Brooke L. Bodensteiner 251 Bessey Hall Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50014 Email: bodenbro@iastate.edu http://brookebodensteiner.weebly.com/ Education 2017 (expected) M.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Iowa State University, Ames, IA Geographic variation in thermal sensitivity of early life-history traits in a widespread reptile PI: Dr. Fredric Janzen 2014 B.S. in Biology Iowa State University, Ames, IA PI: Dr. Fredric Janzen Publications [*Denotes an undergraduate under my mentorship] In Preparation Bodensteiner BL, Warner DA, Kiriazis N, and Janzen FJ. Experimental look at habitat differences and cues predators exploit to locate and depredate artificial turtle nests (Journal of Herpetology). Bodensteiner BL, Warner DA, Iverson JB, Milne-Zelman C, Mitchell TS, Refsnider JM, Voves K*, and Janzen FJ. Geographic variation in thermal sensitivity of early life-history traits in a widespread reptile In Review Warner DA, Mitchell TS, Bodensteiner BL, and Janzen FJ. Steroid hormones and nest temperature during development affect offspring sex in the field. (General and Comparative Endocrinology). Published Mitchell SM, Bodensteiner BL, Quick JK*, Strickland JT, and Janzen FJ. (2016) Effects of habitat alteration on survival rates of the ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornata). Journal of Wildlife Management (in press). Telemeco RS, Gangloff EJ, Cordero GA, Mitchell TS, Bodensteiner BL, Holden KG, Mitchell SM, Polich RL, and Janzen FJ. (2016) Reptile embryos lack the opportunity to thermoregulate by moving within the egg? The American Naturalist 188(1), E000-E000. Bodensteiner BL, Mitchell TS, Strickland JT, Janzen FJ. (2015) Do hydric conditions during embryonic development in the field influence phenotypes of neonatal reptiles? Functional Ecology 29(5), 710-717. Refsnider JM, Bodensteiner BL, Reneker JL, and Janzen FJ. (2013) Nest depth may not compensate for sex ratio skews caused by climate change in turtles. Animal Conservation 16, 481-490 [cover feature and featured paper]. Brooke L. Bodensteiner- Curriculum Vitae Page 1
Refsnider JM, Bodensteiner BL, Reneker JL, and Janzen FJ. (2013) Experimental field studies of species responses to climate change: challenges and future directions. Animal Conservation 16, 498-499. Presentations Bodensteiner BL, Warner DA, Iverson JB, Milne-Zelman C, Mitchell TS, Refsnider JM, and Janzen FJ. (2016) Geographic variation in thermal sensitivity of early life-history traits in a widespread reptile Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology [Oral Presentation]. Bodensteiner BL, Mitchell TS, Strickland JS, and Janzen FJ. (2015) Hydric conditions during incubation influence phenotypes of neonatal reptiles in the field ISU Graduate and Professional Student Senate Research Symposium [Oral Presentation]. Bodensteiner BL, and Janzen FJ. (2015) Reproductive investment and senescence in the painted turtle Chrysemys picta. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology [Poster Presentation]. Bodensteiner BL, Mitchell TS, Strickland JS, and Janzen FJ. (2013) Do hydric conditions during embryonic development in the field influence phenotypes of neonatal Painted Turtles? Turtle Survival Alliance [Oral Presentation]. Bodensteiner BL, Mitchell TS, Strickland JS, and Janzen FJ. (2013) Do hydric conditions during embryonic development in the field influence phenotypes of neonatal reptiles? ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium [Oral Presentation]. Bodensteiner BL, Warner DA, Kiriazis N, and Janzen FJ. (2012) Cues predators exploit to locate turtle nests. ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium [Oral Presentation]. Bodensteiner BL, Refsnider JM, Reneker, and Janzen FJ. (2012) Nest depth does not compensate for sex ratio skews caused by climate change in turtles. World Congress of Herpetology [Poster Presentation]. Bodensteiner BL, Warner DA, Kiriazis N, and Janzen FJ. (2011) What cues do predators use to locate turtle (Chrysemys picta and Chelydra serpentina) nests? REU Symposium [Poster Presentation] Research Positions Master s Research 2014-present Dr. Fredric Janzen, PI Laboratory and field experiments to understand: How maternal nest-location choice influences the incubation microhabitats experienced and the resulting offspring phenotypes of developing embryos across a wide geographic range. o Focused on embryonic development and offspring phenotypes across a wide geographic range when incubated at constant temperatures under laboratory conditions. Brooke L. Bodensteiner- Curriculum Vitae Page 2
o o Characterized the microhabitats of maternal nest-site choice between and within study locations. Manipulating maternal nest-site choice to measure phenotypes and performance of offspring in the field. Undergraduate Research Assistant 2011-2014 Dr. Fredric Janzen, PI Monitored nesting habitats of painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) and processed nests and eggs. Completed two independent field research projects. o Addressed the effects of altering hydric conditions of nests on embryos and offspring. Experimentally manipulated the hydric conditions of C. picta nests during incubation and measured potential effects on offspring phenotypes and survival. o Addressed the adaptive significance of temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD) in the wild. Experimentally manipulated C. picta nests by applying hormones to eggs and relocating nests to different thermal environments during field incubation and measured potential effects on offspring phenotype and survival. Assistant field crew leader; advised graduate student leader in scientific methods and protocol at site, orchestrated multiple research projects. Lab Experience: o Dissections, data analysis (excel, SAS, & gap light analysis), animal care and maintenance. o Quantified measurements of lizard growth during the first month of life. o Quantified measurements of hatchling C. picta. o Performed timed fitness trials with Southern and Northern Alligator Lizards. o Performed timed fitness trials with hatchling C. picta. o Prepared, sliced, mounted, and stained histology slides of lizard gonads. Field Experience: o Daily transects, captured animals (lizards, snakes, and turtles), radio telemetry, aquatic turtle trapping, measured, marked and collected blood samples from turtles. National Science Foundation REU intern 2011 & 2012 Dr. Fredric Janzen, PI; Dr. Dan Warner, Post Doc Participated in long-term field studies of temperature-dependent sex determination in C. picta and other turtles. Developed experimental design and completed independent project. Lab Experience: o Dissections, data analysis (excel, SAS, & gap light analysis), animal care and maintenance. Field Experience: o Daily transects, captured animals (lizards, snakes, and turtles), aquatic turtle trapping, measured, marked and collected blood samples from turtles, quantified important nest and egg variables. Brooke L. Bodensteiner- Curriculum Vitae Page 3
Teaching 2016 Herpetology Laboratory Instructor of Record 2015 Herpetology Laboratory Teaching Assistant Developed curriculum and taught a stand-alone course to upper-level undergraduate students, focusing on basic reptile and amphibian phylogenies and groups, native Iowa herptofauna, and field research methods. 2014 Vertebrate Biology Laboratory Teaching Assistant Taught students and created learning materials focusing on vertebrate phylogenies and relationships, vertebrate anatomy, veterbrate locomotion and coloration. 2013 Herpetology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Contributed to clarification of material to students and logistics of a course with a large field component. 2013 Ecology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Contributed to clarification of material to students and logistics of a course with a large field component. Guest lectures: 2016 Herpetology Ecological developmental biology with a special emphasis on reptiles. Feeding ecology and mechanisms of reptiles and amphibians. 2015 Herpetology Examining interactions between organisms and their environments across a various life history stages. 2015 Wildlife Ecology and Management Field work, climate change, and temperature-dependent sex determination in a wide-spread ectotherm. Mentoring Experience 2011-2012 & 2014-2016 Mentor of Turtle Camp Research and Education in Ecology (TREE) Mentored mostly underrepresented high school students and undergraduates in ecological research, camping, and the outdoors. Assisted in leading a two-week field project designed to teach students the processes and principles of ecological research. NSF- LTREB #420-40-74-39-0700. 2014-2016 Program Coordinator Turtle Camp Research and Education in Ecology (TREE) Coordinated logistics of recruiting high school students, proceeding through proper legal channels and approval for working with minors. Brooke L. Bodensteiner- Curriculum Vitae Page 4
Communicated details of field conditions, transportation, work, and learning environments with students and parents. Aided students in adjustment to camping outdoors for two weeks and critical thinking skills associated with ecological research in the field. Coordinated logistics regarding materials for students, all meals, and learning objectives. 2015-2016 George Washington Carver summer research diversity program mentor Mentored an underrepresented undergraduate student (from North Carolina A&T State University) through the process of developing field ecological research project, analyzing data, and communicating results with professionals and the public via poster presentation, oral presentation, and a research paper. Mentored two underrepresented high school students (from GA and Puerto Rico) through the process of developing field ecological research project, analyzing data, and communicating results with professionals and the public via poster presentation, oral presentation, and a research paper. 2015 Science with Practice Mentor Mentored ISU undergraduate in developing research questions, data analysis, and writing in scientific formats. Instructed student on usage of Gap Light Analyzer, Excel, and R studio. 2016 Honors Mentor Mentored ISU undergraduate in field biology techniques, data analysis, and writing in scientific formats. Instructed student on usage of Gap Light Analyzer, ibutton/onewire Software, Excel, and R studio. Awards & Funding 2015 Gerontology Fellowship, Iowa State University ($9,500) 2013 Turtle Survival Alliance Student Travel Grant ($300) Society Involvement 2015-2016 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, student member 2015-2016 Sigma Xi, student member Outreach Experience My perspective is that science is not actually science until it has been shared. Communicating and collaborating are the best ways to move forward in any scientific endeavor. Working with the next generation of scientists is an important part of my motivation in my day to day work. When I help someone better understand the world in which they live, or give them a better appreciation for the amazing, bizarre, and beautiful things that have evolved in nature, I feel fulfilled. This section outlines my outreach experiences. Brooke L. Bodensteiner- Curriculum Vitae Page 5
2016- Iowa Statewide Science Fair Judge Provided feedback to sixth-eight graders in environmental science categories. 2016- Urbandale High School Science Fair Judge Provided feedback to high school junior and seniors in AP Biology. Gilbert 3 rd grade STEM program Taught in 3 rd grade classrooms for five weeks about the scientific method, critical thinking skills, and life science curriculum. 2015- St. Cecilia STEM afterschool program Educated third-fifth grade students about biology and reptiles. Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) kickoff Oriented undergraduate students in STEM fields to the Iowa State campus and resources available to them. Iowa Statewide Science Fair Judge Provided feedback to sixth-eight graders in environmental science categories. 2014- Field Biology Outreach Experiences Facilitated learning about the scientific process, field biology, and turtles to seventh and eight grade students. Science Explorations (in conjunction with Women in Science and Engineering) Taught third-fifth grade girls about science, research, and turtles during a two-hour workshop. Grandma and Me (Youth Education Event) Educated children and their families about local populations of reptiles and amphibians. 2012- Wildlife Care Clinic Cleaned clinic, assisted with medical exams, and socialized with permanent residents of the clinic. Grandma and Me (Youth Education Event) Educated children and their families about local populations of reptiles and amphibians. 2011- Science Bound Student Shadow Day Host Educated high school students about Iowa State University and accompanied them to a day of college classes. Sawyer Elementary Science Night Educated children and their families about opportunities in biology. Brooke L. Bodensteiner- Curriculum Vitae Page 6
Wildlife Care Clinic Cleaned clinic, assisted with medical exams, and socialized with permanent residents of the clinic. Grandma and Me (Youth Education Event) Educated children and their families about local populations of reptiles and amphibians. Leadership 2016 & 2017 Treasurer: ISU chapter of the Society for Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) 2016 & 2017 Graduate Student Representative Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Recruitment Committee 2016 & 2015 Preparing Future Faculty Program focused on preparing graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for the demands of teaching, service, and research in faculty careers at a variety of higher education institutions. Increasing graduate students' and postdocs' credentials and materials for the competitive academic job market. 2016 & 2015 Women in Science and Engineering Program and Student Counseling Services Representative Pioneered new program by working with ISU Women in Science and Engineering Program and Student Counseling Services to create a series of events directed towards undergraduate females in STEM fields about stress management, mental health awareness, and resources on campus. 2016 ISU Graduate Research in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology Recruitment Committee Chair Biological Sciences Club; Iowa State University President-2012-2013 Vice President- 2011-2012 Outreach Officer- 2010-2011 2011 Destination Iowa State, team leader Led incoming freshmen in welcoming activities, and helped them acclimate to college life at Iowa State University. Brooke L. Bodensteiner- Curriculum Vitae Page 7
International Experiences: 2015 Introduction to Tropical Field Biology Dr. Jill Pruetz; Dr. Tom LaDuke Iowa State University, Ames IA; El Zota Biological Station and Tortugaro National Park, Costa Rica Learned about the biodiversity of the Neo-tropics. Learned and implemented ecological field research methods including: o Leaf-litter surveys for herpetofauna, trail primate surveys, and basic sea-turtle monitoring protocol 2014 Marine Biology of the Caribbean Dr. Donald Sakaguchi; Dr. Jeanne Serb Iowa State University, Ames IA; Roatán, Honduras Learned about the biodiversity and reef ecosystems of the Caribbean. Designed and conducted and ecological research project while in the field. 2013 Conservation of Biodiversity in Thailand: Elephants, Rural Livelihoods and Sustainability Dr. Richard Shultz; Dr. Julie Blanchong Iowa State University, Ames IA; Thailand Participated in service projects and cultural exchange in a rural Karen village. Meet with Kasetsart University students and professors to learn about sustainability and conservation research happening on the campus. Scores GRE: Verbal reasoning: 156 72 percentile Quantitative: 147 27 percentile Analytical: 3.5 42 percentile GPA: undergraduate 3.07/4.00 graduate 3.64/4.00 Brooke L. Bodensteiner- Curriculum Vitae Page 8
References Dr. Fred Janzen Primary Investigator Iowa State University 343 Bessey Hall Ames, IA 5011 fjanzen@iastate.edu (515)-294-4230 (9347) Jeramie Strickland Wildlife Biologist Upper Mississippi River Refuge United States Fish & Wildlife Service Savannah, IL 61074 jtstrickland@ fws.gov (815)-543-4890 Dr. Dan Warner Department of Biology University of Auburn 101 Rouse Life Sciences Building Auburn, AL 36849 daw0036@auburn.edu (334)-844-4999 Brooke L. Bodensteiner- Curriculum Vitae Page 9