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

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