Thomas N. Sheehan Forest Entomology/Microbiology Research Associate, Jones Center at Ichauway 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870 Work Contact: [email protected] (229) 734-4706x283
EDUCATION University of Georgia Athens, GA Masters of Science in Entomology Dec. 2017 “Disentangling the effects of microclimate on vertical stratification of wood-boring beetles” GPA: 3.45/4.00 Relevant Coursework: Insect Taxonomy, Insect Ecology, Forest Entomology, Experimental Design Berry College Mount Berry, GA Bachelors of Science Honors in Biology, magna cum laude May 2015 History Minor GPA: 3.67/4.00 Relevant Coursework: General Entomology, Behavioral Ecology, Conservation Biology, Advanced Ecology James Cook University Smithfield, Queensland Study Abroad Feb.-June 2014 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Jones Center at Ichauway Newton, GA Forest Entomology/Microbiology Research Associate, under Dr. Kier Klepzig Dec. 2017-present Collect and identify insects and fungal cultures; maintain insect collection and cultures Supervise and train technicians, provide assistance to graduate students Lab management and aid in designing, implementing, and completing research projects U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station/UGA Entomology Department Athens, GA Graduate Research Assistant, under Dr. Michael Ulyshen Aug. 2015-Dec. 2017 Identified and mounted 10,000+ specimens of Cerambycidae, Buprestidae, Scolytinae, Platypodinae to species level Analyzed, input, and graphed data using R and Excel Used WinSCANOPY software, iButton temperature/humidity dataloggers Designed and constructed 60+ flight intercept traps; used rope gun to get traps 15 m above ground Berry College Honors Program Mount Berry, GA Senior Honors Thesis, under Dr. John Graham Aug. 2014-Apr. 2015 Identified 100+ specimens of terrestrial gastropods to species level Designed experiment to analyze species diversity and community composition of terrestrial gastropods Used PAST software for statistical analysis Saint Catherines Sea Turtle Program Saint Catherines Island, GA Student Intern, under Dr. Gale Bishop July 2014-Aug. 2014 Monitored sea turtle nests to gather hatchling data Learned about wildlife management while protecting nests to deter predation and ensure migration to the ocean Coordinated efforts and data collection with rotating group of interns JCU School of Marine and Tropical Biology Smithfield, QLD Research Assistant, under Dr. Lori Lach Feb. 2014-June 2014 Assisted in eradication efforts of yellow crazy ant, an invasive species to Australia Installed and collected pitfall traps in the rainforest Coordinated efforts with labmates and other agencies Berry College Biology Department Mount Berry, GA Research Assistant, under Dr. Renee Carleton and Dr. John Graham May 2013-July 2013 Monitored eastern bluebird nests, deterred predation Conducted experiment on fluctuating asymmetry and heat stress using temp. dataloggers and calipers WORK EXPERIENCE University of Georgia Division of Biological Sciences Athens, GA Graduate Teaching Assistant Aug. 2017-Dec. 2017 Instructor of record for 3 classes of ~24 students each Led students through lab exercises while encouraging self learning Assigned grades and gave feedback on student work Berry College Technical Support Desk Mount Berry, GA Support Desk Technician/Student Supervisor Aug. 2011-May 2015 Diagnosed and solved computer malfunctions while also calming stressed faculty/students Trained and mentored lowerclassmen in support desk skills Earned multiple software certifications (CompTIA A+, Microsoft Office Suite)
TN SHEEHAN PRESENTATIONS, PROCEEDINGS, & PAPERS Sheehan, TN and KD Klepzig. “Post-hurricane beetle activity in longleaf pine: a resilient tree in a resistant landscape.” Presentation at the Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Nov. 2019; St. Louis, MO. Gandhi, JKK, KD Klepzig, BF Barnes, B Gochnour, EP McCarty TN Sheehan, C Villari, and JT Vogt. (2019). “Bark and woodboring beetles in wind-damaged pine stands in the southern United States.” Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, and the Jones Center at Ichauway, Outreach Series, WSFNR-19-38. Klepzig, KD, TN Sheehan, and JD McCorvey. (2019). “Gnats: 7 Questions, 7 Answers.” Extension pamphlet. Sheehan, TN, Ulyshen MD, Horn S, and ER Hoebeke. (2019). “Vertical and horizontal stratification of bark and wood boring beetles by feeding guild: Is there an optimal trap location for detection?” Journal of Pest Science 92(1), 327- 341. Sheehan, TN and KD Klepzig. “Insects of Ichauway: Past, present, and future entomological research at the Jones Center.” Paper presented at the Georgia Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Apr. 2018; Helen, GA. Sheehan, TN, Ulyshen MD, and S Horn. “How much does height matter? Determining microclimatic effects of height on vertical stratification of wood-boring beetles.” Paper presented at the Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Nov. 2017; Denver, CO. Ulyshen, MD and TN Sheehan. (2017). “Trap height considerations for detecting two economically important forest beetle guilds in southeastern U.S. forests.” Journal of Pest Science 92(1), 253-265. Ulyshen, MD, LG Zachos, JO Stireman, TN Sheehan, and RC Garrick. (2017). “Insights into the ecology, genetics and distribution of Lucanus elaphus (Coleoptera: Lucanidae), North America’s giant stag beetle.” Insect Conservation and Diversity 10(3), 403-412. Sheehan, TN, MD Ulyshen, and S Horn. “Disentangling the effects of microclimate on vertical stratification of wood- boring beetles.” Paper presented at the Entomological Society of America Southeastern Branch Annual Meeting, Mar. 2017; Memphis, TN. Sheehan, TN. (2015). Species diversity and abundance of terrestrial gastropods on Berry College’s Campus, Rome, Georgia Honors Thesis, Berry College. Patterson, L and TN Sheehan. “Berry College sea turtle internship at St. Catherines Island, Georgia.” Paper presented at Berry College Symposium on Student Scholarship, Apr. 2015.
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS Compound/dissecting microscope Insect collecting/mounting/ID Statistical analysis (R) MS Office Suite Expert Certification Insect curation Workload organization Experimental design Time management/organization Fieldwork Biological media preparation Sterile technique Attention to detail
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Bark Beetle Workshop, Virginia Tech (28 hrs) May 2019 High Impact Communications for Scientists, CI International (16 hrs) April 2018 Likelihood Methods for Forest and Wildlife Science (24 hrs) February 2018 Jones Center Prescribed Fire Course (8 hrs) February 2018 Bark and Ambrosia Beetle Academy at the University of Florida (32 hrs) May 2016
AWARDS & HONORS 1st place MS oral presentation (T.L. Bissell Award), GA Entomological Society, Apr. 2017 1st place MS oral presentation, UGA Entomology Department Lund Week, Apr. 2017 1st place microphotography contest, UGA Entomology Department Lund Week, Apr. 2017 2nd place Triplehorn contest, UGA Entomology Department Lund Week, Apr. 2017 Dean’s List, Berry College: Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2014, Spring 2015 2nd place visual presentation, Berry College Symposium on Student Scholarship, Apr. 2015
VOLUNTEEER AND OUTREACH Lecture UGA Fire Course Maymester Mar 2020 Judge; Undergraduate 10-min SysEB2, Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting Nov 2019 Judge; Photo Salon, Southern Forest Insect Work Conference Jul 2019 Moderator; Open Session, Southern Forest Insect Work Conference Jul 2019 Judge; Student Posters, Georgia Entomolgoical Society Apr 2019 Outreach Event; The Jones Center at Ichauway Open House Mar 2019 Volunteer; Bainbridge Decatur County Humane Society, Jul 2018-present Volunteer; Elephant Aid International, Elephant Refuge in North America, Jun 2018 Outreach Event; Oscar Jackson Outdoor Camp, June 2018, Jul 2019 TN SHEEHAN Judge; GA Science and Engineering Fair, 2016-2017 Outreach Event; Insectival (State Botanical Garden of GA), 2015-2017 Member; H.O. Lund Entomology Club, 2015-2017 Volunteer and Dog Foster; Athens Canine Rescue, 2015-2017
MISCELLANEOUS FIELD EXPERIENCE UGA Entomology Odonate Survey (Sapelo Island) June 2017 ~3 days Salamander Survey with Kira McEntire (Coweeta Hydrological Lab) Oct. 2016 ~3 days UGA Entomology Odonate Survey (Sapelo Island) May 2016 ~4 days UGA Insect Taxonomy Collecting Trip (Sapelo Island) Oct. 2015 ~3 days Berry College Salamander Ecology Field Trip (Highlands, NC) Sep. 2014 ~3 days JCU Biodiversity of Tropical Australia Field Trip (Atherton, QLD) May 2014 ~3 days JCU Plant Ecology Field Trip (Boulia, QLD) Apr. 2014 ~6 days Berry College Behavioral Ecology Field Trip (Saint Catherines Island) Sep. 2013 ~4 days
MEETINGS ATTENDED North GA Prescribed Fire Meeting, Jun 2020; virtual Entomological Society of America Annual meeting, Nov. 2019; St. Louis, MO Southern Forest Insect Work Conference, Jul. 2019; Savannah, GA Georgia Entomological Society Annual Meeting, Apr. 2018; Cordele, GA Georgia Prescribed Fire Council, Sep. 2018; Tifton, GA Southern Forest Insect Work Conference, Jul. 2018; San Antonio, TX Georgia Entomological Society Annual Meeting, Apr. 2018; Helen, GA Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Nov. 2017; Denver, CO Georgia Entomological Society Annual Meeting, Apr. 2017; Jekyll Island, GA Entomological Society of America Southeastern Branch Annual Meeting, Mar. 2017; Memphis, TN
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