James P. Riser II, PhD February 2018

1038 West C Street, Apt. B Moscow, ID 83843 Phone: 406-531-4509 Email: [email protected]

CURRENT POSITIONS Botanist, Palouse Conservation District, Pullman, Washington Postdoctoral Research Associate, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver, Colorado

EDUCATION 2015 PhD in Botany, School of Biological Sciences, Washington State University Dissertation title: Diversification and species boundaries in the western North American flora: Case studies from the Cleomaceae and the genus Asclepias. Advisor: Dr. Eric H. Roalson 2003 MA Biology, Department of Biology, University of Colorado at Denver Thesis Title: Seed Dispersal in Southwestern White Pine (Pinus strobiformis Engelmann). Advisor: Dr. Leo P. Bruederle. 1995 BS Forestry, School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University

RESEARCH INTERESTS I am broadly interested in the evolution and distribution of the western North American flora. Specifically, my research has focused on the phylogenetic relationships and biogeographic distributions of western plants. In addition to broader phylogenetic approaches, I am also interested in the effects of population level genetic processes on plant speciation. Additionally, I have an extensive background in forest ecology research.

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Riser II, J. P., A. L. Schwabe, and J. R. Neale. 2017. Novel microsatellite development and characterization for Phacelia formosula (Hydrophyllaceae). Applications in Plant Sciences. 5(7): 1700030.

E. H. Roalson, J. C. Hall, J. P. Riser II, W. M. Cardinal-McTeague, T. S. Cochrane, and K. J. Sytsma. 2015. A revision of generic boundaries and nomenclature in the North American cleomoid clade (Cleomaceae). Phytotaxa 205: 129-144.

J. P. Riser II, W. M. Cardinal-McTeague, J. C. Hall, W. J. Hahn, K. J. Sytsma, and E. H. Roalson. 2013. Phylogenetic Relationships Among the North American Cleomoids (Cleomaceae): A Test of Iltis’ Reduction Series. American Journal of Botany 100: 2102-2111.

Heyerdahl, E. K., P. Morgan, and J. P. Riser II. 2008. Multi-season climate synchronized widespread historical fires in dry forests (1630-1900), Northern Rockies, USA. Ecology 89: 705-716.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS Riser II, J. P. 2015. Orchidaceae. In: Flora of Oregon, Vol. 1: Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, and Monocots, eds. S.C. Meyers, T. Jaster, K. E. Mitchell, and L. K. Hardison. Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

Heyerdahl, Emily K.; Morgan, Penelope; Riser, James P., II. 2008. Crossdated fire histories (1650-1900) from ponderosa pine-dominated forests of Idaho and western Montana. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-214WWW. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 83 p.

Riser II, J. P. and Chris Kline. 2007. Noteworthy Collection of Asclepias oenotheroides in Arizona. Madroño 54: 206.

PUBLICATIONS IN PREPARATION Riser II, J. P. and E. H. Roalson. Population genetic structure and species boundaries in the dwarf milkweed clade (Asclepias: Asclepiadoideae: Apocynaceae). Manuscript in preparation for submission to Systematic Botany (in review).

Riser II, J. P., A. L. Schwabe, M. B. Islam and J. R. Neale. Development and characterization of novel microsatellite markers for Corispermum americanum (Amaranthaceae) and cross-amplification in related species. Manuscript in preparation for submission to Conservation Genetics Resources.

Riser II, J. P., Sarah L. Emel, and E. H. Roalson. Ecological and genetic determinants of species boundaries in the Asclepias uncialis species group (Apocynaceae). Manuscript in preparation for submission to Journal of Biogeography.

Riser II, J. P. and E. H. Roalson. Population genetic structure in the federally threatened Welsh’s milkweed (Asclepias welshii: Asclepiadoideae: Apocynaceae). Manuscript in preparation for submission to Conservation Genetics.

Riser II, J. P. and L. P. Bruederle. Genetic evidence of vertebrate seed dispersal in southwestern white pine (Pinus strobiformis, Pinaceae) in the United States. Manuscript in preparation for submission to Madroño.

Curriculum vitae – Riser, pg. 2 GRANTS FUNDED Restoration of Spalding’s catchfly on Steptoe Butte, Washington. 2017. US Fish and Wildlife Service, Cooperative Recovery Initiative. PI: J. P. Riser II ($91,963) Maintenance and detection of Spalding’s catchfly populations in the Palouse Grasslands of eastern Washington. 2016. US Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Implementation Fund. PI: J. P. Riser II ($60,140) Fire at the edge: implications of frequent fire along the Palouse Prairie-forest interface. 2016. University of Idaho, Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences: Developing Professionals and Science in the Wildland Fire Program, a Joint Agreement between the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station and the University of Idaho. Co-PIs: J. P. Riser II, P. Morgan, and E. K. Heyerdahl. ($29,518) Travel & Registration Grant to present at Botany2014. 2014. Washington State University, Graduate & Professional Student Association. ($447) Travel grants in support of research and to present at conferences. 2008-2014 Washington State University, School of Biological Sciences: Noe and Betty Higinbotham. ($19,000) Creation of Dichotomous Keys and Species Descriptions of the Orchidaceae for the Oregon Flora Project. 2013. Northwest Orchid Society: Research Grant. PI: J. P. Riser II ($500) Travel & Registration Grant to present at Botany2012. 2012. Washington State University, Graduate & Professional Student Association. ($600) Species Boundaries and Phylogeography of the Dwarf Milkweed Group (Asclepias uncialis-ruthiae-eastwoodiana-sanjuanensis Asclepiadoideae: Apocynaceae): The Nevada Endemic Asclepias eastwoodiana. 2010. Nevada Native Plant Society: Margaret Williams Research Grant. Co-PIs: J. P. Riser II and E. H. Roalson. ($1000) Species Boundaries and Phylogeography of the Dwarf Milkweed Group (Asclepias uncialis-ruthiae-eastwoodiana-sanjuanensis Asclepiadoideae: Apocynaceae): Asclepias uncialis populations in New Mexico. 2010. Native Plant Society of New Mexico: Jack & Martha Carter Conservation Fund. Co-PIs: J. P. Riser II and E. H. Roalson. ($600) Population Genetics of the Federally Threatened Welsh’s Milkweed (Asclepias welshii: Apocynaceae). 2008. Section 6 Funding for Research on Threatened and Endangered Arizona Plants, Arizona Fish and Wildlife. Co-PIs: J. P. Riser II and E. H. Roalson. ($3990.00) Colorado Native Plant Society: John W. Marr Fund recipient ($500)

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS Riser II, J. P., Roalson, E. H. Population Genetics and Species Boundaries in the Dwarf Milkweed Group (Asclepias eastwoodiana-ruthiae-sanjuanensis-uncialis Asclepiadoideae: Apocynaceae). Botany2014. Boise, ID 28-31 July 2014. Riser II, J. P. New localities for Botrychium minganense and B. lanceolatum in Idaho. 26th Idaho Rare Plant Conference, Idaho Native Plant Society, Boise, ID 26- 27 February 2014. Riser II, J. P., Roalson, E. H. Phylogenetic relationships among the North American Cleomoids (Cleomaceae): A test of Iltis' reduction series. Botany2012. Columbus, OH 7-11 July 2012. Curriculum vitae – Riser, pg. 3 Riser II, J. P., Roalson, E. H. Phylogenetic Relationships among the North American Cleomoids (Cleomaceae): A Test of Iltis’ Reduction Series. WSU School of Biological Sciences’ Biology Graduate Student Association 2012 Symposium. Riser II, J. P., Roalson, E. H. Systematics of the dwarf milkweed group (Asclepiadoideae: Apocynaceae): A preliminary assessment. Poster presented at the WSU School of Biological Sciences’ Biology Graduate Student Association 2011 Symposium. Riser II, J. P., Roalson, E. H. Gene flow, species boundaries, and phylogeography of the dwarf milkweed group (Asclepias uncialis-ruthiae-eastwoodiana-, Asclepiadoideae: Apocynaceae). Botany2010. Providence, RI 31 July- 4 August 2010. Heyerdahl, E. K., P. Morgan, J. P. Riser II, and C. Gibson. Fire and climate in Northern Rocky Mountain forests: past, present and future. Idaho Environmental Summit. Boise, ID 11-14 December 2007 Riser II, J. P. and L. P. Bruederle. Occurrence of multi-genet tree clusters in Pinus strobiformis (Pinaceae). Poster presented at the 89th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America. Portland, OR. August 2004. Riser II, J. P. Southwestern white pine: nomenclatural history and a legacy of taxonomic flotsam. 27th Annual Guild of Rocky Mountain Population Biologists Meeting. Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM. 28-30 September 2001.

PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Presentation: Palouse Prairie remnant surveys in Whitman County: a summary of 2015-2016. Joint Idaho Native Plant Society and Palouse Prairie Foundation meeting. January 2017. Presentation: Palouse Prairie Remnants of Whitman County, WA: A Preliminary Report. Joint Idaho Native Plant Society and Palouse Prairie Foundation meeting. November 2015. Field Trip: Native Plants of Kamiak Butte, WA. Association for the Study of Literature and Environment annual meeting field trip (co-leader). June 2015. Field Trip: Native Orchids of Moscow Mountain. Idaho Native Plant Society. May 2014. Presentation: Native orchids of eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Spokane Orchid Society. May 2013. Presentation: Milkweeds of Idaho and Beyond! Idaho Native Plant Society. February 2012. Herbarium Workshop: Twayblades and fairy slippers and ladies’ tresses…Oh my! An introduction to the orchids of northern Idaho. Idaho Native Plant Society. March 2009. Herbarium Workshop: Chatterboxes and fairy slippers and twayblades…Oh my! Let’s learn about Montana’s orchids. Montana Native Plant Society. January 2007. Presentation: Sonoran desert wildflowers: spring is already beginning. Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory. March 2005. Herbarium Workshop: Montana milkweeds. Montana Native Plant Society. February 2005. Presentation: Sonoran Desert Wildflowers. Colorado Native Plant Society. Winter 2002.

Curriculum vitae – Riser, pg. 4 TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Idaho 2017 REM 431: Systematic Botany, Instructor. Spring In this instructor re-developed course, students learned the fundamentals of current plant evolutionary relationships and plant identification techniques. I used a combination of lectures and hands-on instructor-led laboratory exercises to introduce students to whole-plant and flower morphology, plant taxonomy, evolutionary concepts, and family characteristics. In addition to regular exams, properly prepared and correctly identified student plant collections served as student assessment.

Washington State University 2015 BIOL106: Introduction Biology: Organismal Biology, Guest lecturer. Fall Presented lectures on Evolution of Populations and Speciation (~400 student class.)

2015 BIOL106: Introduction Biology: Organismal Biology, Graduate Teaching Fall Assistant. Created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded lab papers (two sections). Evaluation score: 4.38/5.0

2015 BIOL106: Introduction Biology: Organismal Biology, Graduate Teaching Spring Assistant. Created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded lab papers (two sections). Evaluation score: 4.03/5.0

2014 BIO120: Botany, Graduate Teaching Assistant. Laboratory setup for five Fall sections, created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded lab papers (one section). Evaluation score: 4.77/5.0

2014 BIOL106: Introduction Biology: Organismal Biology, Graduate Teaching Summer Assistant. Created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded lab papers (two sections). Evaluation score: unavailable

2014 BIOL332: Systematic Botany, Graduate Teaching Assistant. Laboratory Spring setup, created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes (one section). Evaluation score: 4.88/5.0

2014 BIOL332: Systematic Botany, Guest lecturer. Presented lectures covering Spring Violaceae, Passifloraceae, and Salicaceae plant families.

2013 BIO120: Botany, Graduate Teaching Assistant. Laboratory setup for five Fall sections, created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded lab papers (one section). Evaluation score: 4.51/5.0

2013 BIOL106: Introduction Biology: Organismal Biology, Graduate Teaching Spring Assistant. Created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded lab papers (three sections). Evaluation score: 4.70/5.0

2012 BIO120: Botany, Graduate Teaching Assistant. Laboratory setup for five Fall sections, created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded lab papers (two sections). Evaluation score: 4.57/5.0 Curriculum vitae – Riser, pg. 5

2012 BIOL106: Introduction Biology: Organismal Biology, Graduate Teaching Summer Assistant. Created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded lab papers (two sections). Evaluation score: 4.56/5.0

2012 BIOL332: Systematic Botany, Graduate Teaching Assistant. Laboratory Spring setup, created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes (two sections). Evaluation score: 4.74/5.0

2012 BIOL332: Systematic Botany, Guest lecturer. Presented lectures covering Spring Onagraceae, Brassicaceae, Malvaceae and Ericaceae plant families.

2011 BIO120: Botany, Graduate Teaching Assistant. Laboratory setup for five Fall sections, created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded lab papers (two sections). Evaluation score: 4.70/5.0

2011 BIOL106: Introduction Biology: Organismal Biology, Graduate Teaching Spring Assistant. Created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded lab papers (three sections). Evaluation score: 4.60/5.0

2010 BIO120: Botany, Graduate Teaching Assistant. Laboratory setup for five Fall sections, created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded lab papers (two sections). Evaluation score: 4.68/5.0

2009 BIOL106: Introduction Biology: Organismal Biology, Graduate Teaching Fall Assistant. Created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded lab papers (three sections). Evaluation score: 4.52/5.0

2009 BIOL405: Organic Evolution, Graduate Teaching Assistant. Laboratory Spring setup for three sections, conducted weekly lab TA meetings, created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded weekly lab write-ups, graded final lab papers (three sections). Evaluation score: 3.82/5.0

2008 BIOL106: Introduction Biology: Organismal Biology, Graduate Teaching Fall Assistant. Created and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes, graded lab papers (three sections). Evaluation score: 4.47/5.0

Colorado Christian University 2003 BIO370-01: Desert Ecology Field Studies, Invited Teaching Assistant. Spring Guest classroom lectures, co-taught weeklong fieldtrip, assessed final presentations.

2001 BIO370-01: Desert Ecology Field Studies, Invited Teaching Assistant. Spring Guest classroom lectures, co-taught weeklong fieldtrip, assessed final presentations.

University of Colorado Denver 2000 BIOL 4910/5910: Field Studies: Desert Ecology, Graduate Teaching Spring Assistant. Guest classroom lectures, co-taught weeklong fieldtrip, assessed Curriculum vitae – Riser, pg. 6 final presentations.

2000 BIOL2081: General Biology II, Graduate Teaching Assistant. Created Spring and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes (two sections).

1999 BIOL2071: General Biology I, Graduate Teaching Assistant. Created Fall and delivered weekly lab lectures, wrote and graded lab quizzes (one section).

1998 BIOL 4910/5910: Field Studies: Desert Ecology, Graduate Teaching Spring Assistant. Guest classroom lectures, co-taught weeklong fieldtrip, assessed final presentations.

BOOK REVIEWS Riser II, J. P. 2007. Book review of Stapeliads of Southern Africa and Madagascar by P. V. Bruyns. Systematic Botany 32: 930-931. Riser II, J. P. 2006. Book review of A Bibliography of Conifers by A. Farjon. Plant Science Bulletin 52: 72. Riser II, J. P. 2006. Book review of Pines: Drawings and Descriptions of the Genus Pinus by A. Farjon. Plant Science Bulletin 52: 38. Riser II, J. P. 2004. Book review of Columbines: Aquilegia, Paraquilegia, and Semiaquilegia by R. Nold. Plant Science Bulletin 50: 94. Riser II, J. P. 2003. Book review of Carnivorous Plants of the United States and Canada by D. Schnell. Plant Science Bulletin 49: 33-34. Riser II, J. P. 2003. Book review of The Guarijios of the Sierra Madre by D. Yetman. Plant Science Bulletin 49: 22-23. Riser II, J. P. 2002. Book review of Ecology and Biogeography of Pinus by D. Richardson. Systematic Botany 27: 635-637. Riser II, J. P. 2001. Book review of Ecology and Biogeography of Pinus by D. Richardson. Plant Science Bulletin 47: 160-161.

RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY PALOUSE CONSERVATION DISTRICT, Pullman, WA, Botanist (May 2015 – December 2015, May 2016 – November 2016, May 2017 – December 2017) DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS, Denver, CO, Postdoctoral Research Associate (2016 – present) UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Moscow, ID, Instructor (January 2017 – May 2017) UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Moscow, ID, Postdoctoral Fellow (May 2015 – May 2017) WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, Pullman, WA, Teaching Assistant (August 2008 – May 2015) U.S.D.A. FOREST SERVICE, ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESEARCH STATION, FIRE SCIENCES LABORATORY and FORESTRY SCIENCES LABORATORY, Missoula, MT, Plant Biologist (December 2003 – November 2007) ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION INSTITUTE, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, Temporary Employee (September 2002 – June 2003) Curriculum vitae – Riser, pg. 7 ROCKY MOUNTAIN TREE-RING RESEARCH, Ft. Collins, CO, Research Specialist (February 1999 – August 2003) U.S.G.S. JEMEZ MOUNTAINS FIELD STATION, Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos, NM Research Technician (August 1997 – January 1999) LABORATORY OF TREE-RING RESEARCH, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Student Worker, Research Assistant, Independent Contractor, Temporary Employee (May 1991 – May 2003) TALL TIMBERS RESEARCH STATION, Tallahassee, FL Intern, Research Technician (October 1995 – June 1996)

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES American Society of Plant Taxonomists Botanical Society of America California Botanical Society International Asclepiad Society

HONORS Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honor Fraternity Greenlaw Forestry Scholarship Dick W. Berry Forestry Scholarship National Dean’s List

MANUSCRIPT REVIEWS Systematic Botany (2017) Molecular Biology Reports (2015) International Journal of Plant Sciences (2014) Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (2013) International Journal of Wildland Fire (2006) Novon (2003) Torreya (1999) Reviewed the Pinaceae (Coniferae) chapter for Trees of Sonora by R. S. Felger and M. B. Johnson.

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Palouse Prairie Foundation 2015-present (board member) Idaho Native Plant Society 2008-present (Chapter President 2010-2011) Washington Native Plant Society 2008-present Montana Native Plant Society 2003-2007 Colorado Native Plant Society 1999-2003, 2009-2012

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