Paul Daniel Blom Skrade Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management (NREM) 339 Science Hall II, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011 skradepa (at) gmail.com (515) 203-1067 (cell) EDUCATION: Ph.D., Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Iowa State University (May 2013) Dr. Stephen J. Dinsmore, adviser Dissertation title: Reproductive decisions of Mountain Plovers in southern Phillips County, Montana M.S., Animal Ecology Iowa State University (December 2008) Dr. Stephen J. Dinsmore, adviser Thesis title: Incubation behavior and dispersal patterns in the Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus) B.A., Biology, Political Science (Minor in Environmental Studies) Luther College (May 2004) Dr. Tex A. Sordahl, adviser Senior thesis title: Temperature-dependent sex determination in reptiles PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT TEACHING: Resident Scientist, 7 th Grade, Brody Middle School, Des Moines, IA. Fall 2011 June 2013 As part of the National Science Foundation GK-12 Fellowship I taught Science one day a week in a classroom in Des Moines. I develop science activities for the students and create lesson plans to be used in the Des Moines Public Schools. Instructor of Record, Ecological Methods, Iowa State University, Fall 2009 (AEcl/Biol 371) A required course for Animal Ecology undergraduates majoring in the Wildlife option that introduces students to many of the techniques used in ecological research as well as statistical analysis of ecological data, sampling, population estimation, and geographic information systems. Lectured for two hours a week and supervised a teaching assistant. Lab Instructor/Guest Lecturer, Ornithology, Springs 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (AEcl/Biol 458) Students learn about biology, taxonomy, evolution, ecology, and behavior of birds. Labs included field trips, examining specimens, and field techniques such as distance sampling and capture/handling. Gave lectures on avian systematics, speciation, breeding systems, vocalizations, eggs and incubation, and migration. Skrade - 1
Lab Instructor/Guest Lecturer, Ecological Methods, Spring 2007, Falls 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 (AEcl/Biol 371) For the lab portion of this course students learn how to collect, analyze, and present ecological data, field techniques such as radio telemetry and distance sampling, and how to use software such as Program MARK and ArcGIS. Lab Instructor, Natural History of Birds, Spring 2006 (AEcl 363) Students learn to identify by sight and sound birds of Iowa and understand how birds relate to their environment and to other members of Class Aves. Lab Instructor, Vertebrate Biology, Falls 2005 & 2006 (AEcl/Biol 365) Students learn about vertebrate evolution, diversity, morphology, and ecology through examining preserved specimens, performing dissections, and collecting data about behavior, form, and function. Lab Instructor, Insects, Humans, and the Environment, Luther College, Spring 2004 (Bio 112) Assisted with lab set up and instruction for a science course for non-science majors. RESEARCH: Research Assistant, Iowa State University, Summers 2006 2010, Springs 2008, 2011, Fall 2010 Studying the breeding biology of Mountain Plovers (Charadrius montanus) in north-central Montana with Dr. Stephen J. Dinsmore (Dept. of NREM). Duties include nest-searching and monitoring, banding and taking morphometric data of birds, collecting and analyzing blood samples, video monitoring, radio telemetry, deployment of geolocators to examine migration patterns, and survival and population analysis using Program MARK. Mentored undergraduate assistants and directly supervised them in field, laboratory, and analytical activities. Research Assistant, Luther College, Fall 2004 Summer 2005 Worked with Dr. Tex A. Sordahl (Dept. of Biology) on an observational study of use patterns and behavior at the Decorah Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) roost. National Conference for Undergraduate Research/Lancy Scholar, Luther College, Summer 2003 Performed a correlation study of wind speeds at two sites: a potential wind farm site and a location where two years of wind data had previously been recorded, advised by Dr. Dale M. Nimrod (Dept. of Chemistry). Skrade - 2
PUBLICATIONS: Skrade, P. D. B., and S. J. Dinsmore. 2013. Egg size investment in a bird with uniparental care by both sexes. Condor 115:1-7. Skrade, P. D. B., and S. J. Dinsmore. 2012. Incubation patterns of a shorebird with rapid multiple clutches, the Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus). Canadian Journal of Zoology 90:257 266. Skrade, P. D. B., and S. J. Dinsmore. 2010. Sex-related dispersal in the Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus). Auk 127:671 677. McVey, K. J., P. D. B. Skrade, and T. A. Sordahl. 2008. Use of a communal roost by Turkey Vultures in northeastern Iowa. Journal of Field Ornithology 79:170 175. PRESENTATIONS: Dinsmore, S. J. 1, and P. D. B. Skrade. September 2012. Olfactory and visual nest defenses of the Mountain Plover. 38 th Annual Meeting of the International Wader Study Group, Séné, Brittany, France. Skrade, P. D. B., and S. J. Dinsmore. August 2011. Incubation activity of Mountain Plovers in Phillips County, Montana. Fourth Meeting of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Skrade, P. D. B., and S. J. Dinsmore. July 2011. Maternal investment in Mountain Plover egg volume.129 th Meeting of the American Ornithologists Union, Jacksonville, FL. Skrade, P. D. B., and S. J. Dinsmore. February 2010. Incubation behavior of the Mountain Plover. Joint meeting of the American Ornithologists Union, the Cooper Ornithological Society, and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists, San Diego, CA. Skrade, P. D. B., and S. J. Dinsmore. March 2009. Dispersal patterns in breeding Mountain Plovers (Charadrius montanus). Third Meeting of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group, Mazatlan, Mexico. Skrade, P. D. B., and S. J. Dinsmore. August 2007. Movements of Mountain Plovers within and between breeding seasons.125 th Meeting of the American Ornithologists Union, Laramie, WY. 1 Presenting author other than P.D.B. Skrade. Skrade - 3
POSTERS: Skrade, P. D. B., and S. J. Dinsmore. August 2012. Variation in circulating prolactin in incubating Mountain Plovers. 5 th North American Ornithological Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Skrade, P. D. B., and S. J. Dinsmore. August 2012. Age-specific breeding probabilities of Mountain Plovers in Montana. 5 th North American Ornithological Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Skrade, P. D. B., D. S. Marriott, and A. L. Kissell. April 2012. Water, water, everywhere Introducing water monitoring and integrating water into 7 th grade science curricula. 124 th Meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science, Mason City, IA. Skrade, P. D. B., and S. J. Dinsmore 1. September 2011. Incubation Activity of the Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus). 37 th Annual Meeting of the International Wader Study Group, Strathpeffer, Scotland. Skrade, P. D. B., and S. J. Dinsmore. August 2011. Egg volumes of male-and female-tended Mountain Plover clutches. Fourth Meeting of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Skrade, P. D. B. April 2011. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems for undergraduates in natural resources ecology & management. 123 rd Meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science, Waverly, IA. Skrade, P. D. B., and S. J. Dinsmore. March 2010. Egg size of the Mountain Plover. Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference, Ames, IA. Skrade, P. D. B., and D. M. Nimrod. March 2004. A correlation study of wind speeds at Norski Runs and Valders Hall of Science. NCUR Lancy Research Symposium, Decorah, IA. 1 Presenting author other than P.D.B. Skrade. OTHER EXPERIENCE: Certified Wildland Firefighter, Oct 2009 Iowa State University Extension Completed S-130 (Firefighter Training), S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior), and L-180 (Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service) Passed the Arduous Work Capacity Pack Test and assisted with prescribed fires in Iowa Peter Pan Seafoods Incorporated, Summers 1998 2002, 2004, 2005 Dillingham, Alaska Numerous positions including general processor (1998 & 1999), quality assurance technician (2000), machinist s apprentice (2001), and Manager of Sujiko Production (2002, 2004, and 2005 in charge of processing, personnel, and shipping of salmon roe to Japan) International Student Assistant, Aug 2003 May 2004 Luther College Diversity Center, Decorah Iowa Transported new international students to Luther College and assisted their transition to life in the United States by acting as a mentor and holding orientation and social events Skrade - 4
AWARDS AND HONORS: Travel Award, International Teacher-Scientist Partnership Conference/American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2013 Student Presentation Award Finalist, North American Ornithological Conference, Vancouver, BC, 2012 National Science Foundation GK-12 Graduate Fellowship, Iowa State University, 2012 Iowa Farm Bureau Graduate Fellowship, Iowa State University, 2012 Sherry Fisher Award, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, 2012 National Science Foundation GK-12 Graduate Fellowship, Iowa State University, 2011 Caine-Bogle Family Graduate Fellowship, College of Agriculture, Iowa State University, 2011 J. N. "Ding" Darling Scholarship, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, 2011 Small Research Grant, Prairie Biotic Research Inc., 2011 Teaching Excellence Award, Iowa State University, 2010 Teaching Assistant Award, NREM, Iowa State University, 2010 Print and Grace Powers Hudson Scholarship in Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Iowa State University, 2010 Student Travel Award, Joint meeting of the American Ornithologists Union, Cooper Ornithological Society, and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists, San Diego, CA, 2010 Inductee, Gamma Sigma Delta Agriculture Honor Society, Iowa State University, 2009 Peer Teaching Award, Graduate & Professional Student Senate, Iowa State University, 2009 Student Travel Award, Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group, Mazatlan, Mexico, 2009 Teaching Assistant Award, NREM, Iowa State University, 2008 J. N. "Ding" Darling Scholarship, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, 2008 Dean of Agriculture Global Study Abroad Grant, Iowa State University, 2008 Myrle Burk Scholarship in Ornithology, Iowa Academy of Sciences, 2007 Marcia Brady Tucker Travel Award, American Ornithologists Union, Laramie, WY, 2007 Regents Scholarship, Luther College, 2000 2004 ACTIVITIES: Senator, Iowa State University Graduate and Professional Student Senate, 2011 Preparing Future Faculty Program, Iowa State University, 2010 2011 Member, NREM Seminar Committee, 2010 2011 Member, Iowa State University Trumpeter Swan Restoration Committee, 2008 Present Ames Christmas Bird Counts, 2008 2012 Member, Iowa State University Ducks Unlimited Student Chapter, 2006 Present Saylorville Lake Christmas Bird Counts, 2006 2012 Volunteer, Jester Park Pelican Festival, 2006 2008 Member, NREM Graduate Student Organization, 2005 Present Senator, Luther College Student Senate, 2002 2004 Member, Luther College International Student Association, 2002 2004 Skrade - 5
SERVICE: Membership Committee, Iowa Ornithologists Union, 2012 Present Chair, NREM Teaching Assistant Award Committee, 2012 Present Judge, Des Moines Public Schools Middle School Science Fair, 2012 & 2013 Judge, Brody Middle School Science Fair, 2012 & 2013 Judge, Ames High School Science Fair, 2011 Associate Editor, NREM Publications Committee, 2010 Present President, NREM Graduate Student Organization, 2009 2010 Graduate Student Representative, Wildlife Extension Specialist Search Committee, 2008 Treasurer, Iowa State University Ducks Unlimited Student Chapter, 2008 Treasurer, NREM Graduate Student Organization, 2006 2007 Student Representative, Luther College Board of Regents, 2003 2004 Student Representative, Luther College Community Assembly, 2003 2004 President, Luther College Student Senate, 2003 2004 Student Representative, Luther College Diversity Council, 2002 2003 President, Luther College International Student Association, 2002 2003 Reviewer for Waterbirds, Western North American Naturalist, and Wilson Journal of Ornithology PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Ornithologists Union Association of Field Ornithologists Cooper Ornithological Society Great Plains Natural Science Society Iowa Academy of Sciences Iowa Ornithologists Union Waterbird Society Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group Wilson Ornithological Society Skrade - 6