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| E-mail: eiben
[at] hawaii [dot] edu |
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I
am originally from Jefferson, a very small town in rural southern
Pennsylvania. I grew up in a corn and
soybean area of southern PA, and I can’t thrive without a solid dose
of open space every now and again. My
family cultivated a keen interest in the outdoors, and we challenge
each other constantly to learn and explain more of what we encounter. The
world is here for us to explore, learn from, and protect. Hawaii
seems to be the perfect place to do that!
Education
| University
of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii 2005-present |
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PhD Student -Entomology
-Present
- Life history and genetics of the Wekiu Bug, Nysius
wekiuicola
- Major Advisor: Dr. Dan Rubinoff
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| Oklahoma State University,
Stillwater, Oklahoma 2002-2004 |
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M.S. Entomology-2004
- Thesis Title: Characterizing the Overwintering and
Emergence Behaviors of the Adult Squash Bug, Anasa
tristis (DeGeer)
- Major Advisor: Dr. Jonathan Edelson
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| Albright College,
Reading, Pennsylvania 1997-2001 |
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B.S. Psychobiology-2001 |
My main research project involves
the wekiu
bug endemic to the high alpine regions of Mauna
Kea on the Big Island. This lygaeid seed bug is a candidate
endangered species due to its decreasing numbers, specialized
habitat, constant impacts from human activites, and the myriad
of issues associated with global warming. I am specifically
interested in the evolution of the wekiu bug and its adaptation
to such an extreme environment.
| Oklahoma State University,
Stillwater, Oklahoma 2002-2004 |
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Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
Graduate Research Assistant (2002-2004)
- Robberson Summer Research Fellowship - Squash Bug
Migration
- Research assistant at WWAREC, Lane, OK
- Overwintering Habitat, Emergence and Movement of
the Squash Bug
- Sampling protocols for diverse crops and pests:
Including - Squash Bug, Harlequin Bug, Green Stink Bug,
Beet Leafhopper, Diamondback Moth, Cabbage Looper, Onion
Thrips, Striped Cucumber Beetle, Spotted Cucumber beetle,
Peach Aphid, Pea Aphid, Tomato Hornworm, Tomato Pinworm
Graduate Teaching Assistant (2004)
- ENTO2003 - Insects and Society: 300 students, tutoring
and grading
- ENTO4223 - Guest Lectures: Ecological Methodologies
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| Albright College,
Reading, Pennsylvania 2001-2002 |
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Biology Department
Part-time Lecturer - Biology
Laboratory Demonstrator
- BIO201 (Structure & Function), BIO202 (Taxonomy & Morphology),
BIO234 (Human Anatomy and Physiology)
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| Albright College,
Reading, Pennsylvania 2000-2001 |
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Biology Department
Laboratory Assistant
- Assisted in Biology laboratory sessions and tutoring
students
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Eiben, J., Edelson, J.V. 2007. Characterzing the emergence
behaviors of the adult squash bug, Anasa tristis (DeGeer),
Southwestern Entomologist, (In Review)
Eiben, J., Mackey, C., Roberts, W., and Edelson, J.V. 2004.
Foliar applied insecticides for controlling squash bug, 2003,
Arthropod Management Tests, E74
Eiben, J., and Edelson, J.V. 2004. Characterizing the Overwintering
and Emergence Behaviors of the Adult Squash Bug, Anasa tristis.
Proc. of the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Branch of
the Ento. Soc. Of Amer. 1:8.
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