School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science

Michigan Technological University

1400 Townsend Dr.

Houghton, MI 49931

jnrosemi@mtu.edu

(906) 487-2673 (day)

(906) 296-0499 (night)

Fax: (906) 487-2915

Dr. Justin N. Rosemier

 

Objective

My objective is to obtain a challenging teaching position at a well-respected university and share the knowledge I have gained from my academic background and experience in biology (general and wildlife), forest health, general ecology, and conservation biology.

 

Education

  • Michigan Technological University (MTU): Houghton, Michigan.
    • Ph.D. in Forest Science, January 2006
    • Dissertation Title: Investigating the indirect impacts of beech bark disease on native small mammal communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
    • Overall GPA 3.95/4.0 scale

 

  • MTU: Houghton, Michigan.
    • Master of Science in Forestry, December 2003.
    • Coursework option upon entering Ph.D. program.

 

  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP): Indiana, Pennsylvania.
    • Bachelor of Science in Biology (Focus on Ecology and Evolution), May 2001.
    • Minor in Chemistry.
    • Overall GPA 3.74/4.0 scale. Graduated Magna cum Laude.

                       

Teaching Experience

  • Fall 2005. Gave guest lecture in “Vegetation of North America” (Dendrology; FW 2010) relating to the impact of exotic species on the eastern forests of North America.

 

  • Fall 2005. Taught wildlife classes in the Western U.P. Center for Science, Math, and Environmental Education Forest Field Trip program.

 

  • Fall 2005. Attended a seminar entitled, “Improving Student Teaching” at Michigan Technological University.

 

  • Fall 2005. Taught a lab section of “Vegetation of North America.” This course was designed primarily for first year Forestry and Applied Ecology students entering careers in the natural sciences.

 

·         Fall 2004. Organized and taught “Insect Ecology” (FW 3800) at the MTU School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Integrated Field Practicum (Fall Camp). This course was designed for third-year Forestry, Applied Ecology, and Peace Corps International Master of Science students entering careers in the natural sciences.

 

·         Fall 2004. Gave a guest lecture in “Mammalogy” (FW 4240). This lecture addressed techniques for sampling small mammal populations, especially in relation to my research.

 

Teaching Experience (cont.)

 

  • Spring 2004. Organized and taught a wildlife class at after school “Great Explorations” program at Houghton Elementary School.

 

Research Experience

·         MTU School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (Fall 2001-present), Houghton, MI

o        Researcher (Fall 2001-present)

§         Designed, implemented, and analyzed the results of a 3-year field study examining the impacts of an exotic forest pest complex on native small mammal fauna.

 

§         Mapped the location of garlic mustard patches following control efforts.

 

§         Monitored ground-dwelling arthropod abundances and fuel loading following mechanical and prescribed fire regimens designed to promote jack pine regeneration.

 

§         Designed, implemented, and analyzed the results of a study examining various trap types for their efficacy in capturing emerald ash borer.

 

§         Designed and performed a research project relating to differences in small mammal populations on islands and on the mainland and how these differences affect nest survival of ground-nesting birds.

 

§         Monitored populations of eastern larch beetle and larch casebearer following an outbreak of the former.

 

§         Examined populations of spotted knapweed for the presence of a biocontrol agent.

 

§         Monitored effects of spotted knapweed on native dune vegetation at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

 

§         Monitored the abundance of ground-dwelling and wood-infesting arthropods in relation to an impending invasion of beech bark disease.

 

§         Designed and set up plot network for a fire surrogate study.

 

§         Designed and implemented a study seeking to examine the feeding ecology of gypsy moth on genetically modified, low lignin aspen.

 

§         Participated in organizational lab meetings relating to ongoing research activities.

                       

·         IUP Biology Department Indiana, PA

o        Research Assistant/Chief Undergraduate Research Assistant (Fall 1999-Spring 2001)                          

§         Assisted professors in a long-term study of small mammal population dynamics in systems undergoing various stages of succession.  

 

§         Coordinated other undergraduate students.    

Work Experience

·         USDA Forest Service, Marienville, PA

o        Wildlife Biologist (Summer 2000 and Summer 2001)

§         Assisted district biologist in monitoring stream quality, raptor nest success, wildlife management plots, and other ongoing projects.

 

·         US Fish and Wildlife Service, Knott’s Island, NC

o        Wildlife Biologist (Summer 1999)

§         Served as an intern through cooperation with Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

 

§         Monitored populations of threatened and endangered species on 2 wildlife refuges.

 

·         US Army Corps of Engineers, Tioga, PA

o        Park Ranger (Summer 1998)

§         Fulfilled law enforcement and interpretive duties within the district.

 

Public Education and Outreach

·         MTU, Houghton, MI

o        Annual Open House (2001-2005)

§         Organized and attended “Exotic Invaders” booth at annual event intended for high school seniors who will be selecting colleges and majors in the upcoming academic year.

 

o        Trees for Tomorrow (April 2005)

§         Presented at event designed for high school seniors interested in careers in the natural sciences.

 

·         Houghton County Public Library, Houghton MI

o        Guest Speaker (January 2005)

§         Presented an interactive children’s program entitled, “What is a mammal?”

 

Relevant Education

General Courses:                                   Wildlife/Botany Courses              ForestHealth/Entomology

- Foundations of Ecology            - Botany                                    - Ecology of Insects

- Probability and Statistics          - Plant Taxonomy                       - Forest Pest

- Statistical Methods                  - Zoology                                        Management

- Design & Analysis of                - Herpetology                             - Forest Disease &                        

     Experiments                         - Mammalogy                                 Fungal Ecology

- Research Methods in Natural    - Ornithology                              - Toxicology                                                                  

Sciences                                   - Microbiology

- Introduction to ArcView/GIS      - Animal Behavior                      

- Genetics                                 - Conservation Biology

- Evolution                                

- Ecology                                 

- Advanced Terrestrial Ecology                                       

- Aquatic Ecology                                 

                                                           

Computer Skills (General)

            - Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point                        - Corel WordPerfect

            - Windows XP, 2000, 98, and 95

 

 

Computer Skills (Statistical)

            - SAS                                       - SPSS                                     - NOREMARK

            - Statistix 8.0                             - SigmaStat

 

Technical Skills

  • Ability to identify a range of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and woody and herbaceous vegetation in the field using a variety of techniques.

 

  • Experience utilizing various trapping techniques to monitor native and exotic insect populations.

 

  • Experience with live trapping techniques and handling techniques to monitor small mammal populations.                             

 

  • Use of a variety of statistical techniques to analyze biological data.                                                                                                                       

Honors and Awards

  • MTU
    • Ecosystem Science Center/Biotech Research Center (2005), Merit award in poster competition.

 

    • Ecosystem Science Center Research Grant (2005)

 

    • Ecosystem Science Center Travel Grant (2005)

 

    • Graduate Student Council Poster Competition (2004), 1st place in poster competition.

 

    • Graduate Student Council Poster Competition (2003), 3rd place in overall poster competition.

 

    • Graduate Student Council Travel Grant (2003)

 

Honors and Awards (cont.)

  • MTU
    • Research Assistantship (2002-present), Tuition scholarship and bi-weekly stipend at Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan: Forestry PhD Program.

 

  • IUP
    • Dean’s List: All semesters of undergraduate education.

 

Professional Memberships                               Professional Service

- American Society of Mammalogists                   - Grad. Student Council Representative, MTU

- Entomological Society of America                     - Graduate Student Seminar Committee, MTU

           

 

 

 

 

Publications

·          Storer, A.J., J.N. Rosemier, B.L. Beachy, and D.J. Flaspohler. 2005. Potential effects of beech bark disease and decline in beech abundance on birds and small mammals. In: Beech bark disease. Proceedings of the Beech Bark Disease Symposium, June 16-18, 2004. USDA Forest Service General Technical Report NE 331.

 

Presentations (Presenter in Bold)

·         Rosemier, J.N. 2006. Investigating the indirect impacts of beech bark disease on native small mammal communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Defense of Dissertation. Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI. January 23.

 

·         Rosemier, J.N. 2005. Considering the indirect impacts of exotic species on native fauna: a review. 53rd Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, December 15-18, 2005.

 

·         Rosemier, J.N. 2005. Investigating Impacts of Beech Bark Disease on Mast Production and Native Small Mammal Communities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Biology Department Graduate Student Seminar. Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, February 24.

 

 

·         Rosemier, J.N. 2004.  Small mammal mycophagy in the forests of northwestern North America. School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Graduate Student Seminar. Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, October 15.

 

·         Rosemier, J.N., A.J. Storer, and D.J. Flaspohler. 2004. Disruption of mast production in American beech (Fagus grandifolia) and the effects on small mammal communities as a result of beech bark disease. 18th North American Forest Biology Workshop- Managing Forest Resources in the 21st Century: An integrated approach, Houghton, MI, July 12-15, 2004.

 

·         Beachy, B.L., A.J. Storer, and J.N. Rosemier. 2004. Arthropod community changes in relation to the invasion of beech bark disease in forests of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 18th North American Forest Biology Workshop- Managing Forest Resources in the 21st Century: An integrated approach, Houghton, MI, July 12-15, 2004.

 

·         Storer, A.J., J.N. Rosemier, B.L. Beachy, and D.J. Flaspohler. 2004 Beech bark disease: Potential impacts on wildlife. Beech Bark Disease Symposium, Saranac Lake, NY, June 16-18, 2004.

 

·         Flaspohler, D.F., C.A. Bassett, P.M. Hurley, J.N. Rosemier, and B.L. Beachy. 2003. The ecological legacy of historically high white-tailed deer densities at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Presented by David F. Flaspohler. 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology, Duluth, MN, June 28-July 2.

 

·          Rosemier, J.N. and D.F. Flaspohler, 2002. Artificial Nest Predation on the Manitou Islands. School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Graduate Student Seminar. Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, November 20.

 

 

 

Posters (Presenter in Bold)

·         Rosemier, J.N., A.J. Storer, and D.J. Flaspohler. 2004. Disruption of mast production in American beech (Fagus grandifolia) and effects on small mammal communities resulting from beech bark disease. Beech Bark Disease Symposium, Saranac Lake, NY, June 16-18, 2004.

 

·         Rosemier, J.N., A.J. Storer and D.J. Flaspohler. 2003. Disruption of mast production in American beech (Fagus grandifolia) and the effects on small mammal communities as a result of beech bark disease. 51st Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Cincinnati, OH, October 26-29, 2003.

 

·          Rosemier, J.N., A.J. Storer and D.J. Flaspohler. 2003. Disruption of mast production in American beech (Fagus grandifolia) and the effects on small mammal communities as a result of beech bark disease. 52nd Annual North Central Forest Pest Workshop, Cloquet, MN, September 22-25, 2003.

 

·         Beachy, B.L., J.N.Rosemier, E.E. Graham, J.M. Marshall, and A.J. Storer. 2003. Impacts of and exotic disease complex on native forest arthropods. 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology, Duluth, MN, June 28-July 2.

 

·          Rosemier, J.N. and D.J. Flaspohler. 2003. Ecological release of small mammals on two Great Lakes islands: Assessment and potential consequences for ground-nesting birds. 83rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mammalogists, Lubbock, TX, June 21-25.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Justin N. Rosemier (References)

 

1.       Dr. Margaret R. Gale, Professor and Dean

School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science

Michigan Technological University

1400 Townsend Dr., Houghton, MI 49931

(906) 487-2352

mrgale@mtu.edu

 

2.       Dr. Andrew J. Storer, Associate Professor

Relationship: Academic Advisor

School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science

Michigan Technological University

                        1400 Townsend Dr., Houghton, MI 49931

                        (906) 487-3470

                        storer@mtu.edu

 

3.       Dr. David J. Flaspohler, Associate Professor

Relationship: Academic Committee Member

School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science

Michigan Technological University

                        1400 Townsend Dr., Houghton, MI 49931

(906) 487-3608

djflaspo@mtu.edu