Michala

 C.  Palmersheim  
P:  (507)  269-­‐1636    
E:  michala.palmersheim@ndus.edu  
Education  
Summer  2018   B.A.,  North  Dakota  State  University,  Biological  Sciences  
 
Research  Experience  
May  2018-­‐   Lab  Tech,  USDA-­‐ARS  and  North  Dakota  State  University,  Fargo,  ND  
    Supervisors:  Dr.  Joe  Rinehart  and  Dr.  George  Yocum  
 
Aug  2017-­‐   Undergraduate  Researcher  North  Dakota  State  University  
May  2018   Advisor:  Dr.  Julia  Bowsher,  Mentor:  Dr.  Bryan  Helm  
    Used  R,  JMP,  and  Prism  to  analyze  data  collected  over  the  summer.    
    Conducted  LD50  replicates,  LC50  replicates,  and  began  drafting      
    manuscript.  
 
May  2017-­‐   Lab  Assistant,  USDA-­‐ARS  Fargo,  ND  
Aug  2017   PI:  Dr.  Bryan  Helm,  Dr.  Rachel  Mallinger,  and  Dr.  Raphael  Royaute  
    Investigated  sub  lethal  effects  of  neonicitinoids  on  Megachile      
    Rotundata  
    Techniques  used:  Conducted  LD50  protocol,  measured  upregulated    
    neurotransmitters  using  Acetylthiocholine  assay,  collected  behavioral    
    measurements  in  the  field,  compared  nest  construction  architecture  
 
Aug  2016-­‐   Undergraduate  Researcher,  North  Dakota  State  University  
May  2017   PI:  Myself,  Advisor:  Dr.  Julia  Bowsher,  Mentor:  Garett  Slater    
    Investigated  adult  Apis  mellifera  adult  immunity  with  phytochemical    
    influence  by  measuring  antimicrobial  peptide  (AMP)  activity  
    Techniques  used:  Measured  AMP  activity  by  zones  of  inhibition,    
    induced  immune  response  through  injection  (adults),  LDc  Protocol,    
    analyzed  survivorship  using  Prism    
 
May  2016-­‐   Lab  Assistant,  USDA-­‐ARS  Fargo,  ND  
Aug  2017   PI:  Myself,  Advisor:  Dr.  Julia  Bowsher,  Mentor:  Garett  Slater    
    Investigated  larval  immunity  mediated  by  diet  quality  by  measuring    
    antimicrobial  peptide  (AMP)  activity  
    Techniques  used:  Reared  honey  bees  in  vitro,  measured  AMP  activity    
    by  zones  of  inhibition,  induced  immune  response  through  injection    
    (larva),  practiced  hive  management    
 
Jan  2016-­‐   Undergraduate  Researcher,  North  Dakota  State  University  
May  2016   PI:  Dr.  Julia  Bowsher,  Mentor:  Garett  Slater    
    Investigated  caste  determination  in  Apis  mellifera,  determined      
    quantity  of  diet  was  a  strong  mediator  over  quality.    
     Techniques  used:  took  morphological  measurements  using  ImageJ    
    software      
 
Publications    
  Palmersheim,  M.,  Helm,  BR.,  Royaute,  R.,  Mallinger,  RE.,  and  Bowsher,  JH.  
  Sub-­‐lethal  effects  of  neonicotinoids  on  Megachile  rotundata  nest  architecture  
  (manuscript  in  preparation)  
 
Scholarships,  Grants,  and  Awards  
2018   Dean's  List  for  Spring  2018  -­‐  Semester  GPA  of  3.75  
2017   Honorable  Mention  Discover  NDSU  poster  competition  
2017   NDSU  Biological  Sciences  department  Undergraduate  of  the  Month  (May)  
2016   Cassel  Undergraduate  Research  Award,  $2,000  
  PI:  Myself,  Advisor:  Dr.  Julia  Bowsher,  Mentor:  Garett  Slater  
  I  was  awarded  a  grant  investigating  the  relationship  between  nutrition  
  during  development  and  the  immune  system  response  in  honeybees,  Apis  
  mellifera.  I  wrote  the  grant  and  conducted  the  experiment.    
 
Symposium  and  Conference  Presentations  
2018   Talk.  Entomological  Society  of  America,  Vancouver,  B.C.,  Canada  
  Sub  lethal  effects  of  Neonicitinoids  on  Megachile  Rotundata    
2018     Poster.  Society  for  Integrated  and  Comparative  Biology,  San  Francisco,  CA  
  Sub  lethal  effects  of  Neonicitinoids  on  Megachile  Rotundata    
2017   Poster.  Discover  NDSU  symposium,  Fargo,  ND  
  Sub  lethal  effects  of  Neonicitinoids  on  Megachile  Rotundata  
2017   Poster.  NDSU  College  of  Science  and  Mathematics  Summer  Symposium  
  Sub  lethal  effects  of  Neonicitinoids  on  Megachile  Rotundata    
2016   Poster.  NDSU  College  of  Science  and  Mathematics  Summer  Symposium  
  Innate  immunity  mediated  by  nutrition  during  larval  development  in  Apis  
  Mellifera    
2016   Poster.  Northern  Plains  Biological  Symposium,  Fargo,  ND  
  Caste  divergence  mediated  by  nutritional  cues  in  honeybees  (Apis  mellifera)  
2016   Poster.  Asa  Fitch  Entomological  Symposium,  Fargo,  ND  
  Caste  divergence  mediated  by  nutritional  cues  in  honeybees  (Apis  mellifera)  
 
Teaching  Experience  
Aug  2016-­‐   Learning  Assistant,  Biol359-­‐Evolution,North  Dakota  State  University  
    Assisted  Dr.  Britt  Heidinger  in  instructing  an  upper  level  biology    
    course.  Duties  included  facilitating  an  active  learning  environment  by    
    holding  office  hours,  providing  online  study  tools,  helping  during  class  
    and  daily  activities,  and  grading  exams  and  quizzes.  
 
 
 
 
 
Service  
2017-­‐2018   Vice  President  College  of  Science  and  Mathematics  Ambassadors  
2016     Student  Marshall  Representing  the  College  of  Science  and  Math  at    
    the  2016  Winter  Commencement,  North  Dakota  State  University  
2016     Ambassador  for  the  College  of  Science  and  Mathematics,  NDSU  
2016-­‐2017   President,  Student  Chapter  Wildlife  Society,  NDSU  
2015-­‐2016   Vice  President,  Student  Chapter  Wildlife  Society,  NDSU  
2016       Volunteer,  Center  for  Avian  Adoption  and  Rescue,  Fargo,  ND  
2015     Volunteer,  Red  River  Zoo,  Fargo,  ND  
 
 
Professional  Memberships  
Wildlife  Society    
Entomology  Society  of  America  
Society  for  Integrative  and  Comparative  Biology  
 
References  
Dr.  Julia  Bowsher  (Professor,  Lab  P.I.)  
Associate  Professor,  Dept.  of  Biological  Sciences,  North  Dakota  State  University  
Phone:  (701)  231-­‐7072  
Email:  julia.bowsher@ndsu.edu  
 
Dr.  Joe  Rinehart   (USDA  Supervisor)  
Research  Leader,  USDA-­‐ARS  Fargo,  ND  
Phone:  (701)  239-­‐1286  
Email:  joseph.rinehart@ars.usda.gov  
 
Dr.  Bryan  Helm  (Post-­‐Doc  Mentor)  
Post-­‐Doc,  Dept.  of  Biological  Sciences,  North  Dakota  State  University  
Phone:    (765)  639-­‐1367
Email:  bryan.r.helm@ndsu.edu