Laura A. Campbell

1025 N. 63rd St., Apt. F17Department of Entomology
Lincoln, NE 68505-2279202 Plant Industry
(402) 467-6263Lincoln, NE 68583-0816
lcampbel@unlserve.unl.edu(402) 472-2123

 

EDUCATION:

  • Doctor of Philosophy, major in Entomology
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (in progress)
    Advisor: Lance Meinke, Entomology Department
    GPA: 3.85 on a 4.0 scale
  • Master of Science, major in Entomology
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (December 2003)
    Lance Meinke, Entomology Department
    GPA: 3.968 on a 4.0 scale
  • Bachelor of Science, major in Biology (with an emphasis in Botany, minor in Chemistry)
    Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO (December 2000)
    GPA: 3.57 on a 4.0 scale
  • Bachelor of Science, major in Horticulture (minor in Spanish)
    Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville (December 2000)
    GPA: 3.93 on a 4.0 scale

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant
    (2004-present)
    Entomology Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Dissertation research: Hybridization between Diabrotica barberi and Diabrotica longicornis.
  • M.S. Graduate Research Assistant
    (2001-2003)
    Entomology Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Thesis title: Seasonality and adult habitat use by four Diabrotica species at prairie-corn interfaces.
  • Undergraduate Research Assistant
    (2000)
    Entomology Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Participated in various Diabrotica research projects: development of transgenic technology in a greenhouse study, resistance management, fitness studies associated with pesticide resistance and sublethal exposure to transgenic events, and insecticide efficacy trials.
  • Library Student Worker
    (1999-2000)
    Owens Library, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
  • Botany Greenhouse Caretaker
    (1997-2000)Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville,MO
  • Parapro (Part-time Librarian)
    (1998)
    St. Louis County Library—Mid-County Branch St. Louis, MO
  • Office Assistant
    (1997-1998)
    Management Information Systems, Crown Packaging Corporation, St. Louis,
  • Page Shelver
    (1994-1996, 1997)
    St. Louis County Library—Mid-County Branch, St. Louis MO, and Florissant Valley Branch, Florissant, MO

 

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

Teaching
  • Entomology 400/800 Teaching Assistant, Fall 2006, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    • Assisted with lab preparations, lab assignments, and maintenance of reference collection
    • Graded lab quizzes, assignments, and exams
    • Lectured on Odonata (1 lecture), Odonata and primitive insects (1 lab), Strepsiptera (1 lecture), Mecoptera (1 lecture), Diptera (2 lectures and 1 lab)
  • Entomology 400/800 Teaching Assistant, Fall 2004, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    • Assisted with lab preparations and lab assignments
    • Created digital visual aids for all lectures and labs in Microsoft PowerPoint
    • Graded lab quizzes and exams
    • Lectured on Isoptera (1 lecture) and Lepidoptera (2 lectures and 1 lab)
  • Entomology 116 Teaching Assistant, Spring 2003, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Teaching assistant for General Botany, 2 semesters, 1998, Northwest Missouri State University
    Assisted preparation of botany lab exams, 1998-2000


Outreach
  • Judge for Lincoln Public Schools Science Fair, 2007
  • Assisted with Bug Bash preparation and presentations, 2001-2006
  • K-12 outreach programs, 2001-2002
  • Organized Crimebusters event for Regional Junior High Science Olympiad, 1999-2000

 

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Campbell, L.A., and L.J. Meinke.  2007.  Technique for rearing individual Diabrotica larvae and adults (Coleoptera:  Chrysomelidae).  submitted to Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society.
  • Campbell, L.A., and L.J. Meinke. 2006.  Seasonality and adult habitat use by four Diabrotica species at prairie-corn interfaces.  Environ. Entomol.  35:  922-936.
  • Alves, A.P., L.A. Campbell, P.A. Macedo, and J.D. Smith.  2005.  Traditional vector control research should receive higher priority funding than transgenic efforts to control human and animal disease:  pro position.  Am. Entomol.  51: 107-108.
  • Bedick, J.C., L.A. Campbell, D.K. Londoño, R.A. Madsen, R.K. Saran.  2003. The use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture will lead to increased levels of biological diversity in agro-ecosystems:  pro position. Am. Entomol. 49:  42.
  • Bedick, J.C., L.A. Campbell, D.K. Londoño, R.A. Madsen, R.K. Saran.  2003. Releasing insects that have been genetically modified to be incapable of vectoring human diseases is safe and ethical: introduction.  Am. Entomol.  49:  45.

 

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

  • Campbell, L.A., and L.J. Meinke. 2006.  Fitness of Diabrotica barberi Smith and Lawrence x Diabrotica longicornis (Say) hybrids (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).  Entomological Society of America, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Campbell, L.A., and L.J. Meinke.  2002.  Adult habitat utilization by four Diabrotica species at prairie-corn interfaces.  North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America, East Lansing, MI.

Invited Presentations

  • Campbell, L.A. 2005. Bees and their relatives.  Guest lecture for Entomology 109 (Beekeeping), University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
  • Campbell, L.A., and L.J. Meinke.  2004. Seasonality and adult habitat use by four Diabrotica species at prairie-corn interfaces.  Entomology in Prairie Ecosystems symposium, North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America, Kansas City, MO.
  • Campbell, L.A.  2003. Management.  Guest lecture for Biology 222 (Entomology), Concordia University

Poster Presentations

  • Campbell, L.A., and L.J. Meinke.  2006.  Viability and fertility of hybrids between Diabrotica barberi Smith and Lawrence and Diabrotica longicornis (Say) (Coleoptera:  Chrysomelidae).  International Working Group on Ostrinia (IWGO), Vienna, Austria.
  • Campbell, L.A., S.C. Becker, and L.J. Meinke.  2005. Possible spread of the extended diapause trait in northern corn rootworms in Nebraska.  Entomological Society of America, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • Campbell, L.A., and L.J. Meinke. Adult habitat utilization by four Diabrotica species at prairie-corn interfaces.
    • 2004. Diabrotica Genetics Conference, Kansas City, MO.
    • 2003. Sigma Xi Poster Competition, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE.
    • 2003. Initiative in Ecological and Evolutionary Analysis Workshop, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE.
    • 2003. 12th Platte River Basin Ecosystem Symposium, Kearney, NE.
    • 2003. International Symposium on the Ecology and Management of the Western Corn Rootworm, Göttingen, Germany
    • 2002. Entomological Society of America, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Invited Poster Presentations

  • Campbell, L.A., and L.J. Meinke.  Adult habitat utilization by four Diabrotica species at prairie-corn interfaces.
    • 2003.  UNL Research Fair, University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE.
    • 2003. Sigma Xi Awards and Initiation Banquet, Lincoln, NE.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP:

Professional Society Activities

  • Student Awards Committee member, North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America, 2007-2008
  • Career Center volunteer, Entomological Society of America, Indianapolis, IN, 2006
  • Registration volunteer, Diabrotica Genetics Conference, Kansas City, MO, 2004
  • Student Affairs Committee member, North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America, 2003-2007
  • Registration volunteer, Central States Entomology meeting, Lincoln, NE, 2004
  • Moderator, Food Processing and Grain Fumigation session, Nebraska Urban Pest Management Conference, Lincoln, NE, 2004-2005

Departmental Activities

  • Linnaean Game Team Member, North Central Branch Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, 2002-2004
  • Team Debate on Vector-Borne Diseases, Entomological Society of America National Meeting, 2002
  • Team Debate on Genetically Modified Organisms, Entomological Society of America National Meeting, 2001
  • Bruner Club, 2001-present
    Vice-president, 2006-2007
    Fund-raising committee, 2001-2002, 2006-2007
    Treasurer, 2002-2003
    Computer committee, 2005-2007

University Activities

  • Search Advisory Committee for Dean, Agricultural Research Division, and Director, Agricultural Research and Development Center, 2005

 

AWARDS:

  • President’s Prize for 10-minute oral presentations, Entomological Society of America Student Competition, December 2006
  • Farmers National Fellowship, 2005-2006
  • Frank & Marie Wheeler Fellowship, 2005-2006
  • Mabel J. Reichenbach Fellowship, 2004-2005
  • Sigma Xi Poster Competition Award, 2003
  • Honorable Mention, President’s Prize for posters, Entomological Society of America Student Competition, November 2002
  • Farmers National Fellowship, 2002-2003
  • 2nd place, Masters Student Paper Competition, North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America, March 2002
  • Presidential Scholarship (Northwest Missouri State University scholarship), 1996-2000
  • Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship (Missouri state scholarship for earning a 30 or above on the ACT), 1996-2000
  • Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship (Missouri state scholarship), 1996-2000
  • American Society for Horticultural Sciences Outstanding Undergraduate in Horticulture, 1999

Travel Awards

  • Myron H. Swenk Travel Award for Entomological Society of America National meeting, 2006, $300
  • Myron H. Swenk Travel Award for Entomological Society of America National meeting, 2005, $250
  • Myron H. Swenk Travel Award for North Central Branch meeting of the Entomological Society of America, 2004, $200
  • Myron H. Swenk Travel Award for North Central Branch meeting of the Entomological Society of America, 2003, $150
  • Myron H. Swenk Travel Award for Entomological Society of America National meeting, 2002, $150

 

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Entomological Society of America, 2001-present
  • Entomology Bruner Club, 2001-present
  • Gamma Sigma Delta, 2002-present
  • Beta Beta Beta (national biological honor society), 1997-2000
    Secretary-treasurer, 1998-2000
  • Horticulture Club, 1996-2000
    President, 1998-2000
  • Sigma Pi Sigma (Presidential Scholar honor society), 1996-2000

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT:

  • Getting Started as a Successful Grant Writer and Academician” grant writing workshop, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, March 2007


Professional/Scholarly Meetings and Workshops

  • Diabrotica Genetics Conference, Kansas City, MO, 2004
  • Central States Entomology/Kansas State Entomological Society meeting, Lincoln, NE, 2004
  • Urban Pest Management Conference, Lincoln, NE, 2004-2005
  • Entomological Society of America, North Central Branch
    • Fort Collins, CO, 2001
    • Lansing, MI, 2002
    • Madison, WI, 2003
    • Kansas City, MO, 2004
  • Entomological Society of America, National
    • San Diego, CA, 2001
    • Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2002
    • Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2005
    • Indianapolis, IN, 2006
  • NCR-46 Technical Committee meeting, Kansas City, 2003
  • NCR-46/NC-205 Resistance Management Meeting, Kansas City, 2003
  • Initiative in Ecological and Evolutionary Analysis Workshop, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2001-2005
  • 12th Platte River Basin Ecosystem Symposium, Kearney, NE, 2003
  • American Society for Horticultural Sciences, National, 1998