Adrienne L. Brundage
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EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science, Plant Protection Sciences 1999
Minors: Theater and Music
California State University, San Jose
Masters of Science, Organismal Biology 2007
Major GPA: 3.75, Overall GPA: 3.4
Curriculum Highlights: Taxonomy of Immature Insects, Seminar in Entomology, Insect
Ecology, Seminar in Advanced Biology: Organismal Biology, Seminar in Advanced Biol-
ogy: Molecular and Microbiology, Introduction to Forensic Investigation, Principles of
Crime Scene Investigation, Advanced Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Anthropol-
ogy, Advanced Human Anatomy, Evolution
Thesis: Distribution and Abundance of Forensically Important Flies in Santa Clara
County: A two year survey and analysis of Calliphoridae species collected in three habi-
tats.
Professional Associations
North American Forensic Entomology Association, Associate Member, 2004-2008
American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Student Member, 2003-2008
Entomological Society of America, Student Member, 1998-2008
Paci c Coast Entomological Association, Student Member, 1999-2007
American Association for the Advancement of Science, Professional Member, 2006-
2008
Forensic Entomological Cases
Assisted Dr. Jeffery K. Tomberlin, Case 028 larval rearing and care, identi cation and
interpretation of entomological evidence, Harris County, May 2008
Entomological/Teaching Experience
Manuscript Peer Review 2008
Peer review and correction of submitted manuscripts for professional journals
Enomologica and Journal of Medical Entomology
Lecturer in Forensic Entomology, Texas A & M University, 2008
Organization and presentation of lectures and labs in Forensic Entomology;
Management of teacher s assistants; assignment and correction of papers, tests,
and quizzes, and projects designed to teach and test speci c forensic
knowledge; leadership and management of 140
Forensic Entomology Intern, Santa Clara County Sheriff s Of ce, 2007
On call as local forensic entomologist; available to collect entomological evidence
at crime scenes and autopsy; analysis of entomological evidence and completion
of report including post mortem interval estimation
Training Supervisor, Entomological Evidence Recovery, 2006-2007
Design and implementation of all-day training seminars targeted at crime scene
investigators and other sheriff s of ce personnel; assist forensic anthropologist
during clandestine grave removal seminars
Lecturer, San Jose State University, 2005-2007
Organization and presentation of lectures and labs in a variety of classes,
including Human Biology, Bacteriology, and Human Understanding; Management
of teacher s assistants, lab staff, and graduate assistants; assignment and
correction of papers, tests, and quizzes designed to teach and test knowledge;
leadership and management of 400-plus students each semester
Forensic Entomology Intern, Santa Clara County Medical Examiner s Of ce, 2004
On call as local forensic entomologist; available to assist during autopsy of
severely decomposed remains; collection of entomological evidence during
autopsy
Assistant to Forensic Entomologist Dr. Jeffery Y. Honda, 1999-2005
Assist forensic entomologist with evidence collection and management;
supervise larval rearing and care; assist in post mortem interval estimation
Professional Expert in Entomology and Botany, P3 Summer Institute, 2007
Assist as science pedagogy expert specializing in insect and plant research in
NSF grant designed to expose grade school teachers to the California science
standards
Graduate Assistant, San Jose State University, 1999-2005
Organize and teach lab sections of science classes, including botany, zoology,
cell biology, human biology, microbiology, and bacteriology
Insect Lab Technician, HotLix Candy Company, 1996
Rear and prepare insects used in candy product; maintain cultures of insects
including Tenebrio molitor (mealworms), several Gryllidae species (crickets),
and Tipulidae species (crane ies)
Apiary Manager, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 1995
Student project, responsible for six month management of campus apiary
Orchard Manager, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 1994-1995
Student project, responsible for one year management of campus citrus and
avocado orchard, including harvest, pest management, tree replacement,
cold management, and harvest sales
Presentations
Seasonal Distribution and Abundance of Forensically Important Flies in Santa
Clara County, NAFEA Annual Meeting, June 2008
Forensic Entomology Introductory Presentation, May 2008
Introductory information for undergraduate research students working in
entomology at Texas A&M University
Tour and Research Explanation for Future Students, March 2008
Introduction to forensic entomology research and facilities at Texas A&M
University for 60 future students
Poster Presentation during AAFS annual meeting, February 2005
Poster entitled Seasonal Distribution of Forensically Important Flies in Santa
Clara County presented during annual meeting of the American Academy of
Forensic Sciences, professional society
Introduction to Entomology, San Jose High School, May 2004
Introductory level presentation for 30 high school science students including
forensic entomology, IPM, and general collection techniques
Workshops and Training
Forensic Scientists and Criminal Investigations, June 2008
General overview of scientists involved with criminal investigations, including
in service seminars, credentialing, references, background investigations,
internships, surface recovery of skeletal remains and clandestine grave
exhumations, crime scene behavior, evidentiary procedures, evidence
collection, chain of custody, court room demeanor and testimony, and cold
case homicide investigations
Engaging Students in Classroom Discussion, January 2008
Workshop focusing on managing successful classroom discussions,
stimulating questions, assessing for student learning, probing for deeper
thinking, and encouraging participation from all students
Lecturing Well (Teaching Strategies Series Session I), January 2008
Workshop focusing on developing and presenting effective lectures.
Presented by Texas A&M University Center for Teaching Excellence
Forensic Entomology and Anthropology, February 2005
Workshop moderated by professional forensic anthropologists and
entomologists presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences
annual meeting. Curriculum included basic investigative techniques in
entomology and anthropology, case studies, lectures, and discussion
Honors and Awards
Duncan Scholarship for Outstanding Biology Student 2001
Graduate Assistant Grant 1999-2000
Enterprise Project Student of the Year 1994
Additional Experience
Harpist, Owner of Adrienne Brundage Harp, 1994-2008
Head Steward, Sam Adams Long Shot Competition, 2008
Organization management of 200 ights of competition beer during Sam Adams
annual competition; management of 30 general stewards and 150 beer judges
Certi cate in Prehospital Emergency Care, 2007
Owner, 3 Llamas Web Hosting, 2000-2001
Customer Service Associate, San Jose State Post Of ce, 1999
Customer Service Representative, The Grid Internet Services, 1998-1999
Customer Service Associate, Hollywood Video, 1997-1998
Rape Crisis Intervention Counselor, San Luis Obispo Rape Crisis Center, 1996-1997