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 ” GPA: 3.45/4.00 Relevant Coursework: 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 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 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 elaphus (Coleoptera: Lucanidae), North America’s giant .” 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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