VITAE OF GREGORY S. PAULSON

        Current Position:

Duties:  Teach a variety of biology courses.  Evaluate student performance, maintain grade book and assign grades.  Supervise the activities of graduate teaching assistants.  Advise undergraduate undeclared and biology majors.  

I have over 30 years of entomological research experience.  I consider myself an applied ecologist.  My research background is diverse and has included studies of medical, agricultural, and urban pests.  The common theme of my work has been the development of integrated pest management programs to control pests.  My contribution to these programs has been the study of non-chemical methods of insect control.  I have participated in interdisciplinary (and intercultural) research projects and enjoy discussing projects and proposals with colleagues.  I am an enthusiastic and experienced teacher capable of teaching a variety of courses.  I also have extension experience and have participated in grower meetings and the production of extension publications and videos.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

        1990 - Ph.D. Washington State University, Pullman, WA (Entomology)

        1983 - M.S. University of Hawaii, Manoa, HI (Entomology)

        1977 - B.A. Miami University, Oxford, OH (Zoology)
 

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

 May, 2002 - June, 2009- Chair, Department of Biology, Shippensburg University.  Duties:  Oversee the day-to-day operation of an academic department with 19 FTE faculty, 350 undergraduate majors, 57 undergraduate minors, and 45 graduate students (student numbers are approximations due to normal fluctuations).  Manage the budget, coordinate departmental committee activities, meet with administrative personnel, perform performance evaluations of temporary faculty, non-tenured faculty and staff, conduct summer orientation, develop and implement departmental assessment plan, and participate in college governance.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Jan., 1991 to present - My current research interests are ant population dynamics, ant nest thermodynamics, external and internal anatomy/morphology of insects with a focus on myrmecophilus syrphid flies, especially structures which may be involved in the production and secretion of allelochemics responsible for the fly's chemical mimicry of ants, tree fruit entomology and forensic entomology.

May, 1986 to Dec., 1990 - Research Assistant, W.S.U., Dept. of Entomology, Pullman, WA. Duties: 1). Conducted field and laboratory studies to evaluate the potential of utilizing ants as biological control agents in the integrated pest management of pear psylla. 2). Studied the ecology and behavior of ants in pear orchards. 3). Prepared an extension bulletin and educational video. 4). Participated in horticultural meetings, growers workshops and meetings to keep the public informed of our progress.

Jan., 1984 to April, 1986 - Research Associate, U.H., Dept. of Plant Pathology, Maui Branch Station. Duties: 1). Performed data compilation and statistical analysis to determine the best regression model which estimated disease progress and developed models to predict disease and insect outbreaks in lettuce and cabbage. 2). Assisted in field and laboratory research programs on insects, plant pathogens, and weeds of cabbage and lettuce plantings to determine the interrelationships of weather parameters and plant maturity to insect population increases and the infection rate of major lettuce and cabbage diseases. 3). Assisted in the publication of weekly newsletters containing insect & disease information for farmers. 4). Participated in grower workshops and informational meetings.

Sept., 1981 to Dec., 1983 - Research Assistant, U.H., Dept. of Entomology, Honolulu, HI. Duties: 1). Conducted field and laboratory research on the biology, ecology, and taxonomy of whiteflies (Aleyrodidae) found in Hawaii. 2). Assisted in the maintenance of Cambridge Stereoscan Electron Microscope and support equipment, provided technical assistance for parties using SEM.

Nov., 1977 to Dec., 1980 - U. S. Peace Corps Volunteer, World Health Organization Filariasis Research Project, Apia, Western Samoa. Duties: 1). Studied the ecology and biology of mosquitoes, especially the vectors of filariasis and Dengue fever. 2). Developed and implemented a bilingual (English and Samoan) public health education program concerning mosquito-borne diseases. 3). Taught high school math and science.
 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2005 - present - Professor, Shippensburg University.  Teach a variety of biology courses including Basic Biology (Bio 100, non-majors), Principles of Biology (Bio 106), General Zoology (Bio 110), Problems of the Environment/Environmental Biology (Bio 145, non-majors), Entomology (Bio 594), Animal Behavior (Bio 330), Biological Microscopy and Imaging (Bio 485), Field Research Techniques (Bio 494), and Aquatic Entomology (Bio 512).

2010 – Semester at Sea, Fall 2010 voyage, full time faculty, University of Virginia.  Taught Animal Behavior and Introduction to Environmental Science.

2000 - 2005 - Associate professor, Shippensburg University.

2003 – Semester at Sea, Spring 2003 voyage, full time faculty, University of Pittsburgh.  Taught Global Ecology, Animal Behavior, and Human Biology.

1994 - 2000 - Assistant professor, Shippensburg University.

1991 - 1994 - Instructor, Washington State University. During this period I taught both semesters of an introductory biology series designed for science majors. Class enrollment varied from ca. 750 students (Fall semesters) to ca. 20 students (Summer semesters). I supervised as many as 17 graduate teaching assistants (26 laboratory sections). I also taught an upperclassmen non-majors course in contemporary biology with an enrollment of ca. 250 students split into two sections.

1986 - 1990 - Graduate teaching assistant, Washington State University. During this period I taught laboratories and presented lectures for the following classes: Agricultural Entomology (Ent. 340L), Scanning Electron Microscopy (Zoo. 560), Insect Taxonomy ( Ent. 441, Adult), Photography for Entomologists (Ent. 560), General Entomology (Ent. 343), Insects and People (Ent. 101), Insect Behavior (Ent. 548), and Introductory Biology laboratory (BioSci 103). I also participated in a teaching assistant workshop and a 1 week training course.

1986-1989 (summers) Presentations to children's groups (summer fun, Boy Scouts, etc.) about insects.

1977 - 1978 High School math/science teacher, Palauli, W. Samoa.

1975 - 1977 Group leader for environmental education program designed for inner city children.
 
 

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

2010 - Northeastern Mosquito Control Association Conference, Hyannis, MA. Two, Four, Six,
Eight – How Many Culex Can We Accumulate?  The Effect of Attractant Volume on Mosquito Collection Success Using Gravid Traps.  M. Hutchinson & G. Paulson

2009 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Camp Hill, PA.  The effects of isolation on female Betta splendens aggressive behavior.  C. Tucker, C. Brig, K. Slowick, and  G. S. Paulson.

2009 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Camp Hill, PA. Intercolony Agonistic Behavior of the Allegheny Mound Ant, Formica exsectoides.  K. Chase, K. Manning, C. Noll, and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

2009 – Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Harrisburg, PA.  Critical resource assessment for the regal fritillary butterfly, Speyeria idalia Drury (Tribe: Argynnini) at the Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard Training Center, Annville, Pennsylvania.  M. Swartz, B. Ferster and G. Paulson.  (abstract published)

2009 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Camp Hill, PA. Sex Ratio and Parasitism Rate of the European Pine Sawfly Determined From Field Collected Pupae.  J. Wissler and G. S. Paulson.  (abstract published)

2008 – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologist annual meeting, Shippensburg, PA.  Applying Dyar’s Law to the Growth of Sigara mathesoni (Hungerford) (Heteroptera: Corixidae).  D. R Shull, G. S. Paulson and R. L. Stewart Jr. 

2008 - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologist annual meeting, Shippensburg, PA.  Changes in Nest Dispersion of Formica exsectoides Over a Ten Year Period on South Mountain, PA.  K. Chase, A. Whitcomb, B. Ferster and G. S. Paulson. 

2008 - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologist annual meeting, Shippensburg, PA.  The Effect of Methamphetamine on Decomposition of Carrion and Maggot Growth.  M. Scarrazo, A. Michelson and G. S. Paulson. 

2008 - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologist annual meeting, Shippensburg, PA.  Background Preference of Betta splendens and its Effect on Behavior.  C. Tucker and G. S. Paulson. 

2005 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.   10 minute talk – Population Trends and Dispersal of Four Dragonfly Species at Ft. Indiantown Gap, a Military Installation in Southcentral Pennsylvania, D. Zapotak, G.S. Paulson, and B. Ferster.  (abstract published on-line)

2005 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.   10 minute talk – Vegetation Assessment of old Fields in Pennsylvania Occupied by a Specialist Herbivore, M. Swartz, B. Ferster, and G. S. Paulson.  (abstract published on-line)

2005 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Camp Hill, PA.   Poster presentation – Odonate Diversity of Permanent Pools at Fort Indiantown Gap, a military installation in Annville, PA.   D. Zapotok, B. Ferster & G. S. Paulson.  (abstract published)

2005 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Camp Hill, PA.   Poster presentation – A Study of the Influence of Biotic and Abiotic Factors on the Invertebrate Communities of Vernal Pools in Michaux State Forest, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, B. J. Ray, G. S. Paulson, L. H. Klotz & R. R. Evans.  (abstract published)

2005 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Camp Hill, PA.   Poster presentation – Larval Host Plant Density in  Eastern Regal Fritillary [Speyeria idalia idalia (Drury) (Nymphalidae)] Occupied Fields at Fort Indiantown Gap Military Base, Annville, Pennsylvania D. Zapotok, B. Ferster & G. S. Paulson.  (abstract published)

2005 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Harrisburg, PA.   Poster presentation – Odonate Diversity of Permanent Pools at Fort Indiantown Gap, a military installation in Annville, PA.  D. Zapotok, B. Ferster & G. S. Paulson.

2005 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Harrisburg, PA.   Poster presentation – A Study of the Influence of Biotic and Abiotic Factors on the Invertebrate Communities of Vernal Pools in Michaux State Forest, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, B. J. Ray, G. S. Paulson, L. H. Klotz & R. R. Evans.

2005 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Harrisburg, PA.   Poster presentation – Larval Host Plant Density in  Eastern Regal Fritillary [Speyeria idalia idalia (Drury) (Nymphalidae)] Occupied Fields at Fort Indiantown Gap Military Base, Annville, Pennsylvania D. Zapotok, B. Ferster & G. S. Paulson.

2004 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.   Poster presentation -  A Study of the Influence of Biotic and Abiotic Factors on the Invertebrate Communities of Vernal Pools in Michaux State Forest, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, B. J. Ray, G. S. Paulson, L. H. Klotz & R. R. Evans.  (abstract published)

2002 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Pocono Manor, PA. Poster presentation ó Cuticular Hydrocarbons and Behavioral interactions of Formica exsectoides (Forel) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) , J. M. O'Neil, G. S. Paulson, and J. N. Richardson. (abstract published)

2002 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Pocono Manor, PA. Poster presentation ó Field studies of Confuseâ , a Paraffin Emulsion Mating Disrupter, for control of the Oriental Fruit Moth, G. S. Paulson & L. A. Hull. (abstract published)

2002 ó American Chemical Society, national meeting, Orlando, Florida. Analysis of the inter-colony communication characteristics of Formica exsectoides, J. S. Kegerreis, J. N. Richardson, and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

2001 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, San Diego, CA. Poster presentation ó Cuticular Hydrocarbons and Behavioral interactions of Formica exsectoides (Forel) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) , J. M. O'Neil, G. S. Paulson, and J. N. Richardson. (abstract published)

2001 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, San Diego, CA. Poster presentation ó Field studies of Confuseâ , a Paraffin Emulsion Mating Disrupter, for control of the Oriental Fruit Moth, G. S. Paulson & L. A. Hull. (abstract published)

2001 - American Chemical Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. Poster presentation - The analysis of cuticular hydrocarbons of Formica exsectoides using gas chromotography /mass spectrometry, J. M. O'Neil, G. S. Paulson & J. N. Richardson. (abstract published)

2001 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Monroeville, PA. Poster presentation ó Can a plant growth regulator (Apogee) enhance the efficacy of Provado and Confirm in apples?, G. S. Paulson & L. A. Hull. (abstract published)

2001 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Monroeville, PA. Poster presentation ó An examination of stage specific entrainment of circadian rhythm in the dump fly , Hydrotaea aenescens. N. R. Raybuck, J. Forney & G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

2001 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Monroeville, PA. Poster presentation - The analysis of cuticular hydrocarbons of Formica exsectoides using gas chromotography /mass spectrometry, J. M. O'Neil, G. S. Paulson & J. N. Richardson. (abstract published)

2001 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Harrisburg, PA. Poster presentation - The analysis of cuticular hydrocarbons of Formica exsectoides using gas chromotography /mass spectrometry, J. M. O'Neil, G. S. Paulson & J. N. Richardson. (abstract published)

2000 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Montreal, Canada. Poster presentation ó Can a plant growth regulator (Apogee) enhance the efficacy of Provado and Confirm in apples?, G. S. Paulson & L. A. Hull. (abstract published)

2000 - XXI International Congress of Entomology, Iguassu Falls, Brazil. Poster presentation - The Effect of a Plant Growth Regulator (Apogee) on Insect Pests of Pear and Apple, G. S. Paulson & L. A. Hull. (abstract published)

2000 - XXI International Congress of Entomology, Iguassu Falls, Brazil. Poster presentation - The design and application of an actigraph to study the circadian rhythm of the dump fly, Hydrotaea aenescens , M. Marisic, M. Kauffman, N. Bossart, C. Kanesiger, A. Smith, T. Schaefer, A. Armstrong, & G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

2000 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Reading, PA. Poster presentation - A study of the circadian rhythm of the dump fly (Hydrotaea anescens), D. Marisic, M. Kauffman, N. Bossart, A. Armstrong, & G. Paulson. (abstract published)

2000 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Reading, PA. Poster presentation - The Effect of a Plant Growth Regulator (Apogee) on Insect Pests of Pear and Apple, G. S. Paulson & L. A. Hull. (abstract published)

2000 - Apogee Research Summit, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 30 minute invited presentation - The influence of Apogee® on insect pests in apple and pear orchards, L. A. Hull, G. S. Paulson, and G. M. Greene II

1999 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Atlanta, GA. Poster presentation - The Effect of a Plant Growth Regulator (Apogee) on Insect Pests of Pear and Apple, G. S. Paulson & L. A. Hull. (abstract published)

1999 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Atlanta, GA. Poster presentation - Predatory Behavior and Larval Mouthpart Morphology of the Dump Fly, Hydrotaea aenescens (Diptera: Muscidae), A. Kester, S. Paulson, & G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

1999 - Cumberland-Shenandoah Fruit Workers Conference, Winchester, VA. 30 minute invited presentation - The efficacy of Apogee for controlling shoot growth and pestiferous insects in pear and apple orchards, G. S. Paulson & L. A. Hull.

1999 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Pocono Manor, PA. Poster presentation - The design and construction of an actigraph to study the circadian rhythm of the dump fly, Hydrotaea aenescens , C. Kanesiger, A. Smith, T. Schaefer, A. Armstrong, & G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

1999 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Pocono Manor, PA. Poster presentation - Predatory behavior and larval mouthpart morphology of the dump fly, Hydrotaea aenescens. A. Kester & G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

1999 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Pocono Manor, PA. Poster presentation - The importance of color in food preferences of birds, N. Bossart, E. Reardon, B. Law, N. Callear, T. Robinson, & G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

1999 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Pocono Manor, PA. Poster presentation - Diveristy indices of invertebrates of successional hardwood forest in south central Pennsylvania. Paulson, G. S., G. L. Kirkland, M. Schlenker, M. Quinn, B. Hess & K. Hahn. (abstract published)

1998 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Monroeville, PA. Poster presentation - Preliminary observations on the nest thermodynamics of Formica exsectoides nests, M. Kauffman, J. Ruda, & G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

1998 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Monroeville, PA. Poster presentation - The chorion of Creophilus maxillosus (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae): an SEM perspective, L. D'Agostino and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

1998 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Cherry Hill, NJ. Poster presentation - Preliminary observations on the nest thermodynamics of Formica exsectoides nests, M. Kauffman, J. Ruda, & G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

1997 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Nashville, TN. Poster presentation - A microscopic examination of whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) egg pedicel insertion into host plant tissues, K. Lauritsen and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

1997 - Entomological Society of America, Annual meeting, Nashville, TN. Poster presentation - The effect of ecological scale on the interpretation of nearest-neighbor analyses of ant colony dispersion, J. G. Kishbaugh and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

1997 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Burlington, VT. Poster presentation - The effect of ecological scale on the interpretation of nearest-neighbor analyses of ant colony dispersion, J. G. Kishbaugh and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

1997 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Malvern, PA. Poster presentation - Comparison of methods for estimating the size of ant colonies using Fomica exsectoides as a model, J. G. Kishbaugh and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

1997 - Pennsylvania Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Malvern, PA. Poster presentation - A microscopic examination of whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) egg pedicel insertion into host plant tissues, K. Lauritsen and G. S. Paulson. (abstract published)

1997 - Pennsylvania Entomological Society Annual Meeting, West Reading, PA. Poster presentation - The chorion of Creophilus maxillosus (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae): an SEM perspective, L. D'Agostino and G. S. Paulson.

1997 - Pennsylvania Entomological Society Annual Meeting, West Reading, PA. Poster presentation - Population interactions of Formica exsectoides on South Mountain Pennsylvania, J. G. Kishbaugh and G. S. Paulson,

1997 - National Science Teachers Association National Convention; New Orleans, LA. - Does action science effect the critical thinking skills of middle school girls taking part in Science Partners (SPS)? Co-presenter with Drs. E. Anderson & E. Fiorini. (abstract published)

1996 - Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Annual Convention; State College, PA. Presentation - Does action science effect the critical thinking skills of middle school girls taking part in science partners? Co-presenter with Drs. E. Anderson & E. Fiorini.

1993 - Entomological Society of America, Pacific Branch Meeting, Portland, OR; Insects Did it First, invited presentation in Insects and People Symposium.

1990 - Entomological Society of America, Pacific Branch Meeting, Spokane, WA. Ten minute talk - Evaluating the effectiveness of ants as biological control agents of pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster)). (abstract published)

1990 - Graduate and Professional Student Association, Washington State University, Annual research competition, Pullman, WA. Poster and 20 minute oral presentation - Evaluating the effectiveness of ants as biological control agents of pear psylla.

1989 - OILB/SROP (Organisation Internationale De Lutte Biologique/ Section Regionale Ouest Palearctique) International Colloquium of Integrated Pest Management in Pear Orchards, Alcobaca, Portugal. Oral presentation - Evaluation of the role of predaceous ants in the management of pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster)). (abstract published).

1989 - OILB/SROP (Organisation Internationale De Lutte Biologique/ Section Regionale Ouest Palearctique) International Colloquium of Integrated Pest Management in Pear Orchards, Alcobaca, Portugal. Poster presentation - Transplanting ants into pear orchards for the control of pear psylla (abstract published).

1989 - Washington State Horticulture Association, Annual Meeting, Wenatchee, WA. Poster Display - Transplanting ants into pear orchards for the control of pear psylla, G. S. Paulson & R. D. Akre.

1989 - Washington State Entomological Society, Fall Meeting, Pullman, WA. Ten minute talk - Evaluation of the role of predaceous ants in the management of pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola Foerster) (abstract published).

1989 - Washington State Entomological Society, Fall Meeting, Pullman, WA. Ten minute talk - Scanning electron microscope studies of Microdon spp. (Diptera: Syrphidae) morphology. (abstract published)

1989 - Washington State Entomological Society, Spring Meeting, Prosser, WA. Ten minute talk - Determining the foraging range of ants through the use of mark-recapture techniques. (abstract published)

1988 - XVIII International Congress of Entomology, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Poster Display - Evaluation of the role of predaceous ants in the population management of Psylla pyricola Foerster through the use of exclusion barriers, G. S. Paulson & R. D. Akre. (abstract published)

1988 - Washington State Horticulture Association, Annual Meeting, Yakima, WA. Poster Display - Evaluation of the role of predaceous ants in the population management of Psylla pyricola through the use of exclusion barriers, G. S. Paulson & R. D. Akre.

1987 - Entomological Society of America, National Meeting, Boston, MA. Poster Display - Dilyta n.sp. (Hymenoptera: Charipidae), a primary or secondary parasitoid of psyllids?, G. S. Paulson & R. J. Rathman. (abstract published)

1985 - Entomological Society of America, Pacific Branch meeting, Honolulu, HI. Poster Display - Innovative approaches to integrated pest management of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) on lettuce, M. R. Robin, G. S. Ching-Paulson, W. C. Mitchell, & J. J. Cho. (abstract published)
 

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

2011 – Shippensburg University, celebration of the U.S. Peace Corps 50th Anninversary, part of a panel of former volunteers presenting , The Peace Corps at 50: What’s it all About?

2011 - Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch Meeting, Harrisburg, PA.
Educational symposium:  Teaching Entomology at various educational levels: perspectives, techniques, and challenges.  Teaching Entomology to non-entomologists: life at a liberal arts university.  G. S. Paulson (Invited presentation).

2011 - Mid-Atlantic Mosquito Control Association Conference, Wilmington, NC.  Two, Four, Six, Eight – How Many Culex Can We Accumulate?  The Effect of Attractant Volume on Mosquito Collection Success Using Gravid Traps.  M. Hutchinson & G. Paulson  (Invited presentation)

2010 – Semester at Sea Explorer’s Seminar, Yokohama, Japan.  Invited seminar: Forensic Entomology.

2010 – Semester at Sea Career Success Initiative Seminar.  Careers in the Spotlight: Peace Corps.  T. Doherty, J. Gies, H. Dovan, G. McLemore, and G. Paulson.

2010 - Pennsylvania Vector Control Association Conference, State College, PA. Two, Four, Six, Eight – How Many Culex Can We Accumulate?  The Effect of Attractant Volume on Mosquito Collection Success Using Gravid Traps.  M. Hutchinson & G. Paulson  (Invited presentation)

2008 - Institution for Retired Persons, Annual meeting, Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA.  Invited seminar – Forensic Entomology

2008 – Entomological Society of Pennsylvania Annual Meeting, King’s Gap, PA.  Invited speaker - Through the Looking Glass: An Exploration of Insect Morphology Through the Use of Scanning Electron Microscopy.

2007 – Dept. of Biology, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA. .  Invited seminar – The effect of Apogee, a plant growth regulator, on insect populations in apple and pear orchards.
   
2007 – Dept. of Biology, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA.  Invited seminar – The effect of Apogee, a plant growth regulator, on insect populations in apple and pear orchards.

2004 - Dept. of Biology, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA.  Seminar - Semester at sea: Around the world in a daze.

2004 - Dept. of Criminal Justice, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA.  Invited lecture - Forensic entomology.

2003 – Semester at Sea Community College, Osaka , Japan.  Invited seminar:  The Peace Corps experience: Uganda and Samoa, with Mr. K. Kreinheder.

2003 – Semester at Sea Community College, Chennai, India.  Invited seminar:  Insects did it first.

2003 – Semester at Sea post-graduate studies seminar:  Forensic entomology.

2002 - Shippensburg University Arts & Sciences Colloquium, Shippensburg, PA. Invited seminar - Insect Communities: The Ant Mosaic in a Pear Orchard.

2001 - Pennsylvania Vector Control Association annual meeting, State College, PA. Banquet speaker ó Insects did it first.

2001 -  Dept. of Geography and Earth Science, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA. Invited Seminar ó Is the Peace Corps really the toughest job youíll ever love?: An overview of a volunteerís experience in Samoa.

2000 - American Association for University Women, Annual meeting local chapter, Chambersburg, PA. Invited seminar - Insects did it first.

2000 - Institution for Retired Persons, Annual meeting, Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA. Invited seminar - Insects did it first.

1999 - Dept. of Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Invited seminar - Aggressive mimicry of ants by symbiotic fly larvae: Microdon House guests from Hell!

1999 - Dept. of Biology, Millersville University, Millersville, PA. Invited seminar - House guests from hell: Behavioral ecology of Microdon.

1999 - Dept. of Biology, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA. Invited seminar - Ecology and behavior of Microdon (Diptera: Syrphidae): An aggressive mimic of ants

1999 - Science Seminar Series & Phi Kappa Phi Works in Progress Series, Shippensburg University, PA - Invited seminar - Ants, plant growth regulators, and unwanted guests: is there really a connection?

1999 - Dept. of Entomology, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA. Invited seminar - Ecology and behavior of Microdon (Diptera: Syrphidae): An aggressive mimic of ants

1998 - Shippensburg University annual University Day, Shippensburg, PA. Seminar - Living in harmony with the faía samoa: reflections of a Peace Corps Volunteer and scientist in a developing country.

1997 - King's Gap Environmental Education Center, Huntsdale, PA. Invited seminar - Insects did it first.

1996 - Dept. of Entomology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Invited seminar - Insects did it first.

1995 - Dayton Museum of Natural History, Dayton, OH. Invited seminar - Insects did it First. Presented to members and associates of the museum.

1995 - Dayton Museum of Natural History, Dayton, OH. Invited presentation - Insects did it First. Childrens program.

1994 - Sigma Xi of Southcentral Pennsylvania Annual Meeting, Shippensburg, PA. Invited seminar - Ecology and behavior of Microdon (Diptera: Syrphidae): An aggressive mimic of ants.

1994 - Dept. of Biology, Millikin University, Decatur, IL. Invited seminar - The role of predatory ants in the control of pear psylla.

1994 - Dept. of Biology, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO. Invited seminar - Behavioral interactions between ants and Microdon, a myrmecophilous fly.

1994 - Dept. of English, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID. Invited seminar - Nature writing: bringing science to the general public.

1993 - Entomological Society of America, Pacific Branch Meeting, Portland, OR; Insects Did it First, invited presentation in Insects and People Symposium.

1992 - Dept. of Biology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL. Invited seminars - Chemical mimicry as a mechanism for predation: Microdon flies (Diptera: Syrphidae) in ant nests. Insects did it first (undergraduate seminar).

1990 - Dept. of Economic Entomology, Univer. of Illinois, Urbana, IL. Seminar - The role of predaceous ants in pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola) management.
 
 

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS 

Shull, D. R., K. Chase and G. S. Paulson.  2011.  Phoretic relationship between Hydra sp. and a damselfly nymph (Odonata: Calopterygidae).  Entomological News, in press.

Shull, D. R., R. L. Stewart Jr. and G. S. Paulson.  2011.  Application of Dyar’s Law to life stages of Sigara mathesoni (Hungerford) (Heteroptera: Corixidae).  Entomological News, in press.

Pamperin, N. J. & G. S. Paulson. 2001. Stonefly Naiads (Plecoptera: Perlidae) Encrusted by Diatoms. Ent. News 112 (5): 323-325.

Bossart, N.R. & G. S. Paulson. 2001. Seed color preference of selected northern bird species. J PA Acad. Sci. 74: 93-95.

Paulson, G. S., & L. A. Hull. 2000. Control of the obliquebanded leafroller with Apogee and Confirm. Arthropod Management Tests 25 (A17): 33-34.

Hull, L. A., & G. S. Paulson. 2000. Apogee and insecticides for pear psylla control. Arthropod Management Tests 25 (A29): 45-46.

Hull, L. A., & G. S. Paulson. 2000. Apogee for control of green aphis. Arthropod Management Tests 25 (A11): 17.

Paulson, G. S. 1998. Population ecology of Formica neoclara (Emery) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and their possible role in the biological control of pear orchard pests. Recent Res. Devel. in Entomol. 2: 113-125.

K. Lauritsen and G. S. Paulson. 1998. A microscopic examination of whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) egg pedicel insertion into host plant tissues. J. PA Acad. Sci. 71(3): 99 - 103. Darbaker Prize paper.

Akre, R. D. & G. S. Paulson. 1993. Who's eating the children? (Most unusual flies). Amer. Entomol. 39: 238-243.

Samarawickrema, W. A., F. Sone, L. Self, R. Cummings, & G. S. Paulson. 1993. Distribution of breeding and control of Aedes samoanus in leaf axils of Pandanus in Western Samoa. Med. and Vet. Entomol. 17: 367-370.

Samarawickrema, W. A., F. Sone, E. Kimura, L. Self, R. Cummings, & G. S. Paulson. 1993. The relative importance and distribution of Aedes polynesiensis and Aedes aegypti larval habitats in Samoa. Med. and Vet. Entomol. 17: 27-36.

Samarawickrema, W. A., F. Sone, G. S. Paulson, E. Kimura, K. Uchida, & R. Cummings. 1992. Observations on Culex quinquefasciatus in relation to transmission of filariasis due to sub-periodic Wuchereria bancrofti in Western Samoa. Ann. Trop. Med. and Parasit. 86: 517-522.

Samarawickrema, W. A., E. Kimura, F. Sone, G. S. Paulson, & R. Cummings. 1992. Natural infections of Dirofilaria immitis in Aedes Stegomyia polynesiensis and Aedes Finlaya samoanus and their implication in human health in Western Samoa. Trans. Roy. Soc. Trop. Med. and Hyg. 86: 187-188.

Paulson, G. S., and R. D. Akre. 1992. Examination of the population structure of Formica neoclara (Emery) through nearest-neighbor analysis and a mark-release-recapture technique. Melanderia 48: 34-39.

Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1992. Evaluating the effectiveness of ants as biological control agents of pear psylla. J. Econ. Entomol. 85(1): 70-73.

Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1991. Introducing Ants Into Pear Orchards for the Control of Pear Psylla. J. Agric. Entomol. 9: 37-39.

Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1991. Behavioral interactions among formicid species in the ant mosaic of an organic pear orchard. Pan-Pac. Entomol. 67(4): 288-297.

Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1991. Parasitic Hymenoptera collected from a pear orchard under organic management in Washington State. Entomol. News. 102: 227-230.

Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1991. Role of predaceous ants in pear psylla management: Estimating colony size and foraging range of Formica neoclara (Emery) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) through a mark-recapture technique. J. Econ. Entomol. 84(5): 1437-1440.

Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1991. Trichopria sp. (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae) reared from Microdon albicomatus Novak(Diptera: Syrphidae). Can. Entomol. 123: 719.

Rathman, R. J., & G. S. Paulson. 1991. Biological summary of Dilyta rathmanae. In A. S. Menke and H. H. Evenhuis, N. American Charipidae: Key to genera, nomenclature, species checklist, and a new species of Dilyta Forster (Hymenoptera: Cynipoidea). Proc. Entomol. Soc. Wash. 93: 136-158.

Samarawickrema, W. A., E. Kimura, G. F. S. Spears, L. Penaia, Fola Sone, G. S. Paulson, & R. F. Cummings. 1987. Distribution of vectors, transmission indices and microfilaria rates of subperiodic Wuchereria bancrofti in relation to village ecotypes in Samoa. Trans. Roy. Soc. Trop. Med. 81: 129-135.

Paulson, G. S., & J. W. Beardsley. 1986. Development, oviposition, and longevity of Aleurothrixus floccosus (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Proc. Hawaii Entomol. Soc. 26: 97-99.

Paulson, G. S., & J. W. Beardsley. 1985. Whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) egg pedicel insertion into host plant stomata. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 78: 506-508.

Paulson, G. S., & B. Kumashiro. 1985. Hawaiian Aleyrodiade. Proc. Hawaii Entomol. Soc. 25: 103-124.
 
 

BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS

Paulson, G. S.  2005.  A Guidebook to the Construction and Use of Common Insect Collection and Rearing Devices with Suggested Classroom Applications, Springer-Verlag, NY.  121p.

Paulson, G. S.  2004.  Biological Control.  In, Discovering Biology, Prentice Hall.

Paulson, G. S., ed.  2002.  Principles of Biology I Laboratory Manual.  Pearson, NJ.  112 p.

Paulson, G. S., & C. Davitt. 1994. Electron microscopy: A closer look at nature. pp. 214-220. In, The Nature of Nature, W. Shore, ed. Harcourt Brace, NY. 298 p.

Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1993. Ants. pp. 230-233. In, Orchard Pest Management: A Resource Book for the Pacific Northwest, Beers, E., J. Brunner, M. Willett, & G. Warner, eds. Good Fruit Grower, Yakima, WA. 276 p.

Akre, R. D., G. S. Paulson & E. P. Catts. 1992. Insects Did it 1st. Ye Galleon Press, Fairfield, WA. 172 p.
 

NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

Paulson, G. S.  2010.  The photography, Proteus: A Journal of Ideas, Spring, pg. 59.

Akre, R. D., G. S. Paulson & E. P. Catts.  2008.  Sound Communication.  Techletter: information for the pest control professional. 24 (20): 4.

Paulson, G. S.  2007.  Introduction.  Review Editor, Proteus: A Journal of Ideas.

Akre, R. D., G. S. Paulson & E. P. Catts.  2007.  Making paper.  Techletter: information for the pest control professional.  23 (7): 4.

Paulson, G. S., L. A. Hull, & G. M. Greene. 2000. Does Apogee fit into apple and pear management systems? Penn Fruit News 80-5: 32-34.

Paulson, G. S., & L. A. Hull. 1999. The efficacy of Apogee for controlling shoot growth and pestiferous insects in pear and apple orchards. Proc. Cumberland-Shenandoah Fruit Workers Conf. 75: 24-28.

Paulson, G. S. & D. L. Long. 1999. Zoology Lecture Guide and Laboratory Manual. 102p. 2nd ed.

Paulson, G. S. 1996. Zoology Lecture Guide. 86p.

Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1994. A fly in ant's clothing. Nat. History January: 56-58.

Paulson, G. S., & D. C. Cartwright. 1993. Computer biology lab: earthworm and grasshopper, book review. Am. Entomol. 39: 48-49.

Akre, R. D., & G. S. Paulson. 1991. Transplanting ants to pear orchards for psylla control. Wash. State Univ. Ext. bull. No. 1590.

Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1991. Predatory ants can help control pear psylla. Good Fruit Grower. 1 March: 12-13.

Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1990. Evaluation of the role of predaceous ants in the management of pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster)). Bull. OILB/SROP VII: 127-130.

Paulson, G. S. 1990. The role of predaceous ants in pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster)) management. Ph. D. dissertation, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Paulson, G. S. 1990. Evaluating the effectiveness of ants as biological control agents of pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster)). Proc. 2nd Ann. Wash. State Univ. Grad. Prof. Student Res. Expo. 11-19.

Paulson, G. S. 1989. Evaluation of the role of predaceous ants in the population management of pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster)). Proc. Wash. State Entomol. Soc. 51: 895 - 896.

Paulson, G. S. 1989. Scanning electron microscope studies of Microdon spp. (Diptera: Syrphidae). Proc. Wash. State Entomol. Soc. 51: 894 - 895.

Paulson, G. S. 1989. Determining the foraging range of ants through the use of mark-release-recapture techniques. Proc. Wash. State Entomol. Soc. 51: 882 - 883.

Paulson, G. S., & R. D. Akre. 1989. Transplanting ants into pear orchards for the control of pear psylla. Proc. Wash. State Hort. Soc.

Akre, R. D., & G. S. Paulson. 1989. Control pear psylla with ants. W. Fruit Grower. 109: 12-13.

Akre, R. D., & G. S. Paulson. 1988. Evaluation of the role of predaceous ants in the population management of Psylla pyricola through the use of exclusion barriers. Proc. Wash. State Hort. Soc. pp. 97-99.

Paulson, G. S. 1988. Notes and Exhibitions: March, 1986. Proc. Hawaii Entomol. Soc. 28: 5-6.

Paulson, G. S. 1983. The biology and natural enemies of the woolly whitefly, Aleurothrixus floccosus (Maskell), in Hawaii. M.S. thesis, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.

EXHIBITIONS

2011 -  Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA – content and images from my book, “Insects Did It First” are part of a long-term display at the garden.

2010 – Maison de Hesbaye, Liege, Belgium – several of my images are part of a permanent display on Honey bees in the Insectarium.

2009 – Sunday photo gallery Hagerstown Herald – a full page of my SEM images with explanatory text.

2005-2007 – National Museum of Natural History, Split, Croatia – display of my images and associated media from Insects Did it First. 

Entomological Society of America                                            Hawaii Entomological Society

Washington State Entomological Society                                  Sigma Xi

National Council of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers             Pennsylvania Academy of Science

Entomological Society of Pennsylvania                                     Phi Kappa Phi

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologists             American Entomological Society