Sarah E. Schulwitz October 2014 Institutional Address: Home Address: Department of Biological Sciences 1713 Carlton St. Institute of Applied Sciences Denton, TX 76201 University of North Texas Cell phone: (919) 605-0974 1155 Union Circle, #305220, [email protected] Denton, TX 76203 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– EDUCATION Ph.D. Student, Environmental Science University of North Texas (expected defense summer 2015) Concentration: Ecology and Conservation Biology Dissertation: Informing conservation management of geographically isolated populations using genetic analysis in two separate case studies: Greater sage-grouse in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Floreana Short-eared owls in the Galapagos Archipelago Chair: Jeff A. Johnson Committee: Alexandra Ponette-Gonzales, Steve Wolverton, James Kennedy, Ken Steigman M.S., Biology (2012) University of North Texas Thesis: Detection of mercury among avian trophic levels at Caddo Lake and Lewisville Lake, TX B.S., Biology (2007) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill FORMAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE Teaching Assistant Genetics Laboratory, BIOL 3452 (2009–14) Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory, BIOL/BIOC 4580/5580 (2010–14) Guest Lecturer or Invited Speaker Invited Speaker, UNT Foundations in Environmental Science, BIOL 5030 (Sept 2014) Guest Lecturer, UNT Earth Science, GEOG 1710 (Nov 2013) Guest Lecturer, UNT Biodiversity and Animal Conservation, BIOL 2251 (Nov 2011–13) Proctor/Grader Biodiversity and Animal Conservation BIOL 2251 (Fall 2014) Neuroscience I, BIOL 4751/5751, (Fall 2012–13) Principles of Biology, BIOL 1710, (Fall 2011) WORKS PUBLISHED AND IN PREPARATION Schulwitz S. Greater sage-grouse in the paleozoological record: Information from the past to inform conservation today (In preparation) Schulwitz S, Anderson C, Johnson J. Mercury concentrations in sub-Antarctic Chilean birds from global-atmospheric contamination (In preparation) Schulwitz S, Chumchal M, Johnson J. Mercury concentrations in birds from two atmospherically contaminated sites in north Texas, USA. (Under review) Schulwitz S, Bedrosian B, Johnson J (2014) Low neutral genetic diversity in isolated Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) populations in northwest Wyoming. The Condor: Ornithological Applications 116:560–573 Zarate F, Schulwitz S, Stevens K, Venables B (2012) Bioconcentration of Triclosan, MethylTriclosan, and Triclocarban in the plants and sediments of a constructed wetland. Chemosphere 88: 323–329 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND RELATED POSITIONS Graduate Research Projects Genetic distinctiveness of Galapagos short-eared owl on Floreana Island (Aug 2013–Present) Timing of divergence of Jackson sage-grouse using SNP sequence data (May 2013–Present) Connectivity of Jackson sage-grouse population using microsatellite data (May 2010–Sept 2014) Mercury in multiple avian trophic levels at Caddo Lake and Lake Lewisville, TX (Aug 2009–Sept 2014) Mercury in sub-Antarctic Chilean avian forest residents and seabirds (Oct 2010–Dec 2011) Triclosan accumulation in aquatic plants of a constructed wetland (Jan 2010–Sept 2011) Related Employment, Internships & Volunteer Positions International Bird-banding Volunteer, Omora Ethnobotanical Park Puerto Williams, Patagonia, Chile (Dec 2010–Jan 2011) Red-backed Fairy Wren Avian Research Field Assistant, Washington State University Herberton, Queensland, Australia (Oct 2007–Jan 2008) National DNA Core Facility Technician, University of North Texas Biology Department Denton, TX (Oct 2012–Present) Bird-banding Volunteer, Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area Lewisville, TX (Aug 2009–Present) Tern Colony Assistant, Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game Buzzard’s Bay, MA (May–Jul 2009) Molecular Biology Laboratory Technician, Carolina Cardiovascular Biology Center Chapel Hill, NC (Jan 2008–May 2009) Lincoln Sparrow Avian Research Field Assistant, University of North Carolina-CH Silverton, CO (Oct 2007–Jan 2008) Conservation Coordinator Intern, The Nature Conservancy Durham, NC (Jan 2007–May 2007) Land Steward Intern and Public Hike Leader, The Nature Conservancy Bat Cave, NC, (Jun–Jul 2006) Breast Cancer Tissue Procurement Laboratory Undergraduate Assistant, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC (Jan 2004–May 2005) PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS International Oral Presentation: Schulwitz S, Bedrosian B, Johnson J. Isolated population of Greater Sage-Grouse in northwest Wyoming as revealed by microsatellite data. North American Ornithological Conference: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Aug 2012) Oral Presentation: Schulwitz S, Williams R, Johnson J, Chumchal M, Steigman K, Anderson C, Burnham J, Burnham K. Mercury in birds at Temperate, Sub-Antarctic and Arctic locations. Town Meeting: Puerto Williams, Patagonia, Chile (Dec 2010) National Oral Presentation, Award Nominee: Schulwitz S, Bedrosian B, Johnson J. Identification of an isolated population of Greater Sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) in northwest Wyoming. Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society: Austin, TX, (Feb 2014) Poster Presentation: Schulwitz S, Burnham J, Burnham K, Chumchal C, Johnson J. Levels of mercury along a global latitudinal transect with birds. Ecological Society of America: Austin, TX (Aug 2011) Oral Presentation: Schulwitz S, Chumchal M, Williams R, Steigman K, Johnson J. Quantifying the levels of mercury in birds at various trophic levels at Caddo Lake, TX. Texas Society for Ecological Restoration: Tyler, TX (Oct 2010) Intramural Oral Presentation: Schulwitz S, Bedrosian B, Johnson J. Identification of an isolated population of Greater Sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) in northwest Wyoming. UNT Geography, Anthropology, and Biology Research Activities Forum: Denton, TX (Jun 2014) Poster Presentation, Award Winner: Landscape-level questions explored with molecular-level data: Wildlife conservation using genetic data in Sage-Grouse. UNT Graduate Student Exhibition: Denton, TX (Mar 2014) Oral Presentation: Schulwitz S, Bedrosian B, Johnson J. Isolated population of Greater Sage-Grouse in northwest Wyoming as revealed by microsatellite data. UNT Biology Graduate Research Day: Denton, TX (Apr 2012) Oral Presentation: Detection of mercury among avian trophic levels at Caddo Lake and Lake Lewisville, TX. Master’s Thesis Defense: Denton, TX (Mar 2012) Oral Presentation: Schulwitz S. Opportunities and applications for environmental graduate studies. UNT Chapter of the Ecological Society of America Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity and Sustainability (ESA SEEDS) September Colloquium “Grad 101: A Panel Discussion on the Do’s and Don’ts of Getting into Grad School in Environmentally-Related Fields”: Denton, TX (Sept 2011) Poster Presentation, Honorable Mention: Schulwitz S, Chumchal M, Williams R, Steigman K, Johnson J. Mercury in birds of various tropic levels at Caddo Lake, Texas. UNT Biology Graduate Research Day, Denton, TX (Apr 2011) PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS Grants Extramural National Science Foundation International Research Experiences for Students Award to participate and conduct research with the Sub-Antarctic Biocultural Conservation Program in Chile (2010) Intramural Toulouse Graduate School Travel Stipend, UNT (2012) Raupe Travel Grant, UNT (2011) Student Career Service Stipend for Non-Profit Internship, UNC (2006) Scholarships Extramural Texas Society for Ecological Restoration Presenting Student Scholarships (2010) Intramural Beth Baird Biology Graduate Tuition Scholarship, UNT (2010-2014) Scholarship for Continuing Students, UNT (2010, 2012) John Altermann & Katherine Bradford Scholarship, UNT (2011) Academic Achievement Award, UNT (2009, 2010) Other Awards Extramural Nominee, Cottam Student Presentation Award, Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society, (Feb 2014) Student Membership Award, American Ornithologists Union (2010) Intramural 1st Place Award, Poster Presentation in Life Sciences Category, Graduate Student Exhibition, UNT (Mar 2014) Honorable Mention, Best Poster Presentation, Biology Graduate Student Research Day, UNT (Apr 2011) Dean’s List, UNC (May 2006) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Association for Women in Science Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society American Ornithologists Union Ecological Society of America EXTRACURRICULAR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE Developer, UNT-Internship-for-Credit with Johnson’s Backyard Garden (JBG)(2014) Weekly Volunteer Coordinator, JBG at Denton Community Market (2014) Weekly Volunteer, Earthwise Gardens (later became JBG) at Denton Community Market (2013) Volunteer lab trainer for undergraduate and graduate researchers, UNT’s Wildlife Conservation Lab Group (2012-14) UNT Silvey Environmental Society Member (2009-Present); Secretary (2010); Vice-President (2012) Guest assistant, UNT Avian Biology lab course in study skin preparation and birding trips (2014) Organizer, Environmental outreach lesson series for Rivera Elementary School (2012) Event Volunteer, Denton Drug Disposal Take Back Program Event (2010, 2011) Judge, Ecological Society of America Buell & Braun Student Presentation Awards (2011) Graduate Student Representative, Search Committee for Senior Plant Biologist in UNT Chile Cluster (Spring 2011) Graduate Student Advisor, UNT Chapter of ESA SEEDS (2010-11) Event Volunteer, UNT Elm Fork Education Center - Celebrate Urban Birds Family Day, Event Volunteer (2010) - Environmental Crime Scene Investigation Family Day, Event Volunteer (2010) Weekly Biology Tutor, UNC Tutoring Service (2007) REFERENCES Dr. Jeff Johnson Department of Biology [email protected] Dr. Alexandra Ponette-Gonzales Department of Geography [email protected] Dr. Steve Wolverton Department of Geography [email protected] Dr. James Kennedy Department of Biology [email protected] Dr. Ken Steigman Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area [email protected] Ryan Crocker Johnson’s Backyard Gardens [email protected]
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