CURRICULUM VITAE Vonnie Denise Christine Shields...2016-2019 Cooperative Agreement with USDA for project entitled Identification of volatile chemicals based on plant origin to manage

CURRICULUM VITAE

Vonnie Denise Christine Shields ________

Personal Information

Name: Vonnie D.C. Shields, Ph.D.

Address: Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics

Towson University

8000 York Road

Towson, MD, U.S.A. 21252-0001

Phone: 410-704-6402

Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Ph.D. University of Regina, Biology Department, Regina, SK, Canada (Biology)

B.Sc. University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada (Biology)

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Present Position

2019-present Associate Dean, Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, Towson

University, Towson, MD

2018-2019 Acting Dean, Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, Towson


2016-2018 Associate Dean, Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, Towson


2015-2016 Full Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University, Towson, MD

2014-2015 Interim Chairperson, Biological Sciences Department, Towson University, Towson, MD

2014-2016 Director, Towson University Undergraduate Research Office, Provost’s Office, Towson


2012-present Full Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University, Towson, MD

2012-2014 Director, Towson University Undergraduate Research Office (Honors College, Towson

University, Towson, MD)

2006-2012 Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University, Towson, MD

2000-2006 Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University, Towson, MD

Previous Positions

1995-2000 Research Associate, Arizona Research Laboratories Division of Neurobiology

(ARLDN), University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.

1991-92 Visiting Graduate Student, Dept. of Entomology, University of Alberta

1991 Senior Teaching Assistant and Laboratory instructor, Dept. of Biology, Univ. Biology,

University of Regina

1987-89 Senior Teaching Assistant and Laboratory instructor, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina

SCHOLARSHIP OF DISCOVERY

RESEARCH/OTHER GRANTS

2019-present Cooperative Agreement with USDA for project entitled “Development of botanical-based

pesticide to control pests of medical importance” (05/01/2019-04/30/2024) ($194,700)

Shields Curriculum Vitae Page

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2017 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)

Travel Award ($1054) to evaluate undergraduate and graduate student research posters at

the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) at

Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ, November 1-4.

2016-2019 Cooperative Agreement with USDA for project entitled “Identification of volatile

chemicals based on plant origin to manage brown marmorated stink but populations”

(09/28/2016-09/30/2019) ($154,699.88)

2016-2019 NSF MRI grant proposal “MRI: Acquisition of a field emission scanning electron

microscope with STEM and EDS capabilities for interdisciplinary research and

education at Towson University” (10/01/2016-09/30/2019) ($530,544.56)

2014 School of Emerging Technology Faculty Research Grant Supplement ($22,739.54)

NIH-funded Bridges funding ($3000) (summer 2014)

2013 School of Emerging Technology Faculty Research Grant Supplement ($10,000)

NIH-funded Bridges funding ($3000) (summer 2013)

BEST funding ($1000) (summer and fall 2013)

2012-2013 School of Emerging Technology Faculty Research Grant ($10,000)

FDRC (Faculty Development Research Grant ($5,000)

2012 TU Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Travel Grant to present

poster entitled " Responses of Taste Receptor Cells of Gypsy Moth Larvae to Individual

and Mixtures of Selected Phytochemicals" at the Tenth International Congress of

Neuroethology, College Pk. MD, August 5-10. ($860).

TU Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Travel Grant to present

poster entitled “Aversive feeding responses by gypsy moth larvae to selected alkaloids”

at the 13th RCMI International Symposium of Health Disparities. San Juan, Puerto Rico,

Dec. 9-13. ($800).

NIH- funded Bridges funding ($3000) (summer 2012)

2011 Bridges Travel Grant (NIH-funded) to present oral presentations entitled "The responses of

taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae to various phytochemicals" and "Do you see

what I see?: visual orientation behavior of Colorado potato beetle larvae to emissive

colors? at the 2012 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting.

Charleston, South Carolina, January 5 & 7, 2012 ($800).

TU Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM ) Travel Grant to present poster

entitled "Emissive color preferences of Colorado potato beetle larvae" at the 2011

Experimental Biology meeting, Washington, D.C., April 9-13. ($642.20)


2010 NIH- funded Bridges funding ($1500) (summer 2010)

2009-2010 National Institutes of Health Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) research

administrative supplement proposal for project entitled “Peripheral Processing and

coding of Gustatory Input” ( 8/14/2009-7/31/2010) ($35,519)

TU Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM ) Faculty Travel Grant to

present poster entitled “Sensory coding of taste stimulants and deterrent by gyspy moth

larvae: a neurophysiological investigation” at the Society for Neuroscience Meeting,

Washington, D.C., November 15-19. ($600).


2007 TU Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM ) Faculty Travel Grant to present

three posters entitled “The effects of alkaloids on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth

larvae,” “Promoting rapid learning in the histology laboratory by integrating technology,”

and “Explaining the structure and function of nerve cells to elementary school children at


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Brains Rule! Neurosciences exposition.” at the 2007 Experimental Biology Meeting,

Washington, D.C. April 28-May 2. ($941)


2005 TU Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Faculty Travel Grant to

present research entitled “Neural coding of gustatory input by taste receptor cells in

an insect” at the Neurons and Sensory Systems meeting (November 10-11) and

“Behavioral and electrophysiological responses to selected allelochemicals by

polyphagous gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)” at the Society for Neuroscience

meeting (November 12-16). Both meetings were held in Washington, D.C. ($500).

2005-2010 Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) grant to the National Institutes of

Health for project entitled “Peripheral Processing and Coding of Gustatory Input,”

2005 (7/1/2005-6/30/2010) ($204,680).

TU CSM Faculty Travel Grant to present research entitled “Context-dependent

behavioral effects and neurophysiological responses to selected deterrents by gypsy

moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.) at the International Society of Chemical Ecology 21st

Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., July 23-27 ($750).


2004 TU Faculty Development Grant to cover registration costs associated attending FASEB

meeting April 17-21 Washington, D.C. where undergraduate student, Aubrey Siebert,

presented research entitled “Electrophysiological characterization of gustatory receptor

cells in the maxillary styloconic sensilla of the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L.),”

($200).

TU Faculty Development Grant to cover reprint publication costs, ($200).

2003 American Philosophical Society Franklin Research Grant for project entitled “Feeding

responses to selected phytochemicals by gypsy moth larvae Lymantria dispar,” ($4000).

TU CSM Faculty Research Grant for project entitled “Neurophysiological recordings of

taste sensory organs of Lymantria dispar (L.) to selected phytochemicals,” ($729).

TU CSM Faculty Travel Grant to present research entitled “Feeding responses of gypsy

moth larvae, Lymantria dispar, to selected phytochemicals “at the Society for

Neurosciences Annual Meeting, New Orleans, November 8-12, ($702).

Alexander P. Grant awarded by the Entomological Society of America to cover costs

associated with publication charges, ($200).

TU CSM Faculty Travel Grant to present research entitled “Feeding responses to selected

tree species and phytochemicals by gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)” at

the Association for Chemosensory Sciences 25th Annual Meeting, Sarasota, FL,

April 9-13, ($829).

MAEOE Conference Scholarship. This competitive award was granted to individuals

presenting a lecture at the MAEOE 18th Annual Environmental Education Conference,

Ocean City, MD, January 31-February 2, ($90).


2002 TU CGER Faculty Incentive Grant, ($3300).

TU CGER Faculty Research Grant for project entitled “Feeding responses of gypsy moth

larvae (Lymantria dispar) L. to selected phytochemicals,” ($1607).

NSF-funded REU Program ($1500) (summer 2002)

2001-2002 College and departmental (biology) funding ($10,000) to obtain a full-service contract to

maintain a transmission electron microscope (JEOL 100S) in the Biology Department.

2001-present Co-PI on National Institutes of Health (Bridges) grant. “Facilitating Seamless

Transition From Community College.” Awarded to Gail Gasparich, Continuing


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(9/1/2003-8/31/2013) ($552,925).


NSF-funded REU Program ($1500) (summer 2001)

TU CGER Faculty Research Grant for project entitled “Fine structure of the maxillary

palps of the spruce budworm Choristoneura fumiferana,” ($1500). TU College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) Faculty Travel Grant, Towson

University to attend and present research at the 28th Göttingen Neurobiology

Conference, Göttingen, Germany, ($900).

2000 TU College of Graduate Education and Research (CGER) Faculty Research Grant,

Towson University for project entitled “Odor-guided hostplant detection in an insect,”

($1200).

1998 Foreign Travel Grant, Univ. of Arizona to attend and present research at the

26th Göttingen Neurobiolgy Conference, Göttingen, Germany, ($475).

Association for Women Faculty Travel Grant, Univ. of Arizona to attend

and present research at the 26th Göttingen Neurobiology Conference, Göttingen,

Germany, ($300).

1997 Awarded research grant from the American Philosophical Society for project

entitled “Neural basis of odor detection and discrimination in an insect,” ($5000).

1992/91/90/87 Six competitive Univ. of Regina Graduate Scholarships, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of

Regina

1991/88/87 Three competitive Univ. of Regina Graduate Teaching Assistantships, Dept. of Biology,

Univ. of Regina

OTHER AWARDS

Sampson J. Goodfellow Scholarship, Univ. of Regina

Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS) Travel Award to attend and to

present research at the AChemS XI meeting in Sarasota, FL

National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada PGS3 and

renewal scholarships to support Ph.D. research, Univ. of Regina

Arthur Brooks Memorial Prize in Entomology

Student Paper Prize for best student paper presented at the Entomological Society of

Saskatchewan meeting, Regina, SK

Gladys Christie Memorial Scholarship in French, Regina, SK

Saskatchewan General Proficiency Award (Government of Saskatchewan) for

academic accomplishments, Regina, SK

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Ph.D. Thesis

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 1994. Functional morphology of sensilla on the maxillary galea of Mamestra configurata

(Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Ph.D. dissertation thesis. Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina, Regina,

SK, Canada

Refereed Papers/Proceedings (**indicates graduate student; *indicates undergraduate student;)

Shields, V.D.C., May, M.C., Heinbockel, T.K., and Heinbockel, T. 2020. A hands-on activity to explain action

potentials and neurotransmission. Open Access Research in Anatomy. (in review).

Shields, V.D.C., May, M.C., Heinbockel, T.K., and Heinbockel, T. 2020. Using a hands-on activity to illustrate

reflex actions in the nervous system. Ann. Behav. Neurosci. (in review).

Shields, V.D.C., Dimitriades, N., Heinbockel, T.K. and Heinbockel, T. 2020. Picking your brain: Understanding the

structure and function of nerve cells and the brain. Ann. Behav. Neurosci. (accepted).


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Larson, N.R.., Strickland, J., Shields, V.D.C., Zhang, A. 2020. Controlled-release dispenser and dry trap

developments for Drosophila suzukii detection. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2020.00045/full

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Heinbockel, T. 2019. Introductory Chapter: Histological Techniques. In: Heinbockel, T.

and Shields, V.D.C. (eds.), Histological Techniques, Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia. Chapter

1, pp. 1-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.82017; https://www.intechopen.com/books/histology/

introductory-chapter-histological-microtechniques.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2018. Introductory Chapter: The Complex World of Ants. In: Shields, V.D.C. (ed.), The

Complex World of Ants, Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia. Chapter 1, pp. 1-5.

http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.80387; https://www.intechopen.com/books/the-complex-world-of-

ants/introductory-chapter-the-complex-world-of-ants.

Shields, V.D., Devadas, M.S., Kolagani, R.M., Smolyaninova, V.N., Williams, A.J. 2018. A new field emission

scanning electron microscopy facility with STEM and EDS capabilities for interdisciplinary research and

education at Towson University, Fisher College of Science and Mathematics. Microscopy and

Microanalysis 2018. 24 (S1): 2334-2335 (DOI 10.1017/S1431927618012151). Sanford**, Jillian, L., Barski*, Sharon A., Seen*, Christina M., Dickens, Joseph C., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2014.

Neurophysiological and behavioral responses of gypsy moth larvae to insect repellents: DEET, IR3535, and

Picaridin. PLOS ONE 9: 1-7.

Heinbockel, Thomas, Shields, Vonnie D.C., and Reisenman, Carolina E. 2013. Glomerular interactions in olfactory

processing channels of the antennal lobes. J.Comp. Physiol. A. 199: 929-946 (DOI 10.1007/s00359-013-

0842-6).

Sanford**, Jillian, L., Shields, Vonnie D.C., and Dickens, Joseph C. 2013. Gustatory receptor neuron responds to

DEET and other insect repellents in the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti. Naturwissenschaften 100:

269-273.

Martin,** Timothy L. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2012. Detection of alkaloids and carbohydrates by taste receptor

cells of the galea of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.) Arthropod Plant Interactions 6: 519-529.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Heinbockel, Thomas. 2012. Neurophysiological Recording Techniques

Applied to Insect Chemosensory Systems. In: Oraii, S. (ed.), Electrophysiology, Intech Open Access

Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia. Chapter 7, pp. 123-162.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Martin**, Timothy L. 2012. The Structure and Function of Taste Organs in Caterpillars.

In: Lynch, E.J. and Petrov, A.P. (eds.), The Sense of Taste, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Hauppauge, NY.

Chapter 11, pp. 147-166.

Martin**, Timothy L. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2012. An electrophysiolgical analysis of the effect of

phagostimulant mixtures on the responses of a deterrent-sensitive cell of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria

dispar (L.) Arthropod Plant Interactions 6: 259-267.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2010. High resolution ultrastructural investigation of insect sensory organs using field

emission scanning electron microscopy. In Méndez-Vilas, A. and Diaz, J.D. (eds.), Microscopy: Science,

Technology, Applications and Education, Formatex Research Center, Badojoz, Spain 1: 321-328

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Martin**, Timothy L. 2010. The Effect of Alkaloids on the Feeding of Lepidopteran

Larvae. In Cassiano, Nicole M. (ed.), Alkaloids: Properties, Applications and Pharmacological Effects,

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Hauppauge, NY. Chapter 6, pp. 109-138

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2009. Fine structure of the galeal styloconic sensilla of larval Lymantria dispar (Lepidoptera:

Lymantriidae). Ann. of the Entomological Society of America 102: 1116-1125

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Smith*, Kristen P., Arnold*, Nicole S., Gordon*, Ineta M., Shaw*, Taharah, E., and

Waranch, Danielle. 2008. The effect of varying alkaloid concentrations on the feeding behavior of gypsy

moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.) (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae). Arthropod-Plant Interactions 2: 101-107

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Rodgers*, Erin J., Arnold*, Nicole S., Williams*, Denise. 2006. Feeding responses to

selected alkaloids by gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.). Naturwissenschaften 93:127-130

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2020.00045/full

http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.82017

https://www.intechopen.com/

https://www.intechopen.com/books/histology/introductory-chapter-histological-microtechniques

https://www.intechopen.com/books/histology/introductory-chapter-histological-microtechniques

http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.80387

https://www.intechopen.com/books/the-complex-world-of-ants/introductory-chapter-the-complex-world-of-ants

https://www.intechopen.com/books/the-complex-world-of-ants/introductory-chapter-the-complex-world-of-ants


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Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. Ultrastructure of Insect Sensilla. Encyclopedia of Entomology, Kluwer Academic

Publishers, pp. 2407-2420

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Broomell*, Brian P., and Salako*, Jelilat O.B. 2003. Host selection and acceptability of

selected tree species by gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 96: 920-926

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 2001. Recent advances in insect olfaction, specifically regarding

the morphology and sensory physiology of antennal sensilla of the female sphinx moth Manduca sexta.

Micros. Res. Tech.55: 307-329

Shields, V.D.C. and Hildebrand, J.G. 2001. Responses of a population of antennal olfactory receptor cells in

the female moth Manduca sexta to plant-associated volatile organic compounds. J. Comp. Physiol. A.

186: 1135-1151

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1999. Fine structure of antennal sensilla of the female sphinx moth,

Manduca sexta (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae): I. Trichoid and basiconic sensilla. Can. J. Zool. 77: 290-301

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1999. Fine structure of antennal sensilla of the female sphinx

moth, Manduca sexta (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae). II. Auriculate, coeloconic, and styliform complex

sensilla. Can. J. Zool. 77: 302-313

Hildebrand, J.G., Christensen, T.A., Heinbockel, T., Roche King, J., Mechaber, W., Rössler, W., Selchow, K.,

and Shields, V.D.C. 1999. The olfactory neurobiology of host- and mate-attraction in moths. In:

Elsner, N. and Wehner, R. (eds). From Molecular Neurobiology to Clinical Neuroscience. Proc. 27th

Göttingen Neurobio. Conf., Göttingen, Germany, Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, 1: 56-67. (Authors appear

in alphabetical order)

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 1996. Comparative external ultrastructure and diffusion pathways in styloconic sensilla

on the maxillary galea of larval Mamestra configurata (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and five

other species. J. Morphol. 228: 89-105

Shields, V.D.C. and Mitchell, B.K. 1995. Sinigrin as a feeding deterrent in two crucifer-feeding polyphagous

lepidopterous species and the effects of feeding stimulant mixtures on deterrency. Phil. Trans. Roy.

Soc. B. 347: 439-46

Shields, V.D.C. and Mitchell, B.K. 1995. Responses of maxillary styloconic receptors to stimulation by sinigrin,

sucrose, and inositol in two crucifer-feeding polyphagous lepidopterous species. Phil. Trans. Roy. Soc.B.

347: 447-57

Shields, V.D.C. and Mitchell, B.K. 1995. The effect of phagostimulant mixtures on deterrent receptor(s) in two

crucifer-feeding polyphagous lepidopterous species. Phil. Trans. Roy. Soc. B. 347: 459-64

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 1994. Ultrastructure of the uniporous sensilla on the galea of larval Mamestra configurata

(Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Can. J. Zool. 72: 2016-31

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 1994. Ultrastructure of the aporous sensilla on the galea of larval Mamestra configurata

(Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Can. J. Zool. 72: 2032-54

Zacharuk, R.Y. and Shields, V.D. 1991. Sensilla of immature insects. Annu. Rev. Entomol. 36: 331-54

Published Book Review

2006 Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Heinbockel, Thomas (2006). Lepidoptera, Moths, and Butterflies, Volume 2:

Morphology, Physiology, and Development Handbook of Zoology: A Natural History of the Phyla of the

Animal Kingdom Volume IV Arthropoda: Insecta, Part 36. (Niels P. Kristensen, ed.). Walter de Gruyter,

Berlin, New York, 2003. 564 pp. Review published in Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 99: 988-989.

Media Attention and Online Publication

2019- Platform Tutorial Summary (summary highlights from presentations given in Tutorial X45 at the Baltimore

“Microscopy and Microanalysis” meeting, August 7, 2018). My white paper and talk was featured in the “How

to Get Funding for Instrumentation When Budgets are Tight,” a two-part tutorial with grantees invited to share

their grant writing experiences and representatives from granting agencies invited to share tips on how to


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successfully secure money for instrumentations; Christine A. Brantner, moderator. Featured article in

“Microscopy Today” May, 2019 (doi: 10.1017/S1551929519000452).

2011-Two posters pertaining to visual research carried out in the Shields' lab and presented at the Experimental

Biology 2011 meeting (April 9-13, Washington, D.C.) were selected and featured in Science News. "News

in Brief: Experimental Biology 2011 conference". Story entitled "Color preferences of larval pests".

Published online April 20, 2011. Story written by Janet Raloff (Senior Editor). Link:

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/73186/title/News_in_Brief_Experimental_Biology_2011_

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Published Abstracts and Conference Presentations Since Joining TU (** indicates graduate student; *

indicates undergraduate student; *** indicates high school student; ^indicates high school teacher)

Butler*, Shakia, Daramola*, C., Heinbockel, T., and Shields, VDC. 2019. Foodborne illnesses and odor navigation

of insects. Research Centers in Minority Institutions 2019 National Conference- Collaborative Solutions to

Improve Minority Health & Reduce Health Disparities, Bethesda, MD, Dec. 15-17, Abstract 11.09.012.

Bhatia- Dey N, Austin PT, Harvey J, Wang ZJ, Shields VDC, Heinbockel T (2019) Neuromodulation and

neurodegenerative disorders. Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) 2019 National Conference -

Collaborative Solutions to Improve Minority Health & Reduce Health Disparities, Bethesda, MD, Dec. 15-

17, Abstract 11.09.010.

Butler*, Shakia, Daramola*, C., and Shields, VDC. 2019. Seeing olfactory cues eliciting anemotaxis in crickets.

Student Research Symposium, December 6, Biological Sciences Department, Towson University, Towson,

MD. #23.

Daramola*, Christiana, Butler*, Shakia, and Shields, Vonnie. 2019. The role of olfactory cues in the navigation of

crickets. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS), Anaheim Convention

Center, Anaheim, CA, Nov. 13-16. C-323.

Butler*, Shakia, Daramola*, C., and Shields, VDC. 2019. What olfactory cues attract crickets? Annual Science

Symposium at Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD,

November 2.

Daramola*, C., Butler*, Shakia, and Shields, VDC. 2019. What olfactory cues attract crickets? Bridges to

Bacalaureate Research Symposium, Towson University, Towson, MD July 26.

Demissie*, Tsion, Teklemichael*, Milka, and Woldemariam*, Heaven, and Shields,Vonnie. 2019. Biological

odorants eliciting attraction in crickets. The 5th 2019 Maryland Collegiate STEM Conference, Baltimore City

Community College, Baltimore, MD, April 27. Abstract # 28, p. 39.

Demissie*, Tsion, Teklemichael*, Milka, and Woldemariam*, Heaven, and Shields,Vonnie. 2019. What Do Crickets

Smell?: Do dead odors from conspecifics elicit attraction or rejection? Towson University Student Research &

Creative Inquiry Forum, poster presentation, Towson, MD, April 17. Abstract #12.

Okhuevbie*, Joy, Carr*, Towanda, and Shields, Vonnie. 2018. Effect of biologically relevant dead house cricket odor

on Acheta domesticus. Annual Science Symposium at Baltimore City Community College, November 3.

Okhuevbie, Joy, Carr*, Towanda, and Shields, Vonnie. 2018. Effect of biologically relevant dead house cricket odor

on Acheta domesticus. Bridges to Bacalaureate Research Symposium, Towson University, Towson, MD,

July 27.

Tchimo*, Kelsey Semou, Bayemake*, Karljop, Haile*, Luam, Coulibaly*, Assitan, Demissie*, Tsion, Strickland**,

Jaime, Zhang, Aijun, and Shields, Vonnie. 2018. The effect of insect death odorant scents as behavioral

attractants. Towson University Student Research & Creative Inquiry Forum, poster presentation, Towson,

MD, April 19. Abstract #123.

Strickland**, Jaime, Lall, Abner, and Shields, Vonnie. Expo 2018. An electroretinographic study of vision in stink bug

compound eyes. Towson University Student Research & Creative Inquiry Forum, poster presentation, April 19.

Abstract #124.


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Strickland**, J., Lall, A.B., and Shields, V.D. 2018. Electroretinographic study of vision in the stink bug

Halymorpha halys compound eyes. 2017 Society for Neuroscience meeting, Washington, D.C., November 11-

15. Abstract # 401.10/HH29.

Haile*, Luam, Bayemake*, Karljop, and Coulibaly*, Assitan, Strickland**, Jaime, Zhang, Aijun, and Shields,

Vonnie. 2018. Biological odorants elicting attraction in an insect model. Research Centers in Minority

Institutions Translational Science 2018 Conference, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.,

October 28-November 1. Abstract #01.09.021.

Bayemake*, Karljop, Haile*, Luam, and Coulibaly*, Assitan, Strickland**, Jaime, Zhang, Aijun, and Shields,

Vonnie. 2017. Biological odorants elicting attraction in an insect model. 20th Annual Undergraduate

Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences. University of Maryland Baltimore County,

October 14, p. 10.

Strickland**, Jaime, Shields, Vonnie, and Zhang, Aijun. 2017. Biologically relevant odorants that attract house

crickets, Acheta domesticus: a behavioral study. Towson University Student Research & Creative Inquiry

Forum, poster presentation, April 19.

Strickland**, Jaime, Shields, Vonnie, and Lall, A. 2017. Electroretinogram signals of the stink bug compound eye.

Howard University Research Symposium, Howard University, Washington, D.C., April 13.

Arnold**, N.S., Shields, V.D.C., and Lall, A. 2016. Electrophysiological investigation of the compound eye of the

stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Petatomidae). Towson University Research Expo, Towson

University Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo, oral presentation, April 20.

Ferguson*, S., Asante*, R., and Holt*, A. 2016. Which biological relevant odor stimuli elicit positive anemotaxis in

the house cricket, Acheta domesticus? Towson University Research Expo, Towson University

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo, April 20.

Arnold**, N.S., Shields, V.D.C., and Lall, A. 2016. Electroretinogram responses of receptors from the compound

eyes of the brown marmorated stink bug. Howard University Research Symposium, Howard University,

Washington, D.C., April 14.

Arnold**, N.S., Shields, V.D.C., and Lall, A. 2016. Investigation of electroretinogram signals of the stink bug

compound eye. Advancing Computational Biology @ Howard University Symposium: Molecular

Simulation & Design, Systems Biology, Genomics, and Big Data. Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.,

April 8.

Ferguson*, S., Asante*, R., and Holt*, A. 2016. Which biological relevant odor stimuli elicit positive anemotaxis?

Advancing Computational Biology @ Howard University Symposium: Molecular Simulation & Design,

Systems Biology, Genomics, and Big Data. Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C., April 8.

Ferguson*, S. and Asante*, R. 2015. Testing biologically-relevant odor stimuli in the house cricket, Acheta

domesticus. Student Research Poster Session, (Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Molecular

Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, MB3), Smith Hall, Towson University, December 8.

Arnold**, N. 2015. Electrophysiological investigation of the compound eye of the brown marmorated stink bug,

Towson University Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo, April 23, 2015,

p. 34.

Coulibaly*, A. 2015. The role of environmental and physiological factors in regulating olfactory attractiveness of

Acheta domesticus, Towson University Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance

Expo, April 23, 2015, p. 91.

Guida, E.** 2015. Encoding environmental and physiological stimuli by sensory cells in an insect model, Towson

University Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo, April 23, 2015. p. 156.

Arnold**, N.S., Shields, V.D.C., Heinbockel, T., and Lall, A. B. 2014. Electrophysiological investigation of the

compound eye of the brown marmorated stink bug. 2014 Society for Neuroscience meeting, Washington,

D.C., November 15-19. Abstract # 433.10/EE28.

Huynh*, K.A., Neslund**, M.C., Baker, T.C., and Shields, V.D. 2014. From molecules to motion: Assessing the

responses of house crickets to plant volatiles using behavioral and electrophysiological paradigms. 2014


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Society for Neuroscience meeting, Washington, D.C., November 15-19. Abstract # 721.06/FF29.

Guitteye*, F. and Coulibaly*, A.2014. Olfactory signaling in an insect model: a behavioral study. Towson University

Bridges Final Poster Presentation, August 1.

Huynh*, Kimberly A. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2014. From molecules to motion: assessing the attractiveness of

volatile plant compounds on crickets using a behavioral paradigm. Retirement Luncheon Towson University

Provost Office, June 12.


volatile plant compounds on crickets using a behavioral paradigm. This presentation also included a hands-on

workshop. Towson University 5th Field Station Open House, Monkton, MD. May 3.


volatile plant compounds on crickets using a behavioral paradigm. Towson University Biological Sciences

Research Forum, December 5, 2014.

Arnold**, Nicole A. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2014. Spectral sensitivity of the compound eyes in the stink bugs: an

electroretinographic study. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson

University, April 23, p. 33. (oral presentation).

Neslund**, M.C. and Shields, V.D.C. 2014. Electrophysiological responses of Acheta domesticus to volatile plant

compounds. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University,

April 23, p. 34 (oral presentation).

Huynh*, Kimberly A. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2014 From molecules to motion: assessing the attractiveness of

volatile plant compounds on crickets using a behavioral paradigm. Undergraduate and Graduate Student

Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 29. (oral presentation).

Arnold**, Nicole A. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2014 The waveform and intensity signaled by white light at varying

photons on brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys, to identify possible visual receptors.

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 154

Neslund**, M.C. and Shields, V.D.C. 2014. Electroantennogram responses of Acheta domesticus to plant-associated

volatiles. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April

23, p. 159

Sanford**, Jillian, L., Dickens, Joseph, C., and Shields, Vonnie D.C., 2014. Gustatory receptor neuron in gypsy

moth larvae responds to selected insect repellents. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and

Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 160.

Charles*, Curtisha, D., Arnold**, Nicole, S., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2014. Functional morphology of antennal

sensory organs of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.). Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research

and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 73.

Huynh*, Kimberly A. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2014 Olfactory signaling in an insect model: a behavioral study.

2014. Functional morphology of antennal sensory organs of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.).

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 88.

Seen*, Christina M. and Adenuga*, Esther T., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2014 Olfactory repellents acting as aversive

feeding deterrents in gypsy moth larvae. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance

Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 104


2014. Functional morphology of antennal sensory organs of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.).

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 23, p. 88.


2014. 12th Annual Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference, Towson University,

April 11-13, p. 25.

Huynh*, Kimberly A. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2014. Olfactory Signaling in an Insect Model: A Behavioral Study.

MB3 Club Seminar, Towson University, April 4.


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Neslund*, M.C., Baker, T.C., and Shields, V.D.C. 2014. Electroantennogram responses of Acheta domesticus to

plant-associated volatiles. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. Austin, TX, January 3-7.

Sanford**, Jillian, L., Dickens, Joseph, C., and Shields, Vonnie D.C., 2014. Gustatory receptor neuron in gypsy

moth larvae responds to selected insect repellents. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. Austin,

TX, January 3-7.

Seen*, Christina, M., Adenuga*, Esther, T., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2014. Olfactory repellents acting as aversive

feeding deterrents in gypsy moth larvae. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. Austin, T,

January 3-7.

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Charles*, Curtisha, D., and Arnold**, Nicole, S. 2014. Functional morphology of antennal

sensory organs of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.). Society for Integrative and Comparative

Biology. Austin, T, January 3-7.

Charles, Curtisha. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2013. Inventory and Distribution of Sensory Organs on the Antennae

of the House Cricket Acheta domesticus (L.). MB3 Club Seminar, Towson University, October 18.

Wilson*, D. and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. Behavioral responses of the common house cricket, Acheta domesticus, to

plant-associated volatiles. Baltimore Excellence in STEM Teaching (BEST) Project, Columbus Center,

Towson University Baltimore, MD, Sept. 28. Shafer*, H. and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. Behavioral olfactory responses of house crickets to plant volatiles. The Jess and

Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics 23rd Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session,

Towson University, April 28. p. 17.

Arnold*, N. and Shields, V.D.C 2013. Alkaloids as antifeedants against gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar. The

Maryland Entomological Society, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, April 19. p. 2.

Sanford**, J. and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. Insect olfactory repellents: Is there a gustatory contribution? The Maryland

Entomological Society, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, April 19. p. 3.

Neslund**, M., Shafer, H., and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. A behavioral analysis of the common house cricket, Acheta

domesticus, in response to plant-associated volatiles. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research and

Performance Expo. Towson University, April 17, p. 153.

Sanford**, J. and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. Insect olfactory repellents: is there a gustatory contribution? Undergraduate and

Graduate Student Research and Performance Expo. Towson University, April 17, p. 156.

Charles*, C. and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. Morphological characterization of sensory organs on the antennae of the house

cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.). 11th Annual Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference,

University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, April 12-14. p. 24.

Dickens, J.C., Sanford**, J., and Shields, V.D.C. 2013. Taste repellents in mosquitoes. AMCA 79th Annual Meeting.

Taste repellents in mosquitoes. Poster # P-07, p. 19. Atlantic City, New Jersey, February 24-28, 2013. P-07, p.

19.

Shields, V.D.C., Shaw, T.E., and Sanford**, J.L. 2012. Aversive feeding responses by gypsy moth larvae to selected

alkaloids. 13th RCMI International Symposium on Health Disparities. Poster # 12.01.074, San Juan, Puerto Rico,

Dec. 9-13. p. 95.

Shields, Vonnie 2012. Responses of taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae to individual and mixtures of selected

phytochemicals. Potomac Society for Neuroscience Chapter Meeting, October 10, American University,

Washington, D.C.

Shields, Vonnie and Martin**, T. 2012. Responses of taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae to individual and

mixtures of selected phytochemicals. 10th International Congress of Neuroethology, August 5-10.

Sanford*, Jillian, Belton, Sheena, Shaw, Taharah, Charles, Curtisha, and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Gypsy moth larvae

adapt their aversive behavioral response to selected alkaloids. 10th International Congress of Neuroethology,

College Park, MD, August 5-10.

Shields, Vonnie, Martin,**Timothy, Sanford*, Jillian, Beattie*, Katelyn, Arnold*, Nicole, and Smith*, K. 2012.

Suggestions for Alternative Methods to Control for Gypsy Moth Larvae. Towson University 3rd Field

Station Open House, Monkton, MD. May 12.


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Charles*, Curtisha, Belton*, Sheena, Sanford*, Jillian, and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Can gypsy moth larvae adapt

its aversive behavioral response to alkaloids? Towson University Student Research and Scholarship

Expo. Towson University, April 18.

Woldeyesus*, Melikte, Arnold*, Nicole, Shafer*, Harlan, Sanford*, Jillian, and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Visual

orientation responses and spectral preferences of gypsy moth larvae. Towson University Student Research

and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, April 18.

Charles*, Curtisha and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Inventory and distribution of sensory organs on the antennae of the

house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.) Towson University Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson

University, April 18.

Charles*, Curtisha, Belton*, Sheena, and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Inventory and distribution of sensory organs on the

antennae of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.). 22nd Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster

Session, Towson University, April 29.

Woldeyesus*, Melikte, Arnold*, Nicole, and Shafer*, Harlan. 2012. Visual orientation responses and spectral

preferences of gypsy moth larvae. 10th Annual Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research

Conference. Norfolk, Virginia, April 13-15, p. 50.

Martin**, Timothy and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. The responses of taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae to various

phytochemicals. 2012 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting. Charleston, South

Carolina, January 7, 2012, 104.4.

Charles*, Curtisha, Belton*, Sheena, and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Inventory and distribution of sensory organs on

the antennae of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.). 2012 Society for Integrative and Comparative

Biology Meeting. Charleston, South Carolina, January 6, 2012, P3.145.

Shields, Vonnie, Otalora-Luna, Fernando, and Dickens, Joseph. 2012. Do you see what I see?: visual orientation

behavior of Colorado potato beetle larvae to emissive colors? (Oral presentation) 2012 Society for

Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting. Charleston, South Carolina, January 5, 2012, 39.5.

Belton*, Sheena, Charles*, Curtisha, Sanford*, Jillian, and Shields, Vonnie. 2012. Can gypsy moth larvae

(Lymantria dispar) adapt its aversive behavioral response to alkaloids? 2012 Society for Integrative and

Comparative Biology Meeting. Charleston, South Carolina, January 4, 2012, P1.8.

Beattie, Katelyn, Shields, Vonnie, Sanford, Jillian, Ngosso**, S., Otalora-Luna, F., and Dickens, J. 2011. Visual

orientation behavior of two larval insects to emissive colors. Society for Neuroscience Meeting, Washington,

D.C., November 14. Abstract # 517.18.

Shields, Vonnie, Martin, **Timothy, Sanford*, Jillian, Beattie*, Katelyn, Arnold*, Nicole, and Smith*, K. 2011.

Suggestions for Alternative Methods to Control for Gypsy Moth Larvae. Towson University 2nd Field Station

Open House, Monkton, MD. May 7.

Beattie*, Katelyn, Sanford*, Jillian, Ngosso**, Sonynka, Carter**, Willie, and Vonnie D.C. 2011. Do you see what

I see?: Visual orientation behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors. 21st Annual Honors Convocation

Research Poster Session. May 1.

Sanford*, Jillian L., Khalid*, Madiha., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Gustatory habituation mechanisms in gypsy

moth larvae. 21st Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session. May 1.

Martin**, Timothy L. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Neurophysiological characteristics of taste receptor cells of

gypsy moth larvae. Towson University Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, April

21.

Beattie*, Katelyn, Sanford*, Jillian, Ngosso**, Sonynka, Carter**, Willie, and Vonnie D.C. 2011. Do you see what

I see?: Visual orientation behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors. Towson University Student

Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, April 21.

Sanford*, Jillian L., Khalid*, Madiha., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Gustatory habituation mechanisms in gypsy

moth larvae. Towson University Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, April 21.

Martin**, Timothy L. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Neurophysiological characteristics of taste receptor cells of

gypsy moth larvae. Towson University Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, April 21.


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Shields, Vonnie D.C., Sanford*, Jillian L., Otolora-Luna, F., and Dickens, J.C. 2011. Emissive color preferences of

Colorado potato beetle larvae. Experimental Biology 2011. Washington Convention Center, Washington,

D.C., April 12. The FASEB Journal 25:1046.3.

Beattie*, Katelyn, F., Sanford*, J.L., Carter**, W. III, Shields, Vonnie D.C., Otolora-Luna, F., and Dickens, J.C.

2011. Visual orientation behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors. Experimental Biology 2011.

Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 12. The FASEB Journal 25:1046.5.

Sanford*, Jillian L., Aginam*, N., Khalid*, M., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Gustatory habituation to selected

alkaloid s by gypsy moth larvae. Experimental Biology 2011. Washington Convention Center, Washington,

D.C., April 12. The FASEB Journal 25:1046.4.

Martin**, Timothy L. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae exhibit varying

sensitivities to various phytochemicals. Experimental Biology 2011. Washington Convention Center,

Washington, D.C., April 12. The FASEB Journal 25:1048.3.

Srour** Khalid J.M. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Morphological and neurophysiological characterization of

olfactory sensory organs in the house cricket. Experimental Biology 2011. Washington Convention Center,

Washington, D.C., April 12. The FASEB Journal 25:1048.4.

Beattie*, Katelyn, F., Sanford*, J.L., Carter*, W. III, Shields, Vonnie D.C., Otolora-Luna, F., and Dickens, J.C.

2011. Visual orientation behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors. 2011 American Physiological

Society Undergraduate Poster Session and David S. Bruce Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research

Reception, Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 10.

Sanford*, Jillian L., Aginam*, N., Khalid*, M., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Gustatory habituation to selected

alkaloids by gypsy moth larvae. 2011 American Physiological Society Undergraduate Poster Session and

David S. Bruce Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Reception, Washington Convention

Center, Washington, D.C., April 10.

Martin**, Timothy L. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2011. Neurophysiological characterization of gustatory neurons of

gypsy moth larvae. 22st USDA Interagency Forum on Invasive Species. Annapolis, MD January 11-14.

Ilunga*, Kasongo, R., Sanford*, Jillian, and Shields, and Vonnie D.C. 2010. Salt as a feeding stimulant or deterrent?

The effect of varying potassium chloride concentrations on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae,

Lymantria dispar. Towson University Bridges Final Poster Presentation, July 28.

Srour**, Khalid. and Shields, V. 2010. A morphological characterization of sensilla in the house cricket by scanning

electron microscopy. Insect Chemical Ecology (ICE 10), Graduate Course in Insect Chemical Ecology June 1-

15, Penn State, State College, Pennsylvania, June 1.

Martin**, Timothy, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2010. A neurophysiological study of gustatory neuron sensitivity of gypsy

moth larvae to alkaloids. Insect Chemical Ecology (ICE 10), Graduate Course in Insect Chemical Ecology June

1-15, Penn State, State College, Pennsylvania, June 1.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2010. Using alkaloids as potential biocontrol agents to combat gypsy moth outbreaks. Towson

University Field Station Grand Opening, Monkton, MD, May 15.

Srour**, K. and Shields, V. 2010. A morphological characterization of sensilla in the house cricket by scanning electron

microscopy. Eleventh Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: A Showcase of Student Research,

Achievement, and Creativity. Towson University, Towson, MD., April 21, p. 106.

Martin**, Timothy and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2010. A neurophysiological study of gustatory neuron sensitivity of gypsy

moth larvae to alkaloids. Eleventh Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: A Showcase of Student

Research, Achievement, and Creativity. Towson University, Towson, MD., April 21, p. 98.

Aginam*, N. and Sanford*, J. 2010. The effect of deterrents on gypsy moth food consumption: a behavioral

investigation. Eleventh Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: A Showcase of Student Research,

Achievement, and Creativity. Towson University, Towson, MD., April 21, p. 86.

Aginam*, N. and Sanford*, J. 2010. The effect of deterrents on gypsy moth food consumption: a behavioral

investigation. 20th Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session, Towson University, Towson, MD.,

April 25, p. 1.


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Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2010. Fine structure of selected mouthpart sensory organs of gypsy moth larvae. 21st USDA

Interagency Forum on Invasive Species. Annapolis, MD January 12-15. P. 130.

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Martin**, Timothy L., Beattie*, Katelyn, F., Arnold*, Nicole, S. and Smith*, Kristen, P.

2009. The effects of alkaloids on the feeding behavior and neurophysiology of insects. 49th Annual

Phytochemical Society of North America Meeting and Symposia: Biologically Active Phytochemicals.

Towson University, Towson, MD August 8-12. pp. 14-15

Martin**, Timothy L., Beattie*, Katelyn, F., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2009. Alkaloids as feeding deterrents for

gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.): a neurophysiological analysis of gustatory neuron sensitivity. 49th

Annual Phytochemical Society of North America Meeting and Symposia: Biologically Active

Phytochemicals. Towson University, Towson, MD August 8-12. p. 47.

Martin*, Timothy, Srour*, Khalid, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2009. Determining the sensitivity of gustatory neurons in

the maxillary styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae. Tenth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo:

A Showcase of Student Research, Achievement, and Creativity. Towson University, Towson, MD., May 5, p. 96.

Srour*, K., Martin*, T., Shields, V. 2009. Determining the sensitivity of gustatory neurons in the maxillary

styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae. 8th Annual Oxford International Conference on the Science of

Botanicals. The University of Mississippi, University, MS., April 6-9. Plant Medica 75: 447.

Srour*, K., Martin*, T., Shields, V. 2009. Determining the sensitivity of gustatory neurons in the maxillary styloconic

sensilla of gypsy moth larvae. 19th Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session, Towson University,

Towson, MD., April 26, p. 18.

Karlin*, Neal and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2008. An external morphological investigation of the labial palp organ. FCSM

Eighteenth Annual Honors Convocation Honors College, Towson University, Towson, MD, May 4, p. 10.

Srour*, Khalid, Martin*, Timothy, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2008. Sensory coding of stimulants and deterrents by gypsy

moth larvae: a neurophysiological investigation. FCSM Eighteenth Annual Honors Convocation Honors

College, Towson University, Towson, MD, May 4, p. 14.

Karlin*, Neal and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2008. An external morphological investigation of the labial palp organ. Ninth

Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Towson University, Towson, MD., April 24, p. 105.

Srour*, Khalid, Martin*, Timothy, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. Shields. 2008. Sensory coding of stimulants and deterrents

by gypsy moth larvae: a neurophysiological investigation. Ninth Annual Student Research and Scholarship

Expo. Towson University, Towson, MD., April 24, p. 114.

Martin*, T., Srour*, K., and Shields, V.D. 2008. Sensory coding of taste stimulants and deterrents by gypsy moth

larvae: a neurophysiological investigation. Society for Neuroscience Meeting, Washington, D.C., November

15-19. Abstract # 64.24.

Martin*, T., Srour*, K., and Shields, V.D. 2008. Sensory coding of taste stimulants and deterrents by gypsy moth

larvae: a neurophysiological investigation. Faculty of Undergraduate Neuroscience Meeting (FUN),

Washington, D.C. November 17.

Shields, Vonnie D.C, Siebert*, Aubrey, and Gordon*, Ineta M. 2007. Ultrastructural and functional characterization

of sensory receptor cells in an insect taste organ. The American Society for Cell Biology 47th Annual

Meeting.Washington, D.C. December 1-5. Abstract # 779, p. 79.

Shields, Vonnie D.C, Smith*, Kristen, P. Shaw*, Taharah, E., Arnold*, Nicole S., and Gordon*, Ineta M. 2007. The

effects of alkaloids on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae. The FASEB Journal. Experimental

Biology 2007. Washington, D.C. April 28-May 2. Abstract # 581.3, p. A462.

Gordon*, Ineta M., Serwah*, Audrey A., Smith*, Kristen P., and Arnold*, Nicole S. 2007. The effects of feeding

stimulant mixtures on deterrency in gypsy moth larvae. Eighth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo.

Towson University, Towson, MD., April 26, p. 54.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2007. The effects of alkaloids on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae. 18th USDA

Interagency Research Forum on Invasive Species. Annapolis, MD., January 9-12.

Smith*, Kristen, P., Arnold*, Nicole S., Shaw*, Taharah E. 2006. The effects of alkaloids on the feeding behavior of

gypsy moth. 9th Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of


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Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD., October 14, p. 64.

Arnold*, Nicole S. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. Context-dependent feeding responses by Lymantria dispar larvae”.

Seventh Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD., April 26, p. 82.

Smith*, Kristen, Arnold*, Nicole, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. “Exploration of varying allelochemical concentrations

on the feeding responses of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. Seventh Annual Student Research and

Scholarship Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD., April 26, p.97.

Swearingen*, Joshua E. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. “Electrophysiological responses of receptor cells in the galeal

styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.): tuning, sensitivity, and temporal coding

properties”. Seventh Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, Towson University,

Towson, MD., April 26, p. 99.

Arnold*, Nicole S. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. Context-dependent feeding responses by Lymantria dispar

larvae”. FCSM Sixteenth Annual Honors Convocation Honors College, Towson University, Towson, MD,

April 23, p.10.

Smith*, Kristen, Arnold*, Nicole, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. “Exploration of varying allelochemical concentrations

on the feeding responses of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. FCSM Sixteenth Annual Honors

Convocation Honors College, Towson University, Towson, MD, April 23., p. 11



properties”. FCSM Sixteenth Annual Honors Convocation Honors College, Towson University,

Towson, MD, April 23, p. 12.

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Swearingen*, Joshua, E., and Arnold*, Nicole, S. 2006. “Behavioral and electrophysiolgical

responses to selected allelochemicals by polyphagous gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.).” Annual

Meeting for the Baltimore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, Baltimore,

MD, March 2, p. 62.

Arnold*, Nicole S. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. Context-dependent feeding responses by Lymantria dispar larvae”.

National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Asheville, North Carolina, April 6-9, 463.

Smith*, Kristen, Arnold*, Nicole, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. “Exploration of varying allelochemical

concentrations on the feeding responses of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. National Conference on

Undergraduate Research, Asheville, North Carolina, April 6-9, 64.



properties”. Undergraduate Research Conference Colonial Academic Alliance, James

Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, March 31-April 1.



properties”. Undergraduate Student Research Days Conference, Annapolis, MD, February 16.

Arnold*, Nicole S., Smith*, Kristen, P., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. “Exploration of varying phytochemical

concentrations on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth

larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. Undergraduate Student Research Days Conference, Annapolis, MD,

February 16.

Arnold*, Nicole S. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2006. Context-dependent feeding responses by Lymantria dispar

larvae”. Undergraduate Student Research Days Conference, Annapolis, MD, February 16.

Swearingen*, Joshua E. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2005. “Electrophysiological responses of receptor cells in the

galeal styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.): tuning, sensitivity, and temporal

coding properties”. Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C.,

November 14. p. 22.

Arnold*, Nicole S., Smith*, Kristen, P., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2005. “Exploration of varying phytochemical

concentrations on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. Faculty for


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Undergraduate Neuroscience Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C., November 14. p. 2.

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Swearingen*, Joshua, E., and Arnold*, Nicole, S. 2005. “Behavioral and electrophysiolgical

responses to selected allelochemicals by polyphagous gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.).” Society for

Neuroscience Abstracts 280.9, Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., November 12-16.

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Arnold*, Nicole, S., Rodgers*, Erin J., and Siebert*, Aubrey A. 2005. “Neural coding of

gustatory input by taste receptor cells in an insect”. Neurons and Sensory Systems, Washington, D.C.,

November 10-11, p. 16.

Smith*, Kristen, Arnold*, Nicole, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2005. “Varying allelochemical concentrations in the

feeding responses of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. Bridges Program Research Poster Expo,

Towson University, August 12.

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Siebert*, Aubrey A., Arnold*, Nicole S. 2005. “Context-dependent behavioral effects and

neurophysiological responses to selected deterrents by gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.).

International Society of Chemical Ecology 21st Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., July 23-27,

p. 131.

Arnold*, Nicole, Williams*, Denise, Rodgers*, Erin, and Shields, Vonnie. 2005. “Context-dependent allelochemical

effects in insect feeding.” Sixth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, April 28.

Arnold*, Nicole and Shields, Vonnie. 2005. “Context-dependent allelochemical effects in insect feeding.” CSM 15th

Annual Honors Convocation, April 16. p. 28

Arnold*, Nicole and Shields, Vonnie. 2005. “Combinatorial effects of deterrent allelochemicals on the feeding behavior

of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.). 2005 Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research

Conference, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, April 8-9.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Siebert*, Aubrey.2004. “Peripheral coding of gustatory input by receptor cells of gypsy moth,

Lymantria dispar (L.).” Sigma XI Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference, Montréal, Québec,

Canada, November 11-14. PR-09, p. 70.

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Arnold*, Nicole, Bunney*, Donald, Koma*, Mooketsi*, Gallerizzo*, M., and Holland*, T. 2004.

“Exploring mixture interactions of deterrent phytochemicals on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae,

Lymantria dispar. Sigma XI Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference, Montréal,

Québec, Canada, November 11-14. PR-10, pp. 70, 71.

Shields, Vonnie, Siebert*, Aubrey, Arnold*, Nicole, Williams*, Denise, and Bunney*, Donald. 2004. “Feeding

behavioral and neurophysiological responses of gypsy moth larvae to host and non-host plant

allelochemicals. 55th Annual Meeting of the Lepidopterists’ Society. University of Maryland, College Park,

MD, July 15-18. pp. 12-13. (oral presentation).

Bunney*, Don and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Combinatorial effects of deterrent phytochemicals on the feeding

behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. The Federation of American Societies for

Experimental Biology Journal. 18: 226.8.

Siebert*, Aubrey and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Electrophysiological characterization of gustatory receptor cells in

the maxillary styloconic sensilla of the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L.).” The Federation of American

Societies for Experimental Biology Journal. 18: 238.14.

Bunney*, Don and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Combinatorial effects of deterrent phytochemicals on the feeding

behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)”. The American Physiological Society Undergraduate

Research Poster Session, Washington, D.C. April 18.

Siebert*, Aubrey and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Electrophysiological characterization of gustatory receptor cells

in the maxillary styloconic sensilla of the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L)”. The American Physiological

Society Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Washington, D.C. April 18.

Arnold*, Nicole, Galanie**, Stephanie, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Effect of allelochemical mixtures on

food consumption in an insect model. Summer Undergraduate Research in Biology, Towson University,

August 6.


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Arnold*, Nicole, Williams*, Denise, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “ Do alkaloids play a role in the feeding

behavior of gypsy moth larvae? College of Science and Mathematics 5th Annual Student Research and

Scholarship Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD, April 22.

Bunney*, Don and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Is two better than one? The effect of combining deterrent

phytochemicals on the feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.).” College of

Science and Mathematics 5th Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, Towson University,

Towson, MD, April 22.

Delauder*, Kimberly and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “ Does changing the palatability of a leaf affect the feeding

behavior of an insect? College of Science and Mathematics 5th Annual Student Research and


Magruder**, Grace and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Selected phytochemicals and their role in the feeding

behavior of gypsy moth larvae.” College of Science and Mathematics 5th Annual Student Research and


Siebert*, Aubrey and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Explorations into taste: neurophysiological recordings of

gustatory receptor cells of the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L.)” College of Science and Mathematics

5th Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD, April 22.

Arnold*, Nicole, Williams*, Denise, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Alkaloids and their role in the feeding

behavior of gypsy moth larvae.” College of Science and Mathematics Fourteenth Annual Honors

Convocation, May 2. p. 1.

Bunney*, Don and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Effects of combining selected deterrent phytochemicals on the

feeding behavior of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.).” College of Science and Mathematics

Fourteenth Annual Honors Convocation, May 2. p. 4.

Siebert*, Aubrey and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. “Gustatory neurons in the maxillary styloconic sensilla of

gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.), elicit robust responses to selected phytochemicals.” 2004

Baltimore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience Meeting. January 23, p. 16.

Williams*, Denise, Arnold*, Nicole, and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “The role of phytochemicals as feeding

deterrents: possible biocontrol agents against gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar.” SURB Colloquium.

Towson University, Towson, MD, August 1.

Delauder*, Kimberly and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “Changing the palatability of a leaf in an insect.” SURB

Colloquium, Towson University, Towson, MD, August 1.

Magruder**, Katherine and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “The role of selected alkaloids on the feeding behavior of

gypsy moth larvae (Lymantria dispar) (L.).” SURB Colloquium. Towson University, Towson, MD, August 1.

Siebert*, Aubrey and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “Electrophysiological explorations into taste: recordings from the

maxillary styloconic sensilla of the gypsy moth.” Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Biology

(SURB) Colloquium. Towson University, Towson, MD, August 1.

Agbasi*, Kismet-Gerald T. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2003. “Deterrent phytochemicals as possible biocontrol agents

against gypsy moth larvae.” Colleg of Science

and Mathematics 13th Annual Honors Convocation, Towson University, Towson, MD, May 4.

Dodson*, Leila K. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “How plastic are feeding preferences in gypsy moth larvae?

College of Science and Mathematics 13th Annual Honors Convocation, Towson University, Towson, MD,

May 4.

Agbasi*, Kismet-Gerald T. and Shields, Vonnie D. C. 2003. “Deterrent phytochemicals as possible biocontrol agents

against gypsy moth larvae.” College of Science and Mathematics 4th Annual Student Research Expo,

Towson University, Towson, MD, April 22.

Dodson*, Leila K. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “How plastic are feeding preferences in gypsy moth larvae?

College of Science and Mathematics 4h Annual Student Research Expo, Towson University, Towson, MD,

April 22.


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Rodgers*, Erin J. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “Determining feeding responses to selected phytochemicals by

larvae of the gypsy moth Lymantria dispar.” 17th National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Salt

Lake City, Utah, p. 290.

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Broomell*, Brian, P., Rodgers*, Erin, J., Salako*, Jelilat, O.B., Dodson*, Leila, K., and Agbasi*,

Kismet-Gerald, T. 2003. “Feeding responses of gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar, to selected

phytochemicals.” Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 595.11.

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Broomell*, Brian, P., Rodgers*, Erin, J., Salako*, Jelilat, O.B., Dodson*, Leila, K., and

Agbasi*, Kismet-Gerald, T. 2003. “Feeding responses to selected tree species and phytochemicals by gypsy

moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.).” Chem. Senses 28:A24-25

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Dodson*, Leila K. 2003. “Plasticity in the feeding preferences of gypsy moth larvae

(Lymantria dispar) (L.). In: Fosbroke, S.L.C. and Gottschalk, K.W. (eds.). Proceedings U.S. Department of

Agriculture Interagency Research Forum on Gypsy Moth and Other Invasive Species 2003, Annapolis,

MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station,

Newton Square, PA, p. 53.

Broomell*, Brian P., Salako*, Jelilat, O.B., and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. Gustatory preference and aversion in an

insect model using natural taste stimuli. Society for Neuroscience 2002. Baltimore Chapter Meeting. Johns

Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. p. 30.

Shields, Vonnie D.C., Broomell*, Brian P. and Salako*, Jelilat O. 2002. Determining feeding preference hierarchy

in gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) using choice test bioassays. In: Fosbroke, S.L.C. and Gottschalk, K.W.

(eds). Proceedings U.S. Department of Agriculture Interagency Research Forum on Gypsy Moth and Other

Invasive Species 2002, Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest

Service, Northeastern Research Station, Newton Square, PA. p. 84.

Broomell*, B., Salako*, J., and Shields, V. 2002. “What to eat and what not to eat: feeding choice tests with gypsy

moth larvae Lymantria dispar”. TriBeta Biennial Convention, San Antonio, TX, May 29-June 2. p. 43.

Broomell*, B., Salako*, J., and Shields, V. 2002. “What to eat and what not to eat: feeding choice tests with gypsy

moth larvae Lymantria dispar”. 16th National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Whitewater WI,

April 25-27. p. 4.

Rodgers*, Erin J. and Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. “Feeding responses to selected phytochemicals by larvae of the

gypsy moth Lymantria dispar. SURB Colloquium. Towson University, Towson, MD, August 2.

Broomell*, B., Salako, J., and Shields, V. 2002. “What to eat and what not to eat: feeding choice tests with gypsy

moth larvae Lymantria dispar”. College of Science and Mathematics Twelfth Annual Honors Convocation,

Towson University, May 4

Salako*, Jelilat O.B., Broomell*, Brian P., and Shields, Vonnie, D.C. 2002. “Do gypsy moth larvae (Lymantria

dispar) show a hierarchical feeding preference? Third Annual Student Research Expo, Towson University,

April 18. p. 75.

Shields*, V. D.C. and Hildebrand, J.G. 2001. Ultrastructural analysis of the antennal sensory organs of a moth.

Chesapeake Society of Microscopy, Bethesda, MD, May 23

Broomell*, B., Salako, J., and Shields, V. 2001. “Feeding preferences in larvae of gypsy moth larvae Lymantria

dispar”. SURB Colloquium, Towson University, Towson, MD, August 3

Shields, V.D.C. and Hildebrand, J.G. 2001. Responses of a population of antennal olfactory receptor cells in the

female moth Manduca sexta to plant-associated volatile organic compounds. In Puryear, P.E.(director).

Tobacco Literature Service & Information Resources Team. Tobacco Abstracts, Raleigh,

NC 45: 788.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 2001. Olfactory responses of antennal receptor cells in the female

moth Manduca sexta to plant-associated volatile organic compounds. In Elsner, N. and Kreutzberg, G.W.

(eds). Göttingen Neurobiology Report 2001. Proc. 28th Göttingen Neurobio.

Conf., Göttingen, Germany, Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, 2: 494.


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Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 2001. Electrophysiological responses of antennal olfactory sense

organs of the female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta to plant-associated volatiles. Inaugural Arthur M.

Sackler Colloquium of the National Academy of Sciences on Neural Signaling, February 16-17,

Washington, D.C., p. 46.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 2001. Olfactory responses of antennal sense organs of the female

sphinx moth, Manduca sexta to host-associated plant odorants In: Fosbroke, S.L.C. and Gottschalk, K.W

(eds). Proceedings U.S. Department of Agriculture Interagency Research Forum on Gypsy

Moth and Other Invasive Species 2001, Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE. U.S. Department of

Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station, Newton Square, PA, p. 115.

Shields*, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 2001. Electrophysiological responses of antennal olfactory sense

organs of the female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta to plant-associated volatiles. Inaugural Arthur M. Sackler

Colloquium of the National Academy of Sciences on Neural Signalling, Washington, D.C.,

February 16-17

Shields, V. D.C. and Hildebrand, J.G. 1999. Responses of olfactory receptor cells in trichoid sensilla on the antennae

of the female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta to plant odors. Soc. Neurosci. Abstr. 25: 124

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1999. Electrophysiological responses of olfactory sensory cells of

long trichoid sensilla on the antennae of the female sphinx moth Manduca sexta to hostplant volatiles. In:

Elsner, N. and Wehner, R. (eds). From Molecular Neurobiology to Clinical Neuroscience. Proc. 27th

Göttingen Neurobio. Conf., Göttingen, Germany, Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, 2: 363

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1999. Olfactory responses to hostplant volatiles recorded from

sensory cells of long trichoid sensilla on the antennae of the female sphinx moth Manduca sexta. Chem.

Senses 24: 217

Shields, V. D.C. and Hildebrand, J.G. 1998. Responses from the olfactory receptor cells of trichoid sensilla on the

antenna of the female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta. Soc. Neurosci. Abstr. 24: 2098

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1998. Fine structure and physiological responses of antennal

olfactory receptor neurons from sensilla of female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta. In: Elsner, N. and Wehner,

R. (eds). New Neuroethology on the Move. Proc. 26th Göttingen Neurobio. Conf., Göttingen, Germany,

Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, 2: 382

Hildebrand, J.G., King, J.R., Mechaber, W., Roessler, W., Selchow, K., Shields, V. D.C., and Christensen, T.A.

1998. Plant-odour processing in the olfactory system of Manduca sexta. Tenth International Symposium on

Insect-Plant Relationships. July 4-10, Oxford, England, U.K.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1998. Ultrastructure and physiological responses of antennal

olfactory receptor neurons from sensilla of female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta. Western Nerve Net ‘98,

April 17-19, Tucson, AZ

Shields, V.D.C. and Hildebrand, J.G. 1997. Fine structure of sensilla on the antenna of female sphinx moth,

Manduca sexta. Soc. Neurosci. Abstr. 23: 1828

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Hildebrand, John G. 1997. Ultrastructure of antennal sensilla of the female moth,

Manduca sexta. Chem. Senses 22: 791

Shields, V.D.C. and Mitchell, B.K. 1992. Comparative sensitivities of two lepidopterous larvae to the glucosinolate

sinigrin: behavioural and electrophysiological investigation. International Chemoreception on Insects (ICWI-

21), March 1-5 Jasper, AB, Canada

Shields, V.D. and Zacharuk, R.Y. 1989. Stimulant and diffusion pathways in gustatory sensilla on the galeae of four

species of lepidopteran larvae. Chem. Senses 14: 748

Shields, V.D. and Zacharuk, R.Y. 1988. Stimulant and ion diffusion pathways in gustatory sensilla on the galea of

the bertha armyworm. Proc. 36. Annu. Meeting Entomological Society of Saskatchewan, October 26-27,

Regina, SK

Zacharuk*, R.Y. and Shields*, V.D. 1987. Diffusion channels in taste sensilla of insects. Display and demonstration

at the ICWI XVI, Clark University, Worcester, MA, December 3-6


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Shields, V.D. 1997. “Fine structure of sensilla on the antenna of female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta.” ARLDN,

Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, October 2

Shields, V.D. 1996. “Comparing SAPID Tools and Auto Spike for Data Acquisition and Analysis.” ARLDN, Univ.

of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, December 20

Shields, V.D. 1996. “Comparative investigation of feeding deterrency and its sensory basis in two cruciferous-

feeding, polyphagous, lepidopteran species.” Center for Insect Science, Plant-Insect Group, Univ. of

Arizona, Tucson, AZ, January 17

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

Invited Lectures

2020 “The Incredible Neuron” presentation at St. Paul’s Lower School, Brooklandville, MD, March 12.

2018 “How to Get Funding for Instrumentation When Budgets are Tight (Parts I and II), 2018

Microscopy and Microanalysis meeting, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD August 5-

9, 2018. Platform Session #194, August 7.

“The Incredible Neuron” presentation at St. Paul’s Lower School, Brooklandville, MD, March 8.

2017 “The Importance of Olfactory Cues in Food Selection” presentation/workshop, Maryland

Agricultural Resource Council, Cockeysville, MD, July 29.

“Level Up Village- Global Doctors: Anatomy” to two third grade classes about the nervous system

with lecture and hands-on lecture and demonstrations at St. Paul’s school, Brooklandville, MD,

March 9.


2016 “Making Sense of Scents: Only the Nose Knows” Northeastern Maryland Technology Council

Science Café, Bel Air Public Library, Bel Air, MD, November 16.

“Olfaction-ary Reaction-ary?!” to three first grade classes about insects and olfaction with hand-on

lecture and research demonstrations at St. Paul’s school, Brooklandville, MD, May 13.

“The Brain: Amazing Neuroscience” as part of “Global Doctors Seminar Week” to three second

grade classes about neuroscience and the brain lecture and hands-on demonstrations at St.

Paul’s school, Brooklandville, MD, March 16, 18.


2015 “Super Bugs! Demonstration!” to three first grade classes about insects and olfaction with research

demonstrations at St. Paul’s school, Brooklandville, MD, May 18, May 19.

2010 “Le Système Olfactif et Gustatif D’un Insecte” Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson University,

July 28 (talk was given in french).

2009 “The effects of alkaloids on the feeding behavior and neurophysiology of insects”. Invited

symposium speaker at the 49th Annual Phytochemical Society of North America Meeting and

Symposia: Biologically Active Phytochemicals, Towson University, Towson MD, August 10.

Invited by Dr. James Saunders.

2006 “Sens et Sensibilité: Le Système Olfactif et Gustatif D’un Insecte” University of Maryland,

Baltimore, MD, December 19 (talk was given in French)

“Smell and taste in insects: bugs, behavior, and biomolecules” Maryland Entomological Society

Meeting, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, April 21. Invited by Dr.

Fred Paraskevoudakis.

“Olfaction and gustation in insects: bugs, behavior, and biomolecules” Dept. of Biology, Loyola

College, Baltimore, MD, April 21. Invited by Dr. Elissa Derrickson.

“Olfaction and gustation in insects: bugs, behavior, and biomolecules” Dept. of Anatomy, Howard

University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C., March 21. Invited by Dr. Raziel Hakim.


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2004 “Smell and Taste in Insects: Molecules, Neural Mechanisms, and Behavior. Juniata College,

Huntingdon, PA. July 14. Invited by Dr. J. Demarest.

2001 “Plant odor reception and coding in a model olfactory organ: the antenna of the female sphinx moth

Manduca sexta.” Max-Planck-Institute for Behavioral Physiology Seewiesen/Starnberg,

Germany,

June 5. Invited by Prof. K.-E. Kaissling

1999 “Insect olfaction: host plant odor detection in a female moth.” Dept. of Biological Sciences,

Towson University, Towson, MD, Sept. 23. Invited by Dr. J. Nelson

“Recognition and discrimination of plant volatiles by the olfactory system of the female sphinx

moth, Manduca sexta.” Colorado Health Sciences Center, Dept. of Cell and Developmental

Biology, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, August 27. Invited by Dr. D. Restrepo

“Morphology and physiology of olfactory trichoid sensilla in Manduca sexta female moths.”

National Institute of Agronomic Research, Versailles, France, May 21. Invited by Drs. F. Marion-

Poll and J.-P. Rospars

1998 “An ultrastructural study of antennal sensilla of female sphinx moth Manduca sexta.” Max-Planck-

Institute for Behavioral Physiology

Seewiesen/Starnberg, Germany, March 23. Invited by Prof. K.-E. Kaissling

“Antennal sensilla of the female sphinx moth Manduca sexta: ultrastructure, number, and

distribution.” Theodor-Boveri-Institute, Biocenter, Dept. of Behavioral Physiology and

Sociobiology, Univ. of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany, March 31. Invited by Prof. B. Hölldobler

“Fine structure, number, and distribution of antennal sensilla of the female sphinx moth Manduca

sexta.” Dept. of Biology, Institute of Neurobiology, Free University, Berlin, Germany, April 3.

Invited by Prof. R. Menzel

1997 “Fine structure of sensilla on the antenna of female sphinx moth, Manduca sexta.” Dept. of

Biology, Yale University, New Haven, CT, August 21. Invited by Dr. J. Carlson

1995 “An ultrastructural, behavioral, and electrophysiological study of the maxillary galeal styloconic

sensilla of larval Mamestra configurata.” ARLDN, Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, May 26.

Invited by Prof. J. Hildebrand

1994 “Functional morphology of sensilla on the maxillary galea of Mamestra configurata (Walker)

(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).” Dissertation defense seminar, Univ. of Regina, September 6

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2020 Supervisor Training: Performance Management, Towson University, March 10.

Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation Training (Intergroup Dialogue Theory Training and Intergroup

Dialogue Practice Facilitation (February 7, 21, March 6).

2019 Inaugural Bridging the Gap: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit. University of Maryland

Baltimore, SMS Campus Center, Baltimore, MD.

Participated in 2019 Nikon BioTechnology Workshop “Latest Advances in Microscopy”

Montgomery College, Germantown, MD, October 17

Participated in 2019 National HBCU Week Conference, Renaissance Washington Hotel,

Washington, D.C., September 9-11.

Participated in 2019 UMB Current Electron Microscopy Techniques Workshop Multi-Modality

Imaging, University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, May 30, 31.

Participant in Spring 2019 PTRM Workshop, Towson University, May 3.

Certificate of Completion “Thinking and Acting Ethically and Financial Disclosure Course” The

Maryland State Ethics Commission, April 30.

TU Connects with UMB: STEM Innovation and Career Exploration at the GRID, University of

Maryland BioPark, The Lion Brothers Building, Baltimore, MD, April 26.


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Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Innovation and Inclusion Summit and Awards Dinner,

Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Washington, D.C., April 24.

Towson University Delegate for Dr. Daniel A. Wubah Reception (April 17) and Inauguration,

Millersville University, Millersville, PA., April 18.

2017 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) 2017 Invited

neuroscience judge to evaluate student posters Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 1-4.

2017 Professional Mentoring Skills Enhancing Diversity (PROMISED) (fellow for 2017-2018 cohort)

PROMISED Career Coaching Workshop, The Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh, PA, May 17-19.

2016 Participated in Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Meeting, San Diego, CA, 11/02-05/2016.

Thirteenth Annual Diversity Conference, Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Campus, October

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2014 NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration, Baltimore Renaissance

Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, MD, June 25.

2012 Stereology Workshop. 13th RCMI International Symposium on Health Disparities, Puerto Rico,

December RCMI Puerto Rico December 9.

2010 Grant Management Workshop, Towson University, August 24

2006 Hazardous Waste Generator Training Course, Towson University, October 24

1999 Radiation Protection for Non-Ionizing Radiation Course, Radiation Control Office, Univ. of

Arizona, December 15

Basic Radiation Protection Course, Radiation Control Office, Univ. of Arizona, November 22

Assisted in a project cloning insect homologs of cyclic nucleotide-gated channels in Manduca sexta

using RT-PCR under the direction of Nighorn (ARLDN)

1998 Visited Dr. K.-E. Kaissling’s laboratory (Max-Planck-Institute for Behavioral Physiology

Seewiesen/Starnberg, Germany), to learn how to use glass electrodes to carry out

electrophysiological extracellular recordings from coeloconic olfactory sensory organs from Dr. B.

Pophof, March 22-24

1997 Visited Dr. J. Carlson’s laboratory (Dept. of Biology, Yale University, New Haven, CT) to learn

how to make sharp tungsten electrodes and carry electrophysiological extracellular recordings using

these electrodes from olfactory sensory organs from Dr. M. DeBruyne, August 16-21

Introduction to PCR Workshop, Laboratory of Molecular Systematics and Evolution, Arizona Research

Laboratories Division of Biotechnology, Univ. of Arizona, May 5-9

Immunofluorescence/Confocal Microscopy Workshop, Arizona Research Laboratories Division of

Biotechnology, Univ. of Arizona, April 22-24

Genomic DNA Purification Techniques Workshop, Laboratory of Molecular Systematics and Evolution,

Arizona Research Laboratories Division of Biotechnology, Univ. of Arizona, April 14-18

1996 Visited Dr. T. Baker’s laboratory (Dept. of Entomology, Iowa State University, Ames, IO to learn

the sensillum tip-cutting technique, necessary to carry out electrophysiological extracellular

recordings, from Dr. J. Todd, November 14-17

Biological Electron Microscopy course (audited), fall semester, Univ. of Arizona

1995-2000 Research Associate, Arizona Research Laboratories Division of Neurobiology (ARLDN),

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, postdoctoral studies on insect neuroanatomy and

neurophysiology, specifically studying the (a) ultrastructure of olfactory sensory organs using

scanning electron microscopy (SEM), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM),

and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and (b) sensory physiology (extracellular

recording) from olfactory sensory organs, as well as labeling olfactory sensory cells, whose

responses have been recorded, in order to trace their axonal projections into the brain using

fluorescent light- and laser scanning confocal microscopy (Dr. J. Hildebrand’s laboratory)


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1991-92 Visiting Graduate Student, Dept. of Entomology, Univ. of Alberta studying insect feeding behavior

and sensory physiology (extracellular recording from taste sensory organs, as part of my doctoral

work, Univ. of Alberta Dr. B. Mitchell’s laboratory)

1986-94 Graduate Student, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina studying the ultrastructure of insect

chemosensory organs (chemo-, mechano-, and thermo-hygrosensory using SEM and TEM, as

part of my doctoral research, Univ. of Regina (Dr. R. Zacharuk’s laboratory)

RESEARCH STUDENTS MENTORED/FUNDING OBTAINED BY STUDENT

2020 Shakia Butler (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Spring 2020)

Towanda Carr (TU undergraduate transfer student, NIH-funded Bridges Program (Spring 2020)

2019 Jaime Strickland (Research Associate) (Fall 2019-present)

Towanda Carr (TU undergraduate transfer student, NIH-funded Bridges Program (Fall 2019)

Shakia Butler (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Fall 2019)

Sarah Elsayed (undergraduate) (Summer 2019) (Biology 490)

Christiana Daramola (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2019) ($4500)

Shakia Butler (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2019) ($4500)

Tsion Demisse (undergraduate) (Spring 2019) (Biology 491)

Milke Teklemichael (undergraduate) (Spring 2019) (Biology 490)

Heaven Woldemariam (undergraduate) (Spring 2019) (Biology 490)

2018 Joy Okhuevbie (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Fall 2018)

Towanda Carr (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Fall 2018)

Kelsey Tchimo (undergraduate) (Fall 2018) (Biology 491)

Assitan Coulibaly (undergraduate) (Fall 2018) (Biology 490)

Tsion Demisse (undergraduate) (Fall 2018) (Biology 490)

Joy Okhuevbie (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2018) ($4500)

Towanda Carr (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2018) ($4500)

Kelsey Tchimo (undergraduate) (Spring 2018) (Biology 490)

Tsion Demisse (undergraduate) (Spring 2018) (Biology 490)

Karljop Bayemake (undergraduate) (Spring 2018) (Biology 491)

Assitan Coulibaly (undergraduate) (Spring 2018) (Biology 491)

Luam Haile (undergraduate) (Spring 2018) (Biology 491)

2017 Nicholas Larson (Research Associate) (Fall 2017-present)

Luam Haile (undergraduate) (Summer 2017)

Karljop Bayemake (undergraduate) (Summer 2017)

Luam Haile (undergraduate) (Fall 2017, Biology 490)

Assitan Coulibaly (undergraduate) (Fall 2017, Biology 490)

Karljop Bayemake (undergraduate (Fall 2017, Biology 490)

2016 Jaime Strickland MS thesis student (Biology 896, Fall 2016-Spring 2018; graduated July 2018;

currently Biological Science Technician at US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research

Service.

Swithun Ferguson (undergraduate) (Fall 2015-Spring 2016) (Biology 490, Spring 2016)

Ashley Holt (undergraduate) (Fall 2015-Spring 2016) (Biology 490, Spring 2016)

Nicole Arnold (graduate) (Biology 703, Spring 2016) (graduated Spring 2016); currently Ph.D.

program Morgan State University

2015 Rita Asante (undergraduate) (Fall 2015) (Biology 490, Fall 2015)

Sofiya Olshanskaya (undergraduate) (Fall 2015)

Swithun Ferguson (undergraduate) (Biology 490, Fall, 2015)

Eric Guida (MSc. graduate non degree-seeking) (Spring 2015)


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Assitan Coulibaly (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Spring 2015)

Nicole Arnold (graduate) (Biology 701, 703, Spring 2015)

2014 Fatoumata Guitteye (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2014) ($4500)

Assitan Coulibaly (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2014-

Spring 2015) ($4500)

Kimberly Huyhn (undergraduate) (Biology 490, Spring 2014)

Mary Neslund (graduate) (Biology 703, 896, Spring 2014, Biology 899, Summer 2014; graduated Fall

2014); currently Ph.D. student at University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL

2013 Christina Seen (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Fall 2013)

Kimberly Huyhn (undergraduate (Biology 492, Fall 2013)

Jillian Sanford (graduate) (Biology 896, Fall 2013) (graduated Fall 2013)

Christina Seen (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2013) ($4500)

Esther Adenuga (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2013) ($4500)

Dana Wilson (North Harford High School) (BEST program) (Summer 2013) ($1000)

Tian Chen (undergraduate) (Fall 2013)

Nicole Arnold (MSc. graduate-non degree-seeking) (Spring 2013-present)

Charity Ndaguri (undergraduate) (Biology 490, Spring 2013)

Enobong Noah (undergraduate) (Biology 490, Spring 2013)

Kimberly Huyhn (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Spring 2013)

2012 Kimberly Huyhn (undergraduate) (Spring 2012-December 2014)

Charity Ndaguri (undergraduate) (Spring 2012)

Enobong Noah (undergraduate) (Spring 2012-Summer 2013)

Mary Neslund (MSc. graduate) (Fall 2012-May 2014; graduated successfully July 2014)

Harlan Schaefer (undergraduate) (Biology 490) (Fall, 2012)

Obie King (CCBC undergraduate) (NIH funded Bridges Program (Fall 2012) ($3000)

Dayannie Borges (undergraduate) (Biology 491) (Fall 2012)

Sadia Ahmed (undergraduate) (Fall, 2012)

Sharon Barski (CCBC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer, Fall 2012) ($4500)

Christina Seen (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program (Summer 2012) ($4500)

Isatu Bah (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 703) (Spring 2012)

Taharah Shaw (undergraduate) (Spring 2012)

Harlan Schaefer (undergraduate) (Biology 492) (Spring 2012)

Sadia Ahmed (undergraduate) (Biology 490) (Spring 2012)

Melitke Woldeyesus (undergraduate) (Biology 492) (Spring 2012)

Nicole Arnold (undergraduate) (Spring 2012)

Curtisha Charles (undergraduate) (Spring, 2012)

2011 Darya Fakory (graduate assistant) (associated as Darya's supervisor with duties associated with helping

me with clerical duties associated with the TU Undergraduate Research and College Scholarship

Committees (Fall 2011-Spring 2012)

Jillian Sanford (MSc. graduate student) (Fall 2011-Fall 2013) (began MS thesis, Fall, 2011; graduated

successfully Fall 2013; adjunct faculty, Towson university; currently works as Data Quality

Specialist at Leidos

Sadia Ahmed (undergraduate) (Biology 490) (Fall 2011)

Melitke Woldeyesus (undergraduate) (Biology 491) (Fall 2011)

Curtisha Charles (undergraduate) (Biology 491) (Fall 2011)

Nicole Arnold (undergraduate) (Fall 2011)

Rachel Fakunle (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 703) (Fall, 2011)

Shariq Khan (MS non-thesis graduate student) (Biology 703) (Fall, 2011)


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Curtisha Charles (undergraduate) NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Summer, 2011) ($4500)

Sheena Belton (undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Summer 2011) ($4500)

Madiha Khalid (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Summer, 2011)

Shariq Khan (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 703) Summer, 2011

Timothy Martin (MS graduate thesis) (Biology 896, Spring, 2011) (began MS thesis, Fall, 2009;

graduated successfully, Spring, 2011); currently teacher at St. Vincent Pallotti high school, Laurel,

MD

Sonynka Ngosso (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 701) (Spring, 2011)

Shariq Khan (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 703) (Spring, 2011)

Chizoba Obioha (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 703) (Spring, 2011)

Jillian Sanford (undergraduate) (Spring 2011)

Katelyn Beattie (undergraduate) (MB3 490; Spring, 2011)

Madiha Khalid (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Spring 2011)

2010 Madiha Khalid (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Fall, 2010)

Willie Carter III (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 701, Fall, 2010)

Shariq Khan (MS non-thesis graduate) (Biology 703, Fall, 2010)

Timothy Martin (MS graduate thesis) (Biol 703, Fall, 2010)

Khalid Srour (MS graduate thesis) (Fall, 2009-Summer 2010) (Biol 703, Fall, 2010)

Thomas Loirat (visiting MS graduate) (July-August, 2010) University of Western Brittany, Brest,

France

Ruth Kasongo (CCBC undergraduate student) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Summer 2010)

($4500)

Jillian Sanford (undergraduate) (Biology 490, Spring 2010)

Jillian Sanford (undergraduate) (MB3 490; Summer 2010)

Nnenna Aginam (undergraduate) Spring, 2010)

Katelyn Beattie (undergraduate student) Spring 2010; Summer 2010) (MB3 490, Fall, 2010)

2009 Christelle Yemeck (CCBC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Summer, 2009) ($4500)

Timothy Martin (undergraduate) (Summer, 2009)

Nathaniel Dancykier (undergraduate) (Summer, 2009)

Jillian Sanford (undergraduate) (MB3 490; Fall, 2009) (Summer, 2009)

Katelyn Beattie (undergraduate) (Summer, 2009)

Nnenna Aginam (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Fall 2009)

Khalid Srour (undergraduate) (Biology 709; Fall, 2009)

Babak Sabouri (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2009) (Summer, 2009)

Neal Karlin (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2009)

Nnenna Aginam (undergraduate) (Biology 491, Spring, 2009) (Summer 2009)

2008 Khalid Srour (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2008) (Summer, 2008)

Timothy Martin (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2008) (Summer, 2008)

Neal Karlin (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2008)

Khalid Srour (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2008)

Timothy Martin (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2008)

Neal Karlin (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2008)

2007 Kaia Durrant-Nairne (MS graduate thesis student) (Fall, 2007-2008)

Ineta Gordon (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2007)

Abena (“Audrey”) Serwah (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2007)

Kristen Smith (BCCC undergraduate) (Spring, 2007)

2006 Nicholas Rich (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2006)

Danielle Waranch (undergraduate from Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA) (Summer, 2006)


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Taharah Shaw (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Summer, 2006; Fall, 2006

$4500)

Ineta Gordon (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2006)

Nicole Arnold (TU undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2006) (Summer, 2006)

Ineta Gordon (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2006) (Summer, 2006)

Joshua Swearingen (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2006)

Janelle Akomah (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2006)

Kristen Smith (BCCC undergraduate) (Spring, 2006, Summer, 2006, Fall, 2006)

2005 Ineta Gordon (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2005)

Joshua Swearingen (undergraduate) (Fall, 2005)

Nicole Arnold (undergraduate) (Fall, 2005)

Alyan Ali (undergraduate) (Independent Work Study) (Fall, 2005)

Kristen Smith (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Summer, 2005; Fall, 2005)

($4500)

Joshua Swearingen (undergraduate) (Spring, 2005) (Biology 491; Summer, 2005)

Nicole Arnold (BCCC undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2005) (Summer, 2005)

2004 Mooketsi Koma (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2004)

Teresa Holland (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2004)

Nicole Arnold (BCCC undergraduate) (Spring, 2004, Summer, 2004, Fall, 2004)

Stephanie Galanie (student from Leonardtown high school, MD) (Summer, 2004)

Don Bunney (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2004)

Reza Shams (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2004)

Candice Osborne (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2004)

2003 Don Bunney (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2003)

Aubrey Siebert (undergraduate from Allegheny College, PA) (NSF-REU) (Summer, 2003,

January 2004, July-August, 2004, January 2005).

Student was full time in Summer, 2003. ($3000). After being accepted into graduate school

(U. of MD, Neuroscience Program), returned to TU on part-time basis to complete further

experiments.

Kimberly Delauder (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Summer, 2003)

Katherine “Grace” Magruder (student from Queen Anne’s County high school) (Maryland Gifted

Program for High School and Secondary

Education) (Summer, 2003)

Theanne Griffith (Baltimore high school student) (Spring, 2003)

Nicole Arnold (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-Bridges Program) (Spring, 2003, Summer, 2003,

Fall, 2003) ($4500)

Denise Williams (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Spring, 2003,

Summer, 2003, Fall, 2003) ($4500)

2002 Erin Rodgers (undergraduate from Thiel College, PA) (NSF-funded REU program) (Summer,

2002) ($3000)

Lukas Goodmuth (student from Granite Home high school) (Maryland Gifted Program for High

School and Secondary Education) (Summer, 2002)

Mikaela Walker (student from Heart Christian high school) (Maryland Gifted Program for High

School and Secondary Education) (Summer, 2002)

Leila Dodson (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2002)

Kismet-Gerald Agbasi (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Fall, 2002)

Leila Navab (undergraduate) (Biology 491; Spring, 2002)


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2001 Brian Broomell (undergraduate) (NSF-funded REU Program) (Summer, 2001); (Biology 491; Spring,

2002) ($3000)

Mark Moody (M.S. graduate student) (Fall, 2001-Spring, 2002)

Jelilat Salako (BCCC undergraduate) (NIH-funded Bridges Program) (Spring, 2001-Spring, 2002)

($4500)

Sushma Arramraju (undergraduate) (Biology 481) (Fall, 2001)

SHIELDS' STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS

2017 Jaime Strickland Graduate Student Association Research Award (research) ($500)

Jaime Strickland Graduate Student Association Travel Award (research) ($600)

Luam Haile FCSM Undergraduate Research Grant ($450)

2016 Jaime Strickland Graduate Student Association Research Award (research) ($500)

2015 Rita Asante and Swithun Ferguson Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant ($450)

Assitan Coulibaly University Undergraduate Research Grant ($450)

2014 Kimberly Huyhn Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant ($450)

Fatoumata Guitteye- NIH Bridges Student Research Stipend/Grant ($3000).

Assitan Coulibaly- NIH Bridges Student Research Stipend/Grant ($3000).

Jillian Sanford Charlotte Mangum Student Support Program Award (registration costs for presentation

of research at the SICB meeting, January 3-7, 2014 (Austin, TX)

Jillian Sanford- TU Graduate Student Association travel grant ($500)

Mary Neslund Charlotte Mangum Student Support Program Award (Award (registration costs for

presentation of research at the SICB meeting, January 3-7, 2014 (Austin, TX)

Mary Neslund- TU Graduate Student Association travel grant ($500)

Christina Seen Charlotte Mangum Student Support Program Award (Award to cover registration

costs for presentation of research at the SICB meeting January 3-7, 2014 (Austin, TX)

2013 Kimberly Huyhn Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant ($450)

2012 Jillian L. Sanford- Graduate Student Association Award (research) ($547)

Mary C. Neslund- Graduate Student Association Award (research) ($500)

Shafer, H.- Fisher College Science and Mathematics Undergraduate Research Grant ($500).

Shafer, H.- Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant ($500)

Seen, C.- NIH Bridges Student Research Stipend/Grant ($3000).

Sharon Barski- NIH Bridges Student Research Stipend/Grant ($3000)

Timothy Martin- Towson University Outstanding Scholarship in Graduate Student Research ($500)

Curtisha Charles- Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant (URG), "Fine structure of

antennal sensory organs of the cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.)". ($500)

Curtisha Charles- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research

Grant, "Fine structure of antennal sensory organs of the cricket, Acheta domesticus (L.)" ($498)

2011 Timothy Martin- Hathaway Award for Outstanding Biology Graduate Student ($500)

Jillian Sanford- John David Horst Memorial Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research

Project ($600)

Katelyn Beattie- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research

Grant, "Visual orientation behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors." ($500)

Katelyn Beattie- Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant (URG), "Visual orientation

behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors". ($500)

Katelyn Beattie- Towson University Undergraduate Research Travel Grant (URG), "Visual

orientation behavior of gypsy moth larvae to emissive colors". ($317.20)

Jillian Sanford and Madiha Khalid- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM)

Undergraduate Research Grant, "Gustatory habituation to selected alkaloids by gypsy moth


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larvae ($300)

Jillian Sanford and Madiha Khalid- Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant (URG)

“Gustatory habituation to selected alkaloids by gypsy moth larvae ($500)

Jillian Sanford- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research

Travel Grant, "Gustatory habituation to selected alkaloids by gypsy moth larvae ($250.90)

2009 Nnenna Aginam and Jillian Sanford- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM)

Undergraduate Research Grant, “The effect of deterrents on gypsy moth food consumption: a

behavioral investigation” ($500).

Nnenna Aginam and Jillian Sanford- Towson University Undergraduate Research Grant, (URG)

“The effect of deterrents on gypsy moth food consumption: a behavioral investigation” ($493).

Timothy Martin and Khalid Srour- “Best undergraduate research poster presentation” at the 8th

Annual Oxford International Conference on the Science of Botanicals at The University of

Mississippi, University, MS., April 6-9.

2008 Timothy Martin- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research

Travel Grant, “Sensory coding of taste stimulants and deterrent by gypsy moth larvae: a

neurophysiological investigation” ($300).

Khalid Srour- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Travel

Grant, “Sensory coding of taste stimulants and deterrent by gypsy moth larvae: a

neurophysiological investigation” ($300).

Timothy Martin and Khalid Srour- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM)

Undergraduate Research Grant, “Determining the sensitivity of gustatory neurons in the maxillary

styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae” ($500).

Khalid Srour and Timothy Martin- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM)

Undergraduate Research Grant, “Sensory coding of stimulants and deterrents by gypsy moth

larvae: a neurophysiological investigation” ($558).

Neal Karlin- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Grant,

“Dissection of the Labial Pit Organ and its Function” ($510).

2006 Nicholas Rich- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research Grant,

“Processing of Gustatory Information by Taste Organs in Gypsy Moth Larvae: An

Electrophysiological Study” ($585).

2006 Nicole Arnold- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate Research

Grant, “Feeding Stimulant Mixtures on Deterrency in Gypsy moth larvae” ($515).

2005 Joshua Swearingen- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Undergraduate

Research Travel Grant to present research at “2005 Faculty for Undergraduate

Neuroscience (FUN) Poster Session, Washington, D.C., Novemeber 14 ($300).

Joshua Swearingen- College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) Undergraduate

Research Grant, “Electrophysiological responses of receptor cells in the galeal styloconic

sensilla of gypsy moth larvae: “tuning,” sensitivity, and temporal coding properties” ($517).

Joshua Swearingen- TU Undergraduate Research Grant “Electrophysiological responses

of receptor cells in the galeal styloconic sensilla of gypsy moth larvae: “tuning,”

sensitivity, and temporal coding properties” ($483)

2004 Stephanie Galanie- Maryland Gifted Program for High School and Secondary Education) (research

award )

2004 Don Bunney- TU CSM Undergraduate Research Travel Grant to present research at “Experimental

Biology Meeting, Washington, D.C., April 17-21 ($469.32).

2003 Don Bunney- TU CSM Undergraduate Research Grant, “Effects of Combining Selected Deterrent

Phytochemicals on the Feeding Behavior of Gypsy Moth Larvae” ($508).

Nicole Arnold- National Institute of Health (NIH) Bridges research award


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Denise Williams- NIH Bridges research award

Aubrey Siebert- National Science Foundation (NSF)-Research Experience for Undergraduate

(REU) (research award)

Katherine (Grace) Magruder- Maryland Gifted Program for High School and Secondary

Education) (research award)

2002-2003 Agbasi, Kismet-Gerald T. -TU CSM Undergraduate Research Grant, “Deterrent phytochemicals as

possible biocontrol agents against gypsy moth larvae,” ($500).

Dodson, Leila K.- TU CSM Undergraduate Research Grant “How plastic are feeding preferences in

gypsy moth larvae?” ($500).

2002 Brian Broomell- First Prize awarded at TriBeta Biennial Convention, San Antonio, TX,

for best research research presentation in category entitled “What to eat and what not to eat:

feeding choice tests with gypsy moth larvae Lymantria dispar” (Broomell, B., Salako, J., and

Shields, V.). May 29-June 2

Brian Broomell- CSM Undergraduate Research Committee Travel Award to present research at

National Conference on Undergraduate Research at Whitewater, WI (April, 2002) at the Tri-Beta

National Convention in San Antonio, TX (May).

Erin Rodgers- NSF-REU (research award)

Lukas Goodmuth- Maryland Gifted Program for High School and Secondary Education) (research

award )

Mikaela Walker- Maryland Gifted Program for High School and Secondary Education) (research

award )

2001 Brian Broomell- NSF-REU research award

Jelilat Salako- NIH Bridges research award

CURRENT PROFESSION AFFILIATIONS

International Society for Neuroethology (2012-present)

The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (2011-present)

Chesapeake Society of Microscopy (2001-present)

American Association of Anatomists (2007-present)

Entomological Society of Canada (1987-present)

Entomological Society of America (1987-present)

Entomological Society of Saskatchewan (1987-present)

Association for Chemoreception Sciences (1987-present)

Society for Neuroscience (1996-present)

Microscopy Society of America (1996-present)

American Physiological Society (2003-present)

PAST PROFESSION AFFILIATIONS

American Association for the Advancement of Science (1995-2010)

American Society for Cell Biology (2007-2008)

The Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (2005-2009)

International Society of Chemical Ecology (2005-2008)

National Association of Biology Teachers (2003-2006)

Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (2003-2005)

Sigma Xi (Towson Chapter, Towson University) (2002-2005)

Beta Beta Beta (Upsilon Eta Chapter, Towson University) (2001-2011)

European Chemoreception Research Organization (1997-2009)

Center for Insect Science (1997-2000)


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Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science, Inc., Delta Chapter (1996-2000)

Arizona Imaging and Microanalysis Society (1997-2000)

Association for Women Faculty (1996-2000)

*Date in brackets indicates the year that membership began

BOOK EDITOR APPOINTMENTS

2019 Co-Editor, “Histology” Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia

2018 Editor, “The Complex World of Ants” Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia

2017 Editor, “Herbivores” Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia

Editor, “Biological Control of Pest and Vector Insects” Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka,

Croatia

Editor, “Insect Physiology and Ecology” Intech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia

SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL APPOINTMENTS

2018-present Editorial Manager, Zoology

2014-present Review Editor, Editorial Board, Invertebrate Physiology

2011-present Editorial Board, Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Journal

Advisory Board, Atlas Publishing, LP

Editorial Board, Journal of Biology, Atlas Publishing, LP

Editorial Board, Journal of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Atlas Publishing, LP

2010-present Subject Editor, Annals of the Entomological Society of America

SCIENTIFIC REVIEWER

2019 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) NSF Scientific Reviewer

2017 NSF Panelist for Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Division of Materials Research (DMR)

Study Section, April 6-7, NSF headquarters, Arlington, VA

2016 NIH Scientific Reviewer for Vector Biology study section, July 8-9, Washington, D.C.

REFERREE FOR SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS/BOOK PROPOSALS/GRANTS

2020 Italian Journal of Zoology (1 manuscript)

2019 Entomology in Focus Series, Spring, Nature (1 book chapter)

2018 Arthropod-Plant Interactions (1 manuscript)

2017 Journal of Insect Physiology (1 manuscript)

Scientific Reports (1 manuscript)

PLOS ONE (1 manuscript)

Annals of the Entomological Society of America (1 manuscript)

2016 Journal of Insect Physiology (1 manuscript)

Dove Medical Press (1 manuscript)


Zoology (1 manuscript)

Reviewer, Fulbright Specialist Program Discipline (2 applications)

Journal of Insect Physiology (1 manuscript)


2015 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (1 manuscript)



Reviewer, Fulbright Specialist Program Discipline (1application)


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Biosystems (1 manuscript)

Oriental Insects (1 manuscript)

2014 Arthropod Plant Interactions (1 manuscript)

Pan-Pacific Entomologist (1 manuscript)

PLOS ONE (2 manuscripts)

Peer Reviewer for E.U. Marie Curie-sponsored Plan Fellows Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Oriental Insects (1 manuscript)

Chemical Senses (1 manuscript)

Journal of Insect Science (1 manuscript)

2013 Annals of the Entomological Society of America (1 manuscript)

Cell and Tissue Research (1 manuscript)

Journal of Experimental Biology (1 manuscript)

European Journal of Entomology (1 manuscript)


2012 Journal of Insect Science (1 manuscript)

Phytoparasitica (1 manuscript)

Bulletin of Entomological Research (1 manuscript)


2011 Appointed member of The Science Advisory Board

Appointed member of the Colonial Science Advisory Board

Appointed Editor of the Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Journal

Arthropod Plant Interactions (1 manuscript)


2010 Appointed Subject Editor for the Annals of the Entomological Society of America

Journal of Medical Entomology (1 manuscript)

Arthropod Plant Interactions (1 manuscript)

Journal of Chemical Ecology (1 manuscript)

Appointed member of the KBM-Scientific Publishing LP Advisory Board

Appointed Editor of the KBM-Scientific Publishing LP Board for the peer-reviewed

journals “Journal of Biology” and “Journal of Chemistry and Biochemistry”

Annals of the Entomological Society of America (2 manuscripts)


Annals of the Entomological Society of America (2 manuscripts)

2008 Journal of Insect Behavior (1 manuscript)


Journal of Medical Entomology (1 manuscript)

Journal of Insect Physiology (1 manuscript)

2006 Canadian Journal of Zoology (1 manuscript)

Chemoecology (1 manuscript)

Agricultural and Forest Entomology (1 manuscript)

Journal of Economic Entomology (1 manuscript)

Book Proposal entitled “CREATE Handbook”

1) 2005 Journal of Comparative Physiology A (1 manuscript)

2004 2004 Annals of the Entomological Society of America (1 manuscript)

Entomological Society of Washington (1 manuscript)

Journal of Comparative Physiology A (1 manuscript)

2003 Journal of Insect Science (1 manuscript)

Annals of the Entomological Society of America A (2 manuscripts)


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2002 Review and evaluation of grant proposal submitted to the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic

Entomological Society of America (1 manuscript)

Canadian Journal of Zoology (1 manuscript)

2001 Journal of Comparative Physiology A (1 manuscript)

Journal of Chemical Ecology (1 manuscript)

Journal of Comparative Neurology (1 manuscript)

Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2 manuscripts)



International Journal of Insect Morphology and Embryology (1 manuscript)

1998 Canadian Journal of Zoology (1 manuscript)

Journal of Comparative Physiology A (1 manuscript)

1997 Cell and Tissue Research (1 manuscript)

1996 Tissue and Cell (1 manuscript)

Journal of Comparative Physiology A (2 manuscripts)

1995 Canadian Journal of Zoology (2 manuscripts)

2 manuscripts for colleagues (Univ. of Alberta, Univ. of Arizona)

SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Advanced Mechanisms in Animal Physiology (graduate course) (Biology 604), Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson

University

Education and Career Planning for the Biologist (Biology 204; online course), Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson

University

Current Topics in Biology: Modern Microscopy and Microtechniques (Biology 601) (graduate course), Dept. of

Biological Sciences, Towson University

Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Biol. 221; formerly 213), Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson University

Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Biol. 222; formerly 214), Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson University

Histology (Biol. 360/560) (taught every odd fall year), Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson University

Biology Seminar for Majors (Biol. 486), Biology Seminar for Majors (Biol. 486)

*Microscopic Techniques and Cell Structure, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina

*Human Ecology, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina

*I was in charge of preparing and delivering laboratory lectures, grading reports and exams, supervising teaching

assistants, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

PUBLICATIONS

Peer-Reviewed Publication

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2008. “Promoting rapid learning in the histology laboratory by integrating technology” Journal

of College Science Teaching 37: 68-73.

Peer-Reviewed Book

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2010. Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Book I. Pearson Custom Publishing, 2nd edition, 250 pp

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2004. Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Book I. Pearson Custom Publishing, 242 pp

Published Proceedings, Abstracts, and Conference Presentations

Heinbockel, T, Shields, VDC, and Dimitriades, N. 2018. Building neurons and the brain: Explaining the structure

and function of nerve cells and the brain to elementary school children at St. Paul’s School. Howard

University College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, Faculty/Resident/Student

Scientific Research Forum 2018, Howard University, Washington, D.C., p. 9.


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Shields, VDC, Heinbockel, T, and May, MC. 2018. Discovery center project: Learning about the brain and

neuroscience at Level Up Village-global doctors anatomy seminars. Howard University College of

Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, Faculty/Resident/Student Scientific Research Forum

2018, Howard University, Washington, D.C., p. 15.

Heinbockel, Thomas, Shields, Vonnie, and May, Mike. 2018. Level up village global doctors anatomy seminars.

Research Centers in Minority Institutions Translational Science 2018 Conference, Marriott Wardman Park

Hotel, Washington, D.C., October 28-November 1. Abstract #08.01.004.

Shields, Vonnie, Heinbockel, Thomas, and Dimitriades, Nancy. 2018. Explaining neurons and the brain to

elementary school kids. Research Centers in Minority Institutions Translational Science 2018 Conference,

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C., October 28-November 1. Abstract #08.01.003.

Shields, V.D., Heinbockel, T. and May, M.C. 2017. Discovery center project: Learning about the brain and

neuroscience at level up village - global doctors anatomy. 2017 Society for Neuroscience meeting,

Washington, D.C., November 11-15. Abstract # 022.01SA/VV30.

Heinbockel, T., Shields, V.D.C, and Dimitriades, N. 2018. Building neurons and the brain: Explaining the structure

and function of nerve cells and the brain to elementary school children at St. Paul’s school. 2017 Society for

Neuroscience meeting, Washington, D.C., November 11-15. Abstract # 022.01SA/VV39.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Heinbockel, Thomas. 2009. “A picture is worth a thousand words: the use of technology

in teaching histology”. Workshop presented at the Human Anatomy and Physiology 23re Annual

Conference, May 23-28, Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, MD and the Community

College of Baltimore County, Catonsville, MD #705, p. 58.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2007. High resolution video imaging equipment promotes rapid learning in the histology

laboratory. The American Society for Cell Biology 47th Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C. December 1-5.

Abstract # 1746, p. 147.

Shields, V.D. 2007. “Promoting rapid learning in the histology laboratory by integrating technology.” The FASEB

Journal. Experimental Biology 2007. Washington, D.C. April 28-May 2. Abstract # 478.17, p. A219.

Shields, V.D., Heinbockel, T, Myslinski, N.R., Zardetto-Smith, A.M. 2007. “Explaining the structure and function

of nerve cells to elementary school children at Brains Rule! Neurosciences exposition.” The FASEB Journal.

Experimental Biology 2007. Washington, D.C. April 28-May 2. Abstract # 478.18, p. A219.

Shields, V.D.C., Heinbockel, T., and Myslinski, N.R., and Zardetto-Smith, A.M. 2005. “Nibbling on neurons:

explaining the structure and function of nerve cells to elementary school children at Brains Rule!

neuroscience expositions. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 19.9. Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.,

November 12-16.



neuroscience expositions. Annual Meeting for the Baltimore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience,

Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, Baltimore, MD, March 2, p. 62.



neuroscience expositions. 2005 Brain Awareness Week Campaign Meeting & Reception/Poster Session,

Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., November 13.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. and Heinbockel, T. 2004. “The incredible edible neuron”, Brains Rule! neuroscience exposition,

University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD, April 17.

Shields, Vonnie and Gasparich, Gail. 2004. “Bridges to the baccalaureate program: increasing minority participation

in the sciences.” Proceedings of the 10th Annual Multicultural Institute Conference, Towson University,

March 17. Online publication (www.towson.edu/multicultural institute) (5 pp.).

Gasparich, Gail and Shields, Vonnie. 2004. “Towson University’s Women in Science program: recruitment and

retention.” Proceedings of the 10th Annual Multicultural Institute Conference, Towson University, March 17.

Online publication (www.towson.edu/multicultural institute) (4 pp.).

http://www.towson.edu/multicultural

http://www.towson.edu/multicultural


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Shields, V.D.C. 2004. “Chemosensory processing in insects.” I presented a Powerpoint lecture to participants of

the Summer Undergraduate Research in the Biology (SURB) Program, Biological Sciences Dept., Towson

University, Towson, MD, February 27.

Shields, V.D.C., Heinbockel, T., and Myslinski, N.R. 2003. “Neuroethics for high school students.” Society for

Neuroscience Abstracts 26.15. Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, November 8-12.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “Making an effective oral presentation.” I presented a Powerpoint lecture to participants

of the Summer Undergraduate Research in the Biology (SURB) Program, Towson University, Towson, MD,

June 12. In addition, I prepared a handout for distribution to the students.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “Making an effective poster presentation.” I presented a Powerpoint lecture to

participants of the Summer Undergraduate Research in the Biology (SURB) Program, Towson University,

Towson, MD, June 12. In addition, I prepared a handout for distribution to the students.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2003. “Chemosensory processing of gustatory and olfactory information in

insects.” Presented at the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor

Education (MAEOE) 18th Annual Environmental Education Conference, Ocean City, MD, January

31-February 2. In addition, I also gave a hands-on workshop regarding insect chemoreception.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. “What does it mean to be a woman scientist?” Presented this lecture to

participants of the Chemical Sciences Program, Towson University, Towson, MD, July 29. In addition,

I also gave a hands-on workshop regarding insect chemoreception.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. “Making an effective oral presentation.” Presented this lecture to

participants of the Summer Undergraduate Research in Biology (SURB) Program, Towson University,

Towson, MD, June 14. In addition, I prepared handouts for the students.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. “Making an effective poster presentation.” Presented this lecture to

participants of the Summer Undergraduate Research in Biology (SURB) Program, Towson University,

Towson, MD, June 14. In addition, I prepared handouts for the students.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. “Making an effective poster presentation.” Presented this lecture to

participants of the SURB Program, Towson University, Towson, MD, June 14. In addition, I

prepared handouts for the students.

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002. Promoting rapid learning in the histology laboratory by integrating technology.

Presented at the Lily-East (Atlantic) Conference on College & University Teaching, Towson University,

Towson, MD April 12-13

Shields, Vonnie D.C. 2002 “The incredible edible neuron” Presented at “Brains Rule!” Conference, Maryland

Science Center, March 2

HONORS & AWARDS

2017-2018 Selected Fellow, 2017-2018 Class, Professional Mentoring Skills Enhancing Diversity

(PROMISED) Program, Certificate in Research Leadership, University of Pittsburgh. The

program is committed to cultivating a diverse and prosperous workforce in the biomedical

sciences. Training is focused to develop highly valuable skills, including career coaching, in

mentoring diverse trainees pursuing biomedical research careers.

2015 Richard Hilton Service Award, Biological Sciences Department

2011 Leadership Foundations Certificate for participating in Leadership Conference training session

(under the direction of Michael Noll), Towson University, November 2.

2009 Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Faculty Travel Grant to present a workshop

entitled “A picture is worth a thousand words: the use of technology in teaching histology” at the

Human Anatomy and Physiology 23rd Annual Conference, May 23-28, Renaissance

Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, MD and the Community College of Baltimore

County, Catonsville, MD. ($452).


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2007 Chosen by anatomy and physiology student (Brittany Woodfield) to attend dinner “Celebrating

Towson’s Scholar-Athletes and the Faculty Who Inspire Them,” Towson University, April 12.

2005 Applied for Sigma XI Visiting Distinguished Lectureship Award (awarded to TU) to support the

visit from a Sigma XI distinguished lecturer to give a scientific seminar at TU to faculty and

students, as well as to the public-at-large. Funded. ($400).Sigma XI Visiting Distinguished

Lectureship Award to support the visit from a Sigma XI distinguished lecturer to give a

scientific seminar at TU to faculty and students, as well as to the public-at-large. Funded. ($400).

2003 First place, “Brains Rule!” Neuroscience Exposition, University of MD, for exposition entitled

“The incredible edible neuron”, April, 17. Voted by participants attending the conference as the

“best exposition.” ($200)

TU Certificate of Recognition. This award was given based on students’ feedback with regard to

willingness of an instructor to accommodate students with disabilities.

2002 Second Prize, “Brains Rule! neuroscience exposition”, Maryland Science Center, Baltimore, MD,

for exposition entitled “The incredible edible neuron”, March 2 ($75).

FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

2003 Participated in computer class to develop skills necessary to learn how to design and

maintain web pages using Microsoft’s Front Page, Towson University, March 6, 2002

2002 (F)- 2003 (SP) Chosen as member of TU 2003 Faculty Leadership Class, Leadership Institute,

Towson University

2002 (SP) “Multiple Attempts Online Quizzes,” Certificate of Completion, Center for

Instructional Advancement and Technology, Towson University, January

2001(F)-2002(F) Sloan Teaching Fellow, Towson University

2000 (F) Faculty Research and Development participant, Junior Faculty Seminar Series, Towson

University

TEACHING ASSISTANT STUDENTS MENTORED

2013 (Spring) Jillian Sanford (Biology 213)

2012 (Fall) Danielle Iuliucci (Biology 214)

2012 (Spring) Katie Kinsley (Biology 213)

2010 (Spring) Khalid Srour (Biology 213)

2009 (Spring) Anne-Marie (Mickey) Dehn (Biology 213)

2008 (Spring) Andre Felton (Biology 213)

2007 (Spring) Kirk Gastrich (Biology 213)

2006 (Fall) Jessica Brubaker (Biology 214)

2006 (Spring) Quent Lupton (Biology 214)

2005 (Spring) Christine Duce (Biology 213)

2004 (Fall) Tammy Fuehrer (Biology 213)

2004 (Spring) Corey Handelsmann (Biology 214)

TEACHING CONSULTANT AND/OR CONFERENCES ATTENDED/PARTICIPATED

2020 January Conference, Towson University, Towson, MD




2016 January Conference, Towson University , Towson, MD


2014 Histological Methods and Hands-On Techniques Training Workshop Instructed to NIH-funded


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Bridges students June 13, 2014.





2009 External Consultant to evaluate the current teaching curriculum and examination questions

pertaining to anatomy and physiology courses offered in the biology department at CCBC,

Catonsville, MD.

2007 “Women and Science”, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, Wohlstetter

Conference Center, Washington, D.C., October 1, 2007.

2006 Wiley Faculty Network “Visualizing the Future of Anatomy & Physiology Education”, University

of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD, March 11.

Jenkins Anatomy and Physiology Virtual Focus Group, February 22

2005 Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) Regional Conference, Community College at

Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus, Baltimore, MD, October 22

2003 “Portfolio Workshop- The Conceptual Framework,” Towson University, February 20.

MAEOE 18th Annual Environmental Education Conference, Ocean City, MD, January 31-

February 2

2002 Panelist at “Round Table Discussion on Teaching and Learning in the Sciences,” Institute for

Applied Cognition and Teaching, Towson University, Towson, MD Oct. 11.

2001 21st Annual Lily Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford Ohio,

November, 15-18

“Foster Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum: Comments and Conversations,” Towson

University, August 27

“Three Pedagogical Changes that Make a Real Difference in Any Classroom,” Towson

University, August 27

“Teaching Assistants Workshop: Training Future Faculty,” Towson University, August 24

“A Teaching and Learning Odyssey” 5th Annual Lilly Conference on College and

University Teaching-Atlantic Towson University, April 27-29, 2001.

“Multicultural Classroom” Conference, Towson University, March 8, 2001

“Strategies for Success Workshop,” College Park, College Park, MD, February 24, 2001.

“Celebrating Towson,” Towson University, November 1, 2001.

SERVICE

UNIVERSITY:

2018 President’s Inclusive Leadership Institute, March 8, 2018

2012-2016 Director, Towson University Undergraduate Research Office, Provost’ Office

2011-2016 Chair, Undergraduate Research Committee

2011-2014 Core Curriculum/General Education Reporting Committee

2013 Made a presentation regarding TU’s Office of Undergraduate Research at the Office of Sponsored

Research Orientation Express workshop, University Union, Towson University, September 26.

2011 Attended and participated in TU-Port Discovery a collaboration discussion, Port Discovery,

Baltimore, January 28.

2009 Housing and Residence Life 2009 Talent Showcase judge, Towson University, Towson, MD,

February 13.

January Commencement FCSM reader. January 11, Towson University, Towson, MD

2008 Invited Panelist (by Provost James Clements) to give a presentation regarding the Boyer Model at the

January Conference, Towson University, January 9.


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2006 Faculty-Student Marshal at Commencement Ceremony, May 24.

Invited by Dan Leonard, Director, President’s Leadership Institute Conference to participate

in faculty and staff forum, Towson University, May 11.

2005-2007 Chair, Student Financial Assistance Committee, Towson University

2003-2007 TU Multicultural Conference Planning Committee

2001-2004 University Scholarship Committee, Towson University

COLLEGE:

2018 Participant in “Association for Women in Science (AWIS) and the Society of Women Engineers

(SWE) Capitol Hill Day, Diversity and Inclusion Fuels Innovation in STEM” to advocate for

equitable representation of women and people of color in federal research and programs in

Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) by meeting with the offices of

seven senators (i.e., Cardin, Rubio, Warner, Manchin, Kaine, Nelson, and Van Hollen), as well

as to emphasize the need for support for support for the National Science Foundation (NSF),

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA), “Scientific Integrity Act”, and “Building Blocks of STEM Act”, Washington, D.C.,

March 14, 15.

2017 Oversaw search for position hire of new FCSM Advising Coordinator

Invited Panelist for “Invitation to Engage: Becoming a Faculty Member in Maryland” University

System of Maryland PROMISE AGEP (Maryland’s Alliance for Graduate Education and the

Professoriate) Research Symposium and Professional Development Conference, February 17,

College Park, MD

Round table lead for “Applying for Postdoctoral Fellowships” University System of Maryland

PROMISE AGEP Research Symposium and

Professional Development Conference, February 17, College Park, MD

2016-present Chair, Diversity Action Committee

2016-present Chair, College Undergraduate Research Committee

2015 Member Student Appeals Committee (Fall, 2015)

2012-2014 Chair, FCSM Scholarship Committee

2011 FY Transfer student advisor (Summer, 2011)

2002-2010 Member FCSM College Council

2006-2009 Elected Chair of the FCSM College Council

2006-2009 Elected member of the FCSM Executive Council

2006-2009 As Chair of the FCSM College Council, attended Council of Chairs meeting to deliberate

FCSM Staff awards and Fisher Endowment Fund Proposal Awards.

2006 Sigma XI Visiting Distinguished Lectureship Award, on behalf of TU’s Sigma Xi Chapter,

to support the visit from Sigma XI Distinguished Lecturer Dr. Clark Larsen (The Ohio State

University, Columbus, Ohio) to give two scientific lectures at TU to faculty and students, as well

as to the public-at-large, ($400). I also requested funds for this event from the Dean of FCSM

and received $500. In addition, I was the host and organizer for this event, which took place on

March 31.

2005-2014 Member of the FCSM Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Committee.

2005-2006 Co-Advisor of the FCSM (Fisher College of Science and Mathematics) Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental and

Post-Baccalaureate programs.

2004-2005 President, Sigma XI. Also attended Sigma XI Annual Meeting in Montréal, Québec, Canada, as

Chapter Delegate and attended three workshops (“Chapter Revitalization,” “Chapter Program

Opportunities,” “Revitalizing Your Chapter”) November 11-14.


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2004-2006 Elected Corresponding Secretary, Executive Board, FCSM College Council

Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics (MB3) Committee

2004 Presented awards to CSM Undergraduate Research and Travel Grant award recipients at the

CSM Fourteenth Annual Honors Convocation, May 2

2003-2004 Vice-President, Sigma XI (Towson Chapter).

2003-2012 Member of the FCSM Undergraduate Research Committee.

2002-2010 Member of Graduate Women in Science Program.

2002 Instrumental in negotiating and acquiring the donation and transfer of a JMA-6100 JEOL

6100 JEOL scanning electron microscope with EDS probe analysis unit valued at

approximately $127,000 from the US Naval Academy to Towson University, Towson, MD

2001-present Steering Committee for the “Annual Women in Science Forum”, Towson University

Served as member of Graduate Women in Science Program

2001 Undergraduate Research Open Hours, Towson University, Sept. 12

DEPARTMENT

2015-2016 Undergraduate Research Committee

Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Muktak Aklujkar

8/2014-8/2015 Interim Chairperson

2014 Co-Chair of Committee for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Christopher Oufiero

Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, John (Jed) Weldon

Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of lecturer, Laura Martin

Member of Honors Thesis Committee for Farheen Iqbal

2013 Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Elana Ehrlich

Participated in meeting with external reviewer, Dr. Michael Palladino, regarding for MB3

accreditation, April 24.

Sub-Committee for five-year evaluation for tenured faculty member, Erik Scully

Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Amy Trauth-Nare

Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Meaghan May

Faculty Committee member for undergraduate student Biology Honors Committee for Anastasia

Handwerk (2012-13)

Co-Chair of Committee for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Christopher Oufiero

2012-2014 Chair, MS thesis Committee for MS thesis student, Mary Neslund

2012 Five-Year Review Member for evaluation of faculty member, Larry Wimmers

Co-Chair of Committee for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Christopher Oufiero

Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Renée Dickie

Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Mark Bulmer

Faculty Committee member of undergraduate student Biology Honors Committee for Emily Tyler

Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Mark Bulmer

2011-2013 Chair, MS thesis Committee for MS thesis student, Jillian Sanford

2011 Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Vanessa Beauchamp

Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Petra Tsuji

2010-2012 Member of M.S. thesis graduate student Committee for Katelyn Kinsley

2010-2011 Biology seminar coordinator

2009-2011 Primary graduate mentor to graduate thesis student, Timothy Martin

2010-2011 Member of Biology Chair Search Committee

2009-2010 Primary graduate mentor to graduate thesis student, Khalid Srour

2010 Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Harald Beck

Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, David Hearn


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Sub-Committee Member for evaluation of pre-tenure faculty member, Jack Shepard

2009-2011 Co-Chair of Committee for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Elizabeth Vaidya

2009 Sub-Committee Member for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Cynthia Ghent

2008-2009 Member of M.S. thesis graduate student Committee for John O’Donnell.

2008 Chair, Animal Physiologist Search Committee

2008 Sub-Committee Member for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Colleen Sinclair

2008 Sub-Committee Member for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Roland Roberts

2007 Secretary and member of the Rank Committee

2007 Served as Sub-Committee Member for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, John LaPolla

2007 Served as Sub-Committee Member for evaluation pre-tenure faculty member, Michelle Snyder

2006-2007 Member of Search Committee for the Molecular Biology position vacancy.

2005-2007 Committee member for M.S. graduate thesis student, Jacob Skovira. Jacob successfully defended his

thesis entitled “Protection against sarin-induced seizures in rats by direct brain microinjection of

scopolamine, midazolam or MK-801” on November 30.

2005-2006 Committee Member for M.S. graduate thesis student, Ginger Frost. Ginger successfully defended

her thesis entitled "A Complete Software Requirements Specification for Randall D. Beer's

Adaptive Behavior Insect Simulation (AIBS)" on April 19, 2006.

2005-2007 Member of M.S. thesis graduate student Committee for Megan Lyman. Megan terminated her

project entitled "Long term effect of single restraint or social defeat on anxiety-like behavior in

male rats" after a one-year duration.

2005 Member of Search Committee for the Mammalogist position vacancy.

2004-2012 Advisor to the Tri-Beta biological club.

Manage TU Foundation Account for funds accrued from Shields’ Anatomy and Physiology

Lecture Book I for use in Anatomy and Physiology area.

Faculty member of the MB3 (Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics

(MB3) Program.

2004 Chair for Thesis Proposal Defense for Amanda Richardson

Chair for Thesis Proposal Defense for Erica Escamilla.

Committee Chair in evaluation of Ms. JoAnn Chambers.

Helped with determining appropriateness of Anatomy and Physiology 213 and 214 questions for

Assessment Committee in reference to exams taken by seniors.

2003 Member of the Computer (PC) Committee.

Member of Search Committee for the Molecular-Cell Biology position vacancy.

Committee member in evaluation of Dr. Diane Curley. The Committee met for 1 hour to

evaluate the candidate’ teaching performance and then supplied input for writing up an

evaluation report.

Moderator at the SURB Retreat, Oregon Park, Cockeysville, MD, June 23.

In charge of loaning lockers to biology students.

Met with newly declared biology, MB3 and ESS majors in discussion session, May 14.

Member of REU Selection Committee

Moderator at the SURB Retreat, Oregon Park, Cockeysville, MD, June 23

Member of REU Selection Committee

2002-2005 Biology Department Graduate Committee.

2002-2004 Research mentor for the Maryland State Department of Education, Academy of Applied

Sciences Summer Center for Gifted and Talented Students program

Member of a “Graduate Information Workshop”, October

Faculty mentor on REU field trip to Solomon’s Island, MD, July 5, 6

2002 Moderator at the SURB Retreat, Oregon Park, Cockeysville, MD, June 24


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Member of REU Selection Committee to review the application of potential candidates for

participation in 2002 REU program.

Provided histological training to Towson University students David Marks and Kate Marsalek

2001-2004 Research mentor for the NSF-funded REU program

2001 Master of Science Thesis Committee member for David Marks, Biology Dept., Towson University

2001-present Research mentor for the NIH-funded Bridges program

2001 Panelist at the “Teaching Assistants Workshop: Training Future Faculty,” Towson

University, August 24. This involved participating as a panelist

Faculty proctor at the NCUR meeting for two student oral sessions Lexington, Kentucky,

March 17. This involved moderating two sessions

Member of REU Selection Committee to review the application of potential candidates for

participation in 2001 REU program.

Moderator at the SURB Retreat, Oregon Park, Cockeysville, MD, July 2.

Organizing Committee for the SURB Colloquium, Towson University, August 3. This

involved arranging refreshments and publicity for this event

COMMUNITY:

2019-2020 Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Standing Committee on Associate & Assistant Deans.

Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Standing Committee on Metropolitan/Urban Institutions.

2019 Judge for “Sigma XI Student Research Showcase” (online, for virtual research presentations in

science and engineering). April 15-May 6, 2019.

Judge for the “63ndAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 23.

2018 Judge for the “62ndAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 24.

2017 Moderator, Howard University Research Symposium, Howard University, Washington, D.C.,

April 13

Judge, Howard University Research Symposium, Howard University, Washington, D.C.,

April 13

Judge for the “62ndAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 25

2016 Fulbright Specialist Program Peer Reviewer (Biology Education Committee), Fulbright

Scholar Program, Institute of International Education sponsored by U.S. Department of State

Moderator, Howard University Research Symposium, Howard University, Washington, D.C.,

April 14

Judge for the “61stAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 19

2015 Session Chair for Oral Presentations, 13th Annual Colonial Academic Alliance

Undergraduate Research Conference, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, March 27-29.

Judge, STEM Fair. Pinewood Elementary School, Timonium, MD, April 21.

Judge for the “60thAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 21

2014 Session Chair for Oral Presentations (2nd Session), 12th Annual Colonial Academic Alliance

Undergraduate Research Conference, Towson University, April 11-13.

Judge at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting, Austin, TX January 3-7,

2014.

Judge for the “59thAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 22

2013 Judge for the “58thAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 23


Session Chair for Oral Presentations (2nd Session), 10th Annual Colonial Academic Alliance

Undergraduate Research Conference. Norfolk, Virginia, April 13.

Session Chair for Chemical Ecology I Symposium (Session 104), Society for Integrative and

Comparative Biology 2012 meeting, Charleston, South Carolina, January 7.


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Session Chair for Behavioral Ecology: Foraging and Diet Symposium (Session 100), Society for

Integrative and Comparative Biology 2012 meeting, Charleston, South Carolina, January 7.

Judge at Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology 2012 meeting, Charleston, South

Carolina, January 3-7.



2009 Invited by Dr. Ewa Gorski (Director of the “Learning Outcome Assessment Project”

to act as an external teaching consultant to evaluate the current teaching curriculum and

examination questions pertaining to anatomy and physiology course Biology 220 offered in

the biology department at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)

Catonsville, MD (Dundalk, Campus).

Judge for the “54thAnnual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 21.


2007 Judge for the “Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP)

2007 National Research Conference, Washington, D.C., October 4-7.

2007 Interviewer for the MBRS/RISE Program and the School of Computer, Mathematical, and

Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, January 19.


2006-2007 Baltimore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience Advisory Committee.

2006 Judge at the 9th Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences,

University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD., October 14

2006 Participant in the Faculty and Staff TU Leadership Alumni Maryland Public Television

Membership Campaign Event, Dec. 10

2006 Judge for the “51st Annual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 25.

Judge for the “International Brain Bee” competition, University of Maryland School of Dentistry,

Baltimore, MD, March 18





Judge for the “International Brain Bee” competition, University of Maryland Medical School,


2005-2009 Baltimore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience Advisory Committee



Elected member Sigma XI Mid-Atlantic Regional Nominating Committee

Judge for the 2004 Sigma XI Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference, Montréal,

Québec, Canada, November, 12, 13.

Judge for the 26th Annual UMB/UMBC Graduate Research Conference” (GRC-2004), University

of Maryland Baltimore County, Catonsville, MD, April 23

Judge for the “49th Annual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 27.

Judge for the “International Brain Bee” competition, University of Maryland Medical School,

Baltimore, MD, March 19.

Judge for the “Maryland Brain Bee” competition, Baltimore, MD, Feb. 19.

2003-2007 Baltimore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience Advisory Committee

Participant in the Faculty and Staff TU Leadership Alumni Maryland Public Television



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2003 Judge for the “International Brain Bee” competition, University of Maryland Medical School,


Judge for the “48th Annual Baltimore Science Fair,” Towson University, Towson, MD, March 15

2003 Participant in Faculty and Staff TU Leadership Alumni Maryland Public Television


2002 Judge for the “24th Annual UMB/UMBC Graduate Research Conference” (GRC-2002),

University of Maryland Baltimore County, Catonsville, MD, April 19

Judge for the “47th Annual Baltimore Science Fair”, Towson University, Towson, MD, March 23

Judge for the “Maryland Brain Bee” competition, Baltimore, MD, March 1

2001-2002 Mentor to one undergraduate and primary advisor to Master of Science thesis student, Mark Moody

2001 Mentor to two undergraduate students for the Towson University SURB Program, summer

1999 Provided advice regarding insect sensilla identification to Dr. F. Prete, Vision Tech., Inc.,

Morton Grove, IL, November

1998 Member of the Awards Selection Committee for the Association for Women Faculty, Univ. of

Arizona

1997 Provided advice and references regarding field-emission scanning electron microscopic

cleaning procedures for insect sensilla to Dr. P. Brownell, Dept. of Zoology, Oregon State

University, Corvalis, OR, November.

1996 Provided advice and references regarding the ultrastructure of male and female antennal sensilla

of Mutillids to Dr. Evans, Dept. of Biology, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo MI, August

Judge at the “International Science and Engineering Fair,” Tucson, AZ, May 5-11

1992 Insect demonstration to grade school classrooms, June 1992, Edmonton, AB

1989-90 Student Representative (Biology), Faculty of Science, Univ. of Regina

1988-89 Student Representative, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Regina

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS (PAST & PRESENT)

Accompanist (piano, organ, and guitar); member of the South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra (oboe)

-piano, voice, guitar, oboe, downhill and cross-country skiing, karate, figure skating, swimming, badminton

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

French (fluent), German (intermediate level), Spanish (intermediate level), Polish (studied 1 year), Latin (4 years)

CURRICULUM VITAE Vonnie Denise Christine Shields...2016-2019 Cooperative Agreement with USDA for project entitled Identification of volatile chemicals based on plant origin to manage

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