect the feeding behavior of an insect? College of Science and Mathematics 5th Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD, April 22. Magruder**, Grace and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Selected phytochemicals and their role in the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae.” College of Science and Mathematics 5th Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD, April 22. Siebert*, Aubrey and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Explorations into taste: neurophysiological recordings of gustatory receptor cells of the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L.)” College of Science and Mathematics 5th Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD, April 22. Arnold*, Nicole, Williams*, Denise, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Alkaloids and their role in the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae.” College of Science and Mathematics Fourteenth Annual Honors Convocation, May 2. p. 1. Bunney*, Don and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Effects of combining selected deterrent phytochemicals on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.).” College of Science and Mathematics Fourteenth Annual Honors Convocation, May 2. p. 4. Siebert*, Aubrey and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Gustatory neurons in the maxillary styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.), elicit robust responses to selected phytochemicals.” 2004 Baltimore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience Meeting. January 23, p. 16. Williams*, Denise, Arnold*, Nicole, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “The role of phytochemicals as feeding deterrents: possible biocontrol agents against gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar.” SURB Colloquium. Towson University, Towson, MD, August 1. Delauder*, Kimberly and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “Changing the palatability of a leaf in an insect.” SURB Colloquium, Towson University, Towson, MD, August 1. Magruder**, Katherine and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “The role of selected alkaloids on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae (Lymantria dispar) (L.).” SURB Colloquium. Towson University, Towson, MD, August 1. Siebert*, Aubrey and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “Electrophysiological explorations into taste: recordings from the maxillary styloconic sensilla of the gypsy moth.” Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Biology (SURB) Colloquium. Towson University, Towson, MD, August 1. Agbasi*, Kismet-Gerald T. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2003. “Deterrent phytochemicals as possible biocontrol agents against gypsy moth larvae.” Colleg of Science and Mathematics 13th Annual Honors Convocation, Towson University, Towson, MD, May 4. Dodson*, Leila K. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “How plastic are feeding preferences in gypsy moth larvae? College of Science and Mathematics 13th Annual Honors Convocation, Towson University, Towson, MD, May 4. Agbasi*, Kismet-Gerald T. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2003. “Deterrent phytochemicals as possible biocontrol agents against gypsy moth larvae.” College of Science and Mathematics 4th Annual Student Research Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD, April 22. Dodson*, Leila K. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “How plastic are feeding preferences in gypsy moth larvae? College of Science and Mathematics 4h Annual Student Research Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD, April 22. Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 17

Rodgers*, Erin J. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “Determining feeding responses to selected phytochemicals by larvae of the gypsy moth Lymantria dispar.” 17th National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Salt Lake City, Utah, p. 290. Shields, Vonnie D.C., Broomell*, Brian, P., Rodgers*, Erin, J., Salako*, Jelilat, O.B., Dodson*, Leila, K., and Agbasi*, Kismet-Gerald, T. 2003. “Feeding responses of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar, to selected phytochemicals.” Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 595.11. Shields, Vonnie D.C., Broomell*, Brian, P., Rodgers*, Erin, J., Salako*, Jelilat, O.B., Dodson*, Leila, K., and Agbasi*, Kismet-Gerald, T. 2003. “Feeding responses to selected tree species and phytochemicals by gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.).” Chem. Senses 28:A24-25 Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Dodson*, Leila K. 2003. “Plasticity in the feeding preferences of gypsy moth larvae (Lymantria dispar) (L.). In: Fosbroke, S.L.C. and Gottschalk, K.W. (eds.). Proceedings U.S. Department of Agriculture Interagency Research Forum on Gypsy Moth and Other Invasive Species 2003, Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station, Newton Square, PA, p. 53. Broomell*, Brian P., Salako*, Jelilat, O.B., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. Gustatory preference and aversion in an insect model using natural taste stimuli. Society for Neuroscience 2002. Baltimore Chapter Meeting. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. p. 30. Shields, Vonnie D.C., Broomell*, Brian P. and Salako*, Jelilat O. 2002. Determining feeding preference hierarchy in gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) using choice test bioassays. In: Fosbroke, S.L.C. and Gottschalk, K.W. (eds). Proceedings U.S. Department of Agriculture Interagency Research Forum on Gypsy Moth and Other Invasive Species 2002, Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station, Newton Square, PA. p. 84. Broomell*, B., Salako*, J., and Shields, V. 2002. “What to eat and what not to eat: feeding choice tests with gypsy moth larvae Lymantria dispar”. TriBeta Biennial Convention, San Antonio, TX, May 29-June 2. p. 43. Broomell*, B., Salako*, J., and Shields, V. 2002. “What to eat and what not to eat: feeding choice tests with gypsy moth larvae Lymantria dispar”. 16th National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Whitewater WI, April 25-27. p. 4. Rodgers*, Erin J. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. “Feeding responses to selected phytochemicals by larvae of the gypsy moth Lymantria dispar. SURB Colloquium. Towson University, Towson, MD, August 2. Broomell*, B., Salako, J., and Shields, V. 2002. “What to eat and what not to eat: feeding choice tests with gypsy moth larvae Lymantria dispar”. College of Science and Mathematics Twelfth Annual Honors Convocation, Towson University, May 4 Salako*, Jelilat O.B., Broomell*, Brian P., and Shields, Vonnie, D.C. 2002. “Do gypsy moth larvae (Lymantria dispar) show a hierarchical feeding preference? Third Annual Student Research Expo, Towson University, April 18. p. 75. Shields*, V. D.C. and Hildebrand, J.G. 2001. Ultrastructural analysis of the antennal sensory organs of a moth. Chesapeake Society of Microscopy, Bethesda, MD, May 23 Broomell*, B., Salako, J., and Shields, V. 2001. “Feeding preferences in larvae of gypsy moth larvae Lymantria dispar”. SURB Colloquium, Towson University, Towson, MD, August 3 Shields, V.D.C. and Hildebrand, J.G. 2001. Responses of a population of antennal olfactory receptor cells in the female moth Manduca sexta to plant-associated volatile organic compounds. In Puryear, P.E.(director). Tobacco Literature Service & Information Resources Team. Tobacco Abstracts, Raleigh, NC 45: 788. Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 2001. Olfactory responses of antennal receptor cells in the female moth Manduca sexta to plant-associated volatile organic compounds. In Elsner, N. and Kreutzberg, G.W. (eds). Göttingen Neurobiology Report 2001. Proc. 28th Göttingen Neurobio. Conf., Göttingen, Germany, Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, 2: 494. Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 18

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 2001. Electrophysiological responses of antennal olfactory sense organs of the female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta to plant-associated volatiles. Inaugural Arthur M. Sackler Colloquium of the National Academy of Sciences on Neural Signaling, February 16-17, Washington, D.C., p. 46. Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 2001. Olfactory responses of antennal sense organs of the female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta to host-associated plant odorants In: Fosbroke, S.L.C. and Gottschalk, K.W (eds). Proceedings U.S. Department of Agriculture Interagency Research Forum on Gypsy Moth and Other Invasive Species 2001, Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station, Newton Square, PA, p. 115. Shields*, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 2001. Electrophysiological responses of antennal olfactory sense organs of the female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta to plant-associated volatiles. Inaugural Arthur M. Sackler Colloquium of the National Academy of Sciences on Neural Signalling, Washington, D.C., February 16-17 Shields, V. D.C. and Hildebrand, J.G. 1999. Responses of olfactory receptor cells in trichoid sensilla on the antennae of the female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta to plant odors. Soc. Neurosci. Abstr. 25: 124 Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1999. Electrophysiological responses of olfactory sensory cells of long trichoid sensilla on the antennae of the female sphinx moth Manduca sexta to hostplant volatiles. In: Elsner, N. and Wehner, R. (eds). From Molecular Neurobiology to Clinical Neuroscience. Proc. 27th Göttingen Neurobio. Conf., Göttingen, Germany, Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, 2: 363 Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1999. Olfactory responses to hostplant volatiles recorded from sensory cells of long trichoid sensilla on the antennae of the female sphinx moth Manduca sexta. Chem. Senses 24: 217 Shields, V. D.C. and Hildebrand, J.G. 1998. Responses from the olfactory receptor cells of trichoid sensilla on the antenna of the female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta. Soc. Neurosci. Abstr. 24: 2098 Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1998. Fine structure and physiological responses of antennal olfactory receptor neurons from sensilla of female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta. In: Elsner, N. and Wehner, R. (eds). New Neuroethology on the Move. Proc. 26th Göttingen Neurobio. Conf., Göttingen, Germany, Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, 2: 382 Hildebrand, J.G., King, J.R., Mechaber, W., Roessler, W., Selchow, K., Shields, V. D.C., and Christensen, T.A. 1998. Plant-odour processing in the olfactory system of Manduca sexta. Tenth International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships. July 4-10, Oxford, England, U.K. Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1998. Ultrastructure and physiological responses of antennal olfactory receptor neurons from sensilla of female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta. Western Nerve Net ‘98, April 17-19, Tucson, AZ Shields, V.D.C. and Hildebrand, J.G. 1997. Fine structure of sensilla on the antenna of female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta. Soc. Neurosci. Abstr. 23: 1828 Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1997. Ultrastructure of antennal sensilla of the female moth, Manduca sexta. Chem. Senses 22: 791 Shields, V.D.C. and Mitchell, B.K. 1992. Comparative sensitivities of two lepidopterous larvae to the glucosinolate sinigrin: behavioural and electrophysiological investigation. International Chemoreception on Insects (ICWI- 21), March 1-5 Jasper, AB, Canada Shields, V.D. and Zacharuk, R.Y. 1989. Stimulant and diffusion pathways in gustatory sensilla on the galeae of four species of lepidopteran larvae. Chem. Senses 14: 748 Shields, V.D. and Zacharuk, R.Y. 1988. Stimulant and ion diffusion pathways in gustatory sensilla on the galea of the bertha armyworm. Proc. 36. Annu. Meeting Entomological Society of Saskatchewan, October 26-27, Regina, SK Zacharuk*, R.Y. and Shields*, V.D. 1987. Diffusion channels in taste sensilla of insects. Display and demonstration at the ICWI XVI, Clark University, Worcester, MA, December 3-6 Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 19

Shields, V.D. 1997. “Fine structure of sensilla on the antenna of female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta.” ARLDN, Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, October 2 Shields, V.D. 1996. “Comparing SAPID Tools and Auto Spike for Data Acquisition and Analysis.” ARLDN, Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, December 20

Shields, V.D. 1996. “Comparative investigation of feeding deterrency and its sensory basis in two cruciferous- feeding, polyphagous, lepidopteran species.” Center for Insect Science, Plant-Insect Group, Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, January 17

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS Invited Lectures 2020 “The Incredible Neuron” presentation at St. Paul’s Lower School, Brooklandville, MD, March 12. 2018 “How to Get Funding for Instrumentation When Budgets are Tight (Parts I and II), 2018 Microscopy and Microanalysis meeting, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD August 5- 9, 2018. Platform Session #194, August 7. “The Incredible Neuron” presentation at St. Paul’s Lower School, Brooklandville, MD, March 8. 2017 “The Importance of Olfactory Cues in Food Selection” presentation/workshop, Maryland Agricultural Resource Council, Cockeysville, MD, July 29. “Level Up Village- Global Doctors: Anatomy” to two third grade classes about the nervous system with lecture and hands-on lecture and demonstrations at St. Paul’s school, Brooklandville, MD, March 9. “The Incredible Neuron” presentation at St. Paul’s Lower School, Brooklandville, MD, March 9. 2016 “Making Sense of Scents: Only the Nose Knows” Northeastern Maryland Technology Council Science Café, Bel Air Public Library, Bel Air, MD, November 16. “Olfaction-ary Reaction-ary?!” to three first grade classes about insects and olfaction with hand-on lecture and research demonstrations at St. Paul’s school, Brooklandville, MD, May 13. “The Brain: Amazing Neuroscience” as part of “Global Doctors Seminar Week” to three second grade classes about neuroscience and the brain lecture and hands-on demonstrations at St. Paul’s school, Brooklandville, MD, March 16, 18. “The Incredible Neuron” presentation at St. Paul’s Lower School, Brooklandville, MD, March 10. 2015 “Super Bugs! Demonstration!” to three first grade classes about insects and olfaction with research demonstrations at St. Paul’s school, Brooklandville, MD, May 18, May 19. 2010 “Le Système Olfactif et Gustatif D’un Insecte” Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson University, July 28 (talk was given in french). 2009 “The effects of alkaloids on the feeding behavior and neurophysiology of insects”. Invited symposium speaker at the 49th Annual Phytochemical Society of North America Meeting and Symposia: Biologically Active Phytochemicals, Towson University, Towson MD, August 10. Invited by Dr. James Saunders. 2006 “Sens et Sensibilité: Le Système Olfactif et Gustatif D’un Insecte” University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, December 19 (talk was given in French) “Smell and taste in insects: bugs, behavior, and biomolecules” Maryland Entomological Society Meeting, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, April 21. Invited by Dr. Fred Paraskevoudakis. “Olfaction and gustation in insects: bugs, behavior, and biomolecules” Dept. of Biology, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD, April 21. Invited by Dr. Elissa Derrickson. “Olfaction and gustation in insects: bugs, behavior, and biomolecules” Dept. of Anatomy, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C., March 21. Invited by Dr. Raziel Hakim.

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2004 “Smell and Taste in Insects: Molecules, Neural Mechanisms, and Behavior. Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA. July 14. Invited by Dr. J. Demarest. 2001 “Plant odor reception and coding in a model olfactory organ: the antenna of the female sphinx moth Manduca sexta.” Max-Planck-Institute for Behavioral Physiology Seewiesen/Starnberg, Germany, June 5. Invited by Prof. K.-E. Kaissling 1999 “Insect olfaction: host plant odor detection in a female moth.” Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson University, Towson, MD, Sept. 23. Invited by Dr. J. Nelson “Recognition and discrimination of plant volatiles by the olfactory system of the female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta.” Colorado Health Sciences Center, Dept. of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, August 27. Invited by Dr. D. Restrepo “Morphology and physiology of olfactory trichoid sensilla in Manduca sexta female moths.” National Institute of Agronomic Research, Versailles, France, May 21. Invited by Drs. F. Marion- Poll and J.-P. Rospars 1998 “An ultrastructural study of antennal sensilla of female sphinx moth Manduca sexta.” Max-Planck- Institute for Behavioral Physiology Seewiesen/Starnberg, Germany, March 23. Invited by Prof. K.-E. Kaissling “Antennal sensilla of the female sphinx moth Manduca sexta: ultrastructure, number, and distribution.” Theodor-Boveri-Institute, Biocenter, Dept. of Behavioral Physiology and Sociobiology, Univ. of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany, March 31. Invited by Prof. B. Hölldobler “Fine structure, number, and distribution of antennal sensilla of the female sphinx moth Manduca sexta.” Dept. of Biology, Institute of Neurobiology, Free University, Berlin, Germany, April 3. Invited by Prof. R. Menzel 1997 “Fine structure of sensilla on the antenna of female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta.” Dept. of Biology, Yale University, New Haven, CT, August 21. Invited by Dr. J. Carlson 1995 “An ultrastructural, behavioral, and electrophysiological study of the maxillary galeal styloconic sensilla of larval Mamestra configurata.” ARLDN, Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, May 26. Invited by Prof. J. Hildebrand 1994 “Functional morphology of sensilla on the maxillary galea of Mamestra configurata (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).” Dissertation defense seminar, Univ. of Regina, September 6

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2020 Supervisor Training: Performance Management, Towson University, March 10. Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation Training (Intergroup Dialogue Theory Training and Intergroup Dialogue Practice Facilitation (February 7, 21, March 6). 2019 Inaugural Bridging the Gap: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit. University of Maryland Baltimore, SMS Campus Center, Baltimore, MD. Participated in 2019 Nikon BioTechnology Workshop “Latest Advances in Microscopy” Montgomery College, Germantown, MD, October 17 Participated in 2019 National HBCU Week Conference, Renaissance Washington Hotel, Washington, D.C., September 9-11. Participated in 2019 UMB Current Electron Microscopy Techniques Workshop Multi-Modality Imaging, University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, May 30, 31. Participant in Spring 2019 PTRM Workshop, Towson University, May 3. Certificate of Completion “Thinking and Acting Ethically and Financial Disclosure Course” The Maryland State Ethics Commission, April 30. TU Connects with UMB: STEM Innovation and Career Exploration at the GRID, University of Maryland BioPark, The Lion Brothers Building, Baltimore, MD, April 26. Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 21

Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Innovation and Inclusion Summit and Awards Dinner, Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Washington, D.C., April 24. Towson University Delegate for Dr. Daniel A. Wubah Reception (April 17) and Inauguration, Millersville University, Millersville, PA., April 18. 2017 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) 2017 Invited neuroscience judge to evaluate student posters Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 1-4. 2017 Professional Mentoring Skills Enhancing Diversity (PROMISED) (fellow for 2017-2018 cohort) PROMISED Career Coaching Workshop, The Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh, PA, May 17-19. 2016 Participated in Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Meeting, San Diego, CA, 11/02-05/2016. Thirteenth Annual Diversity Conference, Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Campus, October 21 2014 NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration, Baltimore Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, MD, June 25. 2012 Stereology Workshop. 13th RCMI International Symposium on Health Disparities, Puerto Rico, December RCMI Puerto Rico December 9. 2010 Grant Management Workshop, Towson University, August 24 2006 Hazardous Waste Generator Training Course, Towson University, October 24 1999 Radiation Protection for Non-Ionizing Radiation Course, Radiation Control Office, Univ. of Arizona, December 15 Basic Radiation Protection Course, Radiation Control Office, Univ. of Arizona, November 22 Assisted in a project cloning insect homologs of cyclic nucleotide-gated channels in Manduca sexta using RT-PCR under the direction of Nighorn (ARLDN) 1998 Visited Dr. K.-E. Kaissling’s laboratory (Max-Planck-Institute for Behavioral Physiology Seewiesen/Starnberg, Germany), to learn how to use glass electrodes to carry out electrophysiological extracellular recordings from coeloconic olfactory sensory organs from Dr. B. Pophof, March 22-24 1997 Visited Dr. J. Carlson’s laboratory (Dept. of Biology, Yale University, New Haven, CT) to learn how to make sharp tungsten electrodes and carry electrophysiological extracellular recordings using these electrodes from olfactory sensory organs from Dr. M. DeBruyne, August 16-21 Introduction to PCR Workshop, Laboratory of Molecular Systematics and Evolution, Arizona Research Laboratories Division of Biotechnology, Univ. of Arizona, May 5-9 Immunofluorescence/Confocal Microscopy Workshop, Arizona Research Laboratories Division of Biotechnology, Univ. of Arizona, April 22-24 Genomic DNA Purification Techniques Workshop, Laboratory of Molecular Systematics and Evolution, Arizona Research Laboratories Division of Biotechnology, Univ. of Arizona, April 14-18 1996 Visited Dr. T. Baker’s laboratory (Dept. of Entomology, Iowa State University, Ames, IO to learn the sensillum tip-cutting technique, necessary to carry out electrophysiological extracellular recordings, from Dr. J. Todd, November 14-17 Biological Electron Microscopy course (audited), fall semester, Univ. of Arizona 1995-2000 Research Associate, Arizona Research Laboratories Division of Neurobiology (ARLDN), University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, postdoctoral studies on insect neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, specifically studying the (a) ultrastructure of olfactory sensory organs using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and (b) sensory physiology (extracellular recording) from olfactory sensory organs, as well as labeling olfactory sensory cells, whose responses have been recorded, in order to trace their axonal projections into the brain using fluorescent light- and laser scanning confocal microscopy (Dr. J. Hildebrand’s laboratory)

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1991-92 Visiting Graduate Student, Dept. of Entomology, Univ. of Alberta studying insect feeding behavior and sensory physiology (extracellular recording from taste sensory organs, as part of my doctoral work, Univ. of Alberta Dr. B. Mitchell’s laboratory) 1986-94 Graduate Student, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina studying the ultrastructure of insect chemosensory organs (chemo-, mechano-, and thermo-hygrosensory using SEM and TEM, as part of my doctoral research, Univ. of Regina (Dr. R. Zacharuk’s laboratory)

RESEARCH STUDENTS MENTORED/FUNDING OBTAINED BY STUDENT 2020 Shakia Butler (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Spring 2020) Towanda Carr (TU undergraduate transfer student, NIH-funded Bridges Program (Spring 2020) 2019 Jaime Strickland (Research Associate) (Fall 2019-present) Towanda Carr (TU undergraduate transfer student, NIH-funded Bridges Program (Fall 2019) Shakia Butler (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Fall 2019) Sarah Elsayed (undergraduate) (Summer 2019) (Biology 490) Christiana Daramola (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2019) ($4500) Shakia Butler (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2019) ($4500) Tsion Demisse (undergraduate) (Spring 2019) (Biology 491) Milke Teklemichael (undergraduate) (Spring 2019) (Biology 490) Heaven Woldemariam (undergraduate) (Spring 2019) (Biology 490) 2018 Joy Okhuevbie (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Fall 2018) Towanda Carr (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Fall 2018) Kelsey Tchimo (undergraduate) (Fall 2018) (Biology 491) Assitan Coulibaly (undergraduate) (Fall 2018) (Biology 490) Tsion Demisse (undergraduate) (Fall 2018) (Biology 490) Joy Okhuevbie (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2018) ($4500) Towanda Carr (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2018) ($4500) Kelsey Tchimo (undergraduate) (Spring 2018) (Biology 490) Tsion Demisse (undergraduate) (Spring 2018) (Biology 490) Karljop Bayemake (undergraduate) (Spring 2018) (Biology 491) Assitan Coulibaly (undergraduate) (Spring 2018) (Biology 491) Luam Haile (undergraduate) (Spring 2018) (Biology 491) 2017 Nicholas Larson (Research Associate) (Fall 2017-present) Luam Haile (undergraduate) (Summer 2017) Karljop Bayemake (undergraduate) (Summer 2017) Luam Haile (undergraduate) (Fall 2017, Biology 490) Assitan Coulibaly (undergraduate) (Fall 2017, Biology 490) Karljop Bayemake (undergraduate (Fall 2017, Biology 490) 2016 Jaime Strickland MS thesis student (Biology 896, Fall 2016-Spring 2018; graduated July 2018; currently Biological Science Technician at US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. Swithun Ferguson (undergraduate) (Fall 2015-Spring 2016) (Biology 490, Spring 2016) Ashley Holt (undergraduate) (Fall 2015-Spring 2016) (Biology 490, Spring 2016) Nicole Arnold (graduate) (Biology 703, Spring 2016) (graduated Spring 2016); currently Ph.D. program Morgan State University 2015 Rita Asante (undergraduate) (Fall 2015) (Biology 490, Fall 2015) Sofiya Olshanskaya (undergraduate) (Fall 2015) Swithun Ferguson (undergraduate) (Biology 490, Fall, 2015) Eric Guida (MSc. graduate non degree-seeking) (Spring 2015) Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 23

Assitan Coulibaly (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Spring 2015) Nicole Arnold (graduate) (Biology 701, 703, Spring 2015) 2014 Fatoumata Guitteye (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2014) ($4500) Assitan Coulibaly (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2014- Spring 2015) ($4500) Kimberly Huyhn (undergraduate) (Biology 490, Spring 2014) Mary Neslund (graduate) (Biology 703, 896, Spring 2014, Biology 899, Summer 2014; graduated Fall 2014); currently Ph.D. student at University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 2013 Christina Seen (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Fall 2013) Kimberly Huyhn (undergraduate (Biology 492, Fall 2013) Jillian Sanford (graduate) (Biology 896, Fall 2013) (graduated Fall 2013) Christina Seen (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2013) ($4500) Esther Adenuga (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2013) ($4500) Dana Wilson (North Harford High School) (BEST program) (Summer 2013) ($1000) Tian Chen (undergraduate) (Fall 2013) Nicole Arnold (MSc. graduate-non degree-seeking) (Spring 2013-present) Charity Ndaguri (undergraduate) (Biology 490, Spring 2013) Enobong Noah (undergraduate) (Biology 490, Spring 2013) Kimberly Huyhn (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Spring 2013) 2012 Kimberly Huyhn (undergraduate) (Spring 2012-December 2014) Charity Ndaguri (undergraduate) (Spring 2012) Enobong Noah (undergraduate) (Spring 2012-Summer 2013) Mary Neslund (MSc. graduate) (Fall 2012-May 2014; graduated successfully July 2014) Harlan Schaefer (undergraduate) (Biology 490) (Fall, 2012) Obie King (CCBC undergraduate) (NIH funded Bridges Program (Fall 2012) ($3000) Dayannie Borges (undergraduate) (Biology 491) (Fall 2012) Sadia Ahmed (undergraduate) (Fall, 2012) Sharon Barski (CCBC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer, Fall 2012) ($4500) Christina Seen (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2012) ($4500) Isatu Bah (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 703) (Spring 2012) Taharah Shaw (undergraduate) (Spring 2012) Harlan Schaefer (undergraduate) (Biology 492) (Spring 2012) Sadia Ahmed (undergraduate) (Biology 490) (Spring 2012) Melitke Woldeyesus (undergraduate) (Biology 492) (Spring 2012) Nicole Arnold (undergraduate) (Spring 2012) Curtisha Charles (undergraduate) (Spring, 2012) 2011 Darya Fakory (graduate assistant) (associated as Darya's supervisor with duties associated with helping me with clerical duties associated with the TU Undergraduate Research and College Scholarship Committees (Fall 2011-Spring 2012) Jillian Sanford (MSc. graduate student) (Fall 2011-Fall 2013) (began MS thesis, Fall, 2011; graduated successfully Fall 2013; adjunct faculty, Towson university; currently works as Data Quality Specialist at Leidos Sadia Ahmed (undergraduate) (Biology 490) (Fall 2011) Melitke Woldeyesus (undergraduate) (Biology 491) (Fall 2011) Curtisha Charles (undergraduate) (Biology 491) (Fall 2011) Nicole Arnold (undergraduate) (Fall 2011) Rachel Fakunle (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 703) (Fall, 2011) Shariq Khan (MS non-thesis graduate student) (Biology 703) (Fall, 2011) Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 24

Curtisha Charles (undergraduate) NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Summer, 2011) ($4500) Sheena Belton (undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Summer 2011) ($4500) Madiha Khalid (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Summer, 2011) Shariq Khan (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 703) Summer, 2011 Timothy Martin (MS graduate thesis) (Biology 896, Spring, 2011) (began MS thesis, Fall, 2009; graduated successfully, Spring, 2011); currently teacher at St. Vincent Pallotti high school, Laurel, MD Sonynka Ngosso (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 701) (Spring, 2011) Shariq Khan (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 703) (Spring, 2011) Chizoba Obioha (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 703) (Spring, 2011) Jillian Sanford (undergraduate) (Spring 2011) Katelyn Beattie (undergraduate) (MB3 490; Spring, 2011) Madiha Khalid (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Spring 2011) 2010 Madiha Khalid (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Fall, 2010) Willie Carter III (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 701, Fall, 2010) Shariq Khan (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 703, Fall, 2010) Timothy Martin (MS graduate thesis) (Biol 703, Fall, 2010) Khalid Srour (MS graduate thesis) (Fall, 2009-Summer 2010) (Biol 703, Fall, 2010) Thomas Loirat (visiting MS graduate) (July-August, 2010) University of Western Brittany, Brest, France Ruth Kasongo (CCBC undergraduate student) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Summer 2010) ($4500) Jillian Sanford (undergraduate) (Biology 490, Spring 2010) Jillian Sanford (undergraduate) (MB3 490; Summer 2010) Nnenna Aginam (undergraduate) Spring, 2010) Katelyn Beattie (undergraduate student) Spring 2010; Summer 2010) (MB3 490, Fall, 2010) 2009 Christelle Yemeck (CCBC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Summer, 2009) ($4500) Timothy Martin (undergraduate) (Summer, 2009) Nathaniel Dancykier (undergraduate) (Summer, 2009) Jillian Sanford (undergraduate) (MB3 490; Fall, 2009) (Summer, 2009) Katelyn Beattie (undergraduate) (Summer, 2009) Nnenna Aginam (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Fall 2009) Khalid Srour (undergraduate) (Biology 709; Fall, 2009) Babak Sabouri (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2009) (Summer, 2009) Neal Karlin (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2009) Nnenna Aginam (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Spring, 2009) (Summer 2009) 2008 Khalid Srour (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2008) (Summer, 2008) Timothy Martin (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2008) (Summer, 2008) Neal Karlin (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2008) Khalid Srour (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2008) Timothy Martin (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2008) Neal Karlin (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2008) 2007 Kaia Durrant-Nairne (MS graduate thesis student) (Fall, 2007-2008) Ineta Gordon (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2007) Abena (“Audrey”) Serwah (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2007) Kristen Smith (BCCC undergraduate) (Spring, 2007) 2006 Nicholas Rich (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2006) Danielle Waranch (undergraduate from Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA) (Summer, 2006) Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 25

Taharah Shaw (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Summer, 2006; Fall, 2006 $4500) Ineta Gordon (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2006) Nicole Arnold (TU undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2006) (Summer, 2006) Ineta Gordon (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2006) (Summer, 2006) Joshua Swearingen (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2006) Janelle Akomah (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2006) Kristen Smith (BCCC undergraduate) (Spring, 2006, Summer, 2006, Fall, 2006) 2005 Ineta Gordon (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2005) Joshua Swearingen (undergraduate) (Fall, 2005) Nicole Arnold (undergraduate) (Fall, 2005) Alyan Ali (undergraduate) (Independent Work Study) (Fall, 2005) Kristen Smith (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Summer, 2005; Fall, 2005) ($4500) Joshua Swearingen (undergraduate) (Spring, 2005) (Biology 491; Summer, 2005) Nicole Arnold (BCCC undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2005) (Summer, 2005) 2004 Mooketsi Koma (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2004) Teresa Holland (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2004) Nicole Arnold (BCCC undergraduate) (Spring, 2004, Summer, 2004, Fall, 2004) Stephanie Galanie (student from Leonardtown high school, MD) (Summer, 2004) Don Bunney (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2004) Reza Shams (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2004) Candice Osborne (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2004) 2003 Don Bunney (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2003) Aubrey Siebert (undergraduate from Allegheny College, PA) (NSF-REU) (Summer, 2003, January 2004, July-August, 2004, January 2005). Student was full time in Summer, 2003. ($3000). After being accepted into graduate school (U. of MD, Neuroscience Program), returned to TU on part-time basis to complete further experiments. Kimberly Delauder (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Summer, 2003) Katherine “Grace” Magruder (student from Queen Anne’s County high school) (Maryland Gifted Program for High School and Secondary Education) (Summer, 2003) Theanne Griffith (Baltimore high school student) (Spring, 2003) Nicole Arnold (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-Bridges Program) (Spring, 2003, Summer, 2003, Fall, 2003) ($4500) Denise Williams (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Spring, 2003, Summer, 2003, Fall, 2003) ($4500) 2002 Erin Rodgers (undergraduate from Thiel College, PA) (NSF-funded REU program) (Summer, 2002) ($3000) Lukas Goodmuth (student from Granite Home high school) (Maryland Gifted Program for High School and Secondary Education) (Summer, 2002) Mikaela Walker (student from Heart Christian high school) (Maryland Gifted Program for High School and Secondary Education) (Summer, 2002) Leila Dodson (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2002) Kismet-Gerald Agbasi (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2002) Leila Navab (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2002)

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2001 Brian Broomell (undergraduate) (NSF-funded REU Program) (Summer, 2001); (Biology 491; Spring, 2002) ($3000) Mark Moody (M.S. graduate student) (Fall, 2001-Spring, 2002) Jelilat Salako (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Spring, 2001-Spring, 2002) ($4500) Sushma Arramraju (undergraduate) (Biology 481) (Fall, 2001)

SHIELDS' STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS 2017 Jaime Strickland Graduate Student Association Research Award (research) ($500) Jaime Strickland Graduate Student Association Travel Award (research) ($600) Luam Haile FCSM Undergraduate Research Grant ($450) 2016 Jaime Strickland Graduate Student Association Research Award (research) ($500) 2015 Rita Asante and Swithun Ferguson Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant ($450) Assitan Coulibaly University Undergraduate Research Grant ($450) 2014 Kimberly Huyhn Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant ($450) Fatoumata Guitteye- NIH Bridges Student Research Stipend/Grant ($3000). Assitan Coulibaly- NIH Bridges Student Research Stipend/Grant ($3000). Jillian Sanford Charlotte Mangum Student Support Program Award (registration costs for presentation of research at the SICB meeting, January 3-7, 2014 (Austin, TX) Jillian Sanford- TU Graduate Student Association travel grant ($500) Mary Neslund Charlotte Mangum Student Support Program Award (Award (registration costs for presentation of research at the SICB meeting, January 3-7, 2014 (Austin, TX) Mary Neslund- TU Graduate Student Association travel grant ($500) Christina Seen Charlotte Mangum Student Support Program Award (Award to cover registration costs for presentation of research at the SICB meeting January 3-7, 2014 (Austin, TX) 2013 Kimberly Huyhn Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant ($450) 2012 Jillian L. Sanford- Graduate Student Association Award (research) ($547) Mary C. Neslund- Graduate Student Association Award (research) ($500) Shafer, H.- Fisher College Science and Mathematics Undergraduate Research Grant ($500). Shafer, H.- Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant ($500) Seen, C.- NIH Bridges Student Research Stipend/Grant ($3000). Sharon Barski- NIH Bridges Student Research Stipend/Grant ($3000) Timothy Martin- Towson University Outstanding Scholarship in Graduate Student Research ($500) Curtisha Charles- Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant (URG), "Fine structure of antennal sensory organs of the cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.)". ($500) Curtisha Charles- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Grant, "Fine structure of antennal sensory organs of the cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.)" ($498) 2011 Timothy Martin- Hathaway Award for Outstanding Biology Graduate Student ($500) Jillian Sanford- John David Horst Memorial Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research Project ($600) Katelyn Beattie- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Grant, "Visual orientation behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors." ($500) Katelyn Beattie- Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant (URG), "Visual orientation behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors". ($500) Katelyn Beattie- Towson University Undergraduate Research Travel Grant (URG), "Visual orientation behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors". ($317.20) Jillian Sanford and Madiha Khalid- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Grant, "Gustatory habituation to selected alkaloids by gypsy moth Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 27

larvae ($300) Jillian Sanford and Madiha Khalid- Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant (URG) “Gustatory habituation to selected alkaloids by gypsy moth larvae ($500) Jillian Sanford- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Travel Grant, "Gustatory habituation to selected alkaloids by gypsy moth larvae ($250.90) 2009 Nnenna Aginam and Jillian Sanford- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Grant, “The effect of deterrents on gypsy moth food consumption: a behavioral investigation” ($500). Nnenna Aginam and Jillian Sanford- Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant, (URG) “The effect of deterrents on gypsy moth food consumption: a behavioral investigation” ($493). Timothy Martin and Khalid Srour- “Best undergraduate research poster presentation” at the 8th Annual Oxford International Conference on the Science of Botanicals at The University of Mississippi, University, MS., April 6-9. 2008 Timothy Martin- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Travel Grant, “Sensory coding of taste stimulants and deterrent by gypsy moth larvae: a neurophysiological investigation” ($300). Khalid Srour- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Travel Grant, “Sensory coding of taste stimulants and deterrent by gypsy moth larvae: a neurophysiological investigation” ($300). Timothy Martin and Khalid Srour- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Grant, “Determining the sensitivity of gustatory neurons in the maxillary styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae” ($500). Khalid Srour and Timothy Martin- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Grant, “Sensory coding of stimulants and deterrents by gypsy moth larvae: a neurophysiological investigation” ($558). Neal Karlin- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Grant, “Dissection of the Labial Pit Organ and its Function” ($510). 2006 Nicholas Rich- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Grant, “Processing of Gustatory Information by Taste Organs in Gypsy Moth Larvae: An Electrophysiological Study” ($585). 2006 Nicole Arnold- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Grant, “Feeding Stimulant Mixtures on Deterrency in Gypsy moth larvae” ($515). 2005 Joshua Swearingen- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Travel Grant to present research at “2005 Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) Poster Session, Washington, D.C., Novemeber 14 ($300). Joshua Swearingen- College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) Undergraduate Research Grant, “Electrophysiological responses of receptor cells in the galeal styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae: “tuning,” sensitivity, and temporal coding properties” ($517). Joshua Swearingen- TU Undergraduate Research Grant “Electrophysiological responses of receptor cells in the galeal styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae: “tuning,” sensitivity, and temporal coding properties” ($483) 2004 Stephanie Galanie- Maryland Gifted Program for High School and Secondary Education) (research award ) 2004 Don Bunney- TU CSM Undergraduate Research Travel Grant to present research at “Experimental Biology Meeting, Washington, D.C., April 17-21 ($469.32). 2003 Don Bunney- TU CSM Undergraduate Research Grant, “Effects of Combining Selected Deterrent Phytochemicals on the Feeding Behavior of Gypsy Moth Larvae” ($508). Nicole Arnold- National Institute of Health (NIH) Bridges research award Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 28

Denise Williams- NIH Bridges research award Aubrey Siebert- National Science Foundation (NSF)-Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) (research award) Katherine (Grace) Magruder- Maryland Gifted Program for High School and Secondary Education) (research award) 2002-2003 Agbasi, Kismet-Gerald T. -TU CSM Undergraduate Research Grant, “Deterrent phytochemicals as possible biocontrol agents against gypsy moth larvae,” ($500). Dodson, Leila K.- TU CSM Undergraduate Research Grant “How plastic are feeding preferences in gypsy moth larvae?” ($500). 2002 Brian Broomell- First Prize awarded at TriBeta Biennial Convention, San Antonio, TX, for best research research presentation in category entitled “What to eat and what not to eat: feeding choice tests with gypsy moth larvae Lymantria dispar” (Broomell, B., Salako, J., and Shields, V.). May 29-June 2 Brian Broomell- CSM Undergraduate Research Committee Travel Award to present research at National Conference on Undergraduate Research at Whitewater, WI (April, 2002) at the Tri-Beta National Convention in San Antonio, TX (May). Erin Rodgers- NSF-REU (research award) Lukas Goodmuth- Maryland Gifted Program for High School and Secondary Education) (research award ) Mikaela Walker- Maryland Gifted Program for High School and Secondary Education) (research award ) 2001 Brian Broomell- NSF-REU research award Jelilat Salako- NIH Bridges research award

CURRENT PROFESSION AFFILIATIONS International Society for Neuroethology (2012-present) The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (2011-present) Chesapeake Society of Microscopy (2001-present) American Association of Anatomists (2007-present) Entomological Society of Canada (1987-present) Entomological Society of America (1987-present) Entomological Society of Saskatchewan (1987-present) Association for Chemoreception Sciences (1987-present) Society for Neuroscience (1996-present) Microscopy Society of America (1996-present) American Physiological Society (2003-present)

PAST PROFESSION AFFILIATIONS American Association for the Advancement of Science (1995-2010) American Society for Cell Biology (2007-2008) The Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (2005-2009) International Society of Chemical Ecology (2005-2008) National Association of Biology Teachers (2003-2006) Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (2003-2005) Sigma Xi (Towson Chapter, Towson University) (2002-2005) Beta Beta Beta (Upsilon Eta Chapter, Towson University) (2001-2011) European Chemoreception Research Organization (1997-2009) Center for Insect Science (1997-2000) Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 29

Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science, Inc., Delta Chapter (1996-2000) Arizona Imaging and Microanalysis Society (1997-2000) Association for Women Faculty (1996-2000) *Date in brackets indicates the year that membership began

BOOK EDITOR APPOINTMENTS 2019 Co-Editor, “Histology” Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia 2018 Editor, “The Complex World of Ants” Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia 2017 Editor, “Herbivores” Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia Editor, “Biological Control of Pest and Vector Insects” Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia Editor, “Insect Physiology and Ecology” Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia

SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL APPOINTMENTS 2018-present Editorial Manager, Zoology 2014-present Review Editor, Editorial Board, Invertebrate Physiology 2011-present Editorial Board, Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Journal Advisory Board, Atlas Publishing, LP Editorial Board, Journal of Biology, Atlas Publishing, LP Editorial Board, Journal of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Atlas Publishing, LP 2010-present Subject Editor, Annals of the Entomological Society of America

SCIENTIFIC REVIEWER 2019 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) NSF Scientific Reviewer 2017 NSF Panelist for Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Division of Materials Research (DMR) Study Section, April 6-7, NSF headquarters, Arlington, VA 2016 NIH Scientific Reviewer for Vector Biology study section, July 8-9, Washington, D.C.

REFERREE FOR SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS/BOOK PROPOSALS/GRANTS 2020 Italian Journal of Zoology (1 manuscript) 2019 Entomology in Focus Series, Spring, Nature (1 book chapter) 2018 Arthropod-Plant Interactions (1 manuscript) 2017 Journal of Insect Physiology (1 manuscript) Scientific Reports (1 manuscript) PLOS ONE (1 manuscript) Annals of the Entomological Society of America (1 manuscript) 2016 Journal of Insect Physiology (1 manuscript) Dove Medical Press (1 manuscript) Scientific Reports (1 manuscript) Zoology (1 manuscript) Reviewer, Fulbright Specialist Program Discipline (2 applications) Journal of Insect Physiology (1 manuscript) Annals of the Entomological Society of America (1 manuscript) 2015 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (1 manuscript) PLOS ONE (1 manuscript) Scientific Reports (1 manuscript) Reviewer, Fulbright Specialist Program Discipline (1application) Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 30

Biosystems (1 manuscript) Oriental Insects (1 manuscript) 2014 Arthropod Plant Interactions (1 manuscript) Pan-Pacific Entomologist (1 manuscript) PLOS ONE (2 manuscripts) Peer Reviewer for E.U. Marie Curie-sponsored Plan Fellows Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Oriental Insects (1 manuscript) Chemical Senses (1 manuscript) Journal of Insect Science (1 manuscript) 2013 Annals of the Entomological Society of America (1 manuscript) Cell and Tissue Research (1 manuscript) Journal of Experimental Biology (1 manuscript) European Journal of Entomology (1 manuscript) PLOS ONE (1 manuscript) 2012 Journal of Insect Science (1 manuscript) Phytoparasitica (1 manuscript) Bulletin of Entomological Research (1 manuscript) 2012 Arthropod Plant Interactions (1 manuscript) 2011 Appointed member of The Science Advisory Board Appointed member of the Colonial Science Advisory Board Appointed Editor of the Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Journal Arthropod Plant Interactions (1 manuscript) Annals of the Entomological Society of America (1 manuscript) 2010 Appointed Subject Editor for the Annals of the Entomological Society of America Journal of Medical Entomology (1 manuscript) Arthropod Plant Interactions (1 manuscript) Journal of Chemical Ecology (1 manuscript) Appointed member of the KBM-Scientific Publishing LP Advisory Board Appointed Editor of the KBM-Scientific Publishing LP Board for the peer-reviewed journals “Journal of Biology” and “Journal of Chemistry and Biochemistry” Annals of the Entomological Society of America (2 manuscripts) 2009 Arthropod Plant Interactions (1 manuscript) Annals of the Entomological Society of America (2 manuscripts) 2008 Journal of Insect Behavior (1 manuscript) Annals of the Entomological Society of America (1 manuscript) Journal of Medical Entomology (1 manuscript) Journal of Insect Physiology (1 manuscript) 2006 Canadian Journal of Zoology (1 manuscript) Chemoecology (1 manuscript) Agricultural and Forest Entomology (1 manuscript) Journal of Economic Entomology (1 manuscript) Book Proposal entitled “CREATE Handbook” 1) 2005 Journal of Comparative Physiology A (1 manuscript) 2004 2004 Annals of the Entomological Society of America (1 manuscript) Entomological Society of Washington (1 manuscript) Journal of Comparative Physiology A (1 manuscript) 2003 Journal of Insect Science (1 manuscript) Annals of the Entomological Society of America A (2 manuscripts) Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 31

2002 Review and evaluation of grant proposal submitted to the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic Entomological Society of America (1 manuscript) Canadian Journal of Zoology (1 manuscript) 2001 Journal of Comparative Physiology A (1 manuscript) Journal of Chemical Ecology (1 manuscript) Journal of Comparative Neurology (1 manuscript) Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2 manuscripts) 2000 Journal of Comparative Physiology A (1 manuscript) 1999 Journal of Comparative Physiology A (1 manuscript) International Journal of Insect Morphology and Embryology (1 manuscript) 1998 Canadian Journal of Zoology (1 manuscript) Journal of Comparative Physiology A (1 manuscript) 1997 Cell and Tissue Research (1 manuscript) 1996 Tissue and Cell (1 manuscript) Journal of Comparative Physiology A (2 manuscripts) 1995 Canadian Journal of Zoology (2 manuscripts) 2 manuscripts for colleagues (Univ. of Alberta, Univ. of Arizona)

SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING TEACHING EXPERIENCE Advanced Mechanisms in Animal Physiology (graduate course) (Biology 604), Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson University Education and Career Planning for the Biologist (Biology 204; online course), Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson University Current Topics in Biology: Modern Microscopy and Microtechniques (Biology 601) (graduate course), Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson University Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Biol. 221; formerly 213), Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson University Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Biol. 222; formerly 214), Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson University Histology (Biol. 360/560) (taught every odd fall year), Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson University Biology Seminar for Majors (Biol. 486), Biology Seminar for Majors (Biol. 486) *Microscopic Techniques and Cell Structure, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina *Human Ecology, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina *I was in charge of preparing and delivering laboratory lectures, grading reports and exams, supervising teaching assistants, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. PUBLICATIONS Peer-Reviewed Publication Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2008. “Promoting rapid learning in the histology laboratory by integrating technology” Journal of College Science Teaching 37: 68-73.

Peer-Reviewed Book Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2010. Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Book I. Pearson Custom Publishing, 2nd edition, 250 pp Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Book I. Pearson Custom Publishing, 242 pp

Published Proceedings, Abstracts, and Conference Presentations Heinbockel, T, Shields, VDC, and Dimitriades, N. 2018. Building neurons and the brain: Explaining the structure and function of nerve cells and the brain to elementary school children at St. Paul’s School. Howard University College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, Faculty/Resident/Student Scientific Research Forum 2018, Howard University, Washington, D.C., p. 9. Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 32

Shields, VDC, Heinbockel, T, and May, MC. 2018. Discovery center project: Learning about the brain and neuroscience at Level Up Village-global doctors anatomy seminars. Howard University College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, Faculty/Resident/Student Scientific Research Forum 2018, Howard University, Washington, D.C., p. 15. Heinbockel, Thomas, Shields, Vonnie, and May, Mike. 2018. Level up village global doctors anatomy seminars. Research Centers in Minority Institutions Translational Science 2018 Conference, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C., October 28-November 1. Abstract #08.01.004. Shields, Vonnie, Heinbockel, Thomas, and Dimitriades, Nancy. 2018. Explaining neurons and the brain to elementary school kids. Research Centers in Minority Institutions Translational Science 2018 Conference, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C., October 28-November 1. Abstract #08.01.003. Shields, V.D., Heinbockel, T. and May, M.C. 2017. Discovery center project: Learning about the brain and neuroscience at level up village - global doctors anatomy. 2017 Society for Neuroscience meeting, Washington, D.C., November 11-15. Abstract # 022.01SA/VV30. Heinbockel, T., Shields, V.D.C, and Dimitriades, N. 2018. Building neurons and the brain: Explaining the structure and function of nerve cells and the brain to elementary school children at St. Paul’s school. 2017 Society for Neuroscience meeting, Washington, D.C., November 11-15. Abstract # 022.01SA/VV39. Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Heinbockel, Thomas. 2009. “A picture is worth a thousand words: the use of technology in teaching histology”. Workshop presented at the Human Anatomy and Physiology 23re Annual Conference, May 23-28, Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, MD and the Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville, MD #705, p. 58. Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2007. High resolution video imaging equipment promotes rapid learning in the histology laboratory. The American Society for Cell Biology 47th Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C. December 1-5. Abstract # 1746, p. 147. Shields, V.D. 2007. “Promoting rapid learning in the histology laboratory by integrating technology.” The FASEB Journal. Experimental Biology 2007. Washington, D.C. April 28-May 2. Abstract # 478.17, p. A219. Shields, V.D., Heinbockel, T, Myslinski, N.R., Zardetto-Smith, A.M. 2007. “Explaining the structure and function of nerve cells to elementary school children at Brains Rule! Neurosciences exposition.” The FASEB Journal. Experimental Biology 2007. Washington, D.C. April 28-May 2. Abstract # 478.18, p. A219. Shields, V.D.C., Heinbockel, T., and Myslinski, N.R., and Zardetto-Smith, A.M. 2005. “Nibbling on neurons: explaining the structure and function of nerve cells to elementary school children at Brains Rule! neuroscience expositions. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 19.9. Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., November 12-16. Shields, V.D.C., Heinbockel, T., and Myslinski, N.R., and Zardetto-Smith, A.M. 2005. “Nibbling on neurons: explaining the structure and function of nerve cells to elementary school children at Brains Rule! neuroscience expositions. Annual Meeting for the Baltimore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, Baltimore, MD, March 2, p. 62. Shields, V.D.C., Heinbockel, T., and Myslinski, N.R., and Zardetto-Smith, A.M. 2005. “Nibbling on neurons: explaining the structure and function of nerve cells to elementary school children at Brains Rule! neuroscience expositions. 2005 Brain Awareness Week Campaign Meeting & Reception/Poster Session, Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., November 13. Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Heinbockel, T. 2004. “The incredible edible neuron”, Brains Rule! neuroscience exposition, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD, April 17. Shields, Vonnie and Gasparich, Gail. 2004. “Bridges to the baccalaureate program: increasing minority participation in the sciences.” Proceedings of the 10th Annual Multicultural Institute Conference, Towson University, March 17. Online publication (www.towson.edu/multicultural institute) (5 pp.). Gasparich, Gail and Shields, Vonnie. 2004. “Towson University’s Women in Science program: recruitment and retention.” Proceedings of the 10th Annual Multicultural Institute Conference, Towson University, March 17. Online publication (www.towson.edu/multicultural institute) (4 pp.). Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 33

Shields, V.D.C. 2004. “Chemosensory processing in insects.” I presented a Powerpoint lecture to participants of the Summer Undergraduate Research in the Biology (SURB) Program, Biological Sciences Dept., Towson University, Towson, MD, February 27. Shields, V.D.C., Heinbockel, T., and Myslinski, N.R. 2003. “Neuroethics for high school students.” Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 26.15. Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, November 8-12. Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “Making an effective oral presentation.” I presented a Powerpoint lecture to participants of the Summer Undergraduate Research in the Biology (SURB) Program, Towson University, Towson, MD, June 12. In addition, I prepared a handout for distribution to the students. Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “Making an effective poster presentation.” I presented a Powerpoint lecture to participants of the Summer Undergraduate Research in the Biology (SURB) Program, Towson University, Towson, MD, June 12. In addition, I prepared a handout for distribution to the students. Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “Chemosensory processing of gustatory and olfactory information in insects.” Presented at the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) 18th Annual Environmental Education Conference, Ocean City, MD, January 31-February 2. In addition, I also gave a hands-on workshop regarding insect chemoreception. Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. “What does it mean to be a woman scientist?” Presented this lecture to participants of the Chemical Sciences Program, Towson University, Towson, MD, July 29. In addition, I also gave a hands-on workshop regarding insect chemoreception. Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. “Making an effective oral presentation.” Presented this lecture to participants of the Summer Undergraduate Research in Biology (SURB) Program, Towson University, Towson, MD, June 14. In addition, I prepared handouts for the students. Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. “Making an effective poster presentation.” Presented this lecture to participants of the Summer Undergraduate Research in Biology (SURB) Program, Towson University, Towson, MD, June 14. In addition, I prepared handouts for the students. Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. “Making an effective poster presentation.” Presented this lecture to participants of the SURB Program, Towson University, Towson, MD, June 14. In addition, I prepared handouts for the students. Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. Promoting rapid learning in the histology laboratory by integrating technology. Presented at the Lily-East (Atlantic) Conference on College & University Teaching, Towson University, Towson, MD April 12-13 Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002 “The incredible edible neuron” Presented at “Brains Rule!” Conference, Maryland Science Center, March 2

HONORS & AWARDS 2017-2018 Selected Fellow, 2017-2018 Class, Professional Mentoring Skills Enhancing Diversity (PROMISED) Program, Certificate in Research Leadership, University of Pittsburgh. The program is committed to cultivating a diverse and prosperous workforce in the biomedical sciences. Training is focused to develop highly valuable skills, including career coaching, in mentoring diverse trainees pursuing biomedical research careers. 2015 Richard Hilton Service Award, Biological Sciences Department 2011 Leadership Foundations Certificate for participating in Leadership Conference training session (under the direction of Michael Noll), Towson University, November 2. 2009 Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Faculty Travel Grant to present a workshop entitled “A picture is worth a thousand words: the use of technology in teaching histology” at the Human Anatomy and Physiology 23rd Annual Conference, May 23-28, Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, MD and the Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville, MD. ($452). Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 34

2007 Chosen by anatomy and physiology student (Brittany Woodfield) to attend dinner “Celebrating Towson’s Scholar-Athletes and the Faculty Who Inspire Them,” Towson University, April 12. 2005 Applied for Sigma XI Visiting Distinguished Lectureship Award (awarded to TU) to support the visit from a Sigma XI distinguished lecturer to give a scientific seminar at TU to faculty and students, as well as to the public-at-large. Funded. ($400).Sigma XI Visiting Distinguished Lectureship Award to support the visit from a Sigma XI distinguished lecturer to give a scientific seminar at TU to faculty and students, as well as to the public-at-large. Funded. ($400). 2003 First place, “Brains Rule!” Neuroscience Exposition, University of MD, for exposition entitled “The incredible edible neuron”, April, 17. Voted by participants attending the conference as the “best exposition.” ($200) TU Certificate of Recognition. This award was given based on students’ feedback with regard to willingness of an instructor to accommodate students with disabilities. 2002 Second Prize, “Brains Rule! neuroscience exposition”, Maryland Science Center, Baltimore, MD, for exposition entitled “The incredible edible neuron”, March 2 ($75).

FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 2003 Participated in computer class to develop skills necessary to learn how to design and maintain web pages using Microsoft’s Front Page, Towson University, March 6, 2002 2002 (F)- 2003 (SP) Chosen as member of TU 2003 Faculty Leadership Class, Leadership Institute, Towson University 2002 (SP) “Multiple Attempts Online Quizzes,” Certificate of Completion, Center for Instructional Advancement and Technology, Towson University, January 2001(F)-2002(F) Sloan Teaching Fellow, Towson University 2000 (F) Faculty Research and Development participant, Junior Faculty Seminar Series, Towson University

TEACHING ASSISTANT STUDENTS MENTORED 2013 (Spring) Jillian Sanford (Biology 213) 2012 (Fall) Danielle Iuliucci (Biology 214) 2012 (Spring) Katie Kinsley (Biology 213) 2010 (Spring) Khalid Srour (Biology 213) 2009 (Spring) Anne-Marie (Mickey) Dehn (Biology 213) 2008 (Spring) Andre Felton (Biology 213) 2007 (Spring) Kirk Gastrich (Biology 213) 2006 (Fall) Jessica Brubaker (Biology 214) 2006 (Spring) Quent Lupton (Biology 214) 2005 (Spring) Christine Duce (Biology 213) 2004 (Fall) Tammy Fuehrer (Biology 213) 2004 (Spring) Corey Handelsmann (Biology 214)

TEACHING CONSULTANT AND/OR CONFERENCES ATTENDED/PARTICIPATED 2020 January Conference, Towson University, Towson, MD 2019 January Conference, Towson University, Towson, MD 2018 January Conference, Towson University, Towson, MD 2017 January Conference, Towson University, Towson, MD 2016 January Conference, Towson University , Towson, MD 2015 January Conference, Towson University, Towson, MD 2014 Histological Methods and Hands-On Techniques Training Workshop Instructed to NIH-funded Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 35

Bridges students June 13, 2014. 2013 Histological Methods and Hands-On Techniques Training Workshop Instructed to NIH-funded Bridges students June 21, 2013. 2012 Histological Methods and Hands-On Techniques Training Workshop Instructed to NIH-funded Bridges students June 22, 2012. 2009 External Consultant to evaluate the current teaching curriculum and examination questions pertaining to anatomy and physiology courses offered in the biology department at CCBC, Catonsville, MD. 2007 “Women and Science”, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, Wohlstetter Conference Center, Washington, D.C., October 1, 2007. 2006 Wiley Faculty Network “Visualizing the Future of Anatomy & Physiology Education”, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD, March 11. Jenkins Anatomy and Physiology Virtual Focus Group, February 22 2005 Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) Regional Conference, Community College at Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus, Baltimore, MD, October 22 2003 “Portfolio Workshop- The Conceptual Framework,” Towson University, February 20. MAEOE 18th Annual Environmental Education Conference, Ocean City, MD, January 31- February 2 2002 Panelist at “Round Table Discussion on Teaching and Learning in the Sciences,” Institute for Applied Cognition and Teaching, Towson University, Towson, MD Oct. 11. 2001 21st Annual Lily Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford Ohio, November, 15-18 “Foster Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum: Comments and Conversations,” Towson University, August 27 “Three Pedagogical Changes that Make a Real Difference in Any Classroom,” Towson University, August 27 “Teaching Assistants Workshop: Training Future Faculty,” Towson University, August 24 “A Teaching and Learning Odyssey” 5th Annual Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching-Atlantic Towson University, April 27-29, 2001. “Multicultural Classroom” Conference, Towson University, March 8, 2001 “Strategies for Success Workshop,” College Park, College Park, MD, February 24, 2001. “Celebrating Towson,” Towson University, November 1, 2001.

SERVICE UNIVERSITY: 2018 President’s Inclusive Leadership Institute, March 8, 2018 2012-2016 Director, Towson University Undergraduate Research Office, Provost’ Office 2011-2016 Chair, Undergraduate Research Committee 2011-2014 Core Curriculum/General Education Reporting Committee 2013 Made a presentation regarding TU’s Office of Undergraduate Research at the Office of Sponsored Research Orientation Express workshop, University Union, Towson University, September 26. 2011 Attended and participated in TU-Port Discovery a collaboration discussion, Port Discovery, Baltimore, January 28. 2009 Housing and Residence Life 2009 Talent Showcase judge, Towson University, Towson, MD, February 13. January Commencement FCSM reader. January 11, Towson University, Towson, MD 2008 Invited Panelist (by Provost James Clements) to give a presentation regarding the Boyer Model at the January Conference, Towson University, January 9. Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 36

2006 Faculty-Student Marshal at Commencement Ceremony, May 24. Invited by Dan Leonard, Director, President’s Leadership Institute Conference to participate in faculty and staff forum, Towson University, May 11. 2005-2007 Chair, Student Financial Assistance Committee, Towson University 2003-2007 TU Multicultural Conference Planning Committee 2001-2004 University Scholarship Committee, Towson University

COLLEGE: 2018 Participant in “Association for Women in Science (AWIS) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Capitol Hill Day, Diversity and Inclusion Fuels Innovation in STEM” to advocate for equitable representation of women and people of color in federal research and programs in Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) by meeting with the offices of seven senators (i.e., Cardin, Rubio, Warner, Manchin, Kaine, Nelson, and Van Hollen), as well as to emphasize the need for support for support for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Scientific Integrity Act”, and “Building Blocks of STEM Act”, Washington, D.C., March 14, 15. 2017 Oversaw search for position hire of new FCSM Advising Coordinator Invited Panelist for “Invitation to Engage: Becoming a Faculty Member in Maryland” University System of Maryland PROMISE AGEP (Maryland’s Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate) Research Symposium and Professional Development Conference, February 17, College Park, MD Round table lead for “Applying for Postdoctoral Fellowships” University System of Maryland PROMISE AGEP Research Symposium and Professional Development Conference, February 17, College Park, MD 2016-present Chair, Diversity Action Committee 2016-present Chair, College Undergraduate Research Committee 2015 Member Student Appeals Committee (Fall, 2015) 2012-2014 Chair, FCSM Scholarship Committee 2011 FY Transfer student advisor (Summer, 2011) 2002-2010 Member FCSM College Council 2006-2009 Elected Chair of the FCSM College Council 2006-2009 Elected member of the FCSM Executive Council 2006-2009 As Chair of the FCSM College Council, attended Council of Chairs meeting to deliberate FCSM Staff awards and Fisher Endowment Fund Proposal Awards. 2006 Sigma XI Visiting Distinguished Lectureship Award, on behalf of TU’s Sigma Xi Chapter, to support the visit from Sigma XI Distinguished Lecturer Dr. Clark Larsen (The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio) to give two scientific lectures at TU to faculty and students, as well as to the public-at-large, ($400). I also requested funds for this event from the Dean of FCSM and received $500. In addition, I was the host and organizer for this event, which took place on March 31. 2005-2014 Member of the FCSM Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Committee. 2005-2006 Co-Advisor of the FCSM (Fisher College of Science and Mathematics) Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental and Post-Baccalaureate programs. 2004-2005 President, Sigma XI. Also attended Sigma XI Annual Meeting in Montréal, Québec, Canada, as Chapter Delegate and attended three workshops (“Chapter Revitalization,” “Chapter Program Opportunities,” “Revitalizing Your Chapter”) November 11-14.

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2004-2006 Elected Corresponding Secretary, Executive Board, FCSM College Council Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics (MB3) Committee 2004 Presented awards to CSM Undergraduate Research and Travel Grant award recipients at the CSM Fourteenth Annual Honors Convocation, May 2 2003-2004 Vice-President, Sigma XI (Towson Chapter). 2003-2012 Member of the FCSM Undergraduate Research Committee. 2002-2010 Member of Graduate Women in Science Program. 2002 Instrumental in negotiating and acquiring the donation and transfer of a JMA-6100 JEOL 6100 JEOL scanning electron microscope with EDS probe analysis unit valued at approximately $127,000 from the US Naval Academy to Towson University, Towson, MD 2001-present Steering Committee for the “Annual Women in Science Forum”, Towson University Served as member of Graduate Women in Science Program 2001 Undergraduate Research Open Hours, Towson University, Sept. 12

DEPARTMENT 2015-2016 Undergraduate Research Committee Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Muktak Aklujkar 8/2014-8/2015 Interim Chairperson 2014 Co-Chair of Committee for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Christopher Oufiero Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, John (Jed) Weldon Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of lecturer, Laura Martin Member of Honors Thesis Committee for Farheen Iqbal 2013 Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Elana Ehrlich Participated in meeting with external reviewer, Dr. Michael Palladino, regarding for MB3 accreditation, April 24. Sub-Committee for five-year evaluation for tenured faculty member, Erik Scully Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Amy Trauth-Nare Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Meaghan May Faculty Committee member for undergraduate student Biology Honors Committee for Anastasia Handwerk (2012-13) Co-Chair of Committee for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Christopher Oufiero 2012-2014 Chair, MS thesis Committee for MS thesis student, Mary Neslund 2012 Five-Year Review Member for evaluation of faculty member, Larry Wimmers Co-Chair of Committee for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Christopher Oufiero Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Renée Dickie Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Mark Bulmer Faculty Committee member of undergraduate student Biology Honors Committee for Emily Tyler Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Mark Bulmer 2011-2013 Chair, MS thesis Committee for MS thesis student, Jillian Sanford 2011 Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Vanessa Beauchamp Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Petra Tsuji 2010-2012 Member of M.S. thesis graduate student Committee for Katelyn Kinsley 2010-2011 Biology seminar coordinator 2009-2011 Primary graduate mentor to graduate thesis student, Timothy Martin 2010-2011 Member of Biology Chair Search Committee 2009-2010 Primary graduate mentor to graduate thesis student, Khalid Srour 2010 Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Harald Beck Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, David Hearn Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 38

Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Jack Shepard 2009-2011 Co-Chair of Committee for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Elizabeth Vaidya 2009 Sub-Committee Member for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Cynthia Ghent 2008-2009 Member of M.S. thesis graduate student Committee for John O’Donnell. 2008 Chair, Animal Physiologist Search Committee 2008 Sub-Committee Member for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Colleen Sinclair 2008 Sub-Committee Member for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Roland Roberts 2007 Secretary and member of the Rank Committee 2007 Served as Sub-Committee Member for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, John LaPolla 2007 Served as Sub-Committee Member for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Michelle Snyder 2006-2007 Member of Search Committee for the Molecular Biology position vacancy. 2005-2007 Committee member for M.S. graduate thesis student, Jacob Skovira. Jacob successfully defended his thesis entitled “Protection against sarin-induced seizures in rats by direct brain microinjection of scopolamine, midazolam or MK-801” on November 30. 2005-2006 Committee Member for M.S. graduate thesis student, Ginger Frost. Ginger successfully defended her thesis entitled "A Complete Software Requirements Specification for Randall D. Beer's Adaptive Behavior Insect Simulation (AIBS)" on April 19, 2006. 2005-2007 Member of M.S. thesis graduate student Committee for Megan Lyman. Megan terminated her project entitled "Long term effect of single restraint or social defeat on anxiety-like behavior in male rats" after a one-year duration. 2005 Member of Search Committee for the Mammalogist position vacancy. 2004-2012 Advisor to the Tri-Beta biological club. Manage TU Foundation Account for funds accrued from Shields’ Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Book I for use in Anatomy and Physiology area. Faculty member of the MB3 (Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics (MB3) Program. 2004 Chair for Thesis Proposal Defense for Amanda Richardson Chair for Thesis Proposal Defense for Erica Escamilla. Committee Chair in evaluation of Ms. JoAnn Chambers. Helped with determining appropriateness of Anatomy and Physiology 213 and 214 questions for Assessment Committee in reference to exams taken by seniors. 2003 Member of the Computer (PC) Committee. Member of Search Committee for the Molecular-Cell Biology position vacancy. Committee member in evaluation of Dr. Diane Curley. The Committee met for 1 hour to evaluate the candidate’ teaching performance and then supplied input for writing up an evaluation report. Moderator at the SURB Retreat, Oregon Park, Cockeysville, MD, June 23. In charge of loaning lockers to biology students. Met with newly declared biology, MB3 and ESS majors in discussion session, May 14. Member of REU Selection Committee Moderator at the SURB Retreat, Oregon Park, Cockeysville, MD, June 23 Member of REU Selection Committee 2002-2005 Biology Department Graduate Committee. 2002-2004 Research mentor for the Maryland State Department of Education, Academy of Applied Sciences Summer Center for Gifted and Talented Students program Member of a “Graduate Information Workshop”, October Faculty mentor on REU field trip to Solomon’s Island, MD, July 5, 6 2002 Moderator at the SURB Retreat, Oregon Park, Cockeysville, MD, June 24 Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 39

Member of REU Selection Committee to review the application of potential candidates for participation in 2002 REU program. Provided histological training to Towson University students David Marks and Kate Marsalek 2001-2004 Research mentor for the NSF-funded REU program 2001 Master of Science Thesis Committee member for David Marks, Biology Dept., Towson University 2001-present Research mentor for the NIH-funded Bridges program 2001 Panelist at the “Teaching Assistants Workshop: Training Future Faculty,” Towson University, August 24. This involved participating as a panelist Faculty proctor at the NCUR meeting for two student oral sessions Lexington, Kentucky, March 17. This involved moderating two sessions Member of REU Selection Committee to review the application of potential candidates for participation in 2001 REU program. Moderator at the SURB Retreat, Oregon Park, Cockeysville, MD, July 2. Organizing Committee for the SURB Colloquium, Towson University, August 3. This involved arranging refreshments and publicity for this event

COMMUNITY: 2019-2020 Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Standing Committee on Associate & Assistant Deans. Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Standing Committee on Metropolitan/Urban Institutions. 2019 Judge for “Sigma XI Student Research Showcase” (online, for virtual research presentations in science and engineering). April 15-May 6, 2019. Judge for the “63ndAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 23. 2018 Judge for the “62ndAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 24. 2017 Moderator, Howard University Research Symposium, Howard University, Washington, D.C., April 13 Judge, Howard University Research Symposium, Howard University, Washington, D.C., April 13 Judge for the “62ndAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 25 2016 Fulbright Specialist Program Peer Reviewer (Biology Education Committee), Fulbright Scholar Program, Institute of International Education sponsored by U.S. Department of State Moderator, Howard University Research Symposium, Howard University, Washington, D.C., April 14 Judge for the “61stAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 19 2015 Session Chair for Oral Presentations, 13th Annual Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, March 27-29. Judge, STEM Fair. Pinewood Elementary School, Timonium, MD, April 21. Judge for the “60thAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 21 2014 Session Chair for Oral Presentations (2nd Session), 12th Annual Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference, Towson University, April 11-13. Judge at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting, Austin, TX January 3-7, 2014. Judge for the “59thAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 22 2013 Judge for the “58thAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 23 2012 Judge for the “57thAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 24 Session Chair for Oral Presentations (2nd Session), 10th Annual Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference. Norfolk, Virginia, April 13. Session Chair for Chemical Ecology I Symposium (Session 104), Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology 2012 meeting, Charleston, South Carolina, January 7. Shields Curriculum Vitae Page 40

Session Chair for Behavioral Ecology: Foraging and Diet Symposium (Session 100), Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology 2012 meeting, Charleston, South Carolina, January 7. Judge at Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology 2012 meeting, Charleston, South Carolina, January 3-7. 2011 Judge for the “56thAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 26 2010 Judge for the “55thAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 21 2009 Invited by Dr. Ewa Gorski (Director of the “Learning Outcome Assessment Project” to act as an external teaching consultant to evaluate the current teaching curriculum and examination questions pertaining to anatomy and physiology course Biology 220 offered in the biology department at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Catonsville, MD (Dundalk, Campus). Judge for the “54thAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 21. 2008 Judge for the “53ndAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 29. 2007 Judge for the “Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) 2007 National Research Conference, Washington, D.C., October 4-7. 2007 Interviewer for the MBRS/RISE Program and the School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, January 19. 2007 Judge for the “52ndAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 24. 2006-2007 Baltimore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience Advisory Committee. 2006 Judge at the 9th Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD., October 14 2006 Participant in the Faculty and Staff TU Leadership Alumni Maryland Public Television Membership Campaign Event, Dec. 10 2006 Judge for the “51st Annual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 25. Judge for the “International Brain Bee” competition, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD, March 18 2005 Participant in the Faculty and Staff TU Leadership Alumni Maryland Public Television Membership Campaign Event, Dec. 11 2005 Participant in the Faculty and Staff TU Leadership Alumni Maryland Public Television Membership Campaign Event, Dec. 11 Judge for the “International Brain Bee” competition, University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, MD, March 19 2005-2009 Baltimore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience Advisory Committee 2004 Participant in the Faculty and Staff TU Leadership Alumni Maryland Public Television Membership Campaign Event, Dec. 12 Elected member Sigma XI Mid-Atlantic Regional Nominating Committee Judge for the 2004 Sigma XI Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference, Montréal, Québec, Canada, November, 12, 13. Judge for the 26th Annual UMB/UMBC Graduate Research Conference” (GRC-2004), University of Maryland Baltimore County, Catonsville, MD, April 23 Judge for the “49th Annual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 27. Judge for the “International Brain Bee” competition, University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, MD, March 19. Judge for the “Maryland Brain Bee” competition, Baltimore, MD, Feb. 19. 2003-2007 Baltimore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience Advisory Committee Participant in the Faculty and Staff TU Leadership Alumni Maryland Public Television Membership Campaign Event, Dec. 7

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2003 Judge for the “International Brain Bee” competition, University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, MD, March 15 Judge for the “48th Annual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 15 2003 Participant in Faculty and Staff TU Leadership Alumni Maryland Public Television Membership Campaign Event, Dec. 7 2002 Judge for the “24th Annual UMB/UMBC Graduate Research Conference” (GRC-2002), University of Maryland Baltimore County, Catonsville, MD, April 19 Judge for the “47th Annual Baltimore Science Fair”, Towson University, Towson, MD, March 23 Judge for the “Maryland Brain Bee” competition, Baltimore, MD, March 1 2001-2002 Mentor to one undergraduate and primary advisor to Master of Science thesis student, Mark Moody 2001 Mentor to two undergraduate students for the Towson University SURB Program, summer 1999 Provided advice regarding insect sensilla identification to Dr. F. Prete, Vision Tech., Inc., Morton Grove, IL, November 1998 Member of the Awards Selection Committee for the Association for Women Faculty, Univ. of Arizona 1997 Provided advice and references regarding field-emission scanning electron microscopic cleaning procedures for insect sensilla to Dr. P. Brownell, Dept. of Zoology, Oregon State University, Corvalis, OR, November. 1996 Provided advice and references regarding the ultrastructure of male and female antennal sensilla of Mutillids to Dr. Evans, Dept. of Biology, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo MI, August Judge at the “International Science and Engineering Fair,” Tucson, AZ, May 5-11 1992 Insect demonstration to grade school classrooms, June 1992, Edmonton, AB 1989-90 Student Representative (Biology), Faculty of Science, Univ. of Regina 1988-89 Student Representative, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS (PAST & PRESENT) Accompanist (piano, organ, and guitar); member of the South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra (oboe) -piano, voice, guitar, oboe, downhill and cross-country skiing, karate, figure skating, swimming, badminton

LANGUAGES SPOKEN French (fluent), German (intermediate level), Spanish (intermediate level), Polish (studied 1 year), Latin (4 years)