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Jarvis CV
Jarvis CV
Jarvis CV
Northern Arizona University School of Forestry 200 E Pine Knoll Dr Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Cell: Ofce: Email: Homepage: (801) 372-0064 (928) 523-2237 karljarvis@nau.edu http://karljarvis.wordpress.com
Education
Ph.D. Candidate, Ecosystem Sciences, Northern Arizona University School of Forestry, completion expected 2015. Working dissertation title: Effects of Roadkill and Road Avoidance on Wildlife Genetic Diversity M.S. Integrative Biology, Brigham Young University, 2005. Thesis: Phylogeny and Biogeography of Ice Crawlers: Evidence from Six Molecular Loci B.S. Zoology, Brigham Young University, 2002. Senior paper: Phylogeny of Dermaptera: Preliminary Molecular Evidence
Fields of Interest
Landscape Genetics, Road Ecology, Wildlife Conservation, Phylogeography, Community Phylogenetics, Teaching Methods, Citizen Science
Professional Experience
Research Assistant, Landscape Conservation Initiative, Northern Arizona University, 2013-present Investigate the impacts of roads and other landscape features on wildlife genetic patterns and the relationship of desert kangaroo rats with invasive plants Student Instructor, School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University, Fall 2013 Teach 1-credit Wildlife Ecology module of a required course for juniors in Forestry GK-12 Graduate Teaching Fellow, Northern Arizona University, 2012-2013 Teach grades 4-8 in biotechnology-themed lessons at Sechrist Elementary School and Jeddito School, and receive college teaching training in NSF-funded graduate training program IGERT Graduate Assistant, Northern Arizona University, 2010-12 Perform research on "Genes to Environments" theme and teach outdoor-based ecology and stewardship lessons at Marshall Elementary School in NSF-funded graduate training program Science Teacher, New Haven School, 2006-10 Teach grades 7-12 year-round in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Bioethics, Field Ecology, and Human Biology at a residential treatment center for troubled teenage girls Revegetation and Erosion Control Technician, Stephen B. Ellis Company, Fall 2005 Restore disturbed areas by preparing, seeding, and installing erosion control systems Research Assistant, Whiting Insect Systematics Lab, Brigham Young University, 2001-4 Investigate phylogenetic relationships of insect orders through genetic Collect insects, sequence DNA, perform phylogenetic analyses, and mentor undergraduates
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Teaching Assistant, Brigham Young University, 2002-5 Ornithology (1 semester), Entomology (3 semesters), Advanced Invertebrate Zoology (1 semester) Laboratory Technician, Brigham Young University DNA Sequencing Center, 2000-2001 Run sequencing reactions and DNA autosequencer runs and distribute sequences to facility users
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Davis, T.S., Jarvis, K.J., Parise, K., and Hofstetter, R.W. 2011. Oleoresin exudation quantity increases and viscosity declines following a re event in a ponderosa pine ecosystem. Journal of the ArizonaNevada Academy of Science. 43: 6-11. Bai, M., Jarvis, K.J., Wang, S.-Y., Song, K.-Q., Wang, Y.-P., Wang, Z.-L., Li, W. Z., Wang, W., and Yang, X.-K. 2010. A Second New Species of Ice Crawlers from China (Insecta: Grylloblattodea), with Thorax Evolution and the Prediction of Potential Distribution. PLoS ONE. 5(9): e12850. Jarvis, K.J. and M. F. Whiting. 2006. Phylogeny and Biogeography of Ice Crawlers (Insecta: Grylloblattodea) based on six molecular loci: Designating Conservation Status for Grylloblattodea species. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 41:222-237. Jarvis, K.J., F. Haas, and M. F. Whiting. 2005. A phylogeny of earwigs (Insecta: Dermaptera) based on molecular and morphological evidence: reconsidering the classication of Dermaptera. Systematic Entomology. 30(3):442-453.
Proceedings
Jarvis K.J. and M.F. Whiting. New Insights in Grylloblattodean Phylogeny, in Proceedings of the 1st Dresden Meeting on Insect Phylogeny: "Phylogenetic Relationships within the Insect Orders" (Dresden, Germany, 19-21 September 2003) Entomologische Abhandlungen. 61(2): 146-147.
Manuscripts in Preparation
Jarvis, K.J., Allan, G., Craig, A., Wimp, G., Gehring, C.A., Beresic-Perrins, B., and Whitham, T.G. Community phylogenetic structure of arthropods on cottonwoods differs between hybrid and parental hosts: evolutionary implications for plant hybrid zones. Franckowiak, R., Gardner, L.C., Crewe, T. L., Panasci, M., Jarvis, K.J., Acuna-Rodriguez, I. S. , Landguth, E. L., Fortin, M.-J., and Wagner, H. H. AIC model selection, multi-model inference, and residual analysis in multiple regression with distance matrices. Jarvis, K.J., Bell, M., Taylor, J., and Rogers, A. Enhancing Elementary and Secondary Education Through Citizen Science on Locally-Relevant Management Issues.
Presentations
Seminar
Jarvis, K.J., Allan, G., Craig, A., Wimp, G., Gehring, C.A., Beresic-Perrins, B., and Whitham, T.G. Evolutionary Implications for Plant Hybrid Zones: Community Phylogenetic Structure of Arthropods on Cottonwoods Differs Between Hybrid and Parental Hosts. Northern Arizona University School of Forestry Seminar Series. 23 Oct 2013. Flagstaff, AZ.
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Posters
Jarvis, K.J., Cushman, S.A., Dickson, B.G., Beier, P., and Wilder, J. Roadkill Causes Changes in Genetic Diversity in Spatially Explicit Simulations. International Conference on Ecology and Transportation. 24 Jun 2013. Scottsdale, AZ.
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Harrop, B., Beresic-Perrins, R., Jarvis, K.J., Keller, A., Taylor, K., Craig, A., Bothwell, H., Bain, D., Ueckert, C., Kesler, K., Watwood, M.B. 2012-2013 NSF GK12 BIOTEC Program. IGERT Fall meeting, Northern Arizona University. 26 Aug 2012. Flagstaff, AZ. Jarvis, K.J., Craig, A., Beresic-Perrins, R., Allan, G., Wimp, G., Gehring, C.A., and Whitham, T.G. Arthropod Communities on Hybrid Cottonwood Hosts Show Unique and Persistent Phylogenetic Patterns. NSF IGERT Online Video & Poster Competition. 22-25 May 2012. http://posterhall.org/igert2012 Jarvis, K.J., F. Haas, and M.F. Whiting. Phylogeny of Dermaptera: Preliminary molecular evidence. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. 10 Dec 2001. San Diego, CA.
Video
Craig, A., Jarvis, K.J., Beresic-Perrins, R., Allan, G., Wimp, G., Gehring, C.A., and Whitham, T.G. Arthropod Communities on Hybrid Cottonwood Hosts Show Unique and Persistent Phylogenetic Patterns. NSF IGERT Online Video & Poster Competition. 22-25 May 2012. http://posterhall.org/igert2012
Recognition
ETS Recognition of Excellence Awards, Praxis II Tests, Biology and Chemistry: Content Knowledge, Educational Testing Services, 2006 Certicate of Award in Statistics, Summer Institute of Applied Statistics, Brigham Young University, 2003 Phi Kappa Phi Best Senior Paper, College of Biology and Agriculture, Brigham Young University, 2002
Professional Memberships
Society for Conservation Biology, 2011-present International Association for Landscape Ecology, 2011-present Infra Eco Network Europe, 2012-present
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Professional Service
Conferences and Societies
Student Representative, US Section of the International Association for Landscape Ecology, 2013-present Board Member & Student Liaison, Colorado Plateau Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology, 2011-2013 Conference Session Co-Chair Landscape Genetics Session at Infra Eco Network Europe, 2012 Conference Session Chair Disturbance Ecology Session at International Congress for Conservation Biology, 2011
Department Service
Faculty Search Committee Member, Northern Arizona University School of Forestry, 2011-2012