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1 Kristopher A. Pitcher, MS Education Pitcher Phone Website krispitcher.wordpress.com Department of Biological Sciences University of South Dakota Vermillion, South Dakota Present Ph. D. in Biology University of South Dakota, Advisor: Daniel A. Soluk Dissertation: Effects of dynamic structural habitat complexity and connectivity on predator-prey dynamics in semi-permanent freshwater habitats Masters of Science in Biology University of Southern Mississippi, Advisor: Donald A. Yee Thesis: Investigating mechanisms of co-occurrence between two similar species of predacious diving beetles (Coleoptera:Dytiscidae) in temporary aquatic habitats Bachelor of Science in Biology Gettysburg College Publications 1. KA Pitcher & DA Soluk (2016) Inter-patch connectivity and intra-patch structure differentially alter prey consumption by multiple predators. Ecosphere 7(11): e /ec KA Pitcher & DA Yee (2014). Investigating habitat use, prey consumption, and dispersal response as potential coexistence mechanisms using morphologically similar species of predaceous diving beetles (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America 107(3), Reports 1. DA Soluk, KA Pitcher, EL Mize, TD Soluk, & P Dombrowski (2016). Evaluation of the potential impacts of the I355 extension on the ecology, distribution, and behavior of the federally endangered Hine s emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana) in the Des Plaines River Valley. Submitted to Illinois State Toll Highway Authority & Unites States Department of Fish and Wildlife Service. 2. DA Soluk, RL DeMots, KA Pitcher, AN Furness & TD Soluk (2015). Evaluation of the potential impacts of the I355 extension on the ecology, distribution, and behavior of the federally endangered Hine s emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana) in the Des Plaines River Valley. Submitted to Illinois State Toll Highway Authority & United States Department of Fish and Wildlife Service. 3. DA Soluk, RL DeMots, K A Pitcher, A N Furness, R E Wollman & T D Soluk (2014). Evaluation of the potential impacts of the I355 extension on the ecology, distribution, and behavior of the federally endangered Hine s emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana) in the Des Plaines River Valley. Submitted to Illinois State Toll Highway Authority & United States Department of Fish and Wildlife. 4. D A Soluk, K A Pitcher, E M Monroe, H B Britten, T D Soluk, A M Kijowski & A N Furness (2013). Hine s Emerald Dragonfly Population and Genetic Surveys at McMahon Fen. Submitted to United States Department of Fish and Wildlife.

2 5. DA Soluk, HB Britten, EM Monroe, AM Kijowski, KA Pitcher, AN Furness, TD Soluk, & RL Demots (2013). Evaluation of the potential impacts of the I355 extension on the ecology, distribution, and behavior of the federally endangered Hine s emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana) in the Des Plaines River Valley. Submitted to Illinois State Toll Highway Authority & United States Department of Fish and Wildlife. Grants (Total Amount= $3,100) 2015 University of South Dakota Graduate School Research and Creativity Grant ($500); A tale of fire and flood: investigating the long term recovery of the aquatic insect community in montane desert steams after catastrophic disturbance USD Foundation Raymond D. Dillon Memorial Travel Grant ($600) 2014 University of South Dakota Graduate School Research and Creativity Grant ($500); Investigating post-fire recovery of aquatic invertebrates in a montane desert steam system USD Foundation A. Johnson Memorial Travel Grant ($500) 2010 MEA Scholarship, Mississippi Entomological Association ($1,000); Dytiscid behavior, ecology, and diversity in aquatic ecosystems found near Hattiesburg, MS. Awards (Total Amount= $56,000) 2015 Cable Research Assistantship ($13,500) 2014 Nelson Research Assistantship ($21,000) 2013 Cable Research Assistantship ($13,500) 2012 Joseph F. & Martha P. Nelson Foundation Graduate Research Scholarship ($8,000) nd place, Oral Presentation, 26 th annual USM Graduate Student Forum Research Symposium Work and Research Experience 2011 Present Doctoral Research Assistant, Insect and fish predator-prey behavior; Insect ecology, and diversity in pond, wetland and stream ecosystems; Hine s Emerald Dragonfly conservation, ecology, and behavior. (D A Soluk, Advisor), USD Research Assistant, Predacious diving beetle behavior, ecology, and diversity in pond and wetland ecosystems; Mosquito ecology and microorganism productivity in natural and artificial container systems. (D A Yee, Advisor), USM Biology Intern, Deer and waterfowl management; Wood duck and Canadian goose nest monitor; Bird bander. (C Wicker, Supervisor), Patuxent Research Refuge US Fish and Wildlife July 2006 Researcher, Conservation of Marine Protected Areas; Parrot fish and sea urchin grazing along coral reefs. School for Field Studies, South Caicos, Turk & Caicos June 2006 Researcher, Forest succession; Snail zonation in the rocky intertidal zone; Effects of mussel beds on species composition of mud flats; Beach hopper(emerita sp.) taxis; Algal, snail, and barnacle cover in rocky inter-tidal zones.(j Commito, Faculty supervisor), Gettysburg College, Machias, MA Presentations 2016 KA Pitcher and DA Soluk. Interactive effects of plant density, habitat connectivity, and competition on the foraging behaviors of larval dragonflies and sunfish. Gordon Research Conference: Predator-Prey interactions. (Poster)

3 2015 KA Pitcher. Environmental Architecture. University of South Dakota Departmental Seminar (Oral: Ignite Format) * 2015 KA Pitcher and DA Soluk. Should they stay or should they go? The interactive influence of habitat complexity and connectivity on prey consumption and competition in dragonfly larvae and fish. Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting 2014 (Oral) 2014 K A Pitcher and D A Soluk. Do good plants make good neighbors? Influence of aquatic plant density on the outcome of interspecific interactions between multiple predators. Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting 2014 (Poster) 2014 K A Pitcher and D A Soluk. Do good plants make good neighbors? Influence of aquatic plant density on the outcome of interspecific interactions between multiple predators. USD IdeaFest (Oral) 2010 K A Pitcher and D A Yee. Investigating mechanisms of co-occurrence between two similar species of preacious diving beetles (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) in temporary aquatic habitats. Entomological Society of America (Oral)* 2010 K A Pitcher and D A Yee. Abundance and species richness of Predacious Diving Beetles (Coleoptera Dytiscidae) Along Southern Mississippi Highways: The influence of environmental parameters. 26 th annual USM Graduate Student Forum Research Symposium (Oral) 2010 K A Pitcher and D A Yee. Predacious Diving Beetles (Coleoptera Dytiscidae) of Southern Mississippi: Effects of environmental parameters on abundance and species richness among three habitat types. Mississippi Academy of Science 2010 conference (Oral) 2010 K A Pitcher. Interspecific coexistence and competition between two similar species of Predacious Diving Beetles (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) in temporary aquatic habitats. USM E3 seminar series (Oral) * 2009 K A Pitcher and D A Yee. Effects of environmental parameters on Predacious Diving Beetle (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) abundance and species richness among three habitat types in Southern Mississippi. Entomological Society of America (Oral) 2009 K A Pitcher and D A Yee. Variation in Dytiscid beetles among aquatic habitat types. USM E3 seminar series (Oral) *Invited talk Professional membership Present Society for Freshwater Science Present Ecological Society of America Entomological Society of America Mississippi Academy of Science Teaching experience 2016 Fall Plant Ecology (Lab instructor/ta): In addition to co-instructing the lab, I was directly involved with a group of undergraduates in designing, implementing and presenting a research project on plant-pollinator interactions Fall Entomology (Lab instructor): Was solely responsible for lab lesson planning, and instructed students in field sampling techniques, proper museum curation, and specimen identification of insects to the family level Spring Field Ecology USD (Co-Instructor): Instructed undergraduate groups in designing, implementing, analyzing, and presenting behavioral and community ecology projects in multiple stream drainages within the Chiricahua Mountains near Portal, Arizona.

4 2015 Fall Freshwater Ecology USD (Lab Instructor): Was solely responsible for lab lesson planning, instruction in field sampling techniques, and teaching students specimen identification of freshwater invertebrates Spring Field Ecology USD (Volunteer Instructor): I coordinated and led a group of students in assessing the effects of fire on stream invertebrate communities in multiple stream ecosystems located in the Chiricahua Mountains near Portal, Arizona Fall Freshwater Ecology USD (Lab Instructor): I independently designed and implemented a new interactive and hands-on lesson plan that taught students how to perform, analyze and evaluate water quality assessments of multiple aquatic habitats using invertebrates as indicators. Students also directly sampled abiotic water quality variables and used this information to critically compare and contrast the value and reliability of these two methods. This assignment was performed by students with minimal supervision in small groups. At the end of the class students presented their findings and compared their results to those they found in the primary scientific literature Spring Field Ecology USD (TA): I directly facilitated and supervised ecological research projects that were designed by student groups and implemented at the South Western Research Station located in the Chiricahua desert near Portal, Arizona. I was also in charge of successfully planning and organizing the travel and accommodation logistics for the class s trip to Arizona from South Dakota Fall Freshwater Ecology USD (TA) 2011 Spring Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 USM (TA) 2010 Spring Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 USM (TA) 2009 Spring Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 USM (TA) Service Elected Positions 2015 Graduate Student Representative, Biology Department, USD 2010 Secretary, Graduate Student Forum, USM Volunteer 2016 Guest entomologist for a local Life-long Learning class on pollinators in Vermillion, SD Taught an interactive ecology lecture on predator-prey dynamics to high school students at the Tea Area High School, Tea, SD Coordinated a workshop on the identification, ecology, and control of common insect pest found in museums for the National Music Museum in Vermillion, SD Entomology expert for Dupage Forest Preserve Bio Blitz: identified and taught volunteers how to identify dragonflies and other insects found within different forest preserves during the Dupage County Forest Preserve s 24-hour Centennial Nature Fest Bio Blitz, Illinois 2015 Designed and implemented an interactive entomology test station for Science Olympiad at University of South Dakota, South Dakota 2014 Designed and organized an interactive entomology test station for Science Olympiad at University of South Dakota, South Dakota 2012 Nature guide for Door County Festival of Nature, Wisconsin 2008 Participated in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Wing Beat, Maryland 2008 Participated in waterfowl surveys for U.S. Fish and Wildlife at Patuxent Research Refuge, Maryland 2008 Coordinator of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Frog call surveys at Patuxent Research, Maryland 2001 Oyster-bed development, reforestation, and park maintenance for Chesapeake Bay Bus Program, Maryland.

5 Boy Scouts of America (Life badge obtained) Skills Statistics Multivariate (NMDS, PCA, CCA, ANOSIM) and Univariate tests (t-test, ANOVA, ANCOVA), and Linear Regression Statistical packages: JMP, R Invertebrates Identifying adult and larval aquatic freshwater invertebrates. Identifying terrestrial insects (especially beetles). Maintaining aquatic invertebrate cultures in the laboratory (especially larval midges, mosquitoes, dragonflies, & larval and adult predacious diving beetles). Field research sampling aquatic invertebrates in a variety of habitats (i.e., wetlands, ponds, highway associated aquatic habitats, temporary aquatic habitats, tree holes, streams, tires). Vertebrates Maintaining freshwater fish in the laboratory (especially Lepomis spp.) Experience identifying fish associated with freshwater lentic habitats and tropical coral reefs Capture, banding, and nest observations of Wood ducks (Aix sponsa) Experience identifying reptiles and amphibians of the Carolinas and Maryland. Experience identifying waterfowl from the eastern flyway of North America. Experience collecting biological data (e.g., age, weight, sex) from deer and waterfowl. Experience collecting brain stem samples from deer for Chronic Wasting Disease analysis. Other Skills Geographic Information System using ArcGIS software Experience with the use of radioactive isotopes for measuring bacterial productivity associated with container mosquito habitats S.C.U.B.A certified

Kristopher Pitcher, Ph.D.

Kristopher Pitcher, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae Kristopher A. Pitcher, Ph.D. Captive Rearing Coordinator Instructor Phone 410-596-3868 Email pitckr01@gmail.com Website krispitcher.wordpress.com Department of Biological Sciences Vermillion,